BaseSnake Channels

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BaseSnake Channels

	PedalSnake BaseSnakes come in 4 standard models, 4-channels or 7-channels, in 18 or 24 foot lengths. The 3 channels types are: 3wire 5wire 7wire
Channels can be used by themselves, or configured with G-Line™ or P-Line™ Pigtails. See BaseSnakes and Pigtails. Custom BaseSnakes are also available, with up to 8 channels. See About Custom PedalSnakes.


Three Types of BaseSnake Channels

3wire Channel

Terminates in 5pin DIN connectors (like MIDI).
Only 3 pins are wired (the original MIDI format).
Supports one-way MIDI signal only, no phantom power. This can come in handy with MIDI footcontrollers powered by external power (instead of phantom power thru the cable). MIDI signal is all they require.
Shielded for guitar audio signals.
Can replace an amp footswitch cable hvaing 5pin DIN plug (3 pins wired).

G-Line Pigtails

All G-Line Pigtails can be used on a 3wire channel.

P-Line Pigtails

All P-Lines work on a 3wire channel except:

MF2-I and MM2-I Two Dual Isolated P-Lines PIgtails require a 5wire channel.
MF1-H Single P-Line Pigtail varies in current capacity:

- It is limited to (roughly) 500mA on a 3wire channel. This is enough to power for a dozen or more 9V stomp boxes.
- It becomes a Hi Current P-Line when used on a 5wire channel (see below).

5wire Channel
Terminates in 5pin DIN connectors (like MIDI). Al 5 pins are wired (like a standard MIDI cable). Supports all functions of a standard MIDI cable Shielded for guitar audio signals Can replace an amp footswitch cable hvaing 5pin DIN plug (5 pins wired).
G-Line Pigtails All G-Line Pigtails can be used on a 5wire channel.
P-Line Pigtails All P-Lines work on a 5wire channel. MF1-H becomes a Hi Current P-Line on a 5wire channel. Use with Hi Current Pedals, or chain power to unlimited 9V stompboxes.

7wire Channel
No Pigtails can be used on a 7wire channel. Available only on Custom PedalSnakes. Use with 7pin MIDI controllers, or for certain amp footswitches have a 7pin DIN cable (from Mesa, Peavey, etc.)