The Cable Saver by Bubblebee Industries is a brilliantly designed tool, conceived to enhance the durability and performance of lav mic cables. Born from the creative minds of sound enthusiasts in Denmark, this device is a testament to thoughtful audio equipment design. Essentially, the Cable Saver functions as a dual-purpose tool. It not only provides significant strain relief for your microphone cable, particularly at crucial stress points like the combiner, but it also remarkably reduces cable friction noise. This makes it an invaluable asset for sound professionals who are keen on maintaining both the integrity and the clarity of their audio recordings. The functionality of the Cable Saver is straightforward yet highly effective. By threading the lavalier microphone cable through the rubber eyes of the Cable Saver and winding it around the central section, the cable is granted additional elasticity. This simple setup acts as a safeguard, transforming the Cable Saver into a spring-like mechanism. In scenarios where the transmitter is dropped or the cable is caught, the Cable Saver absorbs the impact, substantially reducing the strain on the cable and ultimately protecting your valuable equipment from damage. Moreover, an outstanding feature of the Cable Saver is its ability to minimize cable friction noise so significantly that it nearly vanishes. This aspect is particularly beneficial in eliminating those distracting scratching and rattling sounds that often occur when the microphone cable is inadvertently touched during recording. The Cable Saver is constructed from durable black rubber, known for its ability to retain its original shape even after repeated use. While its small size and flexibility make it easy to handle, it’s recommended to mount the Cable Saver indoors and under calm conditions. It’s important to note that the Cable Saver is not recommended for use with certain microphones such as the Countryman B6 or Sennheiser MKE1, as their cables are too small and delicate for this particular device.