What cables and where to buy?

[Mitch G]

I've been poking around here all night and I couldn't find a shopping list for the cables and/or adapters one needs.
Does such a list exist?

At the very least, can someone point me to a source for the RCA-to-1/4" cable used between the RCVR and BFD and between the BFD and sub?

Additionally, a list of the other bits for the SPL meter connections would be nice. But, I think I know what I need there.

Thanks,


Mitch

[Sonnie]

Hi Mitch and welcome to the Shack!

There are some connection diagrams in the sticky threads that show the cables needed.

I had www.bluejeancables.com build my RCA to 1/4" cable. If you get the cable you shouldn't need adapters for those, however they would be RCA to 1/4".

For your soundcard you'll need Stereo mini-plug to L/R RCA x 2 for input and output.

Someone else might can post an official list for ya.

[brucek]

I've been poking around here all night

The cables and adapters required are shown in the diagram below found in the REW Help Files.




brucek

[JohnM]

Radio shack part numbers are also listed in the help files.

[Mitch G]

Yeah, I saw the picture, but the thing that was spooking me was the 1/4" connector and whether or not there are different variations on that connector that would cause me a problem if I picked the wrong one.

But, I didn't notice the Radio Shack part numbers when looking and that was the missing link, pun intended.

That said, if anyone has a given part number that they've ordered for the RCA-1/4" cable (instead of using an adapter), that would be great.
Well, let me ask, could I use this cable:
http://www.samedaymusic.com/product--HOSCPR20
(I realize it's a dual cable and I only need one half of it.)

Thanks,


Mitch

[brucek]

Yeah, you can use that. Connectors look a bit cheap for my liking though.

I'd rather see the RCA to mono 1/4" adapter used with a decent RCA cable plugged into it.

brucek.

[Mitch G]

OK, so is the only option for a quality cable to have Blue Jeans make it for me?


Mitch

When you order the cables, they will ask you if you want TRS (stereo) or TS (mono) 1/4" plugs, specify TS.

If you have a soldering iron handy, you could make your own, buy a good quality 1/4' plug like Neutrik or G&H some cable and a RCA plug.

Or buy a ready made RCA cable, cut one end off and solder the 1/4" on the other end, there are some very cheap Monster MB400 subwoofer cables on ebay at the moment.

I know you don't need a special subwoofer cable, but the MB400 cables come in single runs and long lengths, are dual +/- core with the shield soldered at one end to drain the interference which is the recommended way to wire balanced to unbalanced cables according to http://www.vandenhul.com/artpap/wiring.htm and are probably cheaper than buying quality cable and a separate quality RCA plug.

Hope this helps

[Mitch G]

I kind of like the idea of soldering a 1/4" connector.
I have a pretty good sub cable already, so I could cut it in half and add 1/4" connectors to each end.

But, the statement about balanced to unbalanced confuses me since I thought RCA was unbalanced, and I thought the 1/4" connector was unbalanced.
For example, using the Van den Hul site, I thought this was the example I would have to use: http://www.vandenhul.com/artpap/wiring18.htm.

Sorry if I'm being dense, but the devil's in the details.

Thanks,


Mitch

Your idea sounds a good one and should work OK, remember one cable only needs to be long enough to run from the receiver to the BFD, leaving plenty of cable to run from the BFD to the sub

The balanced to unbalanced cable I was referring to is the second diagram on the page (bottom) using shielded twin core cable which they recommend in the paragraph below the diagrams. People here are using the cable in the first diagram (top) with no problems.