coiling cables
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Media Technology
Coiling Cables
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A basic job skill in the audio and video production industry is being able to properly coil, deploy and store power, microphone, and video cables according to industry standards .
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How do we benefit when we properly coil, deploy and store our cables?
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• We Save Time!
• We Save Money!
• We look like Professionals!
• It will help you get a job!
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Common Cable Types: Common Cable Types:
Power extension cords
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Common Cable Types: Common Cable Types:
Microphone cables
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Common Cable Types: Common Cable Types:
Video coax cables
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Your cables will treat you as well as you treat them. So, treat them well!
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Not so good… Much better…
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How to coil a cable: How to coil a cable:
Around Elbow
Through Hand
Around Elbow
Through Hand
Around Elbow
Through Hand
Through Hand
NO!
NO!
NO!
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How to coil a cable: How to coil a cable:
It is very common for people to coil their cables improperly! Most people do not know the problems these incorrect methods create over the life of their cables.
The “Around Elbow, Through Hand” coiling process creates unwanted twists in the cable causing unnecessary tangles and knots.
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The “Over/Under” Method: The “Over/Under” Method:
1. Over
2. Under
1. Over
2. Under
1. Over
2. Under
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The “Over/Under” Method: The “Over/Under” Method:
• Let’s practice the “Over/Under” Method
1. Practice on making it work!
2. Practice on making it beautiful!
3. Practice on coiling it quickly!
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The “Over/Under” Method: The “Over/Under” Method:
• Let’s practice the “Over/Under” Method
1. Practice on making it work!
A. Walk out the cable
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The “Over/Under” Method: The “Over/Under” Method:
• Let’s practice the “Over/Under” Method
1. Practice on making it work!
B. Coil it properly
1. Over
2. Under
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The “Over/Under” Method: The “Over/Under” Method:
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!
Everyone do this a dozen times with each cable type…
• Let’s practice the “Over/Under” Method
1. Practice on making it work!
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The “Over/Under” Method: The “Over/Under” Method:
• The “Over/Under” Method can also be done with long and heavy cables on the ground.
1. Over
2. Under
1. Over
2. Under
1. Over
And, so on…
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The “Figure 8” Method: The “Figure 8” Method:
• When dealing with large, thick or long cables, The “Figure 8” Method will often be the method of choice.
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The “Figure 8” Method: The “Figure 8” Method:
• Coiling a cable using the “Figure 8” Method.
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The “Figure 8” Method: The “Figure 8” Method:
• Let’s practice the “Figure 8” Method
1. Practice on making it work!
2. Practice on making it beautiful!
3. Practice on coiling it quickly!
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The “Figure 8” Method: The “Figure 8” Method:
• Let’s practice the “Figure 8” Method
1. Practice on making it work!
A. Walk out the cable
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The “Figure 8” Method: The “Figure 8” Method:
• Let’s practice the “Figure 8” Method
1. Practice on making it work!
B. Coil it properly
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The “Figure 8” Method: The “Figure 8” Method:
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!
Everyone do this six times with each cable type…
• Let’s practice the “Figure 8” Method
1. Practice on making it work!
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Cable Storage: Cable Storage:
• Organize your cables by type and length
• Cables should be stacked neatly on a shelf or on a pegboard when not in use.