Cables Ep 02 | Cheap vs Expensive XLR Cables | Detailed Breakdown | GLS Audio

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Cables Ep 02 | Cheap vs Expensive XLR Cables | Detailed Breakdown | GLS Audio | Hosa pro edge

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September 2nd, 2018 - Cables Ep. 02
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@HosaTechnology 6 жыл бұрын

Since you asked, the wires are crimped on the Edge cables. :) Great video, Rick! Thanks for sharing info in helping DJ's understand why some cables are priced differently and what you might get for those upgrades.

@Sir_Ock 6 жыл бұрын

Crimps are better than weak solder in my opinion. Great design choice.

@littlecncshop 4 жыл бұрын

@@Sir_Ock definitely not lol

@duroxkilo 3 жыл бұрын

@@littlecncshop proper crimps take shocks/vibrations better than soldered joints. aerospace standards is where it's at when it comes to reliability (obviously audio signal cables don't have to qualify for that). they do not rely on purely soldered joints... if you're interested i can elaborate sometime...

@jacobmoye3210 3 жыл бұрын

Why not both?😀

@ramencurry6672 2 жыл бұрын

Cable lover here. I’m gonna name my son Mogami.

@emmanuelmeyermeyer1083 Жыл бұрын

Great job! Good detail of explaining the quality and lack of quality on cables. You are the man and are making the best videos on DJ equipment and use of the equipment. Keep them coming!

@chadnliz2k11 6 жыл бұрын

Come on man, you're sponsored by the cables you champion, that's ok and all but it's difficult to believe there is absolutely zero bias on your part. While there are certainly problems with super generic China cables, there is little reason any XLR has to be priced at $2.00 per foot. There are quality options less expensive. I enjoy your videos, just keeping it real. Cheers

@DJRickWeb 6 жыл бұрын

I am not sure what you consider sponsored to be. But them sending me out a couple care packages is not sponsored on my part nor do they pay me. Companys reach out and want to send me stuff but I always stipulate I will not make a video unless I like the product and I can trash it on camera if I dont like it. Ben over at NLFX is sending me some of his cables to compare to what Hosa sent me.

@DJRickWeb 6 жыл бұрын

To your point though there could be a Chinese brand out there but since they rarely have good quality control you really will never know.

@chadnliz2k11 6 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm all for taking quality products and giving them positive press but call it what you wish "care packages" are comps that save you from buying gear from your own pocket, that's a form of sponsorship and I'll just assume if your review isn't glowing you wont be getting more from them. Fair enough. I'm not dumping on you and have gotten value from the work you do. Cheers

@HosaTechnology 6 жыл бұрын

FYI, we initially sent Rick a package of things to check out last year, no string attached. It so happened that he began comparing what we sent to what he had and emailed us back because he was really impressed with the Edge cables. And that's more how we prefer to work, in that we want people to genuinely believe in what we make and stand for as a company. When Rick reached out about comparing cables and including some of our lines, we were happy to provide them and at no point stipulated that anything positive needed to be said. As a company, you should be able to stand by your products and let them speak for themselves. I think the fact that Rick took the cables apart to show them inside is a testament in trying to be objective for the viewer so they can get a better grasp of the choices that are available. And yes, obviously Rick has an audience that some companies would like to market through. However, there are honest and dishonest ways of going about that, and what we appreciate the most about Rick is that he's been honest to himself and his audience. We understand how skepticism can arise when companies get involved with KZfaqrs, but not all relationships are created the same and you can rest assured we've never told any influencer what to say or paid them anything for an opinion/post.

@tecno8335 5 жыл бұрын

@@HosaTechnology scratch my back i'll ... we get it.

@beardedfeline1202 4 жыл бұрын

just got a hosa pro. thanks for making this vid, it helped me make my purchase!

@andriescarstens9245 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for cutting your valuable cables for educational purposes!!!

@13bcoffee Жыл бұрын

I have some GLS cables but I am not a big fan of them because the casing seems like it will wear out early. But I keep them in case I have an extra long run. I would also skip the Standard Hosa and go with the Pro. You get better connectors as you move up. If you can afford, the Edge connectors are the best out there.

