Re: [Harp-L] mic or instrument cable

[MARK BURNESS <markwjburness@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If you are talking about a single conductor plus grounded shield, unbalanced  
cable (which may also be a single conductor, plus a grounded drain wire, plus a 
shield grounded at one end only, like Planet Waves)...then you want an 
"instrument" cable.

"Mic" cables typically have additional conductors (V+, V-, ground), these add 
undesirable self capacitance. You only really want a "mic" cable for lo-z PA 
type mics which are less susceptible to the effects of capacitance over the 
length of the cable.

The situation is confused by many harp players calling their instrument cable a 
"mic" cable ;-)




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From: joe hagins <joe_hagins@xxxxxxxxx>
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, 11 September, 2011 13:55:43
Subject: [Harp-L] mic or instrument cable

Hi Everyone, Hope the weekend is treating all you well! I am looking at having a 
harp mic cable made by a company I have been endorsing for a number of years as 
a bassist. What type of cable is used for a standard 5'8th to 1/4" harp cable? 
I'm would believe mic cable..but just not sure and don't want to place the wrong 
order. 
Cheers,

Joey Anchors



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