[Harp-L] Re: cord for crystal mic

[BluzeHarp@xxxxxxx]

According to an acquaintance who manages a large music  store, a well known 
cable manufacturer did some homework on  the subject of length vs signal 
loss in Hi-Z applications.  They found in  some applications at 20 feet the  
signal deterioration becomes unacceptable.  This probably  wouldn't make a 
difference at the average jam session, but  in some performance situations the 
conclusion was that your cable  should be no more than 18' 7"  (according 
to the above mentioned  manufacturer).  At the time, this company was indeed 
selling cables of 18.5  feet, looking at current offerings this is no longer 
the case.  My guess is  that this was a marketing decision, that they lost 
sales to those offering a 20  or 21 foot cable.  For critical recording 
purposes the cable should be much  shorter, maybe 10 feet.
 
FYI - I hand fabricate nice custom cables with screw fitting ends. I use  
expensive Mogami OFC wire, silver solder, triple shrink wrap... very good 
stuff  in all aspects.  Chuck Gurney builds similar, he's the only other  
customizer I know of who builds cables to this high of  a standard. if there are 
more please chime in.  I haven't seen or  received feedback on the screw end 
cable offered by Musicians Friend,  Guitar Center etc, no idea how the 
quality stacks up, didn't see anything like  OFC wire mentioned in the specs. If 
anyone has one & you don't mind  sharing your impressions please contact me 
on list or off.
 
As always, my 'Harp Mic Buyers Guide' is free for the asking... see you at  
SPAH, 
 
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