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Gear / Technical Help => Cables => Topic started by: jbell on June 07, 2009, 01:39:50 PM
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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?
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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!
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Thanks, any suggestions on a good place to purchase some cables?
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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 (http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,96346.0.html)
PS-Ed makes some nice cables as well. I use some of his battery cables.
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i can help you with your cables.
kindkables.com
thanks
ed
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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
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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.
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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 (http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,121657.msg1623201.html#msg1623201)
(http://images47.fotki.com/v1474/photos/4/45607/4783512/IMG_9458-vi.jpg)
I bought the cables from www.monoprice.com (http://www.monoprice.com) and the adapters are all hosa that I bought off ebay and www.antonline.com (http://www.antonline.com).
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Ed I sent you an email! Thanks to all for the help!!
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Thanks for the correction. I'll do a better fact check next time.
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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 (http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,121657.msg1623201.html#msg1623201)
(http://images47.fotki.com/v1474/photos/4/45607/4783512/IMG_9458-vi.jpg)
I bought the cables from www.monoprice.com (http://www.monoprice.com) and the adapters are all hosa that I bought off ebay and www.antonline.com (http://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
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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.
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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.
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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