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Title: Same cable for interconnects and instruments?
Post by: heathen on February 11, 2019, 11:51:55 AM

I want to make some RCA interconnects, but I also want to make one or two instrument cables.  Can/should I use the same cable for both?  If so, does anyone have something specific to recommend?  I'm guessing I want something shielded for the interconnects since they're unbalanced.

Title: Re: Same cable for interconnects and instruments?
Post by: DavidPuddy on February 11, 2019, 12:19:45 PM

Quote from: heathen on February 11, 2019, 11:51:55 AM

I want to make some RCA interconnects, but I also want to make one or two instrument cables.  Can/should I use the same cable for both?  If so, does anyone have something specific to recommend?  I'm guessing I want something shielded for the interconnects since they're unbalanced.

You can use 2 conductor wire for both as long as the instrument cable is mono (like a guitar cable). 

This is the cable I use for guitar. https://www.markertek.com/product/w2319-ft/mogami-w2319-high-impedance-transmission-guitar-cable-black-per-foot

Title: Re: Same cable for interconnects and instruments?
Post by: Ronmac on February 11, 2019, 06:18:06 PM

W2319 is half the cost at Redco https://www.redco.com/Mogami-W2319.html

Their selection for all things cable is good, and their service is top notch.