How to Install a Multi-Pin Snake

An audio snake is a large cable that houses internal audio cables. Depending on the type of audio snake you have, there can be up to 64 audio lines in a single cable. These cables are used to connect multiple audio devices, such as microphones and amplifiers, to the same location. One of the most effective audio snakes is a multi-pin snake. These audio cables have a large adapter head that uses pins to plug into the source, creating a strong connection.

Instructions

1. • 1

     Lift the metal locking latch on the mount at the end of the snake to the up position.

   • 2

     Place the snake mount over the mount on the metal audio chassis -- hub for all the equipment cables -- and align the snake mount so that the pins fit in the holes on the chassis mount.

   • 3

     Press the snake mount into the chassis mount until it won't go in any further.

   • 4

     Move the latch on the snake mount to the down position to secure the two mounts.

   • 5

     Plug the remaining end of the snake into your power source.