@danielgurzynski7633 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, just watching your description of the GLS. The fiber in the cable is NOT shielding. It is to add strength and cushioning when the cable is bent, twisted, stepped on and so forth. Purely physical protection.

@ramanpreet2223 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video! I'm a beginner DJ and was looking for the same information for a long time. I was confused with all those same looking cables .

@monarchthedj8357 5 жыл бұрын

The Hosa pro cables are definitely thick and sturdy, one thing I'd like to say is that the female xlr connectors can shatter if they aren't taken care of. I've dropped these cables on concrete floors multiple times and eventually they did shatter but are still usable. Still a great quality cord just treat them with care :)

@michellefoster1020 Жыл бұрын

Them connectors are the original copy of the Switchcraft XLR connector which is the first one ever to be produced

@johngerardmusic7761 2 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent video. It’s the best I’ve seen on this subject!

@rlg222 6 жыл бұрын

They use crimp style is a better way to go if the crimp tool works properly. Most commercial aircraft and some miliary application use crimp style because it doesn't suffer from solder joint problems that can happen. I actually use ferrules on the ends of stranded wire then you can bite down without wires damage.

@DJRickWeb 6 жыл бұрын

I assume you are talking about the hosa edge? If so thank you for the insight and clarification

@rlg222 6 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Rick. My apologies for not being clear. Correct. I use to be MIL-STD-2000 solder certified and I've worked in the aerospace field for almost 25 years. We use the J-STD now.

@tomjones2348 5 жыл бұрын

I'm giving this a thumbs up for the sheer effort and information provided. But...this video could easily have been edited down to 10 minutes without loosing any important content.

@traianivanescu24 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your time and effort that you put into this video. I found all the information very useful. Now I understand more about the difference between the cables. Also, cutting that cable just for us to see was very generous of you.

@user-sb5uw7vf4u 2 жыл бұрын

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@djwobblesosa6434 6 жыл бұрын

i love hosa best cables in the house

@Metalmerchant Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@IliyaOsnovikov 11 ай бұрын

Expensive XLR cables cost not 50 but rather $5000. For example: AudioQuest Dragon, XLR: $11,900/1m pair.

@dalemccart2305 2 жыл бұрын

Look at the Warranty first. The fiber is cable filler it is the material inside multi-conductor cables that takes up extra space around the conductors to form the cable core into a certain shape. It's most commonly used as a way to create a shape for the cable. $5 cable has Chinese replicas of Switchcraft A3F & A3M connectors, foil shield with drain wire. GLS has Chinese replicas of Neutrik NC3FX & NC3MX connectors, the clamp is called a strain re-leaf. Standard Hosa cable has Chinese replicas of Switchcraft A3F & A3M connectors. REAN, a global brand from the Neutrik Group RC3F & RC3M are the XLR available in Nickel or Black with Silver or Gold contacts Hosa Edge has Neutrik NC3FXX & NC3MXX connectors available with Silver or Gold contacts. A true Switchcraft A3F & A3M are quality connectors, equivalent to the Neutrik NC3FX & NC3MX. I have dozens of Belden 8412 cables with switchcraft connectors I have used for over 50 yeas and still in service.

@christianbrown8852 5 жыл бұрын

4:05 has me dying while doing homework

@newellslab 5 жыл бұрын

ikr

@devpatel248 4 жыл бұрын

I use Mogami gold cable never had a problem

@michaels8597 6 жыл бұрын

From what I understand from engineers and audio professionals,is the lower gauge(thicker cable_,offers less resistance,not that it allows more power.The better cables are built to be more durable,offer less resistance, and last longer,especially if you're primarily mobile,disconnecting and reconnecting constantly.The shielding really matters when cables and wires are close together,touching or almost touching,with gear that transmit strong energy fields.If you really are concerned about the cables,get Mogami/Canare in bulk,and then solder or crimp them yourself,or have an audio specialist make them.Out of all of them,the Hosa Pro cables are more than enough.I have a mixture of cables for different applications.... Vampires,which i got from a closeout place...Hosa,which i use mostly,and they are fine....Monster custom cables made by someone near an audio place near me..Mogami,for my guitar($50), some other decent cables,and then i have the standard interconnects color coded..

