johndenim Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I'm looking to buy about six microphone leads 3 or 6m, quickly, like tomorrow. (Saturday, 8th Nov) Anyone know anywhere near Notts I can get them from?I have looked on the maplin website, they are £7.99 (3m) and £9.99, (6m) but they look like they have cheap connectors.All input welcome, should I buy the cable and connectors and make them up myself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirch Sound Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 We offer a custom cable manufacturing service. Pm with prices sent. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndenim Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Thanks Rich, but you are a bit far away. Maybe my new topic is a long shot.I can solder, but I fear I have left it too late, AGAIN.Rehearsing new songs for tomorrow as I type............ I generally use neutrik connectors to make up my leads, but these can cost quite a bit, I need some mic cables for tomorrow, maybe I could make it to Newark * for a good price. <_< * Mr Beech? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunk_1984 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 * Mr Beech? ...Would be a good bet if he's around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 At this late stage - you're looking at your local music shop for tomorrow - and paying music shop prices really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Beech Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 PM Sent. It's 2am, if I was at home I'd get the soldering iron out and make 6 up with Neutrik XX series for cheaper than Maplin want for whatever they use and John could pick them up tomorrow, however I'm not back until tomorrow but the PM gives him another option that won't cost any money at all for now. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolley1466 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Nip over to music live, they have nutrik leads in the reverb stand - 2 for £10 (6m) balanced. :] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Beech Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Not bad, just the £20 in fuel it would cost plus the £15 ticket makes them chea.......oh no.. wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndenim Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 I'd just like to thank Rob and Rich for taking the time to offer asistance, there are some great lads on here. :up: Went down really well at the gig last night, believe it or not the place was a caravan park!Not sure I'd camp at this time of year, but it was a bonfire night weekend party type thing, and a good time was had by all, I hope! Just out of interest, how often should cables, (XLR, speaker, jack- jack etc ) be changed?Only when wear and tear is present?Or periodically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolley1466 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Not bad, just the £20 in fuel it would cost plus the £15 ticket makes them chea.......oh no.. wait. Yeah but I had to pay £4 for travel and my ticket was paid for. But not everyone had that... So I'm not really proving anyone wrong. Plus its full of guitarists and drummers and hardly any chance to hear different types of PA Speakers (which is why I went) ergh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Just out of interest, how often should cables, (XLR, speaker, jack- jack etc ) be changed?Only when wear and tear is present?Or periodically?Only if damaged or (more likely) stolen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay87 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced cables other than the pins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlyfarly Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced cables other than the pins?A good article here from Sound on Sound. :) is your friend. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced cables other than the pins?Have a look at the Wiki article. Come back if this doesn't clear things up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mervaka Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 in as few words as possible, balanced cables use a differential signal :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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