noiseman Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Hi all Looking for updated recommendations for a suitable cat5/5e/6 whatever cable for use with an X32/s16.Done a search but was wondering if there are any newcomers that haven't been mentioned before? Fully assembled with Ethercon, on a drum or loose cable (I'm not afraid to DIY), use will be light to medium being used by myself only and deployed approx 4 times/month (function band). Ideally looking to spend <£1/metre and looking for either 50 or 75m (undecided at the moment), have seen the various offerings from Thomann - this one looks good but not sure if it's screened (awaiting email from them). Anyone used this?Looked also at Canford - more pricey @£1.32/M link Thanks in anticipation of your suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I've not used it, but this CAT6 50m Cable Drum with Neutrik Connectors from Studiospares is what they use in their X32 & S16 tour packages. £81.96 inc VAThttp://www.studiospares.com/content/ebiz/studiospares/invt/590620/590620_m.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noiseman Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 Interesting as they use UTP cable, reading other people's experiences I was under the impression that unscreened cable was a no-no? Now I'm more confused... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&L Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 remembering that this is their own protocol and not a standard network, behri's spec is contained in their s16 manual not the x32 manual - I think historically no one knew what did and didn't work and why (interesting video on youtube able inappropriate ends and popping sounds when kit grounds.)there spec now says:shielded cat5e cables onlyethercon terminated endsmaximum length 100m incidentally I have heard of plenty using the klark teknik repeater if you need to extend beyond 100m shielding is a must - all sorts of problems seem to occur on a 'sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't' basis without shielding. I have seen several others say that they use cat6 without an issue. the thomann cable linked to is a new one on me but if you click on the spec sheet link it does say it is shielded. as does the review in german. it's the only complete cable I have seen that would meet the budget - but that in itself makes me twitchy. the thomann cable I have seen many mention and use is this one:http://www.thomann.de/gb/pro_snake_8838550.htm and is normally considered a budget cable by x32 users. the other cable that gets rave reviews from across the pond is rapco horizon duracat but the thomann above is the only one I have experience of. (75m version) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noiseman Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 ThanksI got a reply from Thomann about this My link and they also confirm it's shielded. So I've gone for a 75M cable with one of these http://images6.thomann.de/pics/prod/172802.jpg. Got the s16 turning up next week so will give it a thorough workout soon after. Cheers all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&L Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 can you keep us posted - I would have some interest in knowing how well the cable does - look out for pops if it doesn't earth and jump up and down on it to check how it responds to foot traffic if you are prepared to - inferior cable (I am told) creates the same pop when jumped or walked on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noiseman Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Will do.I'll give it a good wiggle but I'll get my kids to do the jumping :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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