@cameronlockett5698 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Djrickweb thanks for explaining about xlr cables

@everythinglife2334 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very informative

@Drinkyoghurt 2 жыл бұрын

Weird how you test everything except for signal quality which should be the most important thing when it comes to audio cables. My bet is that since these are all shielded and balanced the tonal difference is minute.

@DJRickWeb 2 жыл бұрын

It is very minimal until you get to long distance

@codiswiley6654 6 жыл бұрын

I have some $19 cables and they just work fine there are some cheap ones out there you have to try them out..

@LesZaldor 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, very informative. Too bad Hosa isn't providing you with a discount code that you can give out, it would be even better incentive to get people to buy, and also show Hosa how much videos like these help

@HosaTechnology 6 жыл бұрын

We don't sell direct so as not to compete with our distributors, so unfortunately that's not something we can accommodate at the moment.

@emmanuelmeyermeyer1083 Жыл бұрын

By not selling direct to the consumer you are losing a big market share. Millions of people watch these videos and a link with a discount would dramatically increase your sales. Alot of people don't go to brick and mortar stores anymore. Rick is highly respected in the dj you tube community. He needs to be compensated for increasing your sales.

@DJRickWeb Жыл бұрын

I wish lol but agree

@StreetMobTruckin 6 жыл бұрын

Can you explain more about the health class part? Jk 😂😂 Speaking from a user of GLS and Hosa. GLS make pretty decent cables. I put them through hell and are still alive! Now Hosa... you can't go wrong no matter which one you chose. I still have a very old Hosa cable with a greenish cover where the Male connector goes in. And still works like new! But I agree with you Rick the Pro series is more than enough for a DJ. But doesn't hurt to go over board with the sexy Edge Cables 😆

@iEngineerAudio 4 жыл бұрын

Well I have Mogami Gold XLR cables.

@djjuego123 4 жыл бұрын

I Engineer Audio unless you’re producing music, Mogami isn’t necessary for live audio. Like DJing. I used to think so too. But found no noticeable difference to that cable and say a cable middle of the road at $50-60.... now those cheap wires that have the metal chrome with the screw in the side are pieces of shit haha

@djhurtutorials 6 жыл бұрын

excellent review rick, please do the review on DMX cable too. thanks

@bretthibbs6083 6 жыл бұрын

oh i wanted to say one more thing you're doing a great job keep up the great work

@limsinger 3 жыл бұрын

This was informative, thanks! Please give your hands and nails some tlc. 🤪🙈

@djmomo503 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the help ✌😁🎧🔊🔥

@trankali7166 4 жыл бұрын

I got hosa swicth to canare star quad with neutrik XLR connector and never looks back on those cheap XLR Cable anymore , get what u paid for not all Cable preform the same.

@Onlycamzs 8 ай бұрын

What dj case do you have ?

@joshuastiltner 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, very informative.

@vyoufinder 3 жыл бұрын

Crimping allows more flexibility than soldering. People tend to assume soldering is stronger in all cases, but for cases where things get bent around, soldering breaks.

@DjLevicinci 6 жыл бұрын

Interesting breakdown well done

@bricemeijer3307 4 жыл бұрын

thanks. very helpful

@djs1wiley972 6 жыл бұрын

Great job, never much needed.

@claudiosantini7226 6 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Rick “ITALO”

@user-pk4sd9dd2w 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid thanks! Presume there's only one plug variation for XLR? i.e. male to female? Just checking there's none of this USB nonsense!

@DJRickWeb 4 жыл бұрын

Correct

@doxxxdonkey3882 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! Good video very helpful mate..

@HenryBigBossPR 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Can you provide information about the laptop arm that is attached to your DDJ SZ case (purchase link)? How you like it? It’s stable, do you take it with you for mobile DJ ?

@DJRickWeb 6 жыл бұрын

Got a whole video on that.

@ariwilsun 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this explainer!

