[kelly]

I'm looking for an s-video cable in a length of about 50 feet that I won't have to finance to afford. Can anyone make a suggestion? (I have to run the perimeter of the room so I can't really shorten the length.)

 

[morphsci]

I have 42 foot cables. I use two lengths of Canare L-5CFB (RG-6 size) cable with BNC connectors. Each end is terminated with a BNC to S-video breakout cable from Markertek. I tried all manor of S-video cables before this and nothing else even comes close. I was having problems with S-video feed from my older VCR until I switched to these.

 

[radrd]

What's your budget?

 

[kelly]

Quote:

Originally posted by radrd What's your budget?

As always, as cheap as possible without getting total crap. Like I said, I'm mostly concerned with build quality--not looking for fancy designs or single crystal silver or some such. I'm actually thinking I might be able to get by with around 36 feet.

 

[bootman]

How about some Mogami cables?
They are popular with the pro gear crowd.

http://www.videocapturecard.com/mogami4u.html


50Ft is about $40.

 

[MagusG]

Kelly, check out markertek.com, they have several different S-video cables available in lengths upto 100ft or more. Prices are very reasonable.
-Mag

 

[STSinNYC]

I use this S-video cable. Think he can get it made in the length you need.Signal Cable

 

[dustinyo]

do you need this cord to be flexible? if so, i'd probably stay away from the signal cable. good stuff, but very stiff.

 

[kelly]

Thanks, guys. I went with the Mogami. Markertek was the same price, though so either would have worked.

I feel weird buying a 50' s-video cable. I hope the drop in quality from the cable length isn't too noticable.