Snake Extensions

[Siegfried Meier]

Hey all!

We're moving our patchbays to a new location in our control room and need to extend many snakes, often 24 channel runs etc. Besides db25, does anyone have a better way this can be done? Any small circuit boards or multi channel connectors I should be looking at to make this an easier and cleaner job?

Thanks!
Sig

 

[Brian Roth]

I've always liked the EDAC multipin connectors. You attach individual pins to each conductor from the snake....either with a crimp tool or soldering; they sell both types of contact pins. Then, you insert the pins into the plastic connector "body".

https://edac.net/series/516
Bri

 

[Siegfried Meier]

I've always liked the EDAC multipin connectors. You attach individual pins to each conductor from the snake....either with a crimp tool or soldering; they sell both types of contact pins. Then, you insert the pins into the plastic connector "body".

https://edac.net/series/516
Bri

EDAC even for connecting snake cables together? We have them on our console, but hadn't thought of them being used to extend...interesting.

 

[Brian Roth]

EDAC sells a variety of configurations. They sell totally modular variations. In the case of a console interconnect, you have one piece bolted to the console frame while the other part connects to the snake.

However, by selecting the correct "catalog numbers" you can easily do a snake-to-snake connection. Been there done that <g>. Expensive solution....but rock solid if assembled correctly.

If you're curious I will be glad to describe that solution. Maybe without exact part numbers, but with a general overview.

Bri

 

[pucho812]

The edac/elco is perfect for this task. They lock together.

 

[Siegfried Meier]

EDAC sells a variety of configurations. They sell totally modular variations. In the case of a console interconnect, you have one piece bolted to the console frame while the other part connects to the snake.

However, by selecting the correct "catalog numbers" you can easily do a snake-to-snake connection. Been there done that <g>. Expensive solution....but rock solid if assembled correctly.

If you're curious I will be glad to describe that solution. Maybe without exact part numbers, but with a general overview.

Bri

I wasn’t aware of that! I’ve only seen the console style…I’ll def have to check that out.

How frowned upon is a soldered and shrink wrapped connection to extend lines? I’ve done it in the past to line level runs and never noticed any difference. I can see that mic runs might be problematic, especially in high RD areas, but I’m assuming this is done and people don’t talk about it haha.

 

[pucho812]

I wasn’t aware of that! I’ve only seen the console style…I’ll def have to check that out.

How frowned upon is a soldered and shrink wrapped connection to extend lines? I’ve done it in the past to line level runs and never noticed any difference. I can see that mic runs might be problematic, especially in high RD areas, but I’m assuming this is done and people don’t talk about it haha.

It’s allowed but i never approved it in any wiring I have done. Can always repurpose the other wiring.