@dennisknudsen3063 4 жыл бұрын

First, I'm a fan of the channel and enjoy the videos. That said, this is a very misinforming video. Rick, if you would like some information on audio cables, message me. Credentials: Chief engineer at a 5 station cluster in Boston. A1 (audio mixer) for sports and television radio. Mixed live sound for small venues and large arenas. Mobile DJ since age 11.

@deejayteks1 6 жыл бұрын

compare hosa and Mogami..

@GregoryGuerrier 6 жыл бұрын

Mogami wins because it's the highest quality built/reliability pristine audio signal cables for DJ's. They're guaranteed for a "Lifetime" no excuses warranty. Pretty much you can walk into any Mogami dealer or Mogami direct and your cable end is bent, damaged, becomes noisy, no sound anymore just broken. They'll give you an exact replacement no questions asked. I still have my original Mogami XLR cable for 18 years doing mobile gigs in heavy use, stretched to the limit, wrapped poorly in the past and it still works perfectly and sounds like new. It's a piece of mind knowing I can get a free replacement if I have any issues. It's an investment for everyone serious about their services.

@DJRickWeb 6 жыл бұрын

I will be reaching out to Mogami to see if they would like to be Featured

@HosaTechnology 6 жыл бұрын

We also offer a lifetime warranty on any of our cables if you have any issue. Mogami makes excellent products, no doubt about it. We do post all the specs for our cables on our website if you want to compare any of our series to theirs. Edge would obviously be the most comparable when you're referring to high end options.

@ryanmalinovsky6504 4 жыл бұрын

@ anyone reading I just watched a video comparing Mogami, HOSA and 2 others less expensive. 3 or 4 tests were performed... HOSA, Mogami and the 3rd one all blocked out EMF and RMI almost equally; The Mogami won. When it came to recording quality the HOSA and Mogami were within a 1/10th of a dB for Tonality (meaning neither changed the actual tone by more than that). FM it’s all about quality, but sometimes the difference between mid grade and high grade “Anything” cables or otherwise is marginal. That being said the extra money you save for going mid grade might go toward the better amplifier with a better signal processor... JMO you can’t stretch wire, but you can stretch money. If you find a wire stretcher let me know ;)

@brucechavez9535 5 жыл бұрын

Have you ever used a Livewire, Monster, or Mogami microphone cable? If you have, please let us share your experiences with any one of them. I'm thinking about buying one, any of those brands I have mentioned. Thanks so much in advance...:)

@DJRickWeb 5 жыл бұрын

Mogami. There nice.

@emmanuelmeyermeyer1083 Жыл бұрын

Mogami and Pig Hog are pro quality cables also. You can buy them on Amazon like I did.

@LKTraz 3 жыл бұрын

I'd be interested to see what you think of StruktureGear and their big brother on steroids Pig Hog cables. Both are tour grade cables and many big touring production companies use their cables.

@TheRealAudioDidact 2 жыл бұрын

Brother, I wouldn't wipe my butt with any off those cables. Start with Audioquest Yukon and go from there. Best to get some soldering skills and build a full FURUTECH loom.

@fixedfocusmediaofficial 3 жыл бұрын

We should compare the Hosa Edge to a Mogami Gold or Platinum.

@olea_5 3 жыл бұрын

closest thing I could find :kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bMiAlNylzs2bYJc.html But I muc rather hear from @DJ Rick Web

@floridaredneck Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info; sorry you had to cut them, but easily fixed. Is there any reason you omitted Mogami? When I saw "expensive", I would have expected that. $45 these days isn't that expensive for something you won't replace for years, unless of course you compare it to $5 junk. I use an XLR cable at home in a little room and I think $40 or so is an average price for a 10' cable; I wouldn't call it expensive necessarily; mid-priced I'd say. But it's not just the price, it's the quality and lack of interference. You just can't get a cable under $20 that isn't going to "humm" at some sound level. You can only hear it when you put a quality cable next to it. If it's not completely wrapped and shielded, you've wasted your money.

