Best cable configuration?

Nisbeth · 22nd January 2011, 09:38 PM

If I want to build RCA-cables out of wire with two wires and a shield, should I then parallel the two inner wires (for a "coax" configuration) or use both one of the inner wires and the shield for ground (for a "shielded twisted-pair" configuration)? Assume that each of the inner wires are thick enough to carry the signal on their own.

/U.

pinkmouse · 22nd January 2011, 10:37 PM

Standard in pro-audio is to use the cores for signal and ground, and connect the shield at just one end.

22nd January 2011, 09:38 PM	#1
Nisbeth diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Denmark	Best cable configuration? If I want to build RCA-cables out of wire with two wires and a shield, should I then parallel the two inner wires (for a "coax" configuration) or use both one of the inner wires and the shield for ground (for a "shielded twisted-pair" configuration)? Assume that each of the inner wires are thick enough to carry the signal on their own. /U.

22nd January 2011, 10:37 PM	#2
pinkmouse diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chatham, England	Standard in pro-audio is to use the cores for signal and ground, and connect the shield at just one end. __________________ Al I conceive of nothing, in religion, science or philosophy, that is more than the proper thing to wear, for a while. Charles Fort

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