[BC] Audio Cable

[James .JD. Davis]

I used the Belden stuff ad-nauseam while working in Vegas. Now that I have
been working with it for a while, I would not want to use anything other
than the Gepflex. Much easier to strip and solder...

James .JD. Davis
Chief Engineer
Results Radio, Chico-Yuba City
KTHU-FM - KRQR-FM - KBQB-FM
KCEZ-FM - KKCY-FM - KMJE-FM


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Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 12:15 PM
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Subject: Re: [BC] Audio Cable

Belden 8723 dual (2-pair) cables for stereo equipment - and sometimes I 
have to get a bit cute with it in order to attach the second channel's 
connector, especially if it's an XLR-type; barrier strips and 
punchblocks pose no obstacle, though.  We won't discuss what I do to get 
RCA connectors on, though...

Single runs; Belden 8451.   Inter-studio runs are made with Belden 
multi-pair cables, as well....

Data cables (CAT5) - unshielded - I've used Belden, Alpha, and several 
others.

For some reason, though, the Belden BelFoil(r) seems to come off cleaner 
when stripping.  No idea why, it just peals better as well as has a 
generally cleaner cut edge where I've removed the outer jacket.

Mike cables (the ones from the mike to the wall jacks or wherever that 
have to flex)... Canare is good, as is Belden. 

For more about CAT5 cables and audio, see:

http://www.belden.com/pdfs/Techpprs/ndac5ctp.htm

Tom S.

Mike Phillips wrote:
> What is your audio cable of choice for wiring a console in a studio? 
> We used to use Belden 8450, 8451, and 8441.
>
> Mike Phillips
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