Another interconnect question

jermmd · « **on:** 7 Oct 2005, 12:14 am »

I need to have a long run from my preamp to my amp-maybe 7 meters. I figure balanced (XLR) is the way to go. Any recommendations without breaking the bank? I don't want to spend a thousand dollars on interconnects.

Hogg · « **Reply #1 on:** 7 Oct 2005, 12:26 am »

Joe,
I use microphone cables between my preamp and active ATC speakers. I could discern little difference beween a good microphone cable and alpha goertz cables. You might be able to borrow two cables to try them in your application. My favorites are Mogami Gold's aout $50 each online.

Jim

ScottMayo · « **Reply #2 on:** 7 Oct 2005, 12:52 am »

I second Mogami. If you want a particular length and color, I also recommend Blue Jeans Cable. Very fast service, no nonsense claims and nice construction.

jermmd · « **Reply #3 on:** 7 Oct 2005, 01:23 am »

Mogami microphone cables for $50 each sounds just perfect. Thanks.

panomaniac · « **Reply #4 on:** 7 Oct 2005, 01:37 am »

Mogami are great. So are Canare, they are more rugged. But you probably don't need that. Price should be the same.

I doubt you'll need to go balanced for 7 meters at line level. That's short run in pro audio.

warnerwh · « **Reply #5 on:** 7 Oct 2005, 01:44 am »

Canare off of Ebay are fine. There's a couple of regular sellers and the one in Texas is significantly more expensive. You should be looking at less than 50 bucks.