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Hey guys,

So I had a gig at a big club a few days back. I was having some issues with the sound. It sounded a little scratchy and the bass wasnt very clean. I know it cant be my track because I was playing stuff that was mostly 320kbps. I was wondering if it could be the cables I was using. I'm currently using the DNMC6000. My output was an RCA cable from my unit, to a DJM800 mixer, and that was connected to the clubs PA mixer, which was maintained by its sound engineer.

I went around looking at better quality cables. I came across this shop that sells high quality RCA cables for approximately USD$150-$180 for a 2.5m cable. Was wondering if it would be worth spending that much on better quality cables. Would be very interested to know your views on this. How much do you guys spend on your cables? RCA/DMX or whatever.
 
Posted Thu 10 Mar 11 @ 8:21 pm
You don't buy your cables at the dollar store, but for $150 I need my private parts touched. Hook your stuff up at home, play the same tracks you played before. Turn it up loud. If it sounds good, it was at the club. If it sounds like shit, start replacing one component at a time. Do the same with the cables. Try to give us a better definition of how it sounds.
 
Cables CAN make a difference but, like AMaHM stated, DO NOT throw money out the window on them. His advice was good, also, if you can remember, what where you using to connect to the club's system.
 
When your connecting your deck to the DJM mixer, make sure the output volume on the Denon is not too high. If you have the volume high going into another mixer, It will sound distored. Alittle before the red is ok. Also check up on the DJM mixer to see if the output volume is not really high. Both mixers have to be at a good level. The DJM mixer only has Rca inputs


Dont spend money on 150 dollar cables.. Thats way too much
 
This reminds me of the kids that would buy the "Gold Plated" RCA cables for their car stereos. Looked "purty" but didn't add a thing to the sound. I have on rare occasions seen RCA connectors become faired over time causing issues issues especially if you are mobile and remove them often. But as for spending that kind of money I don’t think it would not be prudent.

AMaHM : You should go with the $19.95 “Touch of Gold” and you get the Ginsu knives as a bonus gift.

 
[quote=Caliente123] When your connecting your deck to the DJM mixer, make sure the output volume on the Denon is not too high. If you have the volume high going into another mixer, It will sound distored. Alittle before the red is ok. Also check up on the DJM mixer to see if the output volume is not really high. Both mixers have to be at a good level.

Yeah true but you forgot one thing!

The 3rd mixer lol, read again:

I'm currently using the DNMC6000. My output was an RCA cable from my unit, to a DJM800 mixer, and that was connected to the clubs PA mixer, which was maintained by its sound engineer.

Was probably the sound engineer limiting you gain which made you have to push your gain/trim on your mc, we all know these sound cards break up if pushed over half way.
 
LOL.. I forgot that one.
 
Hey guys, yeah I really didnt think it would make much sense to buy those really expensive cables. I think mine are pretty decent. I got my RCA cables for about SGD$15, which is equivalent to abt USD$10. Anyway, just finished another gig at that club. There was a different sound engineer today, and my music sounder a lot clearer. I usually try to set my gain levels at about -1DB, and my master level at about 12 o clock on my DNMC6000.

Does anyone use DMX cables out there? Is there a substantial difference in the sound quality when using dmx as compared to rca?
 
Do mean XLR? If you have a choice between RCA and XLR, go with the XLR. Especially if you are running over 10 feet. After 10 feet, RCAs start to pick up noise
 
touch of gold , ginsu knives , gotcha
 
A Man and His Music wrote :
Do mean XLR? If you have a choice between RCA and XLR, go with the XLR. Especially if you are running over 10 feet. After 10 feet, RCAs start to pick up noise


Lol yes I meant XLR! I knew there was smthin wrong with my post. 10 feet. Thats equivalent to about 3 metres I'd think. Thats fine. My setup is rarely more than 3 metres away from the mixer.
 
I went with Monster cables. They have a better sound, and Monster has a lifetime warranty. I invested in my cables once. If one fails for any reason, I can get it replaced for free, for life.
 
+1 on the XLR's but if not my 2nd choice would be 1/4" then only out of necessity RCA's. LOL @ Ginsu Knives (hope if comes with the Chef to use them as well for those prices)
 


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