Topic: tight fitting xlr connections

[nickgregory]

OK, I got my set of MG 200s, and the right angle connector XLRs that I used with my old 391s slid in easily, no issues.  On the MG mics, it is a tight fit and I have to push it to get the XLR to grab it.  I am not concerned about it (actually kind of happy since it provides a really secure fit), but wanted to poll everyone to see if I should be concerned.  Is a tight fit potentially damaging?

[jpschust]

nah, sometimes its just a mm or two difference in the molding process.  make sure when you release them you pull firmly and straight so as not to damage pins

[Tim]

one of my u89s is the same way

[greenone]

Ditto my Elations - rather have a tight fit than a loose one...

[nickgregory]

agree with the tight fit feeling nice and secure...I just wanted to make sure I was not going to damage the mics!  Thanks!

Nick

[Chris K]

my 391's are tight on my neutrik right angles, but i like it because when they are in they make a nice "click" so i know they are on there...actually, i have found that if i give a little clockwise turn while putting them in  it goes a little easier

and they are kinda hard to get off, but you do have to depress the little notch far to get them to go.

i removed the right angle connections to the mp2 because the neutriks are too wide...the screw holder bulges a little to much and it is a little tight. got some straight neutriks to replace the right angles, and after installing them, i realized that the right angles can be "positioned/rotated" and i guess i could still have used them on the mp2....oh well

[nickgregory]

i removed the right angle connections to the mp2 because the neutriks are too wide...the screw holder bulges a little to much and it is a little tight. got some straight neutriks to replace the right angles, and after installing them, i realized that the right angles can be "positioned/rotated" and i guess i could still have used them on the mp2....oh well

I had the same problem with the right angles on the MP2, my solution was just to get a set of straight angle interconnects and plug my right angles into them...has helped make my set up/tear down absurdly fast!

[Chris K]

i wish i had thought of that with the interconnects....i have my cables connected to the mp2 most of the time, made a small cable cadie like an extention cord wrapping thingy that fits/sits at the botton of the rackgear backback, it has some slack on the mp2 side, and i just whip the caddie outa the bag, unwind the necessary cable and up the stand they go...

i got that tip from you nick a while back when you got your rakgear...

the less time setting up the better in my opinion, and i hate dealing with cables, but the cable-caddie makes it easier and faster. i used cable ties to make the 2 cables into one double cable strand

i was thinking of adding a 2nd strand of cable, maybe 10-15 feet, as there is room on the caddie, and you never know when you may need extra cable

[nickgregory]

i wish i had thought of that with the interconnects....i have my cables connected to the mp2 most of the time, made a small cable cadie like an extention cord wrapping thingy that fits/sits at the botton of the rackgear backback, it has some slack on the mp2 side, and i just whip the caddie outa the bag, unwind the necessary cable and up the stand they go...

i got that tip from you nick a while back when you got your rakgear...

the less time setting up the better in my opinion, and i hate dealing with cables, but the cable-caddie makes it easier and faster. i used cable ties to make the 2 cables into one double cable strand

i was thinking of adding a 2nd strand of cable, maybe 10-15 feet, as there is room on the caddie, and you never know when you may need extra cable

cable caddie huh...may have to check that out...

[teamakg]

i've got some cheap ass blueberry mic cables and they fit super snug into the 480's.  could barely get them out first time i plugged them in.  the 391's on the other hand were easy to get the cables in and out of.

[chuckcage]

Yeah -- I had a set of the Kiwis and they were super tight in most mics.  I have to admit that I wasn't really thrilled with the Kiwis.  First off, I hate Switchcraft XLRs.  One time when I took them out at a show one of the male ends wouldn't seat right.  I looked and the cap with the pins was loose!  This was like the second time I'd used them.  Luckily I had some jeweler's screwdrivers with me and I was able to loosen it, fit it in, and tighten it back down.

Anyway, back on subject, most cables are tight in my 012's, average in my C1ks.  

Chuck

[Chuck]

My Oktava MC012's are tight with Neutrik XLR's, but the MBHO's are not.

[Lee]

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[Kindguy]

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