Cable Management - dumb question

xandra

Time to get serious about cable management in my system...

Have always wondered if there's any issue in using metal hooks to help control cables
Specifically thinking of using cup type hooks that have a 'flap' -as these would secure stuff, but allow max flexibility.

obieone

I'm not sure what your asking? I wouldn't recommend anything metal to tidy up cables.
Cable/ zip ties will do the trick?

treitz3

If it concerns improving / maintaining audio, it's not a dumb question. I'm curious as to why you would want them to be flexible?

Separate PC's from IC's as much as possible and it is not recommended to use anything metal to clasp together A/V wires.

xandra

I'm curious as to why you would want them to be flexible?

A bad choice of words on my part: - by 'flexible', I meant something that would allow me option of temporarily removing/changing a cable without recreating the rats nest. As to why... I'm constantly changing things

Nonetheless, obieone & trietz have answered the question.- As I suspected, metal's a no go with A/V cables.

further questions:
Does the same hold true with electrical wires?

I'll assume IC's are Interconnects. But what are PC's. I've mainly focused on keeping electrical wires away from analog cables and speaker wires.

obieone

WHOOOOA! If your talking about constantly moving wire around, don't go w/ zip ties- use velcro strapping- they sell different sizes & kits at H.D./ Lowes, probably in the fastener section, or just ask for them. PC= power cables, and YES, keep the cables seperate:D
Good luck

Odd I/O

If you are constantly changing things around then you might want to consider connecting everything to a patch bay. There are two basic types available: one that will allow you to assign a signal path via push buttons; The other type is actually patched via patch cables on the front panel of the bay. Musical instrument stores and studio/sound reinforcement retailers provide a variety of them.

Davidpsalt

Zip ties