As an Sound Engineer I can say that the over and under method is the right way to go to manage cables. 👍🏻 very good video bro.

I'm going to start using that over under method. Looks easier than what I have been doing for 41 years. Thanks for the tip.

Awesome job. Thanks. No more over the shoulder for me. Thank you. This is DJ Greg gee.

Great video - very informative. I have found that over time the adhesive in electrical tape can tend to slip and get yucky... I found an alternative to color coding by using colored plastic cable ties. I use the Roman numeral system for identifying lengths: a white cable tie is 1 (I), a green is 5 (V), and a red is 10 (X). So, for example 25 would be two red cable ties and a green one next to each other at the end of the cable.

Someone taught me the over-under cable wrap years ago. It really is the best way to keep your cables from twisting internally and the fact you can throw them out flat makes it totally worth it. I'll still chain the 100 foot extension cords because of the wire gauge, though.

Thanks for the video! You're a man after my own heart with all that organization! I'm a new DJ and this is very helpful. Especially, the wrapping the cables. I had no idea they could be damaged using those other methods.

Great video! It's always handy to pick up as many tips along the way. Keep up the good work! Much appreciated from the UK

Good ol roadie wrap. Do it, or don’t touch my cables. Great video as always Rick 🤘🏻

One other thing that need to do is to plug the cables into itself. For example, for extension cords and all xlr (Mic & DMX) cables, plug the male end into the female end....this will protect the male ends from braking off and keeps crap from getting stuffed into the female end.

@DeLewrh

2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't plugging the male into the female end heighten the risk of breaking it off? 1. There's more surface area for something to catch onto. 2. Wider surface area = more leverage for something light to cause more damage 3. You're doubling the amount of connections made, multiplying that tiny damage when connecting cables to work twice as fast until the connections/contact plates are broken.

7:08 - 8:40 ... If you learn ONE THING from this entire video, this technique is the one to study! I've used it for years and it saves MAJOR time in setups and breakdowns.

Thanks a lot man! Most of my gigs are outdoors and my cables get quite dirty sometimes. This is just what I needed!

Great Video with a lot of useful knowledge again.👍 I combined a few of you ideas, I use coloured valcro ties to separate my cables and write the length with a marker right under the connector and every power cable has my sticker wrapped around it with an specific gear ID.

Great job Rick! Thank you!

Great video learnt some good things thanks 👍 I've recently bought a rock and roller R18 cart/trolley for transporting gear from the van to event in one go, game changer.

subbed bc his shirt is dope. I too, void warranties!

I'm really looking forward to his new video on "watching paint dry" and also "MOM, I tied my own shoelaces"!!!

After I clean my cables I use Back In Black for car rubber. One pull through a rag. It feels great and protects the rubber. I think it also makes cables a little more flexible. One more huge tip. If you have cables that are stiff and have permanent bends use a heat gun about 3 inches away and do sections at a time. This will completely straighten any cable you need.

Great Video for Beginners. What most audio guys I've work with do is the lable maker but use clear Heat shrink to shrink the lable to the XLR connector or the cable itself. A little bit more expensive than sharpie but you can put more info on a lable. Been using a cheap duffel bag for over 8 years and still works great. Shows its wear and tear a bit but overall does its job still. Flown with it also and fill it up all the time with power and XLR cables. That bag you have is really nice though.

thanks, man - always learning something from you.

Great video Rick. Another item that helps me is if i am working with a Band or someone else's cables, I can distinguish mine from the others because of the Velcro.

I personally label my cables with color velcro ties for example blue(15') and green(25') are audio and red(15') and yellow dmx(25')(cool colors audio, warm colors dmx) That makes it alot easier so im doing 3 things in one.

@DJRickWeb

6 жыл бұрын

That's a neat method as well!

@projectwheeler5598

3 жыл бұрын

This is goated. May be two years late but I’m stealing this 🙂

Looks good! Thanks for sharing.