@DJRickWeb Жыл бұрын

Didnt know about them

@floridaredneck Жыл бұрын

@@DJRickWeb I wouldn't buy them anyhow, my mic isn't worth that. I would like to see a Mogami torn apart though just to see. I watched your video twice (it won't let me "like" twice), and I just bought the Hosa Pro HMIC-010 (10'), the 20 AWG for only 20 bucks. I do some electric work, so I knew about wire sizes, so just made sense to go with it. Size does make a difference since sending a signal on a thicker wire creates less resistance. I shopped around a while before I decided on one you had. I appreciate you showing me the inside. Thanks much for your advice!

@djluisvalle8111 6 жыл бұрын

Can you compare HOSA vs LiveWire and Mogami.

@RudiVanPoele 5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding job! Thanks so much, you really helped me out!

@ivandappa 4 жыл бұрын

thank you , helpful :)

@bretthibbs6083 6 жыл бұрын

hi rick I have a question for you I know it's not really related to the video but what cable do you use to send audio out from your laptop to the rest of the system cause i'm having trouble getting any sound from my laptop to my stereo receiver I'm using a 3.5mm to rca plugs and i plug it into like either the phono or cd jacks on back of receiver but i get hardly any sound at all I have to turn volume to max to hear anything i only had it up that high for a few seconds cause i did not want to ruin anything and it sounded all distorted too. I'm sorry if this is too long and thank you

@DJRickWeb 6 жыл бұрын

CD input should work. Make sure your computer volumes are turned up

@bretthibbs6083 6 жыл бұрын

okay great thanks I will try that again and see what happens

@bretthibbs6083 6 жыл бұрын

thanks rick it works great woohoo lol

@CAJUNVOODOO666 Жыл бұрын

Can you recommend a right angel -straight no twist tangle up?

@munlive5130 2 жыл бұрын

how to connect regular speaker cable to 3pin xlr? because usually speaker cable has plus and minius only. not ground.

@shamansking6407 4 жыл бұрын

Hello. What you recommend me ? Hosa Pro or LyxPro Quad Series?

@coteax 6 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video about dj set stands. I've seen some keyboard stands but they're unstable and not the right hight for me. If you got any recommendations please let me know!

@DJRickWeb 6 жыл бұрын

Set stands?

@coteax 6 жыл бұрын

I have no idea what to call them otherwise. I mean like just a foldable table that you can either carry with you on the go and doesn't take up a hack ton of space.

@DJRickWeb 6 жыл бұрын

So a booth is what your saying. A small 4ft table and black scrim is the smallest thing out there

@charlieramirez6741 5 жыл бұрын

Does it just come down to durability or is there a correlation between price and sound quality?

@DJRickWeb 5 жыл бұрын

It's really hard to say because some companies put dollars toward there brand and not the product. But overall the brand correlates to durability and then the price on top of that correlates to the sound quality.

@ramonontanon6702 6 жыл бұрын

Hello¡ Which will be the best XLR Mogami cable to connect a DJM900nxs2 to a powered JBL speaker?

@yapaul6226 4 жыл бұрын

Hey bro. Whats better sound quality connection from speaker to mixer? XLR to 1/4 or XLR to XLR or XLR to 3.5mm ??

@DJRickWeb 4 жыл бұрын

There is a bigger underlining to sound quality then just cables. Cable type really depends on the length of the run and the gain level your using.

@SuperEmanuel98 6 жыл бұрын

The cheapest xlr i have tried is 15€ and that works well. The finish on the connectors is not as good as the 60€ cables, they do not last as long, maybe 2-3 year for me while a 60€ is lasting 5 years and is more flexible and easy to handle. Some mics that have extra short xlr connectors do not work too well with cheaper cables because the connectors do not have to be as precisely made with larger tolerance. Honestly for pro use (not your 100€ gig) like a stage and 400+ visitors use expensive cables 60€ to minimize risk of fail and they are better looking but for your home studio, your small gigs etc. just get a pair of cheap 15-20€ cables for speakers and so on and one more expensive one for special use, like the microphone to make sure the fit is perfect and the sound transfer is the best, especially because people tend to move around when holding microphones and the cable need to last, fit good, do not come loose and be flexible

@Dj_rueboi 6 жыл бұрын

Cool video thx u

@halredmond5186 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Rick I can’t find that Hosea MCL cable with 1/4 to male xlr.

