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MikeW
15-05-2011, 05:11 PM
Hi Guys
I am looking to purchase a fairly inexpensive mic cable and was wondering what company you would use.
The reason I don't want to pay too much, is that I am having what I think may be problem with my Shure SM58 and just want to confirm that it is not the cable causing the problem.
I have looked at the company Thomann, but as far as I can see, they would charge £10.00 delivery on items under £100.
I could also do with it delivered in the next few days.
Thanks in advance.
Glenski
15-05-2011, 05:18 PM
Hi Guys
I am looking to purchase a fairly inexpensive mic cable and was wondering what company you would use.
The reason I don't want to pay too much, is that I am having what I think may be problem with my Shure SM58 and just want to confirm that it is not the cable causing the problem.
I have looked at the company Thomann, but as far as I can see, they would charge £10.00 delivery on items under £100.
I could also do with it delivered in the next few days.
Thanks in advance.
For something cheap and quick try this >> Here (http://www.maplin.co.uk/van-damme-black-microphone-cable-nc3mx-nc3fx-511393) <<
Thank you
Glenn
rossken
15-05-2011, 05:20 PM
Pop into John Douglas in Dumfries - He is by no means the cheapest, but you will get the cable there and then. A wee 1m lead will be less than a fiver I would of thought...
Saying that, I would suggest buying a decent quality 5ish metre and if it is your mic that's faulty and not your cable, then you have a good quality spare... You can never have too many spares!!!
MikeW
15-05-2011, 05:23 PM
For something cheap and quick try this >> Here (http://www.maplin.co.uk/van-damme-black-microphone-cable-nc3mx-nc3fx-511393) <<
Thank you
Glenn
Thanks Glenn
MikeW
15-05-2011, 05:24 PM
Pop into John Douglas in Dumfries - He is by no means the cheapest, but you will get the cable there and then. A wee 1m lead will be less than a fiver I would of thought...
Saying that, I would suggest buying a decent quality 5ish metre and if it is your mic that's faulty and not your cable, then you have a good quality spare... You can never have too many spares!!!
Thanks Ross, I might just pop in tomorrow morning.
MikeW
15-05-2011, 05:27 PM
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stagg-6m-XLR-Microphone-Lead/dp/
Just seen this (if the link works), what do you think?
Stagg 6m XLR - XLR Microphone Lead: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics
Sorry, don't think link worked first time
Corabar Steve
15-05-2011, 05:29 PM
if the link worksIt doesn't.
Ajaysdisco
15-05-2011, 05:29 PM
Ok you have to pay postage but I use Studiospares and I have listed some of their leads below for a 5m XLR to XLR.
£4.94 (http://www.studiospares.com/leads-xlr/xlrma-xlrfe-lead-economy-5m/invt/588270/)
£9.13 (http://www.studiospares.com/leads-xlr/xlr-male-female-5m-lead-neutrik-china/invt/590140/)
£14.76 (http://www.studiospares.com/leads-xlr/xlrma-xlrfe-5m-black/invt/574711/)
£17.35 (http://www.studiospares.com/leads-xlr/xlr-male-xlr-female-5m-lead-black/invt/594330/)
MikeW
15-05-2011, 05:30 PM
It doesn't.
It should now Steve?
Corabar Steve
15-05-2011, 05:30 PM
Sorry, don't think link worked first time
It didn't :sj:
Corabar Steve
15-05-2011, 05:30 PM
It should now Steve?
It does :sj:
MikeW
15-05-2011, 05:33 PM
It does :sj:
That has made me happy:) I am not too good with tek nol ogy:)
Corabar Steve
15-05-2011, 05:37 PM
The cable you linked to should be fine too.
MikeW
15-05-2011, 05:48 PM
Thanks for your help guys. I am sure there is nothing worse than asking a question and going with your own answer.
I have just ordered the one I linked to!:)
Thanks again.
Mike
Solitaire Events Ltd
15-05-2011, 10:41 PM
Probably stating the obvious, but I would have thought it prudent to carry a spare mic cable?
Excalibur
15-05-2011, 10:51 PM
Probably stating the obvious, but I would have thought it prudent to carry a spare mic cable?
One? One? One? :zip:
Jiggles
15-05-2011, 10:56 PM
http://www.audiospares.com/home.php?cat=619
Cheaper than anywhere else also rather decent for the price.
Andy Goodtimes
16-05-2011, 01:58 AM
I agree with Darren, a mic cable is one spare that you should carry as its so easy to have it pulled and damaged.
Furthermore...you mentioned an SM58, now that's a fairly decent mic and does deserve a slightly better than average lead, the ones for round the £5 mark are ok for a spare but surely you should be buying a good cable and then it'll be fine with your existing mic or with a new one if you end up having to replace it. The SM58 is a decent mid quality all rounder and to get the best from it I reckon you should spend about £25 on the lead...something like planet Waves or Horizon, personally I am now using Horizon and they are from Absolute Music...trust em you'll tell the difference.
On the other hadn for Karaoke I use Shure C606 mics which are cheap and for those I use some coloured leads which do the job fine for that quality of mic, also good as you can tell at a glance who is feeding back and so on because they come in all colours and cost about a fiver from HTFR, think they are QTx or Sound Lab or something like that.
MikeW
16-05-2011, 07:58 AM
Thanks for your comments everyone. It is a bit of a long story. I do actually carry (would you believe) a total of 3 mics and cables!
When I was setting up for a wedding on Saturday, I had a slight problem with what seemed to be a loose connection on my main mic. I then tried various mic's and cables and still wasn't entirely happy. Now it may be down to a mic problem/mixer input or cable. What I want to do is work from the least expensive (the lead) to the most expensive (the mixer) and see how it goes from there.
I may even end up getting a Dennon MC6000 out of this :D
MikeW
17-05-2011, 01:20 PM
Just to let you all know how it turned out. On Sunday night, I ordered a cable from the company I showed the link for.
It arrived this morning. Very good service, and the cable looks reasonable quality.
It appears that the fault was on the cable, and not down to a mic or mixer problem.
Thanks again everyone.
Mike.
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