Topic: Cable Making Question

[nickgregory]

OK, so I am going to make a few cables:

4 - 5' XLRF - 1/4" for MP-2 out to mixer and for boards with XLR outs

4 - 5' RCA - 1/4" for mixer out to mod SBM-1 and for boards with XLR outs

2 - stereo RCA interconnects

I am going to be using Canare L-4E6S for all of these cables.  My question is I can identify the switchcraft/neutrik connectors I need for the XLR and RCA connections, but the 1/4" is where I get confused....and this is likely a dumb question, but wouldn't I buy a mono 1/4" connector, since each of these cables are only going to carrying 1 channel (Left or Right)?  Very likely I am missing something here...so feel free to call me a moron  , then answer my question

Also, if anyone has any suggestions for the RCA connectors other than the standard switchcraft, let me know as well.

Thanks.

Nick

[nickgregory]

My intention would be to be balanced for the 1/4" to XLR.  According to the diagrams I have seen, it is not possible to have a balanced cable for 1/4" to RCA...right?

[nickgregory]

RCA won't be balanced.
Your 1/4" connector should be a TRS type (Tip, Ring, Sleeve, and would look like a stereo connector)

OK, you answered my question, so I would need the 3 Cond. switchcraft 1/4" vs. the 2 Cond.  

Should I be looking at any other rca or 1/4 connectors other than switchcraft?

Thanks for the help btw, +T

[nickgregory]

ok, good info...thanks!  Off to place the order