Let’s talk about replacing Technics RCAs, which cables to use? monoprice are no good
I used to buy all of my cables from monoprice and while a lot of their stuff is good I am not satisfied with their premium RCA cables. They are just too stiff and the wires are too thick that it makes them difficult attach to technics and zip tie to the board and you have to abandon the plastic clamping plate which usually secures the wires to the tone arm housing (anyone who has replaced cables on 1200s knows what I’m talking about). The connectors are also too bulky like monster cables and don’t fit properly on soundcards like the Audio 8 with recessed RCA jacks.
So I am looking for quality RCA cables that are relatively cheap and have flexible wire that isn’t overly huge with some nice connectors. I’m probably looking for 8’-12’ to chop in half and have two cables for each turntable (I have 7 total I need to do now and plan on doing more in the future so I want to stock up). I know i can’t beat $4 from monoprice but under $10 would be nice for something a lot better. I also don’t feel like making cables, not worth the hassle here. The key is finding cables with wires that aren’t too thick so they can be clamped with the technics plate.
Im looking for the same too… I just got some 1.5 premiums from monoprice to connect my audio 4 to my mixer and agree theyre too stiff and theyre too grippy on the rca’s.
I know you said you didnt want to make your own cables but Canare cable and connectors are what I think I’m going to use when I re RCA my tables.
Fullcompas.com and some company on ebay sells the Care cable with the connectors so thats an option. I think i’m going to run they’re mic cable from the table out for about 3ft then splice it out to two seperate cables from there.
They make this in a 6ft version. It is exactly what you want. The cable is stiff but movable, and the connectors are ARTWORK; perfectly sized for my audio 4 while being of the highest quality. I think they’d make a great replacement cable…
Yeah those connectors look pretty good. My main concern is finding something that has a wire thickness that isn’t too thick so it can fit in the plastic clamping place at the bottom of the tone arm, you guys know what I’m talking about right? I’m thinking the cables should most definitely not be coaxial style to fit properly.
Hmm, the connector look to be too bulky and chunky like the monoprice ones. See those don’t work on the native instruments soundcards that have recessed jacks in the soundcard housing since it can only grip the end.
similar cables as above but $1.98 a piece so I could just use one per table. Only difference is these don’t have the red and black on the connector it looks like it is a sheath on the wire. They still look coax and thick though- I’m going to keep looking.
I was wondering this myself, I’ll add anything to the thread that I think may work. I’m planning on doing a massive overall to my tables with new leds grounded cables and new pitch faders, possibly powdercoating them as well.
Yeah it looks like I’m probably just going to have to make my own cables since I can’t seem to find the right combo of wires and connectors for me although it would be nice if I found something I could just chop and solder on. Any recommended places to shop for wire/parts?
We also use Neutrik connector as replacement one. Like someone says Hosa do decent and fairly priced cables.
Check out your local Pro-Audio store, they have it for sure.
Unless you’re going to make a fixed installation, stay away of those aluminum foil alike shielded cable like posted above, use braided type instead. they last forever.
Those foil shielded cables you speak of are Belden Data Cables. They hold very well when soldered properly and the coat is sturdy. I use braided type cables too (Nobel, Monster Cable, and the likes) but fitting them with the cable clamp under the tonearm assembly cover plate is impossible because they are too thick. I also do installations in clubs, bars, and restaurants and the data cables are very nice to work with especially when running signal cables to powered speakers at one position to the other and daisy chaining them. I also use the data cables in running signals for DMX controlled lights.
I have 2 sets of the shorted version of these for my setup (but got them for about $3 per pair for 1.5m) they are designed for car audio, but tick all the boxes nicely.
Flexible - kinda translucent / clear rubbery plastic and round really 2x2 pair except the ends where they split.
Tight connection to mixer.
durable.
Comes with grounding cable (I can’t find the one with the ground on amazon, I picked them up locally).