Very useful video. Thank you very much 😊

Helpful info on cable winding --didn't know about the alternating wrap...thanks

Give me a like! Tote Pro Tip: Avoid split top totes (like the one shown) for a few reasons... 1. It's easier to lift a lid straight off than to fold open two half-life to the sides, especially because the ones shown need open space to each side of the tote to open fully. 2. WATER! Rain, spills, moisture, and dew are part of the Mobile DJ world. I strongly suggest a solid top to keep water out. 3. Pests! Mayflies, roaches, mice, and other pests can fall into your totes, hitch a ride, or nest. I never considered pests until I did a river-side wedding and was infested by mayflies in the ONE split top tote, the rest were ok. BUY thick, quality, totes that latch well, stack, slide, and can handle some abuse. Rubbermaid Roughneck is a good option, but recently have reduced the thickness of the totes, making less desirable. Avoid thinwall rigid plastic (like clear totes) because they crack and split. Also consider if the tote tapers up OR if it is more plumb. Equipment may not fit in the bottom of the tote if it narrows by 2" from the top edge you measured!

I found a method that works pretty well for me, especially for xlr cables. Since I've not a lot of space, I usually pick both ends together and make it half and half, until I can fit into my bag. I do this on 20 ft cables and had them for 3 years now and they look new

Really solid tips here, subscribed! Thank you. 🙏

@DJRickWeb

5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you!

We tape up our cables with Nitto Lekkie Tape. They don't leave that much gunk behind (unless people pull cable and the residue goes with it) We also colour code our cables with various links. We have blank Test Tags which we write the length and it also has our company info and logo on it too. 1m - Orange 3m - Green 5m - Red 10m - White 20m - Blue 30m - Pink

throw em in a box at the end of the night when really drunk. Works for me.

Thank you Ricky so much I always have a problem on cables because of my lights I had 16 lights appreciate it👍

You beat me up in organization, buddy 🤣🤣🤣

Great video!

The color coding is genius!

I have colored velcro, corresponding to the length. I have found that E-Tape tends to get sticky after a few Years. It helps for other People to have an explanation in your Cable Boxes. I also have a piece of clear heat shrink tubing on every cable. In there is a Label withy Name, Phone Number, E-Mail, the Length of Cable and the type of connectors om there. That Name and all probably won't keep anyone from stealing, but it will tell someone honest who it belongs to.

@DJRickWeb

Жыл бұрын

I switched to colored zip ties

Great info thank you

Ur da man bro!!!

Very good video Rick! I will try the Over-Under Method. The tape that Barr used is called Dymo label maker. And the tape you can get it also in any craft stores like Michael's.

Thanks mate really good

Great idea👍

Very good video!

I use nail polish for marking cables. It lasts a long time. Forever as far as I know so far.

Great Video

I see many use the "loop" method in big concerts and theatres, it's not very bad to use on small cables like XLR and DMX cables, but multicables and cables with many cores should use the "over and under" method. :)

Thx for the tips

Excellent presentation 👏

For me it is a standard I use the over under method. I train every kid I meet how to use it and confuse the hell out of every single one. Works like a charm and makes your cables look great.

Thanks!

thank you very much

Thanks that looks easy

Posted on my birthday! LOL

Great

thanks for your tips

@darion27

6 жыл бұрын

just the tip?!

cheers brother

good tips thanks dj rick web

I used to always fold my cables in half a couple of times and then when I had a short end tie a knot in it. But I will definitely be using over and under from now on.

Warm water alone is better than any DEGREASER in the long run! The RUBBER / VINYL cable covers are made from OIL. GREASE is also an OIL based product. DEGREASERS dont know the difference between 1 oil based product from another, therefore, to some degree over time the DEGREASER WILL DEGRADE the casing of your oil based cables! You might want to invest in some clear heat shrink that has at least a 3:1shrink capacity and put that around you color coded tapes! ✌️

Right on DJRW! This was a very helpful video. I recently started doing stagehand work and learned the over/under method...I had been doing it wrong (Circle method) for years.

I learned that method when I studied at FullSail, (over & under), then I interned at House of Blues and I got screamed at when I applied it, Ha!!! It does work though!!!

