Cordial CPI 3 PP - 3 meter Jack Instrument Cable
The Cordial CPI 3 PP is a highly reliable instrument cable designed for musicians seeking pure, unaltered signal transmission. At 3 meters long, it's the perfect choice for a wide range of situations, from home practice and rehearsal sessions to studio recordings or performances on small to medium-sized stages. This cable belongs to Cordial's acclaimed Essentials series, which combines professional-grade construction with an affordable price.
Built around the brand's robust CIK 122 bulk cable, the CPI 3 PP ensures exceptional durability and consistent performance. Its inner conductor, made of high-purity oxygen-free copper (OFC), ensures that the original tone of your guitar, bass, or other instrument remains intact, with all its richness and dynamics. The copper spiral shielding effectively protects the signal from electromagnetic and radio frequency interference, eliminating unwanted noise and hum for a clean, clear sound.
Main features
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Ideal Length: Its 3 meters in length offer an excellent balance between freedom of movement and a short signal path to preserve tone quality.
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Quality Connectors: Equipped with two straight 6.35 mm (TS) mono jack connectors, manufactured by REAN, a Neutrik brand. These nickel-plated connectors ensure a solid, durable, and corrosion-free connection.
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Robust Construction: The CIK 122 cable features a 0.22 mm² conductor and a tough PVC outer sheath that protects it from the usual wear and tear of touring and rehearsals.
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Excellent Isolation: The bare copper spiral shielding provides effective coverage against interference, ensuring a clean signal in any environment.
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Low Capacitance: With a capacitance of only 130 pF/m, this cable minimizes treble loss, allowing the brightness and clarity of your instrument to reach the amplifier intact.
Benefits for the musician
Using the Cordial CPI 3 PP directly translates to an improved sound. Its transparent signal transmission means you won't lose any important nuances in your performance. The robust components give you peace of mind knowing the cable will withstand heavy use, gig after gig, without unexpected failures. It's the ideal tool for the guitarist or bassist who needs a reliable cable that simply does its job perfectly, without coloring or degrading the sound.
Use cases
This cable is extremely versatile and is recommended for a multitude of applications, including:
- Connect an electric guitar or electric bass to an amplifier.
- Linking instruments to effects pedals.
- Connect keyboards, synthesizers, and other instruments with line output to mixing consoles or audio interfaces.
- Used in home and professional recording studios for reliable signal capture.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this cable suitable for an electric bass?
- Yes, absolutely. Its low capacitance characteristics and quality construction make it ideal for both electric guitars and basses, preserving the entire frequency spectrum, including the deep bass of the bass.
- Are the connectors of good quality?
- Yes, the connectors are REAN, a brand owned by Neutrik AG, a world leader in audio connectors. They offer excellent durability and a very reliable connection at a very competitive price.
- Is it a balanced or unbalanced cable?
- This is an unbalanced cable (TS or Tip-Sleeve), which is the standard for connecting instruments such as electric guitars and basses.
- What does it mean to have low capacitance and why is it important?
- The capacitance in a guitar cable acts as a low-pass filter, attenuating high frequencies. A low-capacitance cable, like this one, minimizes that loss, resulting in a brighter, clearer sound that's truer to the instrument's original tone.
Project description
3-meter unbalanced instrument cable. It uses Cordial CIK 122 cable with a conductor area of 0.22 mm² (AWG 24) composed of oxygen-free copper strands. It features copper spiral shielding and a PVC outer jacket with a total diameter of 6.1 mm. The capacitance is 130 pF/m and the conductor resistance is 85 Ω/km. It is terminated at both ends with straight 6.35 mm TS male jack connectors with nickel-plated contacts.
