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A different approach for Cat5E - Running Audio Signal


Most of audio engineers and amateur audio enthusiasts use some sort of out board gear in order to get sound, or create sound. It is all connected via cables; most of these cables are ran through XLR balanced mic level audio signals. So why not try Cat5E? Since balanced audio helps cancel out much of the interference that would be caused by things like radio waves and power lines, shielded twisted pair cabling (like that found in Cat5e—or 'Category 5e'—cable) is not a bad choice for balanced audio signals. Granted I wouldnt use it for extremely high end studios that are using vintage gear such as a Neve console or an SSL. But for getting a lot of length for a very cheap buy, I think this is worth mentioning.

So what type of Cat5E Cable should I use?


Since I would
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