@DJRickWeb 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting

@DJSTOEK 3 жыл бұрын

🖤

@rosaloiruiz4897 3 жыл бұрын

You can use a microphone cables for collect the speakers too?

@DJRickWeb 3 жыл бұрын

Collect?

@MikeG-js1jt 5 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see a real comparison..... an electrical comparison and how that translates to sound and loss, using a scope etc...... like monoprice vs mogami

@DJRickWeb 5 жыл бұрын

You wouldn't see a difference electrical wise. You would need to analyze the wave form being transmitted through the wire and apply the same interference to both to see effects.

@henniewagner 6 жыл бұрын

Rean is a sub brand of Neutrik btw

@DJRickWeb 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks wasn't aware of that

@hartejgirn6506 5 жыл бұрын

DJ Rick Web can I use a normal xlr cable for my microphone or microphones require xlr cables specially for microphones ?

@DJRickWeb 5 жыл бұрын

There all the same

@InfectedChris 4 жыл бұрын

The irony of the t shirt and the lack of actual records is great...

@DJRickWeb 4 жыл бұрын

0 physical records.

@InfectedChris 4 жыл бұрын

DJ Rick Web That's a damn shame. No DRC wrecking the sound on vinyl and the sound is just better overall.

@DJRickWeb 4 жыл бұрын

@@InfectedChris I am young. I have a CD collection 😂

@InfectedChris 4 жыл бұрын

@@DJRickWeb I'm a bit older but picked up a lot of classics over the years and hit up all the Goodwill shops. I used to do a radio show so I had a lot available as well. My CD collection is definitely up there though.

@vinnygallagher7771 5 жыл бұрын

Rick , Can you do a video on Controller output. Using XLR vs. RCA output to powered speakers.

@DJRickWeb 5 жыл бұрын

Rca has no grounding. Xlr does. That's it

@gordthor5351 3 жыл бұрын

@@DJRickWeb Actually both cables have ground wires and when dealing with balanced (differential) pre-amp/amplifiers, 2 of the 3 wires carry the signal. One signal is inverted at the source (pre-amp, DAC.....) and then flipped back at the amplifier. This doubles the amplitude and cancels out any noise that got on the cable. Both wires will pick up noise, but after flipping the inverted signal back to normal and joining both signals, one wire has the noise inverted. Noise + inverted noise = zero noise. RCA has 1 signal wire and a ground wire. XLR is definitely the better way to go with amplifiers.

@djlestat8695 6 жыл бұрын

Precisely, I was looking this days for a pro (excellent quality) dual RCA to dual 1/4 cable to connect the console to the mixer... What would you recommend?

@djlestat8695 6 жыл бұрын

Also I was looking for 1/4 to xlr... any recommendations?

@chadnliz2k11 6 жыл бұрын

Monoprice.com

@79cb650 3 жыл бұрын

Electronic engineer here. I work on and build class 3 electronics to included cabling for military applications, installed multi million dollar A/V installs etc... Your comment on "bigger cable equals better sound". When talking about XLR cabling you are automatically talking about low voltage, low wattage DB signals. HIGH quality XLR microphone cables use small American Wire Gauge (AWG) 22-28 conductors. Smaller diameter is better for shielding, from EMI. Good proper shielding will be a tight braid or woven copper wire. Foil shielding is garbage for XLR cables. Companies that advertise heavy gauge wire in their microphone cables; don't expect greatness. If you put them on a Spectrum analyzer you would see how noisy they are. Look at heavy gauge cables simply as an antenna looking to pick up EMI. When talking about microphones low voltage low power, mV scale. Smaller = better in a nut shell.

@1tuyenp 11 ай бұрын

Here I thought XLR cables have inherent noise canceling property. So is noise shielding that important?

