Does Length matter?

doaks · 8th March 2006

ok...jokes are totally appropriate....but seriously....

I've heard, the longer the mic chord...the better the chance of compromised quality. At what length does this become an issue?

I'm wondering if I should have my pre-amp closer to my mic , thus having a longer chord from the preamp to the computer...or the other way around...or does it not matter, length is length? The distance from my mic to the computer is about 15 feet.

thanks for any input...

flail19 · 8th March 2006

this might help:

cables

Good luck!

dale116dot7 · 8th March 2006

For 15 feet it probably does not matter. Mic signals travel many many feet in pro studios till they get to the consoles or preamps. I like the preamp where the engineer sits so you can diddle with gain while someone else sings.

XSergeantD · 8th March 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by doaks

I've heard, the longer the mic chord...the better the chance of compromised quality. At what length does this become an issue?

I've put in runs around 150 feet that were usablefrom bay to panel, then add on mic cable to the mic. you're 15' will do just fine and we won't have to get into cable types at your length

doaks · 8th March 2006

love this forum...thanks for all your thoughts guys.

Jose Mrochek · 8th March 2006

I don´t know about length but I heard thickness does make a difference : )

sorry couldn´t resist.

Glenn Kuras · 8th March 2006

I ones had a studio that run from one building to another.. I believe the snake was 250.00 feet long and to my surprise it sounded just fine..

Glenn

joeq · 9th March 2006

on the other hand the Gordon mic preamp comes with a remote control so that the preamp can be located as close as possible to the mic.

audioalchemy · 9th March 2006

my ex-girlfriend says it doesn't. but then again she's a bitch

Sounds Great · 3rd May 2006

You could probably not tell much from 1/2 mile. Maybe a slight delay?

8th March 2006	#1
doaks Gear interested Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5 Thread Starter	Does Length matter? ok...jokes are totally appropriate....but seriously.... I've heard, the longer the mic chord...the better the chance of compromised quality. At what length does this become an issue? I'm wondering if I should have my pre-amp closer to my mic , thus having a longer chord from the preamp to the computer...or the other way around...or does it not matter, length is length? The distance from my mic to the computer is about 15 feet. thanks for any input...

8th March 2006	#5
doaks Gear interested Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5 Thread Starter	thanks love this forum...thanks for all your thoughts guys.

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Jose Mrochek Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,830	I don´t know about length but I heard thickness does make a difference : ) sorry couldn´t resist. __________________ www.thejoti.com www.myspace.com/thejoti http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR116su2Uuo ¨But, then again, I'm British and think you Yanks with your fancy pre for each track are a bunch of weirdos¨ Mark

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Glenn Kuras Gear Guru Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 11,003	I ones had a studio that run from one building to another.. I believe the snake was 250.00 feet long and to my surprise it sounded just fine.. Glenn __________________ Glenn Kuras GIK Acoustics USA GIK Acoustics Europe 770 986 2789 (USA) +44 (0) 20 7558 8976 (UK) See the NEW Soffit Bass Trap

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audioalchemy Gear maniac Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 189	i guess my ex-girlfriend says it doesn't. but then again she's a bitch

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flail19 Lives for gear Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 760	this might help: cables Good luck!

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dale116dot7 Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 815	For 15 feet it probably does not matter. Mic signals travel many many feet in pro studios till they get to the consoles or preamps. I like the preamp where the engineer sits so you can diddle with gain while someone else sings.

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joeq Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New York Posts: 9,252	on the other hand the Gordon mic preamp comes with a remote control so that the preamp can be located as close as possible to the mic.

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Sounds Great Gear Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 18,028 1 Review written	You could probably not tell much from 1/2 mile. Maybe a slight delay? __________________ http://soundcloud.com/sounds-great-1 -Rob Kicking around on a piece of ground in your home town Waiting for someone or something to show you the way.

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