Managing Cables for Live Events

Justin Frick, owner of AV Chicago, explains the basic maintenance and handling requirements of commonly used cables in live event setups. The recommended methods of taping, wrapping, tying and storing cables are demonstrated in detail.

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Managing Cables Time Stamps

Types of Cables - 0:26
Cable Safety Tips - 2:10
Cable Labeling - 3:53
Cable Tying - 5:09
Tips for Bundling Cables - 6:37
Cable Taping - 7:35
Cable Ramps - 9:19
Cable Wrapping - 10:05
Cable Storage - 12:52

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Managing Cables Time Stamps

Types of Cables - 0:26
Cable Safety Tips - 2:10
Cable Labeling - 3:53
Cable Tying - 5:09
Tips for Bundling Cables - 6:37
Cable Taping - 7:35
Cable Ramps - 9:19
Cable Wrapping - 10:05
Cable Storage - 12:52

[BAdams]

Outstanding. I have used many of the techniques shown at church and home. Have not used snakes or power cables. As for "rope ties", use longer lengths of paracord and burn the ends to keep from unraveling. Take care.

[mobiletoonz]

I prefer using a half 8 for wrapping feeder, especially when its very long runs. Great video

[Garth]

Thanks for the video! Good stuff to know!

[drunkpacman]

Try a Surgeon's Knot on the tie line (it's one more loop than an Overhand). @5:45

[HiFi]

What the Frick man! Sorry buddy I couldn't help myself. Great vid

[vinz_sap]

What's the name of the cable at 11:52?

[baliaka_drums]

Useful, helpful video! Thank You very much.

[imark]

Even if it was a rope you don't want a tangled rope when you're repelling or climbing and you don't want knots that can distort the rope and break or reduce its strength.

[chrisjr]

What about using colored zip ties instead of electrical tape?

[daymanfighterofthenightman]

That warehouse hes in looks like my old job

[imark]

You don't Need no cables just do it

[drunkpacman]

I see your over unders there lol. Also nice tips