My Audio-Technica AT822 stereo microphone comes with a 0.5m long 3-pin XLRF to 3.5 mm stereo mini plug, but I'm going to make a new cable using the Low-Profile Right-Angle XLR connector from Cable Techniques. All parts have already been prepared.
- https://www.cabletechniques.com/lopro-xlr-mini-xlr
I wonder if I can use the wiring diagram of Hosa XVS-101F Mini Stereo Male to 3 Pin XLR Female cable.
- https://hosatech.com/products/analog-audio/camcorder-mic-cables/xvs-100f/
- https://hosatech.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/XVS-100F_Wiring-Dia-Color-210129.pdf
I would really appreciate your advice. :)
Get a multimeter and trace each contact
I made this short cable today.
Thanks. :D
Nice!
Those stubbys are neat. Is the plastic cap compression fit?
That AT822 was one of my first mics. I was just listening to a 1995 Chuck Berry recording that I made with mine yesterday. I never liked that little short mini cable but your replica looks really nice. Great work!
Quote from: DavidPuddy on May 06, 2022, 09:52:44 AM
Those stubbys are neat. Is the plastic cap compression fit?
The red plastic cap is secured with two grub screws.
- https://www.cabletechniques.com/loprodiy
Quote from: tgakidis on May 06, 2022, 09:25:34 AM
Nice!
Quote from: rigpimp on May 06, 2022, 01:49:14 PM
That AT822 was one of my first mics. I was just listening to a 1995 Chuck Berry recording that I made with mine yesterday. I never liked that little short mini cable but your replica looks really nice. Great work!
Thanks! :)
Is there a preferred wire size/type for making XLR cables?
I usually make XLR cables in the size I need.
I made one more for AT822 today. :)
Quote from: mrfender on May 07, 2022, 01:45:20 PM
Is there a preferred wire size/type for making XLR cables?
That's a big question depending on who you ask and probably a question for a whole different thread but the short answer is -
Two conductor cable between 18 and 26 gauge (22-24 being the most common) with a braided shield. Conductors on pins 2 and 3 and the shield to pin 1.
I have some left over cable from Ted chopping down a set of AT853s and was going to make an XLR to miniXLR cable with it. I see that there are actually 2 sets of red and yellow wire in it and assume they just get tied together? If so, does this double wire change/help/hurt the signal?
Quote from: mrfender on May 31, 2023, 11:11:56 AM
I have some left over cable from Ted chopping down a set of AT853s and was going to make an XLR to miniXLR cable with it. I see that there are actually 2 sets of red and yellow wire in it and assume they just get tied together? If so, does this double wire change/help/hurt the signal?
That is the Audio Technica miniature star quad cable. Yes, you tie the colors together and get additional noise rejection. It's great stuff, and I use it for field recording because of its low bulk. I've experienced no signal degradation with 25 or 50 foot runs.
Thanks for the reply.
Quote from: rigpimp on May 06, 2022, 01:49:14 PM
That AT822 was one of my first mics. I was just listening to a 1995 Chuck Berry recording that I made with mine yesterday. I never liked that little short mini cable but your replica looks really nice. Great work!
It was my first mic. Ran it straight into my Sony D6. I can still enjoy listening to some of those old tapes. I'd run an AT822 today in a heartbeat for old time's sake.