I learned this trick while I was working for a theater group. We called this contraption a JerryRig, named after the guy who made it, you see these groups run on a low budget, so you have to think of clever ways to cut corners, including cables.
Although my version is a lot different than his version I think its about the same
You see audio cables in excess of section lengths become really expensive over $60+. So why pay that much for one cable, when you can make one for a lot less, and easily replace it by going to any hardware store or Supermart.
Things you’ll need
Wire Cutters and Strippers
Electrical Tape
2 100ft Orange extension cables
2 3ft 1/4 Stereo audio cables
2 Male electrical plugs
2 Female electrical plugs
To start cut the 2 audio cables in half, you should have 4 peaces of cable with the 1/4 jack at one end and they should be about the same length.
Strip back each wire from the cables and attach the electrical plugs to the cables.
Take note on what wire your connecting the wires to the plug. When I do this I make them as if it was a clock Left prong – Left, Right prong – Right, and the post for the ground.
Tape over the connections and the rest of the exposed cable with electrical tape.
Plug in each of the Jerryrigs to each ends of the extension cables and you have a LONG audio cable for use in live performances.
