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Gear / Technical Help => Cables => Topic started by: udovdh on May 31, 2009, 04:27:29 AM
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Hello,
Does anybody know how/where to get the 'special' microphone cable that e.g. Sennheiser uses for their lapel mics?
It's really thin, flexible, very strong (has a separate steel wire) and is usually terminated in a small, expen$ive Lemo connector (mini-XLR-ish but smaller).
What is the brandname/type that I need to look for to get that cable?
And now that we're talking about Lemo as well: Does anybody know about a cheaper, but similar connector? It has to be small, locking and well made. Connector needs to carry about three wires.
A locking, angled mini-jack would do but where to get the plugs and chassis-sockets?
Tips are welcome!
Kind regards,
Udo
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Can't you use any (not specific Sennheiser) thin and strong cable?
If so: does anybody here have the tip?
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I will sell some of my stock cable for DIY people. Its $.35 per foot + shipping. For mogami 2 conductor + shield. I can also supply large spool quantities as well.
Chris
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Chris, what's the Mogami part number on that cable you have?
I'd like to look at the specs.
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Markertek carries Mogami 2697.
This cable looks thin etc. Is it strong and does it sound OK? Then it might fit udovdh's requirements.
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What lengths of this cable would you think are acceptable?
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Here are some information on Mogami Cables:
http://www.mogamicable.com/Bulk/micr_cables/lavalier/lavalier.htm
http://www.mogami.com/e/cad/mic-cable.html
http://www.mogami.com/e/mit/distributors.pdf
For longer runs the W2901 seems to be a better choice.
Roger
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Hello,
Does anybody know how/where to get the 'special' microphone cable that e.g. Sennheiser uses for their lapel mics?
It's really thin, flexible, very strong (has a separate steel wire) and is usually terminated in a small, expen$ive Lemo connector (mini-XLR-ish but smaller).
What is the brandname/type that I need to look for to get that cable?
And now that we're talking about Lemo as well: Does anybody know about a cheaper, but similar connector? It has to be small, locking and well made. Connector needs to carry about three wires.
A locking, angled mini-jack would do but where to get the plugs and chassis-sockets?
Tips are welcome!
Kind regards,
Udo
Hi Udo,
You can look for Neutrik's NanoCon http://www.neutrik.com/de/de/industry/204_1723120361/NanoCon%c2%ae_productlist.aspx or their new mini-XLR comming soon. I think they will be a lot cheaper than the Lemos or Fischer. Binder have some small size conneectors too.
Roger
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Thanks for the Neutrik suggestion, very interesting.
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Hi Udo,
Are you located in Europe? More information.
Sensible prices on Lemo connectors, http://www.distrelec.com
Neutrik/Rean Tiny-XLR, http://www.neutrik.com/re/en/audio/204_850870881/REAN_TINY_xlr_group.aspx
Roger
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another cable suggestion is RamTek. its very thin...very pliable. good quality.
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@ROger: thanks, but no suitable chassis mounts?
Will try the nanocon series for now.
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Udo,
Is it a female chassis mount you are looking for? Lemo, Fischer and Binder 712 have many options.
Have you found a source where to buy the Neutrik NanoCon? You can find NanoCon, Lemo and Binder at www.distrelec.com (http://www.distrelec.com).
The Swedish pricelist says 12-17€/each. That is equal to the prices of Lemo!
Roger
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Is it a female chassis mount you are looking for? Lemo, Fischer and Binder 712 have many options.
Either gender. As long as it's a decent chassis mount that I can use.
Have you found a source where to buy the Neutrik NanoCon? You can find NanoCon, Lemo and Binder at www.distrelec.com (http://www.distrelec.com).
Yes. Thanks for the url.
The Swedish pricelist says 12-17€/each. That is equal to the prices of Lemo!
My Lemo's were mor expensive and I cannot attch them to a wire myself yet...
Nanocon can solve that problem. Got a sample set on the way.
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I saw this http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/SP-XLRF3-XLRM3 (http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/SP-XLRF3-XLRM3) on Sound Professionals site.
It says "BALANCED MICROPHONE EXTENSION CABLE USING PROFESSIONAL CONNECTORS AND AUDIO TECHNICA SMALL DIAMETER (APPROX 1/8 INCH) DOUBLE SHIELDED UNIPOINT CABLE", I'm a noob, but is this what we are talking about? I am looking for a thinner XLR cable too, but about to wire my own (yet).
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I'd suggest one of the these- both excellent, in quad config.
CANARE L4E5C MINI XLR
BELDEN 1804A MINI XLR - a bit smaller diameter than above