@DaftPunkSkittle

4 жыл бұрын

what method did you use then at House of Blues?

I wrap my cables over under and then put two sides together to make a bowtie. I have a box with posts in it that the cables are put onto so that each loop of the bow tie has a post in it. This makes it impossible for cables to get mixed up.

15Th, uhhh so many cables........... Great Video Man, I been buying bulk DMX cable lately.

@DJRickWeb

6 жыл бұрын

I need to start buying more dmx. I only have like 8 dmx cables. Mostly cus its normally all wireless receivers

@DJDynablend

6 жыл бұрын

DJ Rick Web Yeah im preparing for larger scale events, I want to have everything ready, so I can offer simple light shows etc

For wrapping my xlr cables I use a Wire Spool which I purchased at The Home Depot.

Carefully coils the cabe then proceeds to throw it like a mad man. Haha just kidding, sweet video

Suggestion, from now on label your cables as you buy them. That way it won’t take 3 hours.

Thanks for your video Dj Rick Question what brand of item do you use the plug ALL your lights on your truss I keep popping the breaker so my lights keep turning off Thanks

@DJRickWeb

3 жыл бұрын

Check out the power video i made talking about extension cords and overloading circuits

For cleaning cables, I use denatured alcohol from Home Depot soaked in a paper towel. Takes about a minute per cable. For sticky residue from tape, I use naphtha (also from Home Depot).

Great video Rick, thanks for sharing, will apply your wiring storage to my second season as a mobile DJ!! I have a question tho, what do you mean in 21:27 by XLR hoes? Or hoses? You got those cables that carry AC also? Or do they have an outer layer of protection? Thanks

@DJRickWeb

6 жыл бұрын

No I said hosa aka the company hosa that makes cables. Mostly all the cables in the bag are hosa brand. Aka they have me free cables so I mention there name.

nice video! wouldn't the electrical tape you used as labels leave and spread some adhesive gunk on them when you do the washing and cleaning?

@DJRickWeb

6 жыл бұрын

Could potentially if you remove it. Which I dont plan on. Even if you do remove the tape. Good off will clean them right up

@DJDLS

6 жыл бұрын

alright thanks!

@nr-xi8sr

6 жыл бұрын

If you get the good 3m tape. You won’t have to worry about them moving on you.

Great video, man! Is there any method to fix already twisted cables?

@DJRickWeb

6 жыл бұрын

Lay them out on the pavement or concrete on a hot sunny day. That's about all you can do.

Great video.....should extension cords be wrapped over and under as well?

@DJRickWeb

6 жыл бұрын

Yes

Hi Rick! Can you tell if I have 10 led pars for uplighting, and I have 10 dmx cables for them. What is the length should be? Like all of them same length or different? Big thanks!!!!!

@DJRickWeb

3 жыл бұрын

I use wireless. Its hard to judge a length cus it varries so much

It’s just like some DJ’s wrapping their wires on their speaker poles.

Can we get timestamps for each section?

❤️

By the way, 108 cables, are you able to carry those all at once in the cable file bag?

You can buy good suitcases with wheels for cables at thrift stores for very cheap.

Hey Rick I’m a Dj myself here in this small little in Hatboro pa I Dj at this local little bar every Saturday night We’ll I have Max’i Thumps 1400 we’ll what I’m asking the Stands are Thumps as well so there match set but the only problem is the underneath the speakers is different from the stands and there no twist to tighten them and very lose would keep them from falling or some kind accident so would like electric tape wrapped around the top work to give them little more support

Hey man, it might sound a little weird to ask this after so many years being a mobile dj, but for you what is the diference between an xlr cable and a dmx cable? I thought their construction and connections were exactly the same and the only diference was the protocol and information they use or transport. Please let me know, Im very confused

@DJRickWeb

6 жыл бұрын

Many videos out there can explain that. Including a video I plan on making about it. But basically it comes down to dmx cables have more shielding against interferences vs xlr. That's it

Hey Rick, any reason you use the VRX subs instead of the SRX ones? I'm a huge fan of the SRX series because that dual 18" is a beast. I've worked with both the VRX and SRX before and purchased the SRX.