@DJDynablend 6 жыл бұрын

Mmmm food for thought

@bretthibbs6083 6 жыл бұрын

And i like your videos

@korospds 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick what you think about Pig hog cable for power speakers

@DJRickWeb 3 жыл бұрын

Good cables

@korospds 3 жыл бұрын

@@DJRickWeb Thanks brother

@310socal Жыл бұрын

22:37 Now in 2023 Hosa Pro 39.99 each

@teamtypical1304 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Ricky, I’ve got a school project I’d like to do on you is there any way I could contact you? It’s just a sheet of questions

@DJRickWeb 6 жыл бұрын

Social media man.

@thekumbhashow6305 4 жыл бұрын

Hello big bro which xlr cable is goood for my mic alto tuper profesnol pa syestem for good sound ?

@DJRickWeb 4 жыл бұрын

Any

@raspa2 3 жыл бұрын

Crimp contacts, when used correctly, outperform solder contacts.

@wizardchris90 3 жыл бұрын

8:21 Metal skull reviel :P

@BDCSam 2 жыл бұрын

new guy here, what gauge for long runs? I'm rewiring a roller rink and the furthest of 8 carwin vegas is about 150 to 175 feet away.

@DJRickWeb 2 жыл бұрын

The lower the number the better but transmitting an audio signal over xlr cable over long distances like that isn't a big deal. It's power that you need to get the gauge right or passive power if there passive speakers.

@BDCSam 2 жыл бұрын

@@DJRickWeb Thanks for the reply Rick!

@davidmarley8387 5 жыл бұрын

I have 2 xlr cables I noticed the pins on the male connecter are a different size yet they still work on the same power supply why is that

@DJRickWeb 5 жыл бұрын

Not sure

@nounix 5 жыл бұрын

Ok so to cut a long story short, do you KNOW (no assumptions please if you are not 100% sure! ;) ) whether it's ok for me to just be buying ONLY DMX cables to use BOTH with audio AND with dmx lighting? (I mean, I've been reading that you should not do the OPPOSITE: use XLR cables for DMX lighting - cable "shielding", impedance etc etc, so that leads me to understand that XLR cables are more "limited" than DMX cables are, as they may cause problems with DMX lighting. So, what if I I justify bought DMX all the way? That way I can buy A LOT of only one cable type, DMX, and I can just use this for whatever I need. Whether lighting OR sound..) If my thinking/understanding is correct, then why would anyone even bother with XLR cables anymore. Just use DMX for everything and just stop producing XLR cables altogether to avoid confusion and mistakes! Right?

@duroxkilo 3 жыл бұрын

@6:00 the gauge on an audio signal cable has nothing to do w/ how much "power" it can carry. @18:32 if one is not able to recognize what pin does what in a balanced xlr cable, one shouldn't review audio cables. !! xlr balanced cables reject noise, that is their purpose !! ps: an expensive cable sounds the same as a cheap one, considering both are properly wired, etc. the difference is usually in the shielding against EM interference (most sane people don't run the signal cables right on top of a computer power source) and the build quality (an expensive cable will last longer if abused).

@djmannyleon9204 6 жыл бұрын

Hosa and Mogami are rip offs. Monoprice and Kopul cables are my top 2 favorites. Monoprice XLR cables actually have a warm and flat sound to them. So studio use for them! While Kopul cables offer authentic Neutrik brand connectors. My mobile DJ use.

@DJRickWeb 6 жыл бұрын

Hosa and mogami and NLFX all use authentic Neutrik connectors in the high end models.

@djmannyleon9204 6 жыл бұрын

In reality, You're paying more just for durability and the brand.

@StreetMobTruckin 6 жыл бұрын

I got 2 MonoPrice cables as well. They are pretty good. But I kinda like the Hosa and like Rick said NLFX cables. The Internals are more durable and pro in my personal Opinion.

