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Cables for E-MU 1212M

post #1 of 8
11/26/06 at 4:39am
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Soon, there will be an influx of Head-Fiers with the E-MU 1212M, thanks to the recent $99 deal from Musician's Friend. Let's come up with some cable solutions. All brand suggestions are welcome (please mention price ranges, too). Since the E-MU 1212M only comes with 1/4" mono outputs, here are some possible connections that might be desirable:

1. Card to computer speakers. This will most likely need a Y-cable with two 1/4" mono connectors to one 1/8" stereo connector.

2. Card to pre-amplifier (or integrated amp, receiver, etc.). This will need two cables each with a 1/4" mono connector to a RCA connector.

3. Card to monitors. This will need two regular "instrument" cables, with 1/4" mono connectors on both ends.

I've e-mailed Blue Jeans Cable about the cost of creating a solution for #1. They plan to use Belden 1509C cable, and the final price will be $25 plus $2 per additional foot (ex. 6 feet = $25 + $2*6 = $37).
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post #2 of 8
11/26/06 at 6:31pm
Why dont you just buy the adapters for a little over 1 dollar?...

edit: Yes, I just got an emu-1212m too..
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post #3 of 8
11/26/06 at 7:53pm
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An adapter is just another electrical connection that can degrade sound quality. Admittedly, not by much, but enough that it matters to some people.

Plus, the adapters mentioned in the E-MU 1212M thread only convert to RCA. This would require an additional adapter or Y-cable to convert to 1/8" stereo.
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post #4 of 8
11/27/06 at 4:52am
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For the sake of later comparison, I've purchased the Hosa 2 1/4" to 1/8" Y-cable and a pair of those ART 1/4" to RCA adapters everyone seems to be picking up.

If these work well enough, I'll likely try the BJC upgrade.
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post #5 of 8
11/27/06 at 7:38pm
keep in mind the 1212m outputs are symmetrical so no problem pairing them with a symmetrical amp/preamp if thats your choice

(symmetrical 1/4" mono plug = stereo plug
tip =+signal ring=-signal )
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post #6 of 8
11/27/06 at 9:39pm
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Yeah, the balanced outputs are a definite future upgrade consideration, but right now I'm afraid it would negate the good deal on the sound card.
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post #7 of 8
11/30/06 at 2:30pm
I considered the same options and at first wondered if the adapters would cause some issues, but they work fine. I think it's better to get the BLC with adapters rather than the Belden 1505's, especially considering it's use in computer audio.
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post #8 of 8
11/30/06 at 5:13pm
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Yeah, that's a good idea. I already have a pair of LC-1s, so I've been a little hesitant to pay the same price over again for a custom cable.

I also forgot that I have a decent 1/8" to two RCA Y-cable which could work with the 1/4" to RCA adapters to connect to my computer speakers.

The Hosa cable and ART adapters arrived yesterday and the box to the Hosa Y-cable had already been sliced open... A little perturbing, but since it was only $5, I guess I'll live with it.
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