Wrap your microphone cable the correct way.
Sometimes the cleanup involved after a live show is more difficult than performing the show itself. Breaking down a PA (public address) system can sometimes be demanding physically, but it is mentally troubling to look at a pile of tangled cables. Learning roll your microphone cables the correct way not only makes it easier to transport the cables and unroll them later, but it also protects them from damage. If a cable is bent too sharply, then the wire inside will break, ruining the cable.
Instructions
1. Unplug the microphone cable from both the microphone and the mixing board or PA.
2. Place one end of the microphone cable in your dominant hand. Run your free hand down the entire cable and work out any knots or twists. Undo these before wrapping the cable.
3. Grab the cable with your free hand about a foot or two from your other hand, depending on how big you want the loop to be. If the loop is too small, the cable might not wrap properly, and if it is too big, then your cable may be cumbersome to transport.
4. Bring your two hands together, looping the cable to form a circle.
5. Continue making loops until the entire cable is wrapped.
6. Wrap the ends of the cable back around itself a few times in order to prevent it from unraveling during travel. Or you can use a plastic tie or velcro strap to keep the cable secured.
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