Blackstar Pro Series 6m Straight to Straight 1/4 inch Instrument Cable
Blackstar's Pro Series instrument cable in a 6m length with straight 1/4 inch jacks at both ends, for players who need reach from the pedalboard to the amp without dragging noise along with the signal. Blackstar benchmarked the range against the highest quality cables on the market with the aim of an uncompromised signal path.
- Copper tip connectors, a better conductive material than gold, with a more reliable construction for better signal transfer
- AWG21 99.95% oxygen free copper conductor for a reliable, low impedance signal
- 99% braided copper shielding for optimum signal transfer, more durable and better insulated than the spiral shielding used on most low to mid level cables
- Shield ring to reduce capacitance and microphonic effect
- Insulating wire for ultra-low noise and high RF rejection
- 6.5mm outer jacket for added flexibility and durability
- PVC jacket that stays flexible and helps reduce cable tangle
- Hook and loop cable wrap included
- Packaging made from 100% recyclable material
Blackstar makes its own cables, and the Pro Series sits at the top of the instrument cable range. This one is 6m with a straight 1/4 inch jack at each end, which is the length you want when the amp is across the stage or the pedalboard sits well back from the rig.
What the braided shield changes
Most low to mid level cables use spiral shielding. Blackstar uses high quality braided copper shielding at 99% coverage, which is far more durable and gives better electrical insulation. The internal construction was reworked so the cable keeps its softness and flexibility despite the braid, and a shield ring cuts capacitance and microphonic effect so the cable itself stays quiet when it is being stepped on or dragged across a stage. An insulating wire handles ultra-low noise and high RF rejection.
Pro Series connectors
The Pro Series uses copper tip connectors rather than gold. Copper is the better conductive material, and Blackstar builds the joint for reliability, so signal transfer holds up over time. The conductor is AWG21 99.95% oxygen free copper for a low impedance path, and the 6.5mm outer jacket adds both flexibility and physical toughness.
Everyday details
The PVC jacket keeps the cable supple and helps stop it tangling in the bottom of a gig bag. A hook and loop cable wrap is included for coiling it down at the end of the night, and the packaging is made from fully recyclable material.