Cords - PA Component Connectors

MNAirHead · #1 06-06-2009, 12:26 PM

howdy.

It's been a few years since I've had my big PA together..

rRecently made a new road rack and will be mounting it all together again.

I plan on all new custom cords to combine it together.

Since these 1/4=>1/4 cords do not get knocked around, is there any reason why I have to use coax cable or an it be basic quality 2 conductor?

Tim

slyjoe · #2 06-06-2009, 12:45 PM

It depends on your definition of "coax" or "basic 2 conductor". Those are not orthogonal terms.

You need instrument cables in your rack - 2 conductor zip cord will not work well due to RFI and lack of shielding.

MNAirHead · #3 06-06-2009, 01:11 PM

Thank you.. the question came up as the inside of combo amps do not use shieded coax.

T.

slyjoe · #4 06-06-2009, 01:15 PM

Are you talking about connections to speakers or electronic elements of the PA?

Combo amps have 2 wire zip cord to the speakers - that's a whole different ball game.

MNAirHead · #5 06-06-2009, 01:18 PM

Sly - elements..

My hunch was that the Guitard was pulling my leg... like they say "too good to be true" by using zip between components.

Now - If I could remember where all my shorter cables eneded up...

Sincere thanks

Tim