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5 essential supplies for your gig or studio audio hookup

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Certain essentials in a professional music set-up that make or break a gig. Sure, when lead guitar steps up for an epic solo, our ears tend to go there. But what makes that shredding possible—and crisply audible—is the back-end stuff: the long wires, the speakers, the amps, pedal boards and other kinds of audio equipment that make up the world behind the sound. So whether you’re a working musician or a passionate player, you know it’s easy to get lost in the craft, but it’s essential to make sure your set-up is complete. Here are five products to get you there.

Here’s a simple investment in cord, and back-up cord, that’ll keep you connected for the long haul. GLS Audio is a trusted name in the game, and their 25-foot Balanced Mic Snake Cords (here in 10 pack) are an affordable way to get the sturdiness of professional grade cabling without a prohibitively high price tag. Use one or a number of cables to complete your audio set-up.
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These 50-foot multi-colored Mic Cable Cords from GLS Audio are a great value, with rainbow vibes helping you stay organized, or else add a bit of pop to your audio set-up. Jacketed in 6 different colors, they’re made with 21 gram dual copper conductors and Lo-Z shielding for a hum-free set-up. The colors can help you keep the elements in your signal chain organized. Not too stiff but sturdy enough to travel gig to gig, or perfect for a studio set-up.
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Instead of a 10-pack of 25-foot cord you might need something more substantial. This 50-foot Mic Snake Cord from GLS Audio can act like the backbone of your audio set-up. With the same balance of toughness and pliability, it’s easy to coil, post-gig, and sturdy enough to endure lots of time on the road, endless repetitions of set-up and break down.
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The Blue Yeti Shock Mountmount from Auphonix Pro is an affordable addition to home or studio recording, a great way to improve the quality of your audio. Easy to set up, optimized suspension bands will shield the microphone from any distortions or vibrations. Great for musicians, of course, but also anyone recording looking to deliver clean audio, gamers, podcasters, live streamers, vocalists, etc.
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This GLS Audio Pedal Board Kit is a comparatively affordable option. The kit comes with 15 feet of cable (with a thick, but still pliable, outer jacket) and ¼-inch, right angle, low-profile plugs, and assembly is simple enough (assuming soldiering is proficient). Well-reviewed by professional-grade musicians, a value and space-saver for the price.
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Whether it’s thick-jacketed cable wiring, microphone mounts, or a pedal board kit with pancake style cables, the nuts and bolts of sound require a lot of gear. Writing and practicing is essential, but it’s impotant to remember: your gear wears down over time. If you’re a working musician or are looking to refresh your home or work studio with some affordable, decent gear, supplies like these will keep the sound coming clear.

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