Topic: Interconnect question

[nickgregory]

So Daryan was kind enough to make me a set of 20 ft right angle cables (Thanks Daryan!), and when I go to plug them into the MP-2, the screws on the side of the right angle housing make the connector two wide for 2 to plug into the mp-2 at once.  

My question is, if I was to get a set of 1 ft, straight xlr interconnects, plugging one end into the mp-2 and the other into the end of the mic 20 foot cables...would I have any issues?  In theory, I would assume now, but I figured I would ask the experts here....basically from a sound perspective, phantomr power perspective..etc....

Any opinions?

Nick

[F.O.Bean]

So Daryan was kind enough to make me a set of 20 ft right angle cables (Thanks Daryan!), and when I go to plug them into the MP-2, the screws on the side of the right angle housing make the connector two wide for 2 to plug into the mp-2 at once.  

My question is, if I was to get a set of 1 ft, straight xlr interconnects, plugging one end into the mp-2 and the other into the end of the mic 20 foot cables...would I have any issues?  In theory, I would assume now, but I figured I would ask the experts here....basically from a sound perspective, phantomr power perspective..etc....

Any opinions?

Nick

as long as theyre all balanced cables, i dont see it hurting anything......its just ONE more connection, but you shuld be phine...

[nickgregory]

that was kind of my thought.....thanks Bean...

anyone else want to throw an opinion in here??

<I dont want to give up these cool looking purple cables - amd the right angle connectors are sweet for setup...alot less of an eyesore!>

[nickgregory]

Nick,

In my classical recording I commonly run a set of 50' cables connected to a set of 25' cables. If its balanced, your good.

Cool..thanks guys...exactly what I need to hear! +T

[John R]

no problem

jr

[nickgregory]

ok, so here is a picture of the problem.  The right plug is seated in the slot, and the left plug cannot plug in because the screw in the left side of the connector housing

[nickgregory]

Nick,

The connectors can be rotated, for cable redirection..... Would it help to readjust the angle of the connector?

Is something like this what you are referring to?  and if so, how would I do it?

[nickgregory]

Yes exactly!

I haven't worked with these yet Nick. Try loosening the screws and see if it rotates.

Also look at the Neutrik .pdf below

so it definitely looks like I could...I would probably break the solder connections, and just have to resolder....hhmmmm...

I think the most painless way to address the issue is to just get a pair of 1 ft interconnects though....

Thanks for the advice though.....

[nickgregory]

Even if you feed more cable inside the plastic cable holder "crimp"? (?name?)

I suppose I could do that, but it does look like the ground connection would come un-soldered...

[nickgregory]

Yup, I solder, though haven't done it in a while....besides Daryan did such a nice job with these cables, I dont want to muck em up

Thanks for all the advice though....we shall see if I can convice Daryan to make me a set of short interconnects!!!

+T

Nick