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 Posted Tue 03 Nov 09 @ 7:06 amI'm after a device to coil my speaker leads/XLR leads, is there such a thing? I could just use an old spool but was wondering if there was anything more pro. Makes, models, images and link would be fantastic. I've googled but didn't come to a conclusion. |
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| Posted Thu 05 Nov 09 @ 3:33 am Hi Charlie, Ive done quite a bit of pro-sound work for eventing company's all cords and cables are "French wound" in a under and over configuration. Cables don't tangle and can be "thrown out" tangle free when setting up, if left coiled cancels stray impedances in audio use. Easy on cables also winding cables around drums or even around the elbow can stress the cable causing premature failure. |
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| Posted Thu 05 Nov 09 @ 3:53 am Interesting, are there any devices to assist in this. If not I'll have to make my own. |
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| Posted Fri 06 Nov 09 @ 2:01 am Hi Charlie. Check out studiospares.com. In London They have empty cable drums, mainly for stage snakes/multicores but you can use them for anything you like. They have a great range of cables as well. Cheers Daz |
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| Posted Sat 07 Nov 09 @ 9:18 pm Charlie Wilson wrote : Interesting, are there any devices to assist in this. If not I'll have to make my own. Get cha a pack of these: http://www.staples.com/office/supplies/StaplesProductDisplay?&storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10051&partNumber=601987&cm_mmc=GoogleBase-_-Shopping-_-Office_Supplies%253ERubber_Bands_%2526_Fasteners-_-601987-91141 Or if you need colors these: http://www.staples.com/VELCRO-Brand-ONE-WRAP-Straps-Assorted-5-Pack/product_906489?cmArea=SC1:CG1036:DP4378:CL163581:SS1001675 These are long enough th strap 40 feet of number 12-4 conductor speaker cable in a 1 foot loop. Kevin |
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| Posted Sun 08 Nov 09 @ 11:09 am nitebeatdisco wrote : all cords and cables are "French wound" May be a daft question but, what's this? I tend to wrap all my cables round my elbow and fasten with velcro straps |
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