Hosa ProConex Little Bro' Sub Snakes Xlr x 8 - (25 Feet) (Black) (8 Channel)
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Yes, it is possible, but you must put in the effort. It would necessitate a good deal of soldering and cutting. You should probably look for a different 8-digit phone number. With a shorter cable, you can make a channel snake.
The snake has three 3-pin XLR connections. Yes, with the proper adapters, it will work.
Except for the screws that hold it all together, the back is completely flat. It could, however, be attached to a wall with some heavy-duty, industrial (3M type) velcro. It's just an idea.
This is something I had to do as well. I moved the cable through the wall using the fan out portion (a stick with tape or a coat hanger can help guide the wires straight). I hope this has been of assistance.
Selected User Reviews For Hosa ProConex Little Bro' Sub Snakes Xlr x 8 - (25 Feet) (Black) (8 Channel)
In my recording studio, this snake is always on hand. It's what I use to connect the drum mic outputs to the console. It's also useful for applications that require a balanced line level. br>br>I have a large number of high-quality materials. I primarily use end cables as a reference. This snake, in my opinion, sounds just as good as individual runs of Mogami shielded- cable to connect two devices I measured the inline impedance and capacitance of this snake in my lab, and they were both very low (which is a good thing). br>br>The snake's jacket is nice and soft, but it would be damaged if you weren't careful with it or dragged it across concrete or asphalt. br>br>I personally handle and take good care of my cables, and I have had no problems with this snake. I'd say it's a great value for the money because it was shipped quickly, was well-packaged, and performs well. br>br>I'm thinking about getting a second one because it's so useful for so many things. br>br>If it was lost or stolen, I would definitely buy it again.
It accomplishes what it sets out to do. I was fed up with cables running across my basement floor, getting tangled and tripped over, and the general look. This snake was an obvious solution because my interface has a total of eight inputs, which are now automatically used when needed. Yes, you guessed correctly. deal with cables that are tangled and strewn across my basement floor, etc. If you leave it alone, it'll be fine. Advice: Label your interface/microphones/mixer/whatever to keep track of things. 25 feet was more than enough, not to mention the entire distance your microphone cables will provide.
I've owned a few Hosa cables and adapters over the years, and this one lives up to my expectations for a Hosa product. The brand isn't high-end, but neither is it low-cost! The "Little Bro" snake is a good example of Hosa in that it works well right out of the box and should last for a long time. One thing to note about this snake, as well as Hosa in general, is that they use relatively inexpensive XLR connectors. The same XLR plug is used in every Hosa product I've ever owned, and I've had the same problem with every one of them, and I'm sure this snake will as well. That is, the connectors' design allows the cable to exert excessive stress on the solder joints, causing the wire to break away from the pins strand by strand as it moves through the rubber boot. It's just the nature of using low-cost XLR connectors with a shoddy design. They last for a long time, but they will need to be replaced. If Neutrik connectors were used instead, soldering would be completed sooner. All in all, for the price, this is a worthwhile purchase that eliminates up to eight separate XLR cable runs across a stage or house floor. It cleans up a cable run very well, and if you don't need to move the snake around like a semi-autonomous vehicle, it's a great choice. It should last for years if you have a permanent installation rather than being on the road all the time.
Audio snakes are not cheap. br>In terms of durability and sturdiness, which are essentially the same thing in my opinion, I am unable to provide a satisfactory response. My application is a one-time installation beneath the stage at my church, and it will not be moved except for occasional handling of the box end to plug or unplug a mic cord. br>For the time being, it's working perfectly, so I'm content.
I got this to replace individual XLR cables on my drum set, and it's perfect because I didn't want cables running through the middle of the floor where they could be stepped on. I can route this snake around the perimeter of the room to keep people from stepping on my cables. br>br>The box is well-labeled with contrasting colors, making it easy to spot if it's hidden or dark. The breakout uses small gauge cable for the connectors, but that's how all of my snakes are wired. I don't hear any problems with the sound quality (but I'm over 50!). Balanced connections, in my opinion, should not be a problem. br>br>My only complaint is that I should have gotten the 50-foot version. This length is ideal for now, but I'm considering adding an XLR patch bay, in which case this snake will be too short, as I'll need at least a few more feet at the rack end.
The Hosa SNAKE is a low-cost audio snake that lets you move your main PA console out into the audience for live sound or use it to clean up wiring in your recording studio. It has eight XLR channels, and the cables and connectors appear to be of high quality, as does the box itself. Individual cables are very thin but very strong, and they must be thin in order for the snake's thickness to be manageable when it is wrapped together. When compared to direct XLR cabling, there appears to be no difference in sound quality when using this snake box. I looked at other snakes in the $400-$700 range, and while it can't compete with the higher-end audio snakes (Yorkville Sound, Rapco, etc. ), the HOSA is incredible value for money, and will easily suit any band playing three or four times a month.
This snake was purchased for use in church when micing drums. This was used to clean a digital snake's long xlr cords. So far, there has been no static or problems with any of the inputs. I would purchase this item again.
I have a few more expensive sub snakes that are just as good as this one. It can be used as a drum snake or a vocal drop snake downstage. On both ends, connectors are beneficial. This snake is one that I would recommend. I'm going to get a new one.
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