Cables for studio gear.

[Magus92]

Hi! I won last week gear for my studio and i don't know if i'm gonna need anymore cables. Can you check and tell me what cables do i need?
Thank you!

http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/headphones/99aff89488ddd6b1/
http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/keyboards/komplete-kontrol-s-series/
http://us.focusrite.com/usb-audio-interfaces/scarlett-18i8
http://www.jblpro.com/www/products/recording-broadcast/3-series/lsr305#.VnERmkqLSrw
http://www.akg.com/pro/p/p420
http://kaoticaeyeball.com/

 

[Ralston18]

Your question needs to be revised I think.

Make a list of the gear you now have for your studio.

Make a list of the cables you now have for you studio.

Check off those items you have, can get, or have won.

The remaining items are gear items and cables you will need.

And you can draw out a diagram of the gear and cables as you would like your studio to be. Check off each item in the diagram that you have and you will see what you need.

 

[Magus92]

Your question needs to be revised I think.

Make a list of the gear you now have for your studio.

Make a list of the cables you now have for you studio.

Check off those items you have, can get, or have won.

The remaining items are gear items and cables you will need.

And you can draw out a diagram of the gear and cables as you would like your studio to be. Check off each item in the diagram that you have and you will see what you need.

I just need to buy cables for JBL LSR305 speakers to connect on scarlet 18i8. What cables do i need?

 

[Ralston18]

Sort of an open ended question:

The speakers have XLR and 1/4" TPS connections.

The Scarlet has two monitor outputs that are also 1/4" TPS as I understand it.

Here is a link to the Scarlet User Guide:

http://d3se566zfvnmhf.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/focusrite/downloads/9438/scarlett18i8-user-guideen.pdf

So my expectation is that you will need cables with 1/4" male TPS connectors on each end. Or XLR to TPS if you chose to do that.

E.g. the following link:

http://www.mediacollege.com/audio/connection/xlr-jack-stereo.html

However you should, as suggested earlier, sketch out a diagram showing the various components and ports for your intended setup. Draw in the cables with a note regarding the required connector(s) on each end. Plan it all out on paper beforehand just to be sure and then order the cables.

 

[Magus92]

Sort of an open ended question:

The speakers have XLR and 1/4" TPS connections.

The Scarlet has two monitor outputs that are also 1/4" TPS as I understand it.

Here is a link to the Scarlet User Guide:

http://d3se566zfvnmhf.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/focusrite/downloads/9438/scarlett18i8-user-guideen.pdf

So my expectation is that you will need cables with 1/4" male TPS connectors on each end. Or XLR to TPS if you chose to do that.

E.g. the following link:

http://www.mediacollege.com/audio/connection/xlr-jack-stereo.html

However you should, as suggested earlier, sketch out a diagram showing the various components and ports for your intended setup. Draw in the cables with a note regarding the required connector(s) on each end. Plan it all out on paper beforehand just to be sure and then order the cables.

Are you sure it's not TRS, sure it's TPS? so i need a cable like this? http://www.soundcreation.ro/cabluri-audio-cabluri-de-interconexiune-echipamente-cid212_3273/adam-hall-3star-trs-trs-3m-id16862.html

 

[Ralston18]

TRS is correct.

Specs:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Focusrite/Scarlett-18i8-Audio-Interface-1368456531505.gc

Images:

https://www.google.com/search?q=scarlett+18i8&tbm=isch&imgil=fbSN4fTt5aXgHM%253A%253Bf_Sd8PxjNDwrWM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fus.focusrite.com%25252Fresources%25252Fscarlett-18i8-hi-res-images-0&source=iu&pf=m&fir=fbSN4fTt5aXgHM%253A%252Cf_Sd8PxjNDwrWM%252C_&usg=__zW0mnFKMaq2yTjKzLrSOAD0o9vA%3D&biw=1600&bih=791&ved=0ahUKEwi3qpqvsc3KAhVJlh4KHSfeBIUQyjcITA&ei=XH-qVreMNMmseqe8k6gI#imgdii=LkpcHyZU4F61XM%3A%3BLkpcHyZU4F61XM%3A%3BpavCsVJwtVGBOM%3A&imgrc=LkpcHyZU4F61XM%3A

Here is a cable that I found:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Mogami/Gold-TRS-Patch-Cable.gc?pfm=df

Appears to be the same as long as the specs match. So I think things are back on track....

TPS was my error. Not sure why I started typing that..... Apologies.

 

[Magus92]

TRS is correct.

Specs:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Focusrite/Scarlett-18i8-Audio-Interface-1368456531505.gc

Images:

https://www.google.com/search?q=scarlett+18i8&tbm=isch&imgil=fbSN4fTt5aXgHM%253A%253Bf_Sd8PxjNDwrWM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fus.focusrite.com%25252Fresources%25252Fscarlett-18i8-hi-res-images-0&source=iu&pf=m&fir=fbSN4fTt5aXgHM%253A%252Cf_Sd8PxjNDwrWM%252C_&usg=__zW0mnFKMaq2yTjKzLrSOAD0o9vA%3D&biw=1600&bih=791&ved=0ahUKEwi3qpqvsc3KAhVJlh4KHSfeBIUQyjcITA&ei=XH-qVreMNMmseqe8k6gI#imgdii=LkpcHyZU4F61XM%3A%3BLkpcHyZU4F61XM%3A%3BpavCsVJwtVGBOM%3A&imgrc=LkpcHyZU4F61XM%3A

Here is a cable that I found:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Mogami/Gold-TRS-Patch-Cable.gc?pfm=df

Appears to be the same as long as the specs match. So I think things are back on track....

TPS was my error. Not sure why I started typing that..... Apologies.

I just tested a 6.3mm jack and it worked just fine. Can i use jack instead of TRS? does the quality of the sound will be worse?

 

[Ralston18]

Sound quality is subjective in many ways and after a certain point most people cannot tell the differences that may be there.

TRS is tip, ring, sleeve from the old days of switchboard telephone systems.

6.3mm is basically 1/4". Over the years 1/4" has been replaced for home audio purposes by 1/8" (3.5mm) plugs.

1/4" is bigger and hence stronger if made well and will therefore hold up to more abuse or long term repeated use. Heavier gauge wire can be used which is better.

What is important are the three conductors involved and the electrical paths they make.

Here are some images:

https://www.google.com/search?q=tip+ring+sleeve&biw=1600&bih=791&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=0ahUKEwjIu5SevM_KAhXIHB4KHdb6BBwQsAQIGw

The sound quality is a function of the quality of the cable (and speakers) more than the mechanical connection standard being used.

In music you need and want good quality but the quality will only be as good as the lowest quality component.

An inexpensive cable made of low quality conductors that do not make good connections will probably degrade the signals and have some static.

So if the cable you have works and does not degrade the sound - go ahead and use the cable. However, just be aware that the process of plugging in and unplugging will cause wear and tear on the cable, the plugs, and the connection ports. Less expensive cables (cheap) will simply degrade faster.



But some very expensive cables are overkill for what you get for the price. A mid range cable at a reasonable cost can and probably will work just as well.