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Gets stiffer over time
I built a load of microphone lines with this cable a few years ago. It's very easy cable to work on. The rubber trims easily and makes it easy to prep everything.
For the first season, it all worked well. Coiled up nicely, and felt nice and loose. But after about a year of use, I started to notice it getting stiffer. It seems to have settled now, but it's not as loose as it once was. It still coils well, but when you unravel it, it doesn't come open as easily as some other cable brands. Not a huge deal, but a little irritating. I'm gradually transitioning my stock to other cable makes instead.
For the first season, it all worked well. Coiled up nicely, and felt nice and loose. But after about a year of use, I started to notice it getting stiffer. It seems to have settled now, but it's not as loose as it once was. It still coils well, but when you unravel it, it doesn't come open as easily as some other cable brands. Not a huge deal, but a little irritating. I'm gradually transitioning my stock to other cable makes instead.
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Becoming my cable of choice
This Cable Reel is super affordable and actually pretty high quality. This company are quickly becoming my go to cable and this is another great purchase I've had off them.
A studio I worked at was closing and throwing away old XLR ends, so i collected them all and decided to make some cables.
These cables are mainly being used for a live environment and are great as they are durable and coil up very easily.
Of course these aren't the same quality as VDC and others etc, but they are still very usable and as a user and owner of high quality equipment (U87s, Neve, Millenia, Burl) I have found that they have quietly gained my trust.
A studio I worked at was closing and throwing away old XLR ends, so i collected them all and decided to make some cables.
These cables are mainly being used for a live environment and are great as they are durable and coil up very easily.
Of course these aren't the same quality as VDC and others etc, but they are still very usable and as a user and owner of high quality equipment (U87s, Neve, Millenia, Burl) I have found that they have quietly gained my trust.
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Bang for the buck
Perfect for stage, I built ten 10M XLR cables with this. Pair it with good connectors, fold it properly and it will last a lifetime. It is neither too loose nor too rigid. I really can't see any reason to buy anything else at higher price, at least for live music, which is the only field I tested this.
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Excellent qualiy mic cable
I bought this in this quantity to cut into 20m lengths for a project. It's been absolutely great quality, and is perfect for use with microphones. The black colour has the added advantage of not showing in video (especially the more fluorescent cables can seem to light up under LED lighting, which often has a big UV component.
This was a purchase many years ago and it's still faultless!
This was a purchase many years ago and it's still faultless!
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No distinct problems, excellent price.
This cable does its job all right. I own tons of XLR cables made out of this. Nothing to complain about.
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Flexible and smooth, easy to cut and solder. No complaints.
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A great microphone cable
I made several 10, 5, 2 and 1 meter microphone cables and in combination with Neutrik XLR connectors this cable works a treat!
I've been using the cables in live gigs (mostly concerts) and they haven't failed so far.
The cable is really flexible and coils nicely even in cold (provided that you always coil it and don't leave it messed-up), soldering is easy and the insulation of the internal leads don't melt while hot.
I really suggest using good quality connectors and some experience in soldering them though as the termination wil really determine the performance of the cable.
I've been using the cables in live gigs (mostly concerts) and they haven't failed so far.
The cable is really flexible and coils nicely even in cold (provided that you always coil it and don't leave it messed-up), soldering is easy and the insulation of the internal leads don't melt while hot.
I really suggest using good quality connectors and some experience in soldering them though as the termination wil really determine the performance of the cable.
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How can cable be sexy?
Well, it can. This stuff is lovely. Smooth, flexible, very high quality cable which coils easily and has such a professional "feel" about it. It's very tactile stuff! I soldered up some leads with this cable and the "Amphenol" plugs, and the leads I've created are beautiful. Really glad I bought a whole drum of this - quite definitely the loveliest cable I've ever used. Very pro and stylish!
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Wired my home studio with this!
I wired my home studio with this wire. Great quality and small enough for smaller connectors.
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Nice
I have soldered more than 20 Xlr and jack (balanced and unbalanced) cables till now. It works fine.
No problem until now.
I didn't try it for more than 10 meters yet, so i don't know if there is any noise. It does the job, i suggest it
No problem until now.
I didn't try it for more than 10 meters yet, so i don't know if there is any noise. It does the job, i suggest it
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