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Title: Slick USB-C power cable and strain relief solution for SD MP-x series
Post by: tim in jersey on May 14, 2024, 08:35:24 PM

I power my MP-6 via the USB-C port and have an L-Series battery for redundancy, or in case I need to hot-swap batteries. I've always been a bit concerned with the USB cable getting yanked loose or damaging the input on the deck, even when using a right angle cable.

Here's what I came up with: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/fcittply7047xada17i1s/ADK6mAQSjacyMxDZcVo2oAM?rlkey=r587s8fe40nc00gbr340fwm13&st=nlerb1sr&dl=0

Both items available from Scamazon for under $30. Works like a champ. The down-angle cable sits flush with the input on the deck and eliminates any chance of stress from being cantilevered like a straight or even right angle cable. The cable clamp secures the cable to the bottom of the deck securely. I've given the cable a few rather vigorous tugs and it won't budge.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3G5RZTH?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details <-cable clamp
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCJLS4R5?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 <- down-angle USB-C cable

Cheers!

Title: Re: Slick USB-C power cable and strain relief solution for SD MP-x series
Post by: vwmule on May 14, 2024, 08:38:59 PM

Love it. Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: Slick USB-C power cable and strain relief solution for SD MP-x series
Post by: tim in jersey on May 14, 2024, 08:42:36 PM

Ooops, probably should have posted this in Remote Power. Mods- feel free to move.  :)

Title: Re: Slick USB-C power cable and strain relief solution for SD MP-x series
Post by: justme on May 15, 2024, 04:52:25 PM

Really nice! Thanks!

Title: Re: Slick USB-C power cable and strain relief solution for SD MP-x series
Post by: Popmarter on May 17, 2024, 04:42:36 AM

Sold my Mixpre, but this is clever and very useful!

Title: Re: Slick USB-C power cable and strain relief solution for SD MP-x series
Post by: C.Clark on May 21, 2024, 03:29:00 PM

Thanks for sharing this, I ended up picking up this specific cable!

Title: Re: Slick USB-C power cable and strain relief solution for SD MP-x series
Post by: tim in jersey on May 22, 2024, 02:37:45 AM

For my particular bag setup anchoring the power cable to the top of the deck works way better for me. I added a small cheese plate that the 1/4-20 male stud on top of the deck screws into and now I have a mount point on top of the recorder for the cable clamp.

Here's what I used: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCK79G2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

I'm not feeling particularly motivated to snap pics because I'd have to tear apart my entire bag, but I'm willing to do so if anyone needs the visual aid. My arm is easily twisted...