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Hosa CMM-545Y Hopscotch Patch Cable 5 Pack
$39.95The ideal solution when a signal must jump to two places at once. Hopscotch Patch Cables are offered as a 5-pack of yellow, 1.5-foot cables. Hopscotch Patch Cables are the perfect solution for modular synthesizers e...h m s
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Hosa CMM305 Mono Interconnect 3.5mm Straight
$10.95Interconnect electronic devices with the Hosa CMM300 Series Interconnect Mini 1/8 Inch TS Cable . It is ideal for use as 12 volt trigger cable. Hosa Interconnect 1/8 Inch TS Cable Features Nickel-p...h m s
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Hosa CMR203R Stereo Breakout Right Angle 3.5mm TRS to Dual RCA
$13.95 - $16.95The Hosa Cable CMR200 series adapter cable has a stereo minijack connector on one end and two RCA connectors on the other. This is the perfect cable to connect an iPod or MP3 player, or Walkman®-style CD player to ...h m s
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Hosa CPR-103R Unbalanced Interconnect Cable Right-angle 1/4 inch TS to RCA
$10.95The CPR-103R cable is designed connect gear with unbalanced phone jacks to gear with phono jacks. It is ideal for connecting pro audio gear to consumer audio components. Hosa CPR-103R Unbalanced Interconnect Cab...h m s
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Hosa CRA-200AU Dual RCA Stereo Interconnect Cable
$14.95 - $20.95The Hosa CRA-200AU dual is designed to interconnect gear with stereo phono jacks. It is ideal for interconnecting consumer audio components. Hosa CRA-202AU Dual RCA Stereo Interconnect Cable Features ...h m s
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Hosa CRA-200RR RCA Stereo Interconnect Cable
$14.95 - $16.95The Hosa CRA-200RR cable is designed to interconnect gear with stereo phono jacks. Right-angle plugs on both ends allow easy access to jacks with minimal clearance. Hosa CRA-200RR RCA Stereo Interconnect C...h m s
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Hosa CRA-201PB Stereo Interconnect Dual RCA to Dual Piggyback RCA
$15.95 - $17.95The CRA-201PB cable is designed to interconnect gear with stereo phono jacks. Its piggyback design allows one output to feed two inputs. Hosa CRA-201PB Stereo Interconnect Cable Features Nickel-plate...h m s
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Hosa CRA-201R Stereo Interconnect Dual RCA to Dual Right-angle RCA
$14.95 - $16.95This cable is designed to interconnect gear with stereo phono jacks. It is ideal for interconnecting consumer audio components. Hosa CRA-201R Stereo Interconnect Cable Features Nickel-plated plugs for...h m s
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Hosa Unbalanced Snake RCA to RCA
$49.95The Hosa Cable 8 Channel RCA To RCA Recording Snake is a precision-molded RCA-to-RCA low-capacitance recording snake that's just what you need when connecting consoles, multi-tracks and patch bays which employ sta...4 Payments of $12.49
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Hosa CYA-103 Y Cable RCA to Dual RCA
$11.95This cable is designed to connect gear with XLR outputs to gear with unbalanced phone inputs. For best results, match the low output impedance to the high input impedance. Hosa CYA-103 Y Cable Features ...h m s
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Hosa DBK-103 8-pin Mini-DIN to DE9 Synthesizer Controller Cable
$13.95The DBK-103 cable is designed to connect an electronic keyboard with an 8-pin mini-DIN host port to a PC with a DE9 serial communications port. It is compatible with Korg, Roland, and Yamaha electronic keyboards. ... -
Hosa DMT-485 5-Pin DMX Terminator
$20.95The DMX512 Terminator is a plug with XLR5M connector. Eliminate problems before they arise by using a terminator at the end of each DMX chain. This adaptor is designed to terminate a 5-pin DMX-512 daisy chain. It fe...h m s
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Never underestimate the power of a good pair of headphones. Track with closed-back isolation, check edits with open-back detail, and keep a spare set for guests. Comfort, frequency response, and clamp force all matter when sessions run long. A reliable pair is a daily driver for every producer and player.
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Pick tools to solve real problems, not to fill drawers. Match accessories to your instrument, your venue size, and the kind of sessions you run. If you record a lot, prioritize quiet power and monitoring. If you tour, prioritize protection and speed. Then build a short list and upgrade the weakest link first.
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The little things matter most when the gig is on the line. These answers cover the essentials that AMS customers ask about musical accessories.
What are the most overlooked musician accessories?
Cleaning kits, humidifiers, and ear protection. These keep your gear healthy and your hearing intact, and they’re all available at AMS.
Are metronomes still useful when apps exist?
Yes. Dedicated metronomes are louder, more reliable, and don’t drain your phone battery. AMS stocks digital and analog versions trusted by working musicians.
What if I’m not sure which accessory a musician needs?
Gift cards from AMS make it simple. Musicians can pick the exact accessories they need, from strings to pedalboard parts.
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Outfit your rig with musical instrument accessories that punch above their weight. American Musical Supply stocks the pieces pros count on, ships VERY fast, and lets you spread payments over time with 0% interest plans. Build a smoother, cleaner, more reliable setup today and keep the music moving.
