Michael P Clark Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Has anyone found a source for the low profile XLR used on K-Tek and Loon boom cables? I've searched all day for them yesterday with no luck. It's been discussed on RAMPS last year but no follow-up. I've put in emails to both companies, but I doubt they will sell just the connectors, and buying the cables and taking the connectors is far too expensive. It looks like you could cut an xlr and epoxy it to accomplish the same thing(not really), but they have well made versions, it would be easier to buy them. They are not the only companies that use these, but no one has a source. One would think the manufacturer could make a killing on us if they would make them available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Sorensen Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 I get the K-tec 90 degree angle female xlr ,at Location Sound ,North Hollywood . They are made by Switchcraft . Kevin Sorensen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Daddyo Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 I've order them directly from K-tek. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Sorensen Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 .....Actually made by K-Tec , with a part from Switchcraft . I stand corrected . Thanks Senator Mike . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curleysound Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 I got one from Wilcox Sound. They just had a spare, and sold it to me. I couldn't get the gromet to fit with my booms cable, so I took a plunge, and knowing I was potentially ruining the connector, I put a squirt of Gorilla Glue into the connector housing, screwed it closed, and put a light clamp on it to hold it vertical all night. The result is almost zero cable noise transferred to the mic! The cable never jostles in the housing, and the glue isolates it from rubbing on the edge, so the likelihood that it will fray is less. http://s178.photobucket.com/albums/w279/curleysound/?action=view¤t=IMG_2621.jpg Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael P Clark Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Loon does sell them. I just got the email response earlier. But I'm going to investigate making my own at that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Daddyo Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 I got mine from Gotham sound and they had them dropped shipped to me. I also thought they were outrageously priced. But when K-tek sent me my order they included two connectors for the price of one. Might be worth a call directly to K-tek. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Marts Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 I've made my own low profile connectors by using a Neutrik and leaving out the clamp and boot, sealing it all up with epoxy and a plastic hole cover with a small hole drilled for the cable exit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael P Clark Posted March 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Bob, I assume you are just pouring the epoxy into the whole connector with the contacts, or are you shielding them away from the epoxy somehow? Very clean! My first attempt is not that clean, and am looking at different options. What kind of cap is that? Did you just cut it out of a piece of plastic, or did you happen to find something the perfect size for the connector? Thanks for the photo. I'll post mine when I've finished. I hope they get cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Marts Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 I found some plastic hole plugs at a hardware store - I took an XLR shell with me to find the best size. I soldered up a small mic cable (about 8" long), drilled a hole in the plug inserted the cable then filled the inside of the plug with epoxy and glued it all together. I use these as jumpers on all my Rycotes. On a couple of my older Rycote mounts, I drilled and tapped some holes to screw in a Switchcraft male surface mount XLR. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Marts Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Michael, I might as well post a pic of the caps, too, as long as I have my camera handy. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Sorensen Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 I have made these custom connectors in the past and must say that if you are not careful to seal off the individual female connections , epoxy will leak into them and upon drying will cause the male end to not make a complete connection or even latch . Gorilla glue expands when it dries , not recommended , IMHO. When using Neutric 's . I the future I'm gonna use epoxy-puddy and not pack it in to tight . Let dry with the connector end facing up. Also I would have the cable come out at a right angle , or 90 degree to the body of the connector . Cheers, Kevin Sorensen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Sorensen Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Oh , one more thing , I cut off the threads of the neutric body, giving it a profile close to the Loon mod. KS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael P Clark Posted March 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Instead of filling the connector, couldn't you just bead some expoxy on the edge of the housing? Would that not be strong enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Sorensen Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 I use a think CA glue ( Cyanoacrylate ) Found in hobby shops , to tack in the connector to the body . Making sure to keep the spring latch upward and away from the glue . It will set fairly quick . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael P Clark Posted March 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Here's what I was able to whip up real quick. Thanks Bob for the hole cap idea. I found one that fit a TA3 and tried it out also. Not as easy as the XLR, but could come in handy in my bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergio Sanmiguel Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Wow, It looks great! Is that a Neutrik connector? Now you only need a logo & start taking orders. (he,he) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergio Sanmiguel Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Not bad... is even smaller, but isn't the cable on the wrong side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael P Clark Posted March 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Wow, It looks great! Is that a Neutrik connector? Now you only need a logo & start taking orders. (he,he) Thanks Sergio! It's a Switchcraft Q-C XLR. It has only two parts, the XLR and the plastic sleeve. No need to secure the pin housing to the xlr housing and the plastic is real easy to cut to desired length. The solder points are much higher and have to allow for some room, but is low enough for my needs, more on that to come. It's pretty solid, and I think it will hold up under distress. The male ends are even shorter. Now how much are you willing to pay for something like that? Loon sells theirs for $35, and K-Tek sells for $23....I think even with the extra work, I am well ahead of those prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProSound Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Michael, What do you wanna charge? I'd be interested in getting a few short jumper cables Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael P Clark Posted March 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Michael, What do you wanna charge? I'd be interested in getting a few short jumper cables I would be interested in making some for some folks, but I can't until late April. I'll be out until then. But get back to me then and I'll make some up. These would have to be pigtailed or completed with an XLR, your choice. I really haven't thought about a price. After my trip and working these out for a month, I'll make up a price and let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProSound Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Thanks, no problem I think everyone is working hard right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berniebeaudry Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 how about this? Scott, What is your version made with? I like it and would like to give it a try. Thanks, Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael P Clark Posted April 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 So this was my main reasoning behind getting these made. So I could do this.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSBELLA Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 my back hurts michael looking at that rig. no really it does. btw, have you seen or tried out the new portabreace harness? a little more padded and sturdy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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