Where to buy Bulk Cable? (n00b)

[rsimms3]

So I want to start making some cables, specifically some mini XLR extensions.  Recommend me a good place to buy cable and what size that will fit properly into the mini XLR connectors.  I would rather buy some cable and start learning how to make cables, practice soldering, etc. than just buy some cables from other folks.   Can't learn if I don't try.  Thanks.

[Ryan Sims]

I'm pretty much in your same boat and I found markertek.com to be very cheap.  Canare Star Quad mic cable is $0.39/ft.  I think the mini xlrs TA3M/F are $6-7 apiece.

[it-goes-to-eleven]

For mini-xlr connectors you'll probably want something much smaller like belden 1804a. It isn't widely available.  We've got a recent thread here with supplier info. Once in a while there are TSers who have extra.  Covering it with 1/8" techflex does a lot to toughen it up and prevent tangles without making it too big.

[JasonR]

Agreed - even the smaller diameter Canare Mini Star Quad is a tough fit in Mini-XLRs.

[leehookem]

I have some of the Belden 1804a available.  $1 a foot + shipping.  I have about a hundred feet available.

[poorlyconditioned]

I have some of the Belden 1804a available.  $1 a foot + shipping.  I have about a hundred feet available.

Do you mind telling me your source for Belden 1804a?  In particular, if I buy a large quantity (500 or 1000') how much can I save?  I'm not looking to become a reseller (none of us are, right?) but I'm just curious.

Thanks,
  Richard

[leehookem]

I got mine from fozzy.  I bought 130 feet and only used 30 of it.  the rest has been sitting on my desk for a couple of months.

[fozzy]

canare mini star-quad is not the way to go w/ taXf connectors,

They Handle cable up to 2.92mm (.115") O.D, you can cut the strain relief to allow for larger cable but it is not advised (from experience, not the documentation)

Belden 1804a falls into this category,

what else is out there for these?

[cshepherd]

Van den Hul's 'The Orchid' cable is 2.9 mm.  It's not available off the spool, but Van den Hul would likely make them on request.

Chris

[Ryan Sims]

Is this the right stuff?

http://www.fullcompass.com/Products/pages/SKU--31194/index.html

[fozzy]

Is this the right stuff?

http://www.fullcompass.com/Products/pages/SKU--31194/index.html

that is the Belden 1804a, dunno how long the lead time is for full compass to get it to you

[Ryan Sims]

Blegh.  I was planning on calling them today after work, can't hurt.  I hope something has changed. 

[rsimms3]

PM sent on some cable.  +Ts around.

[rokpunk]

I have some of the Belden 1804a available.  $1 a foot + shipping.  I have about a hundred feet available.

Do you mind telling me your source for Belden 1804a?  In particular, if I buy a large quantity (500 or 1000') how much can I save?  I'm not looking to become a reseller (none of us are, right?) but I'm just curious.

Thanks,
  Richard

i'm a Belden reseller....when i get in the office i'll look up a price for the 1804a.

[Ryan Sims]

That sounds excellent!