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Title: Wire for 3.5 mm stereo jacks
Post by: mmadd29 on November 15, 2006, 10:59:39 AM

I didn't see this covered in the archive, I would like to know what wire people recommend for making 3.5mm stereo cables.  I have a Markertek catalog, and there is just a ton of wire.

Thanks to all

Title: Re: Wire for 3.5 mm stereo jacks
Post by: mmadd29 on November 16, 2006, 09:21:25 AM

Quote from: Moke on November 15, 2006, 07:13:06 PM

determine your needs:

1/8" stereo mini cable = 3 conductor
24 or 26ga?
do you want a shield? 3 conductor + shield

high-strand count, twisted, is better than solid core for our needs.

Ok this is why I ask.........

1/8" stereo mini cable, 3 conductor.....I 'm doing analog.  From my preamp to my JB3

I don't care what gauge, although I assume thicker is better

I do want stranded, and if you say high=strand count is better, than that what it needs to be.

I'm looking for good quality, not the most expensive per say, but a good balance of price and quality.

Thanks for the reply

Title: Re: Wire for 3.5 mm stereo jacks
Post by: Nick's Picks on November 16, 2006, 11:19:01 AM

you can also just use any ol mic cable of appropriate gauge.
two conductor is all you need, w/the shield being ground. 
I can send you a short piece of scrap cable (its good silver clad, just short lengths I dont need) for you to use.  i'm sure i've got some in the 3' and and under size.  I'll B&P you for it.
:)

Title: Re: Wire for 3.5 mm stereo jacks
Post by: mmadd29 on November 16, 2006, 11:31:37 AM

Quote from: Nick's Picks on November 16, 2006, 11:19:01 AM

you can also just use any ol mic cable of appropriate gauge.
two conductor is all you need, w/the shield being ground. 
I can send you a short piece of scrap cable (its good silver clad, just short lengths I dont need) for you to use.  i'm sure i've got some in the 3' and and under size.  I'll B&P you for it.
:)

Thanks Nick, no need to send wire, you answered the question...even though I didn't ask it correctly ::)

Thanks much