Wire Shielding...How To???

AsSiMiLaTeD

Is there something that I can wrap around the outside of my wires to prevent interference? I've got all my audio, video, and power cables running together (have no other options) and I'm wondering if there's something I can warp around them that still looks decent.

I'll probably warp each type (audio, video, power) together since I probably won't be using more than one audio or video source at a time...if that makes sense...

Anyone have experience with this?

Thanks

disneyjoe7

Hi seen your HT pictures nice setup, and like most setups it's up near the wall. Do you think that you're losing something having all your cables running on the floor?

John K.

PM, as you know, it isn't good practice to run a power cord parallel and close to interconnects for a significant distance. The interconnects themselves don't interfere with each other, but the power cord could cause an audible 60 cycle hum if the interconnects weren't adequately shielded against EMI. The first point would be if there is actually audible hum being created by this in your setup; it shouldn't be assumed that it would cause a problem, since many coaxial cables are very well-shielded against hum. If there is an actual problem, some way of relocating the power cord should be found, or more heavily shielded interconnects should be used. A good discussion on this point, free of the bizarre claims we often see in articles by cable companies, is found here . Coaxial cables such as this run on the order of $0.30 a foot or so in bulk, and when made into assembled cables with connectors can run $1.00 or a bit more a foot.

amulford

I like Blue jeans cables. Good wire at a very reasonable price.

mantis

A hole saw is your answer.

drill in some holes in that stand where the power wires are behind each piece of gear.Then drill holes on the opposite side of rack for audio and video.

Don't run low voltage and high voltage together.I saw your system you don't have to use that middle for all your wires.

Use some velcro straps or zip ties to keep power wires away from audio and video wires.

Allday

dorokusai

Wrap yourself in tinfoil to prevent all outside interference....then put on some headphones.

AsSiMiLaTeD

Update: That cabinet has wire management on each side going down the back. I ran all the power cords on one side, all audio and video on the other side with speaker wire separate altogether.

Thanks for the input