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Advice on Cabling Solution

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jufros

Nov 24, 2008
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I want to the vast majority of my pedals to the sends and returns on my rack-mounted Rocktron Patchmate MIDI bypass looper. I've done the math and I'm going to need a grand total of 32 1/4'' MONO TS cables to get the job done the way I need it done. I'm thinking that I'll almost definitely have to go custom here, but I'm willing to fork over a fair amount of coin for the right solution. I need right angle connections on one end and straight connections on the other. Any advice here? Thanks.

-Matt
 
#3
Custom made cables with quality cable (proper insulation and good electrical properties. I´d get Mogami) in correct lengths. Quality plugs (I´d use Neutrik). Will be costly, but if you insist on quality and appreciate longevity...

I can´t recommend George L´s, because I´ve seen too many grounding problems (strange buzzing etc.) with it...
 
#4

I want to the vast majority of my pedals to the sends and returns on my rack-mounted Rocktron Patchmate MIDI bypass looper. I've done the math and I'm going to need a grand total of 32 1/4'' MONO TS cables to get the job done the way I need it done.
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Just to be clear - are you talking about short jumpers between stomp boxes, or 32 cables from the stomp boxes back to your rack? The latter definitely will be custom.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 
#5
I'm assuming you mean patch cables to go to and from each pedal from the patchmate. If so, I'd recommend a solution such as the George L's solderless system. Not the cheapest, but definitely the easiest to make a tidy, elegant system. You can cut the cable to the perfect length and just screw the jacks on.

I'm not sure how much it would set you back, but definitely worth a look. Planet waves also make solderless kits, but I'm not sure if you can buy individual jacks and lengths of cable.

I'd also recommend a cable tester if you're making up a large quantity yourself. Last thing you'll want to be doing is plugging in, then pulling out every cable to find the one that isn't working properly.
 

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