@DJRickWeb

6 жыл бұрын

I heard the single powered 18 srx vs the single vrx powered and thought the vrx easily beat out the srx. It's also smaller and lighter.

@DJFriendZone

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That makes a lot of sense. They also take PowerCon which is nice when using them with the VRX tops (although Ive used the VRX tops on top of the VRX subs, I usually use the SRX700 subs under the VRX tops). Great video too; turns out ive been doing my cabling wrong for years xD

why cant everyone use the over under. like i hate it when i go to wrap other people cables and they dont use the over under so it just makes warping it harder. also why the over under is so good 1) it will not hurt the cord 2) the cord will lay down flat on the floor 3) keeps the cable all together when wrap those are some reason why

You can also get Velcro ties from a hardware store such as lowes

@ludman2299

5 жыл бұрын

Fuck velcro

Can you tell me the best place to download Music? I dont mind paying a monthly fee I just cant seem to find a place to download the music so ican move it to my personal DJ folders..Please Help.

@DJRickWeb

5 жыл бұрын

Direct music services and bpm

Great video. On my mixer the cables plug in vertically so they exit the mixer and then drop down the back side. That is putting strain on the end of the cable. How can I avoid that?

@DJRickWeb

4 жыл бұрын

Buy right angle connectors

@lancomedic

4 жыл бұрын

@@DJRickWeb Thanks, I'll look into that.

Do you think it’s the perfect speaker to start or don’t waste money on them

Hey rick is the zlx 12 worth the money

@DJRickWeb

6 жыл бұрын

Yes. 15 is better for all around sound

I also do this method!!!

Are the 15 make that difference

There's no "industry" standard way of cleaning. We just use a dry cloth and sometimes Meth spirits and that also helps

How long did it take you to do all that

@DJRickWeb

4 жыл бұрын

Few hours

Anyone recommend nlfx xlr cables?

@DJRickWeb

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

Cable label. That sounds funny

sailor knot works alot better and is to stack the cable too plus doesn't hurt them for the long haul

What do you do if you need to repair a cable?

@DJRickWeb

6 жыл бұрын

I guess I could make a whole video on that topic

25 min waisted........ jk Great video man! Lots and lots of cables! Question! Are those side bags safe enough to store the mics there?

@DJRickWeb

6 жыл бұрын

Depends how much you throw the bag around... I drop mine from like 4 ft to the ground all the time and have never had an issue with my mics. The bag weighs like 45 pounds when fully loaded up

@StreetMobTruckin

6 жыл бұрын

DJ Rick Web Ahh pretty Nice!

@djnoy842

6 жыл бұрын

DJ Brandon you got jokes bro lol. Yeah I was wondering about mics in a soft bag

@StreetMobTruckin

6 жыл бұрын

lol Thanks Fam! And yea he says it's pretty good so i will take his word on it, but if my mics brake i will sue him lmao

What are toads?

How did you clean your cables with this magical thing called soap and water?

@DJRickWeb

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

The "over under" method still puts a twist in the cable. 21 years ago, as a young roadie, I was taught the "end to end" method. Grab both ends, and "fold" it in half. Continue to "fold" the cable in half until it's to the smallest size that you prefer. It doesn't twist the cable at all, and throws nicely.

@DJDLS

6 жыл бұрын

will this method result to some creasing and cable memory?

I hear the zlx limit quick

For the elbow-arm wire wrappers lol...

When is your next vlog video

@DJRickWeb

6 жыл бұрын

Later this week once kevin finishes the edit

@darion27

6 жыл бұрын

wow, so your not editing your own vids now.......... sad......

@darion27

6 жыл бұрын

and that shirt is really unprofessional beyond believe..... wow guy.... just wow

@djd479

6 жыл бұрын

Ok dj Rick Webb

@djd479

6 жыл бұрын

I like your shirt

A fancy Hosa cable? lol