Hi! i have the same problem here. Any solution to the pops? The ethercon terminals with shielded cat5E should fix it? I think my cable is shielded, how can i view it?
Thanks.for all this information.
If you're not already using a shielded ethercon cable between your mixer and snake that should be your first step. It is well documented that unshielded cables or cables without ethercon ends are not suitable for use with these devices.
If you are using an ethercon cable, test for continuity between the connector shells on either end of the cable. If there is no continuity, take one of the ends off and see if there is a protective foil (usually shaded light blue or silver) wrapped around the twisted pair bundle and if there is a drain wire (bare tinned wire separate from the twisted pairs). The drain wire should be soldered to the ehtercon shell on both ends, so do that and then re-test your cable.
If your cable has neither the foil or drain wire, you need a new cable. If your FOH run is 50m or less, get the Behringer/Midas/Klark-Teknik branded spool and it'll be guaranteed to work. If you're wanting to save a few bucks there are cheaper options, but you'll have to verify with the vendor that it is indeed shielded and properly grounded.