Topic: Audio-Technica AT822 cable wiring

[gihl]

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. 

[tgakidis]

Get a multimeter and trace each contact

[gihl]

I made this short cable today.
Thanks.

[tgakidis]

Nice!

[DavidPuddy]

Those stubbys are neat. Is the plastic cap compression fit?

[rigpimp]

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! 

[gihl]

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

[gihl]

Nice!

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! 

[mrfender]

Is there a preferred wire size/type for making XLR cables?

[gihl]

I usually make XLR cables in the size I need.
I made one more for AT822 today. 

[goodcooker]

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.

[mrfender]

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?

[commongrounder]

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.

[mrfender]

Thanks for the reply.

[heathen]

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.