Cordial CMK 222 BK/100M

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.

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.

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.