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Gear / Technical Help => Cables => Topic started by: mikesalvo on September 24, 2008, 07:50:24 PM

Title: are "stubby" XLR connectors any less reliable/durable than regualr connectors?
Post by: mikesalvo on September 24, 2008, 07:50:24 PM

should I worry about the durability of these homeamde connectors? Are they just as reliable, and worthy of being in the field?

Title: Re: are "stubby" XLR connectors any less reliable/durable than regualr connectors?
Post by: OFOTD on September 24, 2008, 07:55:48 PM

I think most folks who use stubbie connectors keep them attached to the device and in a bag.  While they are wonderful (at least the HiHo Silver's) I do not think they'd last real long if you were taking them in and out repeatedly.

Title: Re: are "stubby" XLR connectors any less reliable/durable than regualr connectors?
Post by: sygdwm on September 24, 2008, 08:28:07 PM

dave's rght. i just had a pair that were stubby on the mic end recently fail on me after months of abuse.