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Title: Do RA mini XLRs even exist?
Post by: greppson on May 23, 2007, 03:56:42 PM: I have a pair of Audix m1290s and was wondering if it is even possible to make/get made right angle mini xlrs... i've tried searching the web but come up with nothing.

Has anyone ever come across these?
Title: Re: Do RA mini XLRs even exist?
Post by: gratefulphish on May 24, 2007, 10:31:42 PM: I have personally never seen one, but with the ingenuity of some of our cable making members here, nothing is impossible. Well, almost nothing.
Title: Re: Do RA mini XLRs even exist?
Post by: jerryfreak on June 26, 2007, 09:39:53 PM: switchcraft makes em in 3-pin only.

try mouser part numbers 502-R3FZ and 502-R3MZ.

these may be new, I dont recall seeing them before
Title: Re: Do RA mini XLRs even exist?
Post by: redbook on July 02, 2007, 01:01:29 PM: is that really useful? I am happy with my minixlr, they are actually suposed to be the "handy" version of the standard sized XLRs right?
Title: Re: Do RA mini XLRs even exist?
Post by: Todd R on July 02, 2007, 01:37:17 PM: Quote from: jerryfreak on June 26, 2007, 09:39:53 PM
switchcraft makes em in 3-pin only.

try mouser part numbers 502-R3FZ and 502-R3MZ.

these may be new, I dont recall seeing them before

Just to be clear -- these are the RA version of standard size XLRs, not RA mini-XLRs.
Title: Re: Do RA mini XLRs even exist?
Post by: jerryfreak on July 03, 2007, 03:45:55 PM: yes, unfortunately I just found that out when I opened the box!

fyi, i'd prob. prefer the neutrik over the switchcraft.

Quote from: Todd R on July 02, 2007, 01:37:17 PM
Quote from: jerryfreak on June 26, 2007, 09:39:53 PM
switchcraft makes em in 3-pin only.

try mouser part numbers 502-R3FZ and 502-R3MZ.

these may be new, I dont recall seeing them before

Just to be clear -- these are the RA version of standard size XLRs, not RA mini-XLRs.
Title: Re: Do RA mini XLRs even exist?
Post by: tim in jersey on July 03, 2007, 04:44:39 PM: I'm 97% sure Switchcraft is the only game in town as far as the mini XLRs go...
Title: Re: Do RA mini XLRs even exist?
Post by: Nick's Picks on July 18, 2007, 02:39:34 PM: yup.
there is a generic brand that shows up on ebay that is 1/3rd the price...but they are not always common.

there are no RA versions of the Switchcraft TAxx mini family. But....
i've toy'd with making some RA versions. Its just really small!

I"ve got plenty of 3pins in stock if someone wants me to give it a go....
ping me
Title: Re: Do RA mini XLRs even exist?
Post by: smokydays on July 18, 2007, 05:18:29 PM: FWIW, I found these at B&H:

Sound Devices XL4 4 Piece TA3-F Package
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=WishList.jsp&A=details&Q=&sku=293007&is=REG

I am gearing up to make some silver cables. I was just looking for parts in the last few days.
Title: Re: Do RA mini XLRs even exist?
Post by: Todd R on July 18, 2007, 06:24:32 PM: +t for that! I've been needing to make cables for myself for my 722 for months. That's a good price on those. :)
Title: Re: Do RA mini XLRs even exist?
Post by: terrapinj on August 14, 2007, 07:15:41 PM: Quote from: Todd R on July 18, 2007, 06:24:32 PM
+t for that! I've been needing to make cables for myself for my 722 for months. That's a good price on those. :)

do the mini-xlr still pass through A/D > D/A stage or is it direct analog output?
Title: Re: Do RA mini XLRs even exist?
Post by: Lil Kim Jong-Il on August 20, 2007, 09:47:49 PM: Quote from: smokydays on July 18, 2007, 05:18:29 PM
FWIW, I found these at B&H:

Thanks for the link. Mine arrived today. :) I'm going to need new glasses to solder those little guys.
Title: Re: Do RA mini XLRs even exist?
Post by: smokydays on August 20, 2007, 11:16:12 PM: Quote from: Lil' Kim Jong-Il on August 20, 2007, 09:47:49 PM
Quote from: smokydays on July 18, 2007, 05:18:29 PM
FWIW, I found these at B&H:

Thanks for the link. Mine arrived today. :) I'm going to need new glasses to solder those little guys.

No Problem! Glad to help! :)
Title: Re: Do RA mini XLRs even exist?
Post by: Nick's Picks on August 21, 2007, 07:55:53 AM: fwiw..
shure makes (or rebrands) them as well.
Title: Re: Do RA mini XLRs even exist?
Post by: guysonic on August 21, 2007, 01:50:29 PM: Here is the XLR pin out for this deck:

(http://www.sonicstudios.com/xlrpins.jpg)