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
Can't you use any (not specific Sennheiser) thin and strong cable?
If so: does anybody here have the tip?
I will sell some of my stock cable for DIY people. Its $.35 per foot + shipping. For mogami 2 conductor + shield. I can also supply large spool quantities as well.
Chris
Chris, what's the Mogami part number on that cable you have?
I'd like to look at the specs.
Quote from: mshilarious on June 02, 2009, 01:55:05 PM
Markertek carries Mogami 2697.
This cable looks thin etc. Is it strong and does it sound OK? Then it might fit udovdh's requirements.
What lengths of this cable would you think are acceptable?
Here are some information on Mogami Cables:
http://www.mogamicable.com/Bulk/micr_cables/lavalier/lavalier.htm
http://www.mogami.com/e/cad/mic-cable.html
http://www.mogami.com/e/mit/distributors.pdf
For longer runs the W2901 seems to be a better choice.
Roger
Quote from: udovdh on May 31, 2009, 04:27:29 AM
Hello,
Does anybody know how/where to get the 'special' microphone cable that e.g. Sennheiser uses for their lapel mics?
It's really thin, flexible, very strong (has a separate steel wire) and is usually terminated in a small, expen$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
Thanks for the Neutrik suggestion, very interesting.
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
another cable suggestion is RamTek. its very thin...very pliable. good quality.
@ROger: thanks, but no suitable chassis mounts?
Will try the nanocon series for now.
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
Quote from: Roger Gustavsson on June 04, 2009, 11:07:07 AM
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.
QuoteHave 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.
QuoteThe 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.
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).
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