Cable Coiling
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Audio/Video Production
Cable Coiling
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Cable Coiling
A basic job skill in the audio and video
production industry is being able to
properly coil, deploy, and store power
of microphone and video cables
according to industry standards.
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Cable Coiling
How do we benefit when we properly
coil, deploy, and store our cables?
• We Save Time!
• We Save Money!
• We look like Professionals!
• It will help you get a job!
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Common Cable Types
Power extension cords
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Common Cable Types
Microphone cables
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Common Cable Types
Video coax cables
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Cable Coiling
Your cables will treat you as well as
you treat them. So, treat them well!
Not so good…
Much better…
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How to coil a cable:
Through Hand
NO!
Around Elbow
Through Hand
NO!
Around Elbow
Through Hand
NO!
Around Elbow
Through Hand
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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 “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:
• Coiling a cable using the “Figure 8” method.
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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:
• 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:
• 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:
• Let’s practice the “Figure 8” method
1. Practice on making it work!
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!
Everyone do this six times with each cable
type…
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The “Over/Under” Method:
1. Over
2. Under
1. Over
2. Under
1. Over
2. Under
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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:
• 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:
• 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:
• Let’s practice the “Over/Under” method
1. Practice on making it work!
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!
Everyone do this a dozen times with each
cable type…
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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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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.
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