Speck Electronics EQ16 - Manual (Page 30)

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It is assumed that in addition to the Model EQ16, a considerable
investment has been made in electronic equipment such as a mixer,
synthesizers, samplers, effects, and computers. We believe that the
overall performance of the EQ16 and your mixing system is dependent
on the condition and quality of this equipment.
A general discussion about AC, AC grounding, audio grounding, EMI,
and quality wiring is discussed in this section. These subjects are very
often overlooked or misunderstood, and should be given consideration
when interfacing your equipment to any Speck product.
A quality installation is essential when wiring any Speck product. When
the time comes to actually interconnect your equipment, proceed
slowing. Interfacing the many pieces of electronic equipment to your
Model EQ16 and mixer should be a logical, methodical process.
Start by connecting your headphones or monitor power amp, and then
add one signal to the mixer at a time; carefully listening and monitoring
your progress. If a problem arises, such as a buzz, hum, intermittent
signal, or nonexistent signal, stop at that point and solve the problem
before proceeding.
Due to the high performance of the Model EQ16, it is recommended that
you use only the highest quality audio cable. A high quality cable by
definition, is a cable that provides good mechanical strength, high
microphonic noise immunity, high frequency response, low crosstalk
and 100% shielding ability. All audio cable used with the EQ16 should
be a 3 conductor foil shield type (2 inner conductors and a shield drain
conductor). It is not recommended that the 2 conductor "off the shelf
cables" be used.
When multiple cables are necessary (which is generally the case with
our products), multipair cable should be considered as an alternative to
individual cables. Multipair cable and harnesses are generally available
in 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, and 32 pair.
General
Start simple
Audio Cable
Multipair wire harnesses
Wiring and Other
Chapter 5 Wiring and Other