Newbie USB cable question

[Gregmang]

waiting (im)patiently for my Axe to arrive but want to be sure I'm ready.


I understand I need a USB cable but Im a little unsure specifically what type to get ? Any help ?

Thank you in advance ,


Greg


I assume one of these ? Amazon.com: usb cable: Electronics

 

[laxu]

USB A type connector on one end, USB B type on another (Axe Fx end). To be honest I have no idea why they went with the uncommon USB B on the unit when most people have tons of regular USB cables lying around.

 

[stratamania]

It's the one with the B connector, square shaped like are used in printers and scanners. I think the one I am using was from my old printer.

 

[Gregmang]

Geez you guys are fast - thank you !!

To confirm - is this it ? Amazon.com: Mediabridge Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Cable - 10 Feet: Electronics

 

[Rain]

That's the one ...

 

[laxu]

Yes.

 

[Gregmang]

Thanks again everybody !!!!

 

[s0c9]

To be honest I have no idea why they went with the uncommon USB B on the unit when most people have tons of regular USB cables lying around.

It is a "common" USB cable, the kind typically used to connect to a printer from a PC. The other common type (today) has a "mini" jack on the other end - as in cell phone charging.

I'm not sure why you believe Type A/B is uncommon.

 

[chris]

Many hard drives and other units now use the A to Mini connectors, not the used-to-be-more-normal A to B.

Most printer and audio gear needs the A-B, just like the axe.

 

[Longhair]

If I remember correctly, the maximum length is 3 meters (9.8 feet).

You can use USB repeater cable if you need to go longer.

 

[Phostenix]

If I remember correctly, the maximum length is 3 meters (16 feet).

3 meters is about 9 feet.

 

[Longhair]

3 meters is about 9 feet.

You are right. 5 meters is about 16 feet.