Stop Using Solderless Cables!

Lately, we have been getting a lot of comments asking about solderless vs soldered cables. This week, the Rig Doctor addresses this topic, citing multiple rig builders from guys like Bob Bradshaw and Paul Rivera to newer builders like Brian Omilion from Omilion Audio. If we missed anything in this video, let us know in the comments below! Follow us here: https://youtube.com/vertexeffectsinc



TABLE OF CONTENTS:
00:00 - Intro
01:49 - When is solderless OK?
02:57 - Gas tight connections
04:27 - The impact of vibration on solderless cables
04:58 - Cold flow
06:18 - Oxidation risks to center conductor & shield
06:51 - If, then fallacy
07:30 - What do the professionals say about solderless?
09:11 - Paul Rivera
10:25 - Robert Bradshaw (Custom Audio Electronics)
11:20 - Dave Friedman (Rack Systems)
13:15 - Mike Vegas (Nice Rack Canada)
14:24 - Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio)
15:45 - Other Builders
17:01 - Summary on solderless vs. soldered cables
18:45 - Closing statement

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