Pro Co Stagemaster SMC0804FBQ 8 X 4 Snake

zZounds' Take on Pro Co StageMaster 8x4 Snake

Pro Co StageMaster SMC0804FBQ 8 x 4 Snake: Pro Co's premier cabling solution.

When you get on stage the first thing you notice are an insane amount of cables laying everywhere. You take stock and then start to wonder how you're supposed to tackle the task of knowing what goes where and how to get cables sorted out. Don't worry, that's what audio snakes are for.

Audio snakes serve to contain all the output ends of cables into one compact unit. Got 8 mic cables and 4 guitar/instrument cables that you have to run into a mixer? plug them all into a Pro Co StageMaster SMC0804FBQ. From the SMC0804FBQ you can then route its outputs easily to an outboard mixer or another audio unit. The SMC0804FBQ has a single cable output end that has split cable plug ends which then lets you them route those ends to another input device without all the cable mess. The input box serves as the intermediary to modular-ly route each input to whatever output you need.

The StageMaster SMC0804FBQ, as any great audio snake is supposed to be, has a sturdy ultra-hard metal stagebox casing housing all the terminal ends and connections. Most bands worry that buying a snake with poor contact points causes in the long run you to start losing inputs as their connections get shorted. If you're worried about the snake losing connection with your cable plugs over time Pro Co took care of this issue by using "no-solder" contacts points.

A audio snake likewise is only as good as the cable outputs it uses. If you have great cables coming into the input box you're expecting the cable outputs on the joined end to be of great quality as well. StageMaster snakes uses Duralink "A" cable wire to provide a transparent, and noise-free run. With Pro Co Stagemaster snakes you'll always feel confident that your cable runs will sound good on stage no matter what.

Manufacturer's Description for Pro Co Stagemaster 8 X 4 Snake

Re-engineered from the stagebox to the connectors for even greater reliability, Pro Co StageMaster SMC0804FBQ multi-pair cables are an ideal choice for church groups, fixed installations, schools, and "one-nighter" portables. The rugged design features the latest in connectors and a cable that is extremely flexible for easy coiling. All StageMaster snakes are backed with a 3-year, limited warranty.

Features:

- Reliable "no solder" contact points eliminate highly resistive connections
- Sturdy strain relief at the stagebox helps ensure a long life of reliable use
- Fan to box, fan to fan, and fan or box to blunt-cut configurations
- Up to 32-channel configurations in 25 to 250 ft. lengths
- New compact stagebox is strong, lightweight, and virtually unbreakable, while offering better access to individual cables
- Pro Co's flexible Duralink "A" wire provides a clean, low-distortion signal and highly flexible cable
- Durable XLR inputs and 1/4 in. outputs zZounds is an authorized dealer of ProCo products.

Warranty: 3-Year Limited

Stage Box: Extruded Aluminum

Termination: Insulation Displacement

Connector Retention: Spring Detent

Strain Relief: ABS

Conductor Gauge: 24 AWG (.20 sq. mm)

Stranding: 7 x 32 (7 x .254 sq. mm)

Insulation: .012 in. (.305 mm) polypropylene

Shield: Aluminum/Polyester tape wrapped 100% coverage

Capacitance: Paired Conductors 21 pF/ft.

Capacitance: Conductors Tied to Shield 38 pF/ft.