Attempting to make a couple of my own cables. Already have the cable, but redco lists like 10 different kinds of neutrik XLR connectors. Any recommendations?
Making my own mic cables, what XLR connectors to get?
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Revson
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http://www2.neutrik.com/us/en/audio/204_338021228/XX-HE_Series_productlist.aspx
I've built many, many cables using these connectors and have never had a problem with them.
I've built many, many cables using these connectors and have never had a problem with them.
JeffTD
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+1, I always use those and have never had a problem. Any time I've cheaped out and tried other types of connectors they work, but they're a pain in the ass to deal with from a soldering standpoint and don't look nearly as nice.
Awesome, thanks guys! For some reason Redco where I usually buy any parts doesn't carry the HE model. Where do you order from?
Revson
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Mouser is good stuff. But those connectors are the same as Redco carries. Redco is cheaper.
I just ordered some of the normal XX series ones from Redco, hopefully they are good.
I just ordered some of the normal XX series ones from Redco, hopefully they are good.
OT, but, looking through the Neutrik site I came across these:
http://www2.neutrik.com/us/en/audio/204_1794491862/crystalCON_productlist.aspx
Really? XLR Connectors with Swarovski crystals? What?
http://www2.neutrik.com/us/en/audio/204_1794491862/crystalCON_productlist.aspx
Really? XLR Connectors with Swarovski crystals? What?
JeffTD
Senhor Testiculo
I actually order from Redco - might be a different model number but mine look identical. I want to say they're the FX series? Let me grab a link...
http://www.redco.com/shopexd.asp?id=665
http://www.redco.com/shopexd.asp?id=663
Or in black:
http://www.redco.com/shopexd.asp?id=1114
http://www.redco.com/shopexd.asp?id=1113
I don't buy into the whole 'gold vs nickel' thing, I just go with what's cheaper.
Yea that's what I was looking at on Redco, the HE model looks identical but with "velour chromium housing". I thought you meant not getting the gold when you said "cheaped out" . But if that's what you use, good news for me. Then I get to save about $5 per connector. 
Might even try a no solder crimp style version.
http://www2.neutrik.com/us/en/audio/204_2020279463/XX_Crimp_Series_productlist.aspx
Might even try a no solder crimp style version. http://www2.neutrik.com/us/en/audio/204_2020279463/XX_Crimp_Series_productlist.aspx
