USB cable
I want to replace mine for my fast track pro. I’m based in the UK so dont really want to pay to ship over the tech tools one, but any suggestions on what Icould go for that is good quality.
Lindy do some high quality ones, I’ve got a couple
http://www.lindy.co.uk/2m-premium-gold-usb-2-cable-type-a-to-b/37652.html
make sure it has at least one, better two ferrits.. otherwise they are all quite the same..
they look nice! But im a skinflint and would not pay £20 for a USB cable.
Did they magically decrease your latency to 1ms or anything?
Haha, I don’t think they did 
But I get them at cost through works trade account, I only got the 1M ones though, think they £7 or £8 so wasn’t as bad
I have a box full at home!
Found em!..all 90 of em!
What difference does a ‘better quality’ USB cable make? Surely it either works, or it doesn’t?
in theory yes in reality not at all, usb either works or it doesn’t, any usb cable will do you can argue better shielding can help near big speakers to stop drop outs
Re: USB cable
Are ferrite beads only useful if the cable is transferring sound? Or would it cut out interference in general use as well? Sorry not very advanced.
USB doesnt transfer sound, its a digital connection meaning it just send 1s and 0s.
As far as I know digital connections either work, or they dont, so gold plating, and other fancy extras wont make a bit of difference. As for ferrites, I dont know much about them except they help stop interference which can stop drop outs. Ive never had any problems with the standard NI USB cables before and cant see any reason to upgrade.
You should use these cables: locus-design.com - locus design Resources and Information.
Not true - some of the more expensive cables also send 2s and 3s. You can really hear the difference if your volume knob goes to 11!
and yes, that was sarcasm. I’m pretty sure any functional USB cables will do. There are some concerns about having shielded cables and otherwise worrying about interference that can be minimized with ferrite chokes, but by and large these differences won’t set you back much in price, and I’ve never noticed a difference. Best thing to do is carry a spare cable or two so that if you do experience problems with one you can swap out easily.
Thanks for all the help guys!