@HosaTechnology 6 жыл бұрын

Cost of cables has a lot to do with manufacturing and labor, where it comes from. Mogami is made in Japan, hence their prices tend to be higher for comparable cables in spec. It also depends on the amount of hands it passes through, which is why some factories in China can offer very, very inexpensive cables directly. But you are right that the brand matters, as brands often have a threshold of quality they put their name behind. That requires more time, careful selection of components, and QC. But with all that being said, we offer several lines at varying price points depending on budget and quality needs for as many people as we can. While we simply can't offer cables as inexpensive as factories direct, many of those are unbranded or suffer inconsistent quality because they are built down to a price rather than up to a standard. We'd hope that a customer seeing the Hosa name on a cable would expect a certain consistency.

@HosaTechnology 4 жыл бұрын

@@christiansmith8529 We appreciate the kind words and the support. No business is anything without its customers, so we do care deeply. Communication, fairness, and honesty is key.

@alext2933 6 жыл бұрын

The purity of the copper is also important. This did not seem to be mentioned?

@DJRickWeb 6 жыл бұрын

I couldn't really mention it it cause only hosa listed there purity

@HosaTechnology 6 жыл бұрын

100%. Our standard has an 88% OFC (Oxygen Free Copper) conductor, Pro has 90% OFC, and Edge has 95% OFC. All specs are on our website for each.

@jawstv1826 3 жыл бұрын

24 minutes just to say: The difference is in the shielding against EM interference and the build quality of the cable.......

@jgillylikesbudsalot7436 6 жыл бұрын

Hi do you have Facebook or messenger I need some advice and info but can only show you my question with photos it is not related but this advice will tell me whether Imma blow my speakers or not

@DJRickWeb 6 жыл бұрын

Instagram or the DJ rick web Facebook page. Link in description.

@allinonechannel4555 6 жыл бұрын

Bro dj sound test yamaha dbr 15, when will u test?

@DJRickWeb 6 жыл бұрын

No time soon

@allinonechannel4555 6 жыл бұрын

@@DJRickWeb , ok bro im waiting.

@SherwinBajao 2 жыл бұрын

Where is Cable Episode #1?

@DJRickWeb 2 жыл бұрын

Look for how to wrap and clean cables

@MikeG-js1jt 5 жыл бұрын

That music i9n the background makes me keep thinking the ice cream truck is coming down our street....so annoying!

@Synsizer 4 жыл бұрын

Too funny. At one point I got up to see where it was coming from and turn it off. I have surround and was a bit surprised it was this channel. If it had been daytime, I also would have looked out the window for the icecream truck. Again, too funny. It was annoying and unneeded, but no big. The review was very well done though.

@Pryzoid 5 жыл бұрын

Do a video like this for rca

@danielgurzynski7633 2 жыл бұрын

Been doing broadcast audio for a few decades. The rule is never use RCA cables longer than maybe 10-15 feet. Less if it's a low level signal like from a cartridge on a turntable. You'll get noise pickup.

@jackValentine189 5 жыл бұрын

White is hot... not designated by red anymore

@johnny_guereca8245 6 жыл бұрын

I am a beginner dj what controller do u recommend

@DJRickWeb 6 жыл бұрын

Check description

@DJDynablend 6 жыл бұрын

Pioneer don't buy a Newmark.

@maxmustermann5353 3 жыл бұрын

Why shouldn't I use a cheap cable? What other than durability is wrong with them?

@djgrandedanxingentertainme5174 6 жыл бұрын

Dj rick can can im used your video and translated to Spanish to my latino peaple

@Fleuryyy 6 жыл бұрын

Hosa edge are unnecessary for mobile sound systems. Hosa pro are more than enough for any high school dance. Waste of money spending twice as much for "the best of the best".

@HosaTechnology 6 жыл бұрын

You're right in a lot of ways. Pro is probably as much as a typical DJ would need for most gigs, but there are events and occasions where sound is at an absolute premium, in which case having some true high end cables like Edge in your proverbial toolbox is a massive benefit. For your average DJ though, especially starting out, Pro definitely makes more sense.

@Fleuryyy 6 жыл бұрын

@@HosaTechnology don't get me wrong. I love your xlr cables.

@Baerchenization 5 жыл бұрын

You make the assumption that everybody here is looking for cables to complete the high school dance setup. I am looking for cables to connect a CD player to amps, and I don't want a cable with crappy shielding...