Members paulwannabe Posted June 16, 2007 Members Share Posted June 16, 2007 I'm in the market for a 16 x 4 100' stage snake, and I came across this brand on ebay for a killer price. Is Pro Co any good? I've been using an 8 x 4 50' OSP snake, and although it's never given me any trouble I need to upgrade. I found a 100' Hosa 16 x 4 snake for about $220 on ebay, and I debated buying that one, but if the Pro Co is acceptable I would rather go with it (it hasn't even reached $200 yet). What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rbts Posted June 16, 2007 Members Share Posted June 16, 2007 Pro Co is a great company. I doubt if they would put their name on anything that didn't have a good quality to it. I would say that more of their reputaiton is about quality and inovation than about low cost. I know nothing of the particular snake of course, or even of their snakes in general. But if I had to reach into a bag and grab something... if I came out with something that said "Pro Co" on it, I would be glad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted June 16, 2007 CMS Author Share Posted June 16, 2007 I'm in the market for a 16 x 4 100' stage snake, and I came across this brand on ebay for a killer price. Is Pro Co any good? I've been using an 8 x 4 50' OSP snake, and although it's never given me any trouble I need to upgrade. I found a 100' Hosa 16 x 4 snake for about $220 on ebay, and I debated buying that one, but if the Pro Co is acceptable I would rather go with it (it hasn't even reached $200 yet). What do you think? ProCo isn't bad. Definitely better than the crap I see on eBay all the time. If it stays at $200 it's probably a good deal. Have a look here: www.audiopile.net. These are known good snakes for a fair price, and you'll get good service from Mark. Compare the ProCo features to what the EWI snakes offer to help you decide whether or not to buy. I would seriously consider two things...get a longer snake, and get one with 8 returns. It's more to carry and more money, but it's a real bitch to wind up 20 feet or two channels short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members witesol Posted June 16, 2007 Members Share Posted June 16, 2007 ProCo is good stuff. I highly suggest the Whirlwind Medusa series if you use your stuff aggressively and often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TimmyP Posted June 16, 2007 Members Share Posted June 16, 2007 ProCo is good. From the reports I've read, OSP would seem to be cheezy. The Audiopile stuff is good and a good value - that's likely the way I'd go if I needed a snake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boomerweps Posted June 16, 2007 Members Share Posted June 16, 2007 In the cabling hierarchy, IMHO Proco is just barely under Whirlwind. They also make various DI type/sized items including a "cough drop" floor mic cut off switch. I have a 6x50 Proco Helix snake that I bought used off eBay. Looks well worn, all original and never a problem. Unlike my Whirlwind Medusas, both of which were VERY old, VERY used and required repairs. That said, they were well worth repairing and are my main snakes. ;>) There were a few import snakes sold under the Proco name that had molded strain reliefs. The better ones (USA made) have the Kellums type (interbraided steel mesh) strain relief. Boomerweps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dogoth Posted June 16, 2007 Members Share Posted June 16, 2007 I've used Proco products a lot and like them (It's pretty industrial grade stuff (probably just what your looking for)). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Real MC Posted June 16, 2007 Members Share Posted June 16, 2007 I have a Proco 28ch 45m snake. Excellent product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted June 16, 2007 Members Share Posted June 16, 2007 There are different levels of product by all manufacturers. Be sure you know exactly what you are getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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