tombackus Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Hi I've got the Zaxcom TRX900 with stereo adapter. I'm using the Remote Audio power cable to supply power to this unit from my BDS. Why does the connector not seat all the way down into the dc input on the SA? to where I can secure it with the collar screw. I have several of these type cables and all are the same way. This makes for a precarious situation. Is there another cable out there that would work better? Thanks Tom Backus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gilchrist Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 There are many different coax power connectors. Did you order a cable (or connector if you've rolled your own) that's specified by Zaxcom for the DC input on the Zaxcom TRX900? What connector does the Zaxcom manual say is the correct connector? Best regards, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 The stereo adapter needs a slightly shorter coax DC connector than the Zaxcom wireless receivers use - it is the same diameter but shorter. So a connector for Zaxcom receivers will work in the STA but won't lock. I'm guessing you were sold a wireless receiver connector not an STA connector. One more thing is the connector a right angle connector, because as far as I know nobody makes a connector that fits in the STA that is a right angle - but they do make a right angle version that will work with the RX's. So if you want a right angle connector you need to use the non-locking version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewFreedAudio Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Yup, the STA adapters and Zaxcom's IFB transmitters use a shorter barrel than their receivers. When ordering or making cables be sure to specify if you need them for the receivers or the transmitters and your dealer can get you the correct plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Popp Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 The proper DC connector for the STA adapters as well as the IFB100 is a 760K Locking DC Connector. The RX900 receivers and the QRX100s all use the 761K Locking DC connector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek H Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 I wish they all just used Hirose 4-pin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDirckze Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 I wish they all just used Hirose 4-pin... Or all the same as the Lectro Rx DC connectors. I'm sure there must be a good reason that Zaxcom went with their odd size connectors, apart from just trying to be difficult... Though I must admit it's nice knowing there's no way the DC connector on my QRX will be accidentally pulled out when mounted on a camera... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimPitot Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Where are you guys sourcing the right angle connectors for the Zax RX units? And even better, can any UK people point me to a local supplier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Where are you guys sourcing the right angle connectors for the Zax RX units? And even better, can any UK people point me to a local supplier? Not sure about a UK supplier but I get mine here: http://www.mingston....uctdetail15.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Hi Tim I've only been able to source non locking right angle power connectors over here. If you want I'll dig out a link from RS. But my mum is in the states over Christmas so might look into ordering a load of the one Jack just linked to and getting her to bring them back for me. Let me know if you want some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimPitot Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 I'll take 2! That would be awesome, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek H Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 If you can stomach the price they charge, remote audio has a right angle locking connector that fits the receivers. (they use the same connector for their bds, so you can just order a bds cable with pigtail on one end). No luck for the transmitters though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactuskid Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 I think this is what you may want: http://www.trewaudio.com/store/product.php?productid=819&cat=12&page=1 Remote Audio BDS Cable - Zaxcom STA Stereo Adapter (BDSCZSTA100) -K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 Tim. sent you a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sound Guys Solutions Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 We make a molded right angle power cable for the Zaxcom IFB/STA (MD6-ZAXTX). While we would prefer you use it with our MD-6 it will also work with the BDS and Power Star Mini. Retail is $28 We also make a power cable for the Zaxcom receivers with molded right angle connectors on both ends (MD6-ZAX) if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 Is the STA right angle a locking connector? If so do you just sell the connector? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sound Guys Solutions Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 Jack, The STA right angle is a locking connector very similar to the Mingston cable you linked above, but with a smaller molded right angle housing. The only thing I could offer you would be a pig-tailed cable around 26 inches. I have the Zaxcom receiver cables with a molded right angle up to 6' if needed. What are you trying to do out of curiosity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 ... *We also make a power cable for the Zaxcom receivers with molded right angel connectors on both ends (MD6-ZAX) if anyone is interested. ... Are the right angel (sic) connectors a special for the Holidays? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Jack, The STA right angle is a locking connector very similar to the Mingston cable you linked above, but with a smaller molded right angle housing. The only thing I could offer you would be a pig-tailed cable around 26 inches. I have the Zaxcom receiver cables with a molded right angle up to 6' if needed. What are you trying to do out of curiosity? Molded with the pigtail is fine. I'm just looking for a right angle connector for my STA that I can wire into my power distribution system. One side should be the right angle the other side should be unterminated because it is soldered directly into the power distro box. How much for the pig tail cables with locking right angle that will work with the STA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sound Guys Solutions Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Very funny John. Got to love the iPhone auto-correct. Jack a PM will be sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelmarb Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Is there an advantage to using a right angle locking connector on a QRX100? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 " an advantage to using... " sometimes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimPitot Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Is there an advantage to using a right angle locking connector on a QRX100? Way better than a left hand locking connector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Is there an advantage to using a right angle locking connector on a QRX100? lower profile - which means there is less of a chance of damaging the connector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelmarb Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 lower profile - which means there is less of a chance of damaging the connector. True, however the connector right next door to it is a 5 pin mini XLR, which to my knowledge is not available in a right angle configuration. Hence there doesn't seem to be much point in it as the straight mini XLR drops down as far as what a straight DC plug does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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