mjriley Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I remember seeing in a thread a while ago a mention of bulk DMX cable around 42p per metre but after 2 days of searching have come up empty handed. http://www.blue-room.org.uk/public/style_emoticons/default/sad.gifIf anyone knows of the supplier mentioned or another supplier of 110ohm single pair DMX cable that would be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsound Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 what application are you using it for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Well, prices will have changed since last month, let alone a while ago, so you're probably best contacting all the usual suspects and seeing what deals they can offer. I picked some install grade cable up this week at 49p/m but that's from my regular supplier who I enjoy decent discounts due to regular custom. Who do you normally buy from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjriley Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 The cables going to be used for DMX both from FOH to stage and for patch leads between fixtures but the budgets tight so I'm looking for 1 pair DMX cable ideally 100m for £40-£55. Thanks It's for a semi permanant install where the system is left in it's basic setup apart from several times a year when additional fixtures are brought in and patched up in the grid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I doubt you'll get it for that price these days. Copper has got pretty expensive. However, for permanent installation 'in wall' or in conduit, I would recommend using Cat5 or Cat6 UTP ethernet solid-core installation cable.This stuff is dirt cheap - it's pretty easy to get 100m of 'generic' Cat5 UTP for under £20. Only gotcha is that it needs IDC termination, as neither screw-term nor solder 'buckets' give a long-lasting connection.- Panel-mount XLR-5 with IDC have been available from Canford and ETC for years, should be available all over the place by now. Bonus is that gives you quick upgrade to Ethernet, and Cat5 is also great for distribution of all kinds of signals. So pull a bundle of Cat5 tielines FOH to stage and you've got a fair bit of futureproofing and tielines for all kinds of purposes with the appropriate adapters. However, Cat 5/6 is not suitable for making DMX patch cables, so you'll need to get proper flexible DMX cable for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Pratt Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 We currently have some budget stuff at 40p/metre +VAT (if bought by the 100m). It's not as flexible or as nice to work with as the more expensive stuff, but is perfectly OK electrically. Second item on this page. http://www.10outof10.co.uk/acatalog/10_out_of_10_On_Line_Lighting_Control_Cables_22.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjriley Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Tomo: We've decided to go with cat5e from FOH as we've got loads left over from a previous job. Robin: I think that's the product I was thinking about in the OP. Is it green as pictures though not that it's a problem just wondering? Anybody had any experience with this either for install or for patch leads? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Pratt Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Good point about the picture, that is out of date and I must change it. No, the cable is black Regarding the Van Damm stuff in the link, I dont have direct experience with it but as its foil screened, I imagine it will be absoluteley fine for install, and useless for patch or touring cables Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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