The SAST-8-16-5 is an 8-channel insert snake designed for live sound engineers who need to patch external effects and processors into mixing boards with TRS insert jacks. This 5-foot cable splits each TRS insert connection into separate send and return paths, giving you full control over your signal routing.

Each channel features a 1/4" TRS connector on one end that breaks out to two 1/4" TS connectors - one for send, one for return. This configuration lets you insert compressors, EQs, reverbs, and other outboard gear into individual mixer channels without sacrificing board real estate or dealing with complex Y-cable setups.

Built with 22-gauge high-purity copper conductors, the snake delivers clean signal transmission across all 8 channels. Each channel is color-coded and numerically labeled for quick identification during setup and troubleshooting. The 5-foot length provides enough reach for most rack-to-mixer configurations without excess cable clutter.

Perfect for live bands running compressors on vocals and drums, recording studios integrating analog processors, or houses of worship adding reverb to specific channels. The compact design works well in smaller venues, mobile rigs, and studio control rooms where space is at a premium.

Simply connect the TRS ends to your mixer's insert jacks, then run your send cables to processor inputs and return cables from processor outputs back to the snake. The snake comes ready to use with no additional cables required.

Seismic Audio backs this insert snake with a one-year warranty and ships it fast to keep your signal chain running smoothly.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What mixer insert jacks does this snake work with?

This snake works with any mixing board that has 1/4" TRS insert jacks, including most analog consoles from Yamaha, Soundcraft, Allen & Heath, and Behringer. The TRS connector carries both send and return signals - tip for send, ring for return, sleeve for ground. Check your mixer manual to confirm your insert jack configuration before connecting.

Do I need additional cables to use this insert snake?

Yes, you'll need separate 1/4" TS instrument cables to connect from the snake's TS outputs to your processors' inputs and outputs. The snake provides the split from TRS to dual TS, but you supply the cables that run to your compressors, EQs, or effects units. Standard guitar cables work perfectly for these connections.

How many channels of processing can I run with this snake?

This snake handles 8 channels of insert processing simultaneously. Each of the 8 TRS connectors splits into dedicated send and return paths, so you can insert processors on 8 different mixer channels at once. This covers most live band applications like vocals, drums, bass, and key instruments.

What's the difference between this and a standard multicore snake?

Unlike multicore snakes that carry signals from stage to mixer, insert snakes work within your mixer rack area to route individual channels through external processors. This snake takes signals from your mixer's insert points, sends them to outboard gear, then returns the processed signal back to the same mixer channel.

Can I use this snake for recording studio applications?

Absolutely. This insert snake excels in recording environments where you want to integrate analog compressors, EQs, or effects into your mixing workflow. The 5-foot length works well for desktop setups or small control rooms where your interface and outboard gear sit within close reach of each other.

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