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Title: My stubbies for my new DR-680 "MMM shiny!"
Post by: dlh on May 17, 2011, 02:56:55 PM
To me, part of the fun of new gear is customizing.  These were made from StarQuad mini.
Thanks to someone(?) here for advice on the Amphenols.
Most challenging part of the xlr's is stuffing the cable through the hole & soldering with the insert in place.
I think that supports the cable better than a notch (and takes about 4 times as long!) ;D
Title: Re: My stubbies for my new DR-680 "MMM shiny!"
Post by: tgakidis on May 17, 2011, 03:04:23 PM
Quote from: dlh on May 17, 2011, 02:56:55 PM
Thanks to someone(?) here for advice on the Amphenols.

That would be me  ;D

Nice job on the stubbies!!!
Title: Re: My stubbies for my new DR-680 "MMM shiny!"
Post by: dlh on May 17, 2011, 03:26:57 PM
Quote from: tgakidis on May 17, 2011, 03:04:23 PM
Quote from: dlh on May 17, 2011, 02:56:55 PM
Thanks to someone(?) here for advice on the Amphenols.

That would be me  ;D

Nice job on the stubbies!!!
And another THANK YOU.
I wouldn't have had a good result without your advice!
Dave
Title: Re: My stubbies for my new DR-680 "MMM shiny!"
Post by: tgakidis on May 17, 2011, 03:28:44 PM
my pleasure  ;D
Title: Re: My stubbies for my new DR-680 "MMM shiny!"
Post by: Gutbucket on May 17, 2011, 03:31:39 PM
Sharp looking, nice work!
Title: Re: My stubbies for my new DR-680 "MMM shiny!"
Post by: Chuck on May 17, 2011, 04:02:23 PM
Quote from: dlh on May 17, 2011, 02:56:55 PM
Most challenging part of the xlr's is stuffing the cable through the hole & soldering with the insert in place.

That's how I did mine.

You did a great job!  :cheers:
Title: Re: My stubbies for my new DR-680 "MMM shiny!"
Post by: johnw on May 17, 2011, 04:46:42 PM
what's amphenol?

edit:nevermind, i see they make parts like neutrik. but what's the advantage over neutrik?
Title: Re: My stubbies for my new DR-680 "MMM shiny!"
Post by: flipp on May 17, 2011, 05:07:29 PM
appears that the only amphenol connectors used are the RA 1/4 TRS; I don't recall ever seeing any neutrik in that size but then I've never gone looking for any
Title: Re: My stubbies for my new DR-680 "MMM shiny!"
Post by: dlh on May 17, 2011, 05:27:05 PM
Quote from: johnw on May 17, 2011, 04:46:42 PM
what's amphenol?

edit:nevermind, i see they make parts like neutrik. but what's the advantage over neutrik?
If you chop the "chuck" type neutriks, there's not much to hold the connector together.
The Amphenol is a fairly well made gold plated plug that's easy to chop; not very expensive either.
Title: Re: My stubbies for my new DR-680 "MMM shiny!"
Post by: Fatah Ruark (aka MIKE B) on May 17, 2011, 05:29:27 PM
Pretty sweet. I wish I had the tools to give that a try. Looks like fun.
Title: Re: My stubbies for my new DR-680 "MMM shiny!"
Post by: tgakidis on May 18, 2011, 06:35:06 AM
Quote from: dlh on May 17, 2011, 05:27:05 PM
Quote from: johnw on May 17, 2011, 04:46:42 PM
what's amphenol?

edit:nevermind, i see they make parts like neutrik. but what's the advantage over neutrik?
If you chop the "chuck" type neutriks, there's not much to hold the connector together.
The Amphenol is a fairly well made gold plated plug that's easy to chop; not very expensive either.

They flair out so you have a better grip for pulling out of the inputs  and a bigger diameter for filling with the hot glue.
Title: Re: My stubbies for my new DR-680 "MMM shiny!"
Post by: cashandkerouac on May 18, 2011, 04:26:26 PM
those are mighty nice!!!  i like 'em a lot.  very clean.
Title: Re: My stubbies for my new DR-680 "MMM shiny!"
Post by: dlh on May 18, 2011, 06:48:13 PM
Quote from: cashandkerouac on May 18, 2011, 04:26:26 PM
those are mighty nice!!!  i like 'em a lot.  very clean.

Thanks (The secret is in the magnifiers  8))
Title: Re: My stubbies for my new DR-680 "MMM shiny!"
Post by: F.O.Bean on May 18, 2011, 06:58:10 PM
AWESOME JOB ;D Now heres to hoping your 680 WORKS :P ;D
Title: Re: My stubbies for my new DR-680 "MMM shiny!"
Post by: Myco on May 18, 2011, 08:22:28 PM
Those TRS's look almost as nice as mine look, right Ted? nudge, nudge, wink, wink.  ;D
Title: Re: My stubbies for my new DR-680 "MMM shiny!"
Post by: dlh on May 18, 2011, 09:15:07 PM
Quote from: Bean on May 18, 2011, 06:58:10 PM
AWESOME JOB ;D Now heres to hoping your 680 WORKS :P ;D

True, true!
I know there've been issues with 'em.
I really wanted 6-8 tracks and can't afford a 788  :'(