The Zildjian AE Cymbal 5 channel Cable Snake is designed specifically for the AE Cymbal System for Gen16 cymbals. It includes 5 color-coded plugs to speed up setup - simply match the color-coded rings on the plugs and jacks to the DCP and corresponding pickup. Each AE Cymbal System cable plug has 3 rings; 2 rings for the microphone audio signal and a 3rd for power to the condenser mics and LEDs. The AE Cymbal System warranty is void if another cable is used on The AE Cymbal System.