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Sanken COS-11D for Zaxcom ,How to wire?


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It's a pretty simple wiring. I have a diagram somewhere at the studio, I'm not there right now, however. When I'm there, if no one else has answered -- and, if I can find it -- I'll post it.

Note that some of the earlier serial numbered Zaxcom TRX900 transmitters have a different wiring scheme. You'll find that information in the manual.

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the screw in ones like you have in the picture dont have a very good system to prevent pulls on the cable from affecting the soldered part of the connector - its just a crimped bit of metal gripping the cable. the push / pull connector, whilst being slightly longer and thinner which makes it seem more fragile, though i have had no issues in 2 years, has a far better cable clamp.

part number is FGG.00.303.

i have also taken to putting a loop of cable secured with i bit of adhesive lined heatshrink to provide more strain relief, after the show my zaxcoms are out on hire on has seen a heavy toll on the connectors, though i think that is entirely due to the cast not taking any care of the microhones.

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I've wired up both the screw on type and the push on type. I believe the white wire is connected to pin one along with the shield which must also be connected to the shell of the connector. The black wire then goes to pin 2.

EDIT: Ignore what I said above and refer to the diagram linked in the next post. (That's what I get for trying to work from memory <g>.)

Edited by John Blankenship
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<It's a pretty simple wiring.>

LOL!!

I can't figure out why this is funny, but I guess everything is funny with the right perspective.

I, of course, was referring to the simplicity of wiring to two pins of a connector vs some TA5 configurations that require inter-connections to four or five pins along with a resistor.

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youre halfway there John, the black wire goes to pin 3.

http://www.sanken-mi...index.cfm/11.53

Thanks, Rich, for correcting me. I'd hate to disseminate poor information.

I believe I wired via a diagram Trew Audio sent me. I was thinking that the shield was also connected to pin one as well as the shell, but I might be wrong about that.

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"the push / pull connector, whilst being slightly longer and thinner which makes it seem more fragile, though i have had no issues in 2 years, has a far better cable clamp.

part number is FGG.00.303."

I have never seen the push/pull type lemo used on a lav mic to connect to a transmitter (either a Sennheiser or Zaxcom transmitter). I have always seen the push in then screw collar type connector used. Since the jack side of the connection, mounted in the transmitter, wants to see the screw on type plug, how does all this work if you use the push/pull type connector?

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IIRC, Zaxcom recommends the push-pull type. I think because they say it's easier to ground the shell. I've wired both and had assembly success with both.

The advantage of the screw-on type (and not a minor one for a body pack wireless) is that it's not as tall, so there's less chance of damage from leverage against the connector.

I think the proliferation of the screw-on type is due in part because they are easier to get.

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I think Eric Toline is the right guy for this situation.

(Eric my money for this advertising in cash please)..

;D

Vasileios, Is there some reason you want to inflict such torment on me? You do know that Lemos are the spawn of the devil? I have a 4 pin duplex Lemo (2 male, 2 female) here that just torments and stares at me. Compared to wiring a Lemo, brain surgery is a walk in the park.

Eric

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Vasileios, Is there some reason you want to inflict such torment on me? You do know that Lemos are the spawn of the devil? I have a 4 pin duplex Lemo (2 male, 2 female) here that just torments and stares at me. Compared to wiring a Lemo, brain surgery is a walk in the park.

Eric

Hahaha!! There no reason torment on you! :)

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"the push / pull connector, whilst being slightly longer and thinner which makes it seem more fragile, though i have had no issues in 2 years, has a far better cable clamp.

part number is FGG.00.303."

I have never seen the push/pull type lemo used on a lav mic to connect to a transmitter (either a Sennheiser or Zaxcom transmitter). I have always seen the push in then screw collar type connector used. Since the jack side of the connection, mounted in the transmitter, wants to see the screw on type plug, how does all this work if you use the push/pull type connector?

I like the push pull plug. All the screw on connectors I got wired by an usual suspect failed after a month, the push pull still works great.. To be fair I have some screw DPAs wired by the Circ that are still operational.

What I dont like about the screw type is that it is hard to repair. The Push pull is a classic Lemo connector. Easy to dissemble and assemble.

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I too have had trouble with the screw on connectors. What really sucks is if you can't find someone who can just re-crimp your looking at a ~30 dollar connector :. I think i'll try the push/pull connectors next time around.

I am converting to all push pulls. Will report how they handle on the long run. What I like about them is how fast you can wire a talent.

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