Cable decisions.. Any words of wisdom?

JBird · Post by **JBird** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 8:32 pm

Hey everybody, I was just wondering what your takes are on dual instrument and midi cables.. I can save money by getting dual cables but what is the significance of these things, less tangle to worry about? Any sound/sound transfer differences? Any info would be GREATLY appreciated!! Thanks!!

JBird

X-Trade · Post by **X-Trade** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:19 am

Assuming you mean paired leads for example for stereo audio... there isn't much difference - it's easier to manage and less hassle keeping them untangled.
There may be slightly more crosstalk. But I've never noticed a problem.

I mainly use my leads for each synth loomed up in a cable management system.That includes putting MIDI and Audio right next to eachother for long distances which isn't a great idea as you sometimes get interference on the audio channels. But I've only had that with really cheap audio cables. Most of them aren't a problem

stuck · Post by **stuck** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 4:52 pm

I have used audio cables like these before and I've never noticed any interference, even on some of the more cheaper ones.

stuck · Post by **stuck** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:20 pm

Spam?

X-Trade · Post by **X-Trade** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:42 pm

stuck wrote:Spam?

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Yoa · Post by **Yoa** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:26 am

I woudl normally recommend Monster Cables, but in all honesty I use the cheapest 1/4-RCA and RCA-RCA cables you get at Guitar Center mainly because I run my MK through a miniKP.