Author Topic: Where to buy Bulk Cable? (n00b) (Read 7861 times)

rsimms3 · « **on:** July 24, 2006, 07:20:02 PM »

So I want to start making some cables, specifically some mini XLR extensions. Recommend me a good place to buy cable and what size that will fit properly into the mini XLR connectors. I would rather buy some cable and start learning how to make cables, practice soldering, etc. than just buy some cables from other folks. Can't learn if I don't try. Thanks.

Ryan Sims · « **Reply #1 on:** July 24, 2006, 07:31:55 PM »

I'm pretty much in your same boat and I found markertek.com to be very cheap. Canare Star Quad mic cable is $0.39/ft. I think the mini xlrs TA3M/F are $6-7 apiece.

it-goes-to-eleven · « **Reply #2 on:** July 24, 2006, 08:24:39 PM »

For mini-xlr connectors you'll probably want something much smaller like belden 1804a. It isn't widely available. We've got a recent thread here with supplier info. Once in a while there are TSers who have extra. Covering it with 1/8" techflex does a lot to toughen it up and prevent tangles without making it too big.

JasonR · « **Reply #3 on:** July 24, 2006, 09:41:16 PM »

Agreed - even the smaller diameter Canare Mini Star Quad is a tough fit in Mini-XLRs.

leehookem · « **Reply #4 on:** July 25, 2006, 12:01:42 AM »

I have some of the Belden 1804a available. $1 a foot + shipping. I have about a hundred feet available.

poorlyconditioned · « **Reply #5 on:** July 25, 2006, 12:46:09 AM »

Quote from: leehookem on July 25, 2006, 12:01:42 AM

I have some of the Belden 1804a available. $1 a foot + shipping. I have about a hundred feet available.

Do you mind telling me your source for Belden 1804a? In particular, if I buy a large quantity (500 or 1000') how much can I save? I'm not looking to become a reseller (none of us are, right?) but I'm just curious.

Thanks,
Richard

leehookem · « **Reply #6 on:** July 25, 2006, 12:50:57 AM »

I got mine from fozzy. I bought 130 feet and only used 30 of it. the rest has been sitting on my desk for a couple of months.

fozzy · « **Reply #7 on:** July 25, 2006, 12:57:47 AM »

canare mini star-quad is not the way to go w/ taXf connectors,

They Handle cable up to 2.92mm (.115") O.D, you can cut the strain relief to allow for larger cable but it is not advised (from experience, not the documentation)

Belden 1804a falls into this category,

what else is out there for these?

cshepherd · « **Reply #8 on:** July 25, 2006, 03:59:19 AM »

Van den Hul's 'The Orchid' cable is 2.9 mm. It's not available off the spool, but Van den Hul would likely make them on request.

Chris

Ryan Sims · « **Reply #9 on:** July 25, 2006, 08:12:29 AM »

Is this the right stuff?

http://www.fullcompass.com/Products/pages/SKU--31194/index.html

fozzy · « **Reply #10 on:** July 25, 2006, 09:58:18 AM »

Quote from: slimer on July 25, 2006, 08:12:29 AM

Is this the right stuff?

http://www.fullcompass.com/Products/pages/SKU--31194/index.html

that is the Belden 1804a, dunno how long the lead time is for full compass to get it to you

Ryan Sims · « **Reply #11 on:** July 25, 2006, 10:18:12 AM »

Blegh. I was planning on calling them today after work, can't hurt. I hope something has changed.

rsimms3 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 25, 2006, 01:23:16 PM »

PM sent on some cable. +Ts around.

rokpunk · « **Reply #13 on:** July 26, 2006, 06:45:13 AM »

Quote from: poorlyconditioned on July 25, 2006, 12:46:09 AM

Quote from: leehookem on July 25, 2006, 12:01:42 AM
I have some of the Belden 1804a available. $1 a foot + shipping. I have about a hundred feet available.

Do you mind telling me your source for Belden 1804a? In particular, if I buy a large quantity (500 or 1000') how much can I save? I'm not looking to become a reseller (none of us are, right?) but I'm just curious.

Thanks,
Richard

i'm a Belden reseller....when i get in the office i'll look up a price for the 1804a.

Ryan Sims · « **Reply #14 on:** July 26, 2006, 07:36:46 AM »

That sounds excellent!

rokpunk · « **Reply #15 on:** July 26, 2006, 09:29:58 AM »

If people want it, I can get a 500' spool of it. My distributer has it in stock.
It'll end up being $1/ft. plus a few bucks for UPS/PayPal.

