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MogamiGold 8-Channel DB25-DB25 Analog Snake 10 ft.

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Mogami Gold 8-Channel DB25-DB25 Analog Snake 10 ft.

Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A 10-foot Mogami Gold snake carrying eight balanced analog channels between two DB25 connectors. For fixed rack and studio wiring runs.

Mogami Gold 8-Channel DB25-DB25 Analog Snake 10 ft. product detail
Product studyMogami Gold 8-Channel DB25-DB25 Analog Snake 10 ft.

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Linking an interface to an eight-channel converter or preamp
  • Tidy rack wiring where eight XLR runs would be a mess
  • Permanent studio installs that get patched once and left alone

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Gear with XLR or TRS connectors only — both ends are DB25
  • Digital ADAT or MADI connections; this carries analog audio
  • Long throws between rooms — 10 feet is a rack-length cable

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Detail 01

DB25 on both ends

One connector carries all eight channels. Nothing patches individually; it is an all-or-nothing link between two devices.

Detail 02

Eight channels, analog

Line-level audio, not digital data. It cannot replace an optical or coaxial digital cable between converters.

Detail 03

Balanced wiring

Each channel runs hot, cold and shield. Noise picked up along the run cancels at the input, which matters in dense racks.

Detail 04

10 foot length

Enough to reach across a rack or between two nearby racks. Not enough to cross a control room to a live space.

Detail 05

Gold-plated contacts

Resists corrosion at the pins, which keeps intermittent channels from developing in humid rooms over years of service.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Confirm both devices use the same DB25 pinout convention — they are not universal
  2. 02Check the thumbscrew thread on your gear so the connectors lock down
  3. 03No XLR or TRS breakout is included; both ends terminate in DB25

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Will this work between any two DB25 devices?

Only if both follow the same pinout. Manufacturers use more than one DB25 analog standard, and a mismatch scrambles channel order or send/return.

02Is this the same as an ADAT cable?

No. This carries eight analog signals over copper. ADAT is a digital optical connection and uses a completely different cable and connector.

03Can I split it into XLRs?

Not with this cable. Both ends are DB25. You would need a separate DB25-to-XLR fan-out cable for that.

04Is it inputs or outputs?

The cable is passive and carries signal either direction. Which channels are sends and which are returns depends entirely on the devices.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

2 detailsBody & build
Color
Black
Color Finish
Gold

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