Topic: Mil Spec Silver Cable Question

[newplanet7]

I work at a custom cable company.
I looked a bunch up from the catalogs at work.
I posted it here.
http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,100528.0.html

Now because it's an alpha cable it's pricey but you can get the generic brand for
a lot less $$. Same exact cable without the alpha name.
It's what I will be getting ina month or so.
19 strands
teflon outer
24awg
2 conductors

Cheers.

[willndmb]

Question for you guys that know about these mil spec cables.  What is the spec number of the most commonly used cable?  I work for a company that may have stock on them, but I need to know what I'm looking for. 

http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,91631.msg1224445.html#msg1224445

[John Kelly]

Question for you guys that know about these mil spec cables.  What is the spec number of the most commonly used cable?  I work for a company that may have stock on them, but I need to know what I'm looking for. 

http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,91631.msg1224445.html#msg1224445

Yeah that's not a MIL number.  But Freelunch and newplanet7 took care of it already, thanks.

[George2]

Why are y'all intent on using teflon cable? This is for permanent installations and should not be used for location. It doesn't flex well.

[it-goes-to-eleven]

Why are y'all intent on using teflon cable? This is for permanent installations and should not be used for location. It doesn't flex well.

We do it to incite the cable trolls.

[newplanet7]

It flexes fine, especially when one uses techflex or expando.
I just made a pair yesterday. It's what hydra, bumblebees use.
I haven't heard of any problems with flexing.

[John Kelly]

It flexes fine, especially when one uses techflex or expando.
I just made a pair yesterday. It's what hydra, bumblebees use.
I haven't heard of any problems with flexing.

Adding techflex cannot make it more flexible.  It's simply a layer of protection.

And it *IS* more brittle than a rubber jacket, although it's been working out just fine for our uses.

[newplanet7]

It flexes fine, especially when one uses techflex or expando.
I just made a pair yesterday. It's what hydra, bumblebees use.
I haven't heard of any problems with flexing.

Adding techflex cannot make it more flexible.  It's simply a layer of protection.

And it *IS* more brittle than a rubber jacket, although it's been working out just fine for our uses.

Guess I should've worded that different.
It makes coiling easier.
Which is what I thought she was getting at.
-todd

EDIT:
Also I don't think we really have to worry about it being brittle or not flexible.
It isn't as flexible as canare quad but it is pretty flexible.
I for one don't beat on my cables.
they are pretty rugged believe it or not.
We have it at my work.

[Nick's Picks]

the big downfall w/the millspec is noise transmission.  but that would be w/any cable that is relatively stiff.

think zaolla.
that stuff is 10x the diameter of the millspec alpha wire we use.

[Lil Kim Jong-Il]

the big downfall w/the millspec is noise transmission.  but that would be w/any cable that is relatively stiff.

When I made my first SPC milspec cables I was disappointed with the noise, but that was with the caps on the bodies.  Shorties with actives or full length with the 414s, which have a suspended capsule, I've had no problem.

[George2]

the big downfall w/the millspec is noise transmission.  but that would be w/any cable that is relatively stiff.


Yes absolutely! I'm guessing most have about 10-15 ft of cable running from mics to recorder. I'm using what is standard.

[Tim]

Why are y'all intent on using teflon cable? This is for permanent installations and should not be used for location. It doesn't flex well.

We do it to incite the cable trolls.

[Divided_Sky]

brings up a question a related question - best source for mil-spec silver cable? anyone?

[Lil Kim Jong-Il]

I'd rather experiment with mil-spec cables, than to, let's say,... experiment as a guy, posing as a girl, on the internet, ehh?

seriously, I thought you were more open minded than that.

[John Kelly]

brings up a question a related question - best source for mil-spec silver cable? anyone?

How much are you looking for?  I work for a distribution company that deals mostly with mil-spec materials, including cable.  I may know of a few places...