I'd need to get a few good size orders to make it worthwhile though....I don't want to sell 50' of it and be stuck with 450' extra.

Ryan Sims · « **Reply #16 on:** July 26, 2006, 06:07:58 PM »

FWIW, I just called FullCompass and got a quote of $106 for 100' spool, but they have to order it. So, if enough of us need a reasonable amount of this stuff, rokpunk's price is solid and it sounds like he's more reliable.

Mitch · « **Reply #17 on:** July 26, 2006, 07:24:20 PM »

I've made mic wires with Gotham GAC 3

http://www.gotham.ch/gac/datsheet/gac_3.htm

Approx $40.0 for 100 feet....cheaper by the spool.

Call lewis at 404.840.0070

I used these wires to record the SCI in Flagstaff show, if ya wanna hear 'em with KM 184s > 722.

http://www.hexadecimalx.com/2006.06.29scipinemtampaudio.html

poorlyconditioned · « **Reply #18 on:** July 26, 2006, 08:10:43 PM »

Quote from: Mitch on July 26, 2006, 07:24:20 PM

I've made mic wires with Gotham GAC 3

http://www.gotham.ch/gac/datsheet/gac_3.htm

Approx $40.0 for 100 feet....cheaper by the spool.

Call lewis at 404.840.0070

I used these wires to record the SCI in Flagstaff show, if ya wanna hear 'em with KM 184s > 722.

http://www.hexadecimalx.com/2006.06.29scipinemtampaudio.html

Hey, you don't happen to have any of those wires left over, do you?

That would be perfect for my AKG actives (three wires for, +60V, audio, and +9V, respectively).

Richard

Ryan Sims · « **Reply #19 on:** July 26, 2006, 08:48:53 PM »

This stuff with a diameter of .092" is certainly small enough, but does it eat ass? And does anyone want to explain the difference between quad cable and other (like this one)?

http://www.btx.com/ItemForm.aspx?item=WA-2456-1000BK&Category=fb1cb199-7e8d-4470-8711-fd1dde9bf973%20&ret_url=~/Default.aspx

Church-Audio · « **Reply #20 on:** July 26, 2006, 09:37:04 PM »

That wire is great for lav mics.

Quote from: slimer on July 26, 2006, 08:48:53 PM

This stuff with a diameter of .092" is certainly small enough, but does it eat ass? And does anyone want to explain the difference between quad cable and other (like this one)?

http://www.btx.com/ItemForm.aspx?item=WA-2456-1000BK&Category=fb1cb199-7e8d-4470-8711-fd1dde9bf973%20&ret_url=~/Default.aspx

Nick's Picks · « **Reply #21 on:** July 27, 2006, 07:17:33 AM »

i've got a huge spool of that mogami if anyone wants some.
just pay shipping costs...

Ryan Sims · « **Reply #22 on:** July 27, 2006, 07:57:08 AM »

PM sent Nick. +T

Nick's Picks · « **Reply #23 on:** July 27, 2006, 08:26:50 AM »

ok...
my extra cable is spoken for.
never mind.

Ryan Sims · « **Reply #24 on:** July 27, 2006, 10:13:22 AM »

BIG thumbs up to Nick!

Mitch · « **Reply #25 on:** July 27, 2006, 10:15:54 AM »

Quote from: poorlyconditioned on July 26, 2006, 08:10:43 PM

Quote from: Mitch on July 26, 2006, 07:24:20 PM
I've made mic wires with Gotham GAC 3

http://www.gotham.ch/gac/datsheet/gac_3.htm

Approx $40.0 for 100 feet....cheaper by the spool.

Call lewis at 404.840.0070

I used these wires to record the SCI in Flagstaff show, if ya wanna hear 'em with KM 184s > 722.

http://www.hexadecimalx.com/2006.06.29scipinemtampaudio.html

Hey, you don't happen to have any of those wires left over, do you?

That would be perfect for my AKG actives (three wires for, +60V, audio, and +9V, respectively).

Richard

No, I used all I bought. Lewis @ Gotham will sell you any length you need.

RebelRebel · « **Reply #26 on:** July 27, 2006, 07:01:01 PM »

Apex electronics in Sun Valley, CA(where Jim williams buys his)

and www.alliedelec.com

www.redco.com

Author Topic: Where to buy Bulk Cable? (n00b) (Read 7861 times)

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