Topic: Help with buying cables!!

[jbell]

I just bought a Microtrack II, I need some advice on what cables I need.  At the moment I want to be setup to run off of sound boards or another tapers gear.  What cables will I need to patch into other equipment? 

[Walstib62]

Most SDB's have either XLR or 1/4" phone jacks as outputs. You would do good to have a set of 25' 1/4" (both ends) XLR ( M_F) and RCA cables. Get as many adaptors as you can conceive of. You will also run into 1/8" plugs, mostly stereo. Gold conn's are always preferable. Your MK2 takes RCA's in.
Funny, I went into a store recently to buy a MK2, but walked out with the Zoom H4n, after comparing the features. The Zoom does 4 trk, which I plan on using extensively.
Good Luck!

[jbell]

Thanks, any suggestions on a good place to purchase some cables? 

[Kevin Straker]

Thanks, any suggestions on a good place to purchase some cables? 

Get in touch with Rob at Darktrain Cables. He's a member on this board and he makes an excellent cable.
http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,96346.0.html

PS-Ed makes some nice cables as well. I use some of his battery cables.

[deadheaded]

i can help you with your cables.
kindkables.com
thanks
ed

[willndmb]

Most SDB's have either XLR or 1/4" phone jacks as outputs. You would do good to have a set of 25' 1/4" (both ends) XLR ( M_F) and RCA cables. Get as many adaptors as you can conceive of. You will also run into 1/8" plugs, mostly stereo. Gold conn's are always preferable. Your MK2 takes RCA's in.
Funny, I went into a store recently to buy a MK2, but walked out with the Zoom H4n, after comparing the features. The Zoom does 4 trk, which I plan on using extensively.
Good Luck!

whats a MK2?
you mean MT2 (microtrack 2)
the microtrack does NOT have rca in
the mt2 has 1/4 and 1/8 ins as well as coax - the rca are out
if you get a coax make sure the end fits inside the housing - a hosa fits as well as ones made by ed

[Fatah Ruark (aka MIKE B)]

I'm sure most everyone here that makes cables can make what you need and make a quality product.

I for one will only buy cables from Ed at Kind Kables.

I run some of his XLR's and could not be happier. Best value for any gear I own. Not only that, but Ed is a great guy and makes some fantastic recordings. You will not be disappointed.

[su6oxone]

Here's every type of cable/adapter you need to get a soundboard patch (with a pic):

http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,121657.msg1623201.html#msg1623201



I bought the cables from www.monoprice.com and the adapters are all hosa that I bought off ebay and www.antonline.com.

[jbell]

Ed I sent you an email!  Thanks to all for the help!!

[Walstib62]

Thanks for the correction. I'll do a better fact check next time.

[willndmb]

Here's every type of cable/adapter you need to get a soundboard patch (with a pic):

http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,121657.msg1623201.html#msg1623201



I bought the cables from www.monoprice.com and the adapters are all hosa that I bought off ebay and www.antonline.com.

what do you use both xlr for?
i though boards only had one type of xlr out

do you use the 1/4 > dual rca for headphone outs (for example)
i had to do this recently and was lucky i just happened to have a adapter with me - typically i just have dual rca > 1/8 along with the 1/4 and xlr with rca adapters

[su6oxone]

what do you use both xlr for?
i though boards only had one type of xlr out

do you use the 1/4 > dual rca for headphone outs (for example)
i had to do this recently and was lucky i just happened to have a adapter with me - typically i just have dual rca > 1/8 along with the 1/4 and xlr with rca adapters

I've only patched out of a SBD two times now, but once I needed XLR females and the other time I needed XLR males.  Even if most boards are generally one XLR output type, both times I patched it was not directly into the board but to a cable that was hooked to the SBD, which could be of either XLR variety.  The reason I bought the 1/4" > dual RCA adapter is that I was told that occasionally (or rarely) you may have a SBD that only has a single 1/4" stereo ouput (instead of the more common dual 1/4" mono outputs).  It's just to be prepared for any situation and it only cost about $3 so I think it's worth having.

[mattmiller]

Does anybody know how long it typically takes to get a couple of short XLR cables from Kind Kables?  I e-mailed Ed over the weekend, but haven't heard anything back.  I don't mean to rush him -- it's just that I'm leaving town to tape a few shows on the 9th and want to give him my business if he can get my cables by then.  Otherwise, I need to look elsewhere ASAP out of pure necessity, not out of any sort of dissatisfaction with his service or responsiveness.

[flipp]

try calling him, the number is on his website

it's been awhile since I checked it but it used to have a note that that was the best way to reach him; not sure if it still is but can't hurt to call