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MogamiGold 8 Channel DB25-TRS Snake Cable 15 ft.

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Mogami Gold 8 Channel DB25-TRS Snake Cable 15 ft.

Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

8-channel snake, DB25 on one end and TRS on the other, 15 ft. Fans out a multichannel port to individual balanced line connections.

Mogami Gold 8 Channel DB25-TRS Snake Cable 15 ft. product detail
Product studyMogami Gold 8 Channel DB25-TRS Snake Cable 15 ft.

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Breaking an interface's DB25 out to eight TRS inputs on outboard gear
  • Linking a rack to a console or patchbay across a control room
  • Studios connecting DB25 gear to equipment with only TRS jacks

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • DB25-to-DB25 runs — one end here is eight TRS plugs
  • Long stage runs; fifteen feet is a room-length cable
  • Unbalanced or instrument-level connections

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 to eight TRS

Turns one 25-pin port into eight separate balanced plugs, so DB25 gear can reach anything with TRS jacks.

Detail 02

#25AWG conductor, 7 strands

Thin and stranded rather than solid, so the cable stays flexible and survives being coiled and recoiled.

Detail 03

Served spiral shield

A spiral wrap flexes better than braid. It's why the cable bends easily without the shield opening gaps.

Detail 04

Low handling noise, 50mV max when stepped on

Physically moving or stepping on the cable puts little noise into the signal — worth having on floor runs.

Detail 05

XLPE insulation

Cross-linked polyethylene holds its shape under a soldering iron and in heat better than standard PVC insulation.

Detail 06

Rated -20°C to +70°C

Handles hot rack interiors and cold vehicles without the jacket stiffening or going soft.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Check your DB25 pinout; 25-pin analog ports aren't wired identically across brands
  2. 02Confirm whether you need the DB25 end as inputs or outputs
  3. 03Eight TRS plugs need eight free jacks — count them before ordering

Product questions

Before you decide

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

01What's the difference between this and a DB25-to-DB25 snake?

This one fans out. The DB25 end plugs into multichannel gear; the other end is eight individual TRS plugs for equipment that has separate jacks instead of a 25-pin port.

02Are the TRS ends balanced?

Yes. They're tip-ring-sleeve for balanced line-level connections, which is the point of running this to a console or outboard gear.

03Will this work with my interface?

If your interface has a DB25 analog port, check the pinout convention in its manual first. Not all 25-pin analog ports are wired the same way.

04Is 15 feet enough for a live stage?

It's a control-room or rack-to-console length. For running across a stage to a distant position, you'd want something longer.

Reference

Full specifications

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

1 detailsBody & build
Color
Black
2 detailsConnections & power
Jacket Covering
2.8 Flexible PVC (0.110 inch)
Voltage Breakdown
Must withstand at DC 500V/15sec.
1 detailsIn the box
Standard
UL13 CL2 60 deg C
20 detailsOther
Shield
0.031W/m(0.0095W/Ft)
Served Shield
Approx. 58/0.10A Served (spiral) Shield
Inductance
0.6H/m(0.18H/Ft)
Emigration
Non-emigrant to ABS resin
K1
12pF/m(3.7pF/Ft)
Electromagnetic Noise At 10khz
(Inductance of the toroidal core: 595H): 0.1mV Max.
Microphonics Method
Stepping on cable: 50mV Max. at 50kW Load
Microphonics
Method: Stepping on cable: 50mV Max. at 50kW Load
Conductor
7/0.18A (0.178mmœ) #25AWG (7…#33AWG)
Insulation
1.05 XLPE (Cross Linked Polyethylene) (0.0413 inch)
Electrostatic Noise Hum Pick Up
2.5mV Max.
Inductance of The Toroidal Core
595H): 0.1mV Max.
Identification
See core number identification table
Tensile Strength of One Pair 26 Deg C 65 Rh
274N
Applicable Temperature
-20 deg C +70 deg C(-4 deg F +158 deg F)
Capacitance At 1khz 20 Deg C Partial Capacitance Value See Figure 2
K0: 140pF/m(42.7pF/Ft)
DC Resistance At 20 Deg C
Inner Pair Conductor: 0.11W/m(0.0336W/Ft)
Insulation Resistance At DC 125v 20 Deg C
100000 MW … m Minimum
Drain Wire
7/0.18A (Exactly same as conductor)
Capacitance At 1khz 20 Deg C Partial Capacitance Value See Figure 1
K0: 130pF/m(40pF/Ft); K1: 12pF/m(3.7pF/Ft)

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