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Julian Frost September 16th, 2008 07:32 PM

Short (1ft) MALE Right-Angle to Female XLR Cables?
 
It would seem that you can get short XLR cables with a right-angled FEMALE connector pretty much anywhere... but what I need is a short (1ft) XLR cable with a right-angled MALE connector going to a straight female connector and have not found any.

Anyone have a source for this?

At a pinch, I'll take a short XLR cable with right-angled connectors at both ends, if that's easier to find!

Richard Alvarez September 16th, 2008 07:42 PM

My google-fu is strong.

Cables from zZounds.com

You can buy the connectors, and make them up yourself.

Or ready made.

http://store.djhardwares.com/baxlrmtorian.html

Julian Frost September 16th, 2008 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard Alvarez (Post 935793)
My google-fu is strong.

Cables from zZounds.com

Hmmm... if it's on that page, I'm not finding it. No 1ft short cables listed and none with right angled male connectors. Yes, I can find the angled connectors by themselves, but I'm looking for a source of pre-made short patch cables.

The shortest one listed there is 3 ft. :-(

Jeffery Magat September 16th, 2008 08:11 PM

You might be better off finding one custom made for you. The demand for that type of cable and its length is likely to be very low. If you can find one.. kudos ;)

As a sound guy, I know that if I needed that cable at that length, I would most likely just build the thing myself.

Steve Oakley September 16th, 2008 08:15 PM

also be aware that you can't turn the connectors. at best you can take them apart and turn them maybe 90deg if the soldering end left some play in it. if its a very tight solder job, you'll have to resolder the connector. you may be much better off making it yourself or getting a local shop to do it for you.

Julian Frost September 16th, 2008 08:35 PM

Ok, looks like I may have to make one myself. Wikipedia says they're wired pin-1 to pin-1, etc, with the following connections?

Pin 1 Chassis ground (cable shield)
Pin 2 Normal polarity ("Red")
Pin 3 Inverted polarity ("Black")

...noting that the numbering of the pins is different on the male and female connector.

Steve Oakley September 16th, 2008 08:47 PM

the pins are the same on M and F but mirror image. all depends on which way you look at them - front or back. they are also labeled on both the fronts and solder ends so there isn't much worry about messing it up

Julian Frost September 16th, 2008 08:55 PM

Sounds good. Thanks, guys.

Richard Alvarez September 16th, 2008 09:35 PM

Yeah, just make it up for the length you need. Not that hard.
Or keep googling. Here's a set of double right angled 12 inch cables.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...&condition=all

Bill Busby September 16th, 2008 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Oakley (Post 935811)
also be aware that you can't turn the connectors. at best you can take them apart and turn them maybe 90deg if the soldering end left some play in it. if its a very tight solder job, you'll have to resolder the connector. you may be much better off making it yourself or getting a local shop to do it for you.

Who the heck is it that makes adjustable right angle xlr male & female connectors & or cables. I know I've seen them before but finding them isn't the easiest.

*edit* Neutrik is one I think

Johan Bollen September 16th, 2008 11:07 PM

This is a 1.5' XLR angled Male to XLR female cable

Hosa Technology | XLR/M RT/ANGLE to XLR/F CABLE - | XRR-101.5

Julian Frost September 16th, 2008 11:25 PM

I saw that one from B&H... but they don't stock it, and it's a bit long for my needs. They also have a 1.5 coiled cable, but it's 90-degrees at the female end. I think I'll probably end up making one myself, as long as I can find some good quality cable. The 6-pack on Amazon looked interesting, but also the connectors looked very poor quality.

Colin McDonald September 17th, 2008 05:36 AM

Neutrik do a whole range of XLRs. I've used these:

Neutrik - Audio - RX Series - NC3MRX

You select the angle needed as you make up the cable. Last bought these at Maplin because I was in a hurry, but they can be sourced cheaper.

Hubert Duijzer September 17th, 2008 07:29 AM

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A few months back i needed exact the same cable. 30cm(1ft) with right angled male/female connectors. Couldn't find it in stores, but found someone who custom made all sort of cables. I'm very happy with it. Just long enough and the connectors don't stick out to the side.
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/871633-post27.html

Julian Frost September 17th, 2008 10:11 AM

Ok Hubert... don't keep me guessing! Where did you order the cable from? :-)

Also, which shock mount is that. I think I'll need something similar.


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