DOTD - interconnects

[unknownuser]

I'm thinking about picking up a roll of the microphone cable that's on sale. Anyone have a suggestion for RCA plugs to go with it (I'm thinking along the lines of the best cheap ones that PE sells - WBT are out of the question).

And as for connecting the shield to the ground - one end? both ends? neither?

thanks,
jon


(Originally posted by: j_mills)

[colby]

I've built interconnects out of similar cable (100-220). I used these connectors:
<A HREF="http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=091-1265">http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=091-1265</A>

I connected the shield to one end. They work well.

I currently use interconnects made from a twisted pair of wires out of a cat5 cable. No shielding, and no noise :)

I've also heard RG6 or RG59 coax is good for interconnects.

[chrism]

http://www.partsexpress.com/images/092-113m.jpg

Provided Link: 092-113 (http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=092-113)


I use these. Not bad for a buck and half each. 3 colors available.

[unknownuser]

> I use these. Not bad for a buck and half
> each. 3 colors available.

Those were the ones I was looking at. Is that red ring around the connector just an elastic or is it painted on? I'm just wondering if it could come off and get lost.

j


(Originally posted by: j_mills)

[unknownuser]

Colby,

Are those connectors metal or plastic? And also, what do the red ones look like? Are they completely red instead of black or do they just have a red marking on it.

thanks for the response,
j



(Originally posted by: j_mills)