again, thanks for all the input and suggestions. i took suggestions from several sources, and came up with a list of topics for the magazine's website.

check it out:

http://www.eqmag.tv/

go to lessons -> DIY cable construction .

i've got more topics in the works (mixing, mic shoot outs, tape machine alignment, recording footage) - but this one seemed to get at the heart of many people's requests: how to save money.

there's also a lot of good content on there from the other guys too- so please take a few minutes to poke around.

thanks again,

chris mara