Topic: how to solder dpa 4061

[drdrew]

hi i want to know if there is a guide on how to solder a mini stereo 1/8 plug onto a 4061. or any pictures. i intend on using them with my sound professionals BB

[pfife]

conceptually,it's really easy.  IN practice,it sucks cause the wires are so small.  if you strip back the wires on the mic, you want the active wire to the R or L post in the plug, and the sheild wire to the sheild post.  On the other mic, solder the active wire to the other post you didn't use (R or L) and sheild wires to the same sheild post as the other mic is soldered to.

at this stage, you can gently test it out.  if you get it working, secure your connections with silicone.

[leegeddy]

right mic + > ring
left mic + > tip
shield for both mics > sleeve

marc

[pfife]

right mic + > ring
left mic + > tip
shield for both mics > sleeve

yeah.  what he said!      

I don't know if you've cut the mic cable open yet, but its really pretty self-evident when you see what's inside.  I was worried at first too, but its clear when you see it.

[firmdragon]

next logical progression of this thread:

so is anyone offering up their services for this kind  of work?

[MarkDavidson218]

so let see some photos of this project!
-mark

[pfife]

I can post a pic of mine when I get home- its very small though- not sure how much detail I'll be able to show.

[drdrew]

ok, instead of soldering directly to the mini plug cant you just buy a stereo plug with cables connected snip off the lemo and solder the wires together. tia

[pfife]

ok, instead of soldering directly to the mini plug cant you just buy a stereo plug with cables connected snip off the lemo and solder the wires together. tia

yeah, just make sure its stereo.  I made that mistake too.  The thing there is that you have 2 solder joints outside the plug, which are going to require a bit of special care while using.

[BuddyGoodness]

How fragile will it make the cords? 

[Ed.]

as long as you do a good job with the soldering, i don't think it'll make the cords fragile at all.

[BuddyGoodness]

Anyone available to do it?  I don't trust myself to do it, I would rather pay someone with experience to do it.

[pfife]

send a pm to leegeddy.

[Evil Taper]

marc is hella backed up, hasn't even posted in a couple months.  any electronics professional will be able to do this shit and most cities have some guy with a small shop who does custom shit.  actually any electrician should be capable even.

[pfife]

I took mine to a local electronic repair place, and they did it, but he told me not to refer anyone else there with that project...