Mikro Addict Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 I have some cables which need their ends/connector swapped. Mostly XLR and TA5 (mini-XLR). I supply the connectors and cables. May I please get a newbie "without-an-income" rate? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey LaCroix Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 Weller Soldering Ironhttps://www.amazon.com/slp/weller-soldering/d774ex649n9j4ct a great thing to learn while the work is slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourtelot Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 Buy a man a fish, you'll feed him for a meal. Teach a man to solder, his cables will always be in top condition. D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Reineke Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 I have a Weller WLC100 as well, however it not substitute for lack of skills.. Spend a few extra $ for a variety of different size/shape tips, The WLC100's included 'screwdriver' tip is a bit large for the small TA solder pins and forget about soldiering a Hirose power plug without very small tip and perfect vision (or significant magnification) XLRs are relatively easy with basic skills, a TA plug can be a challenge.. especially if resistors are needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 I really don’t like soldering, I have to admit. Never learned it, never really wanted to. For a lot of cables, like when I wanted to swap a connector on one end, I have recently discovered these solder connector with heat shrink. They are very easy to use and I can now put a Hirose connector on a 4pin XLR cable in minutes and it looks quite nice, too. https://www.amazon.com/-/Connector-Qibaok-Waterproof-Electrical-Automotive/dp/B083DXC9TP/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=solder+connector&qid=1591792578&sr=8-3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikro Addict Posted June 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 Great find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundtrane Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 On 6/9/2020 at 8:46 PM, tourtelot said: Buy a man a fish, you'll feed him for a meal. Teach a man to solder, his cables will always be in top condition. D. +111 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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