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October, 2006
 
Cable Up!
New Solutions to Old Cable Capacitance Problems by ICX Mogami Platinum Series Instrument Cable Through precision engineering and manufacturing techniques, Mogami has managed to reduce the capacitance (the tendency for a component to store an electrical charge) and refine the mechanical and electrical performance attributes of the cable, while maintaining superior flexibility and handling characteristics. The result is a very flexible, lightweight, larger diameter, high-performance cable that minimizes noise and delivers the most neutral tone quality possible—even in extended lengths. By reducing the cable's capacitance, Mogami's new Platinum Series instrument cable maintains the high frequency content other cables lose. As cable length increases, top end is the first sound element to suffer, along with muted transients and compromised dynamics. This is why guitarists have lived by the unwritten rule that guitar cables should never exceed 18 feet—because beyond this physical limit, one's sound suffers dramatically. With Mogami's new Platinum Series cable, guitarists can extend their cable length to as much as 40 to 50 feet, creating far more freedom of movement than ever before without degradation of sound quality. The biggest challenge in designing high-performance guitar cables is eliminating triboelectric noise, caused by handling, flexing or stepping on the cable. This also causes vibration from music that makes cables "sing along," thereby smearing transients. Mogami Platinum utilizes our 100 percent coverage Ultra High Density spiral copper shield, plus a conductive shield-like layer, with a high performance dielectric. This combination overcomes the problem and delivers noise-free music transmission and the most neutral, dynamic tone in the industry. With their new Platinum Series cable, Mogami engineers have produced a flexible, lightweight, larger diameter, high-performance cable without resorting to performance-degrading fillers of any kind. In addition to the technological advantages of the cable, the new Mogami Platinum Series instrument cable carries the added benefit of using Neutrik's NP2C-AU-SILENT connector on the end that physically connects to the guitar (designated by a red jacket). Unlike other silent connectors utilizing a basic mechanical on/off switch, the Neutrik plug uses a reed switch. This switch contains a magnetic contact that is hermetically sealed in glass inside a capsule. Because of this isolated, air-free environment, there is no chance of arcing when a connection is made. Without arcing, there's no wear, no pitting of the contacts, and hence, none of the scraping back and forth that a normal switching contact encounters. Bottom line, there is no pop, and this silent connector has a rated life expectancy of 1 million connections. The new Mogami Platinum Series instrument cable is available in a number of lengths. MSRP starts at $99.95. The Mogami Platinum Series will be available soon at fine music retailers. For more information, visit www.mogamicable.com. The Lava ELC ™ (Extreme Low Capacitance) Instrument Cable The Lava ELC™ cable is specifically designed for guitar and instrument applications and is made in the U.S. This cable is made to be flexible, rugged and provide the best possible high definition. High-grain, oxygen-free copper and superior components are used to make a world-class cable capable of superb performance in all situations. At 17 pF per foot, it has the lowest capacitance of any cable in its class on the market. Every aspect of this cab scraping back and forth that a normal switching contact encounters. Bottom line, there is no pop, and this silent connector has a rated life expectancy of 1 million connections. The new Mogami Platinum Series instrument cable is available in a number of lengths. MSRP starts at $99.95. The Mogami Platinum Series will be available soon at fine music retailers. For more information, visit www.mogamicable.com. The Lava ELC ™ (Extreme Low Capacitance) Instrument Cable The Lava ELC™ cable is specifically designed for guitar and instrument applications and is made in the U.S. This cable is made to be flexible, rugged and provide the best possible high definition. High-grain, oxygen-free copper and superior components are used to make a world-class cable capable of superb performance in all situations. At 17 pF per foot, it has the lowest capacitance of any cable in its class on the market. Every aspect of this cable was designed with the guitar and bass player in mind, to provide for low microphonics, reliability and superior frequency response. Neutrik straight and G&H right angle plugs are used, and each cable is assembled using German made WBT Silver Solder. The Lava ELC retails at $69.95 for a 20-foot cable. As with all Lava Cable products, numerous custom length and connector options are available. This cable can be purchased and custom-ordered from Lava Cable's website. For more information, visit www.lavacable.com. |