Cable suggestions

ZenPunkHippy · 2014-07-23T18:14:08.000Z

Assuming the 2 machines are close together (less than 15 feet) balanced or unbalanced really won’t make much or any difference unless you’re suffering from a ground loop (hum).

If you do introduce a ground loop, using the other type of cable might help.

Cable quality is a very touchy subject … some people swear it makes a big difference, others say it’s all nonsense.

IMO the best reason for using better-than-cheap cables is because of the build quality. Cheap cables are usually poorly made, and won’t last very long - but you can get lucky. Some of my best / longest lasting cables (10+ years) were really quite cheap.

A very popular brand is Mogami but they are certainly not cheap. Quality is excellent, and they will probably last a lifetime if not abused.

Anyway, for connecting these 2 machines at a very short distance I would not be too concerned about buying expensive cables - as long as they are above average quality you’ll be right - the cable run won’t be long enough for the signal to degrade much.

Peace,
Andy.

dimi3 · 2014-07-23T18:21:52.000Z

[s]MONOPRICE Cheap and work very well.

[/s]
oops you are in Sweden…

ZenPunkHippy · 2014-07-23T18:23:16.000Z

One more thing:

The left/right I/O channels on the A4 (and I assume the Rytm) are quite close together, so not all cable connectors will fit when used 2 at time for stereo, so if you have a choice go for slimmer connectors.

Fleuw · 2014-07-23T18:38:02.000Z

Okok…great answer dudes Helped me to get on track for the right cable…now its just to get a decent pair of cheeks or case for the machines then im done with all the things “around” the machines

Thanks

dimi3 · 2014-07-23T18:40:47.000Z

are the two stacked? or side by side?

On my stacked rig I have custom right angle to straight.

Fleuw · 2014-07-23T18:47:32.000Z

I think i want to go with stacked machines because of limited space and want to have room for future music equipment Ive been looking at the world grid modular cheeks and the EIT but im not shure with the EIT because of no side holes for vents…

dimi3 · 2014-07-23T18:54:37.000Z

""Fleuw"":

I think i want to go with stacked machines because of limited space and want to have room for future music equipment Ive been looking at the world grid modular cheeks and the EIT but im not shure with the EIT because of no side holes for vents…

I have one rig that way. an A4 and AR, and there has not been any problems. the metal is think so it is a great heat sink and I have an A4 and OT on a stand I made with holes and they run equal to each other…

Fleuw · 2014-07-23T18:58:57.000Z

Hmm thats intresting…then it will probably be the EIT because of the portability. Never know when i want to bring my machines to jam at a friends place and then thoose static cheeks feels like a big disadvantage

ZenPunkHippy · 2014-07-23T19:13:24.000Z

Elektron have officially stated that covering the vents is OK.

I use the EIT with an MDUW + A4. Works great, very well made.

Accent · 2014-07-23T19:19:00.000Z

[quote=“” dimi3""]
[s]MONOPRICE Cheap and work very well.

[/s]
oops you are in Sweden…
[/quote]

I was going to suggest the same thing until I saw the location. Durable and cheap tho, for anyone in the US who needs cables

Fleuw · 2014-07-23T19:23:24.000Z

I think i will go for some short Vovox cables and the EIT…then my setup is perfected

koorosh · 2014-07-23T20:45:36.000Z

Great Look!

Are you using the Standard screws that were supplied with the ST 1? Did you have to Tap the Screw Holes on the AR?

Sorry for the double questions

dimi3 · 2014-07-23T23:01:05.000Z

""Accent"":

[quote=" dimi3"][s]MONOPRICE Cheap and work very well.

[/s]
oops you are in Sweden…

I was going to suggest the same thing until I saw the location. Durable and cheap tho, for anyone in the US who needs cables [/quote]
Yeah they are 16awg as appose to 24/28 of Mogami but its a short run and 10th the price

stutech · 2014-07-24T09:49:41.000Z

I always thought that balanced audio connections, aside from noise rejection, also introduce a +6dB boost in signal level?

analogback · 2014-07-24T10:20:18.000Z

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/301253458045?nav=SELLING_ACTIVE

Shameless ‘plug’ hehe

L4rs3rik · 2014-07-25T19:14:39.000Z

[quote=“” tsutek""]
I always thought that balanced audio connections, aside from noise rejection, also introduce a +6dB boost in signal level?
[/quote]

Yes they do give higher signal levels.

Elektronot · 2014-07-25T20:08:00.000Z

""ZenPunkHippy"":

Elektron have officially stated that covering the vents is OK.

Where can i find that?

Fleuw · 2014-07-25T20:15:16.000Z

This it cables i went for anyway

Musikhaus Thomann

Vovox sonorus protect A100 TS/TS

Instrument Cable Double-sided connections: 6.3 mm, Unbalanced shielded cable, High-quality guitar and instrument cable with exceptional sound characteristics, Clean, defined and detailed signal transmission due to special construction, Length: 1 m

Decent pair of cables and was the ones that was on the shorter side…and u can never go wrong with Swizz quality

ZenPunkHippy · 2014-07-26T02:47:11.000Z

""Elektronot"":

[quote=“ZenPunkHippy”]Elektron have officially stated that covering the vents is OK.

Where can i find that?[/quote]
Can’t find a post from Elektron, but there are plenty of users with the same concerns who posted to say it’s OK after contacting support. A4 has been running fine here in the E1T for last 6 months.
Shoot HQ an email if you’re not convinced …

constellation · 2020-04-14T09:45:36.000Z

Hello world

I have a noob question, and I couldn’t find an answer searching on this forum.
I bought a Fireface UC audio interface, and I wanted to record some Rytm MK1 stuff through it.

I was wondering about which cables I should use.
Reading the manual I found those information:

"Individual drum voice outputs Use 1/4” insert/Y cable to access both voices of each output.

Main Out L/R. Use either 1/4” mono phone plug (unbalanced connection) or 1/4” (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) phone
plug (balanced connection).

Impedance balanced audio outputs: Main outputs level: +15 dBu
Output impedance: 440 unbalanced

Individual Outputs: Output level: +15 dBu
Output Impedance: 440"

I wanted to connect the main outs + BD/BT voices to the four rear LINE inputs (balanced) of the Fireface.

For what I understand, AR’s main outs provide balanced signals, and individual outputs unbalanced ones. Am I right?

I will use <6ft (<1.80m) cables.
Should I go for TRS balanced cables for the main outs + Y cable (TRS > to TS --> unbalanced cable? Am I right?) for the two others? Or will it cause different gains into the audio interface? Or should I simply use TS cables (x2 TS cables + Y cable) for everything?

Thank you for your help!