The SAST-12-24-15 insert snake streamlines effects processing and signal routing for live sound engineers working with mixing boards that have TRS insert jacks. This 15-foot cable splits each of 12 channels into separate send and return paths, letting you patch external processors like compressors, EQs, and effects units directly into your board's signal chain.

At one end, you get 12 TRS connectors that plug directly into your mixer's insert jacks. The other end breaks out into 24 individual TS connectors - 12 sends to route signal to your outboard gear, and 12 returns to bring the processed signal back to the board. Each connector is color-coded and numerically labeled to prevent miswiring during setup or teardown.

The 22-gauge high-purity copper conductors maintain signal integrity across all 12 channels simultaneously. This configuration works with most professional mixing consoles that use TRS insert jacks, whether the send is on the tip or sleeve of the connector. The 15-foot length provides enough reach for typical rack-mounted processors while keeping cable runs manageable.

Engineers use this snake for inserting dynamics processors on drum channels, adding reverb to vocal channels, or patching graphic EQs into monitor sends. It works equally well in permanent installations like churches or theaters and portable setups for touring bands. The fanout design eliminates the need for individual insert cables on each channel, reducing setup time and cable clutter behind your console.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What mixing boards work with this insert snake?

This snake works with any mixing console that has 1/4" TRS insert jacks, including most Yamaha, Allen & Heath, Soundcraft, and Mackie boards. The TRS connectors are wired to work whether your board uses tip-send/ring-return or ring-send/tip-return configuration. Check your mixer's manual to confirm it uses TRS insert jacks rather than XLR or other connector types.

How do I connect outboard gear using this snake?

Connect the TRS ends to your mixer's insert jacks, then use the color-coded TS connectors to patch your outboard gear. Send connectors go to your processor's inputs, return connectors go to the processor's outputs. You'll need standard 1/4" TS instrument cables to complete the connections between the snake and your rack gear.

Can I use this snake for monitor sends instead of inserts?

This snake is specifically designed for insert points, not auxiliary sends. Insert snakes split each channel's signal and return it to the same channel, while monitor sends create separate mix buses. For monitor applications, you'd want a standard multi-channel snake with XLR or TRS outputs, not the send/return configuration of an insert snake.

What's the difference between this and a regular snake cable?

Regular snakes carry independent signals from multiple sources to a mixing board. This insert snake splits signals that are already in your mixer, sends them out for processing, then returns them to the same channels. It's specifically for patching external processors like compressors or EQs into your mixer's signal path, not for connecting microphones or instruments.

How many channels of processing can I run simultaneously?

You can process all 12 channels simultaneously since each channel has its own dedicated send and return path. The snake maintains signal isolation between channels, so you can run a compressor on channel 1, EQ on channel 2, and reverb on channel 3 without any crosstalk or interference between the processed signals.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov