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Image 1 — Advice for making something like this? Headphone extender + instrument cable combo, for bass and IEM via 1 cable.
Image 2 — Advice for making something like this? Headphone extender + instrument cable combo, for bass and IEM via 1 cable.
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Advice for making something like this? Headphone extender + instrument cable combo, for bass and IEM via 1 cable.

Would I run into interference / crosstalk issues if I used star quad mic cable? One pair running stereo signal at headphone amp levels, and one pair carrying unbalanced instrument level signal. It would only be for 12-15 feet. I can think of half a million reasons why it's technically slightly sub-optimal, but how bad would it actually be in a live environment?

The other option is 4 pair snake cable, which would be individually shielded. (Only using 2 pairs)

Edit: to clarify, I own the Ernie Ball cable shown. I want to replace it with something lighter, since it's very heavy and slightly annoying to coil. A loom would be a downgrade IMO.

u/RowanTree95 — 1 day ago
▲ 8 r/livesoundadvice+2 crossposts

Custom mic stand prototype, input / ideas for improvement?

I'm working on a custom mic stand to attach to my keyboard stand (Hercules KS210B). I like where it's going currently. I'm planning on replacing the plastic clamps with something metal, probably similar to the last pic but ideally black.

I really like the sprung connection compared to a screw tighten alternative, for setup speed. We do a lot of 30m sets with 15m changeovers and we've got a full IEM rig to set up, so every saved second of setup time counts.

Any suggestions / ideas for improvements?

u/RowanTree95 — 1 month ago
▲ 3 r/livesoundadvice

Ideas for safely transporting USB cables?

I'm currently redoing my gig pack, and I've reached the cable section. I've got the usual XLRs, powercons, patch cables, some heavier looms, ...and a couple consumer grade USB cables. Throwing them in with the heavier cables will eventually break them. My current best idea is to put them in a spare mic pouch and find a pocket for them in another bag, but I'm curious what others are doing to protect their more fragile cables? Are tour grade USB cables a thing? If so, are they worth it?

Obviously I'm packing spares of every cable I need, but I'd rather protect than replace.

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u/RowanTree95 — 1 month ago
▲ 2 r/piano

I've currently got a Korg SV2 73 that I'm using as a midi controller. Needless to say, the built in tube doesn't do much to improve tone over midi 🤣. I'd like to sell it and buy something cheaper to replace it, and I'm looking for recommendations.

Here's my required feature list:
Midi out via 5 pin DIN, not just USB.
Weighted or hammer action.
Ideally 73-76 keys. I don't use all 88, and I like the compactness of 73.
Enough of a price difference that I can make a decent profit by selling my SV2.

I don't need any internal sounds, or any knobs or faders (I've got all those on my primary synth / midi controller). Just need a decent feeling keybed for piano parts.

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u/RowanTree95 — 2 months ago