The 8 Best 40 Channel Snakes (2023 reviews)

This snake works great, cuts down big time on the cable mess. It is great for limited space setups. It is not only is this a space saving and inexpensive snake that does it's job (and does it well), but you get 8 non-molded xlr connectors to boot. It is great as a drum snake or downstage as a vocal drop snake. It is so well made, the body is like a tank.

It will pass 48v (phantom power), but the phantom will actually come from the sound console, not directly from this snake. It is so handy for a variety of applications. There are no noise issues with the snake.

Why We Like This:

Great snake for myself as a mobile dj
Great product, sturdy build, and helps with cleaning up cabling in studio environments
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Best For cleaning up A Cable clutter: Seismic Audio 40 Channel Snake

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The seismic audio 40 channel snake is capable of outshining several other snake featured in this list in overall features in its price range. The seismic audio fantail extension xlr snake cables features high quality metal 3 pin xlr male and female connectors. It is ideally used to connect pro audio and dj equipment such as preamps, mixers, amplifiers and similar devices. It works wonderfully for cleaning up cable clutter.

The seismic audio brand is designed to make the professional musician, as well as the musician low on cash, sound great and that is exactly what this xlr snake cable will do for you. It has been used to connect the wireless microphone receivers to the board in place of individual wires in the sound booth. This allows for quick repair if you happen to damage a channel or one goes out. The xlr connectors make this snake well. Whether you have a permanent installation or mobile, this fantail fantail fantail extension xlr snake cable is rugged enough to handle whatever you throw at it.

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Long enough to reach 8 different inputs on mixing board without stretching or pulling
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Best Quality Cable: Elite Core 40 Channel Snake

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These extension snakes are great for applications where you don't need a break-out box but need to transfer your channels to certain lengths. The series extension snakes feature 24 AWG shielded copper, high-quality metal connectors, neoprene jackets and clearly numbered channels. It has a number in both ends in a light grey color. The wires are in color-coded groups, but the real advantage is the number on each wire.

These snakes always come in handy and work well.

Why We Like This:

Come in handy and work well
Not bulky thick cable and easy to roll back up
One of the new comers and featured product

Best For No issues: Y.D.F 40 Channel Snake

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If you often find yourself scrambling for convenient and suitable snake, y.d.f 40 channel snake should be your first option for buying. This is very hand for a home recording studio without needing 4 25' xlr cables, you can run one cable and it works great. It is a 4 channel xlr snake that uses ethernet cable as the connecting cable instead of multicore. It is used to have to spend hours soldering to build custom snakes. These are rust-resistant and rugged enough to handle life on stage.

The connector ends are all metal with rubber reinforcement and they are serviceable. These are a great to have for any sound engineer's arsenal. It is compatible with dmx, aes,com and other 3-pin xlr based com systems. It is great for the 50ft run and no issues.

Why We Like This:

Can connect dmx or xlr with just ethernet
Great product, space saver and sounds good as well
Good investment for long term

Best Quiet Cable: Seismic Audio XLR Snake Cable

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Seismic Audio is known for creating pragmatic and minimalist snake for people on the go, and its line of seismic audio xlr snake cable definitely falls in line with that reputation. These professional quality xlr snake cables from seismic audio can be used in the studio, on stage or any live sound setting. Whether you have a permanent installation or mobile, this fantail fantail fantail fantail xlr snake cable is rugged enough to handle whatever you throw at it. It is perfect for connecting 16 wireless mic receivers to your mixer.

The seismic audio fantail extension xlr snake cables features high quality metal 3 pin xlr male and female connectors. It provides for a balanced line that lessens the possibility of hum and buzz and provides a noise-free signal. It is also shielded with flexible rubber jackets. The xlr connectors make this snake as well. This allows for quick repair if you happen to damage a channel or one goes out.

Why We Like This:

Very nice, very quiet well made
Excellent compact snake with clearly labeled color-coded wires and sturdy
Good brand reputation

Best small Snake: Elite Core Stage Box

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The elite core stage box's high-end materials makes sure that it ages well with use. These are easily solved problems with a sharpie or label maker. Each stage snake comes with a bag to cover the stage box or fan during transport or storage. The silk-screening on the box is coming off easily. It is used for an extender to another snake. It comes with a bag to cover the stage box or fan during transport or storage.

Why We Like This:

Very well built inside and out
Excellent, low cost mic snake that is built well and easy to service
Good investment for long term

Best With RETURN: Harmony Audio 40 Channel Snake

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Best part: harmony audio 40 channel snake costs comparatively low and it is available to ship in 24 hours. It is made of all metal steel stage box with handle and handle. It is constructed from 22 gauge oxygen free copper with a dual-spiral shield for superior noise rejection. The fan has braided jackets on each send and return, legible numbers on the XLRs as well as the box end. It is easy to use, numbers well marked for reading. It is used for 3 yrs without a glitch.

Why We Like This:

Low oxygen high quality copper wire
Stylish with excellent strain relief hook
Cables protected by heavy duty outer nylon braided jacket
Easy to use, it is flexible

Best For gender changes: Hosa Great little Snake

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate snake. The hosa great little snake is exactly that - it's a simple snake that hits all the right notes. It is great for a small studio or as a sub-snake. The little bro 6x2 sub snake is designed to send six microphone signals to a mixing console along with two stereo headphone returns for the performers on stage. It is great for controlling a small band out of the dj booth. The connectors and the Conex box are very compact and sturdy. It is well built and has a very professional look.

This makes a stage RETURN only snake that returns the FOH and all the monitors. It will support phantom power.

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