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?
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
one of my u89s is the same way
Ditto my Elations - rather have a tight fit than a loose one...
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
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
Quote from: Chris K on December 10, 2003, 09:13:17 PM
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!
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
Quote from: Chris K on December 10, 2003, 10:05:40 PM
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...
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.
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
My Oktava MC012's are tight with Neutrik XLR's, but the MBHO's are not.
must... resist... obvious connotations...
Quote from: Lee on December 11, 2003, 12:04:03 PM
must... resist... obvious connotations...
I know :lol: