Sound devices 442 Compatible beta cable review.(PSC vs AVcable.com.)

[James H. Coburn IV C.A.S.]

I am using a Sound devices 442 mixer on a television show at the
moment.

When asked to do this show I found a need for a cable from the mixer
to the Sony Digibeta camera.
What I bought was a PSC BETA SNAKE designed for this exact purpose.
The first unit I purchased seemed OK for about 3 weeks, then it became
microphonic. Bad.
I replaced it with a cable from the same maker. The actual cable was
different(generic). The first cable was Mogami cable.
After about a week of use the second cable literally fell apart at the
mixer end. The tiny set screw was gone (no loctight) and bare wire was
visible. A total disaster narrowly averted with red electrical tape to
hold the thing together. I ordered yet another cable.
It came same as the second(generic) but the hirose at the mixer end
didn't fit (it was tweaked).
I went to the sound store and personally exchanged both of the bad
units for a new cable. That new cable is slightly microphonic on the
return side.
To say the least PSC must have a QC issue. The cables were not built
well. The UV sleeve didn't extend into the connector instead it
extends to just under the rubber collar on the connector.
Mirophonic. Why?

I then did more research. I had to find another cable. I found the
cable XL-10 on the Sound Devices site. I Ordered it.

What a world of difference. The XL-10 is a truly beautiful made cable
with top of the line components. Same price.
The cable built by AVcable.com for Sound Devices has the following
features:
Low capacitance, highly-flexible Belden multipair cable with superior
EMI rejection.
Neutrik XLR, Hirose Multipin, and Switchcraft right angle 3.5 mm
connectors
In-line Hirose connections allow extension segment to be removed—no
extension length is needed
Strain-relief shrink wrap at all connector points.

Try as I might I cannot find Specifications for the PSC cable.
What can I say? The AVcable.com Cable simply out performs the PCS
version in every area except weight.
The PCS cable is lighter.

I am writing this so that should you ever be faced with the same
decision you will be better equiped to make an informed decision.
James H. Coburn IV C.A.S.

[James H. Coburn IV C.A.S.]

[Jay Hartigan]

To expand, all three of my cables made by Remote Audio in Nashville are
also perfect.

Jay Hartigan

[Steve Osmon]

Peter Engh in Minneapolis has been my cable maker for almost 8 years and I
would go out on a limb and say his work is some of the best in the business.
Steve Osmon

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