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Mike Rivers
 
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In article 1gkzbv9.4wcf881qcr4suN%mail.addr.can.be.found@www .farm.se writes:

So several "lightweight" and short snakes connected in series i
equivalent to one long. Good. And cheaper too. And easier to handle. I'm
looking for 8 channels 30-50m.


Oh, snakes? No, I wouldn't do that. Too many connectors means too many
possible points of failure. If you want a snake that long, buy a piece
of bulk cable and a bag full of connectors and start soldering.

The 15m ones I've found are 8 channel.


Those are meant for connecting studio equipment and are typically
build with a "squid" (bundle of individual connectors) at both ends.

The 30m+ ones I find are all 16+4 channels


Those are meant for connecting a console to the stage, and are usually
built with a squid on one end and a box with panel mounted connectors
on the other.

Each type is more convenient for its intended application. What's
yours?

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