ILoveC4 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 What’s your preferred cable and ends for making custom length stereo RCA cables? I need to make 7-8 varying length 3.5mm jack to stereo RCA and then probably 30 varying length stereo RCA cables. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdepaola Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 3 minutes ago, ILoveC4 said: What’s your preferred cable and ends for making custom length stereo RCA cables? I need to make 7-8 varying length 3.5mm jack to stereo RCA and then probably 30 varying length stereo RCA cables. Thanks in advance. In what size range? We talking for a rack or running for distance? I use different cable for different scenarios Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, cdepaola said: In what size range? We talking for a rack or running for distance? I use different cable for different scenarios All within the rack. Nothing should be longer than ~7 feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdepaola Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 I'm still using Plant Waves for back of rack still haven't found anything as flexible figuratively or literally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybuppie Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Planet Waves always looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, crazybuppie said: Planet Waves always looks great. Are you just referring to their Dual RG6 that you can buy from Snap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybuppie Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Snap carries the whole line from what i see. RCA, F, Banana, etc...and their connectors are easy to terminate, easy to get to precise lengths, and they all look great. BWD carries the full line as well. The dual RG6 you're seeing is just one type of cable they offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdepaola Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 I use the single in most cases, just my preference and lets me put the cable precisely where I want it for cleaner installs. Snap does not carry all of their stuff. Blackwire has a better selection including this https://www.blackwiredesigns.com/store/pw-mp-06/ which I think will help you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkkaiser Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 What tool do you use to terminate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lippavisual Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 The only tool they have is more or less a straight edge razor blade molded into a plastic hand held. This is used to cut the cable. Other than that, you just need a small headed flathead screwdriver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdepaola Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 10 minutes ago, lippavisual said: The only tool they have is more or less a straight edge razor blade molded into a plastic hand held. This is used to cut the cable. Other than that, you just need a small headed flathead screwdriver. I do also like their Cutter/Tester : http://planetwavesci.com/product/cable-cutter-tester/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lippavisual Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 That's exactly the one I have. I don't think I've ever used the tester on it. Cuts clean all the time (when changing blades often) and it's almost impossible to get a bad connection, if you terminate properly. Is good for that situation where you have a problem, just for verification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 5 hours ago, cdepaola said: I use the single in most cases, just my preference and lets me put the cable precisely where I want it for cleaner installs. Snap does not carry all of their stuff. Blackwire has a better selection including this https://www.blackwiredesigns.com/store/pw-mp-06/ which I think will help you Yeah, I was planning on buying those exact ones from Blackwire. Ends from them too. Just wasn’t sure what cable I should be buying to the RCA’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodeman Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 The planet waves cable is really nice. Most people buy the BC series RCA ends but you can spring for the gold plated ST series if you like. If you need something other than the 3.5mm/unterminated there is generic cable in various colors. https://www.blackwiredesigns.com/cat/planet-waves-cables-connectors/bulk-cable/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Your options: -PlanetWave - - - - - - On a serious note, planetwave is great to work with. 3.5mm stereo to rca I wish they had a solution to use normal wire vs the half pre-made, but hey, nothing I can't take in stride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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