Devendra Cleary Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 I built some new cables today to interface cameras with my Zaxcom hops. The Zaxcom receivers have a 5 pin analog audio output connector. I wanted a slick, one-cable solution to feed the lager cameras I've been working with. Here is my 36" Zax to Alexa cable: I used a strait 5 pin male connector because the "Panavised" Alexa cameras have focus equipment in the way preventing an up-facing right angle connector. Here is my 36" Zax to RED cable: Now for non-"Panavised" Alexa cameras, here are my 18" slick right angle Zax to Alexa cables: I used Mogami 2 pair balanced audio cable. The Mogami tends to be easier to work with in terms of fitting into the Neitrik 5 pin connectors. Canare would be better for long cable runs IMHO. Standard pin configuration: Pin 1: shield for both Pin 2: hot for left Pin 3: cold for left Pin 4: hot for right Pin 5: cold for right The T3M connectors for the RED camera are also standard with pin numbering: Pin 1: shield Pin 2: hot Pin 3: cold However pin 3 is not the center pin like in standard full size XLR connectors. Ignore physical placement and follow numbers. Just passing on what I learned by building these. Cheers! -Devendra Cleary, CAS PS I hope this doesn't turn into a debate about wether or not to feed quality audio/ or any audio to cameras. Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 You've got to do what you've got to do --- nice cable work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris McCallum Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Now that's sexy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Toline Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Devendra, As an FYI, the pin block can be rotated in the right angle connector so you can have the cable entrance end face any direction you want. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devendra Cleary Posted January 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Eric, Of course. I am utilizing the versatility of the pin block's rotate-ability in all of these cables. What I was mentioning about the "Panavised" Alexa cameras, is that there are obstructions adjacent to the 5 pin audio input that do not allow the use of any configuration of a right angle connector, so a strait connector is used. -D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Toline Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 A good a reason as any for not putting audio into the Alexa which is a shame as the Alexa has amazing audio abilitys. BTW nice cables. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Eric, Of course. I am utilizing the versatility of the pin block's rotate-ability in all of these cables. What I was mentioning about the "Panavised" Alexa cameras, is that there are obstructions adjacent to the 5 pin audio input that do not allow the use of any configuration of a right angle connector, so a strait connector is used. -D I just ran into the Panivision issue this week. Now I need a new cable. Yours look great. CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Okay, you guys just saved me some work. When I first made up an Alexa cable I didn't have a right angle 5-pin in stock, so I used a straight one. I had planned to make a right angle version when I got the right angle XLR. Knowing that it's the one that'll work on all versions of Alexa (Plural: Alexae?), I'm plenty happy just carrying the straight one. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devendra Cleary Posted January 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 No prob John! Happy to share and save some trial-and-error. We all go through plenty of that daily. Cheers. -D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Toline Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 There are some mixers who say some DP's don't like the straight XLR's and would prefer the RA's. Obviously you can't win them all. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 There are some mixers who say some DP's don't like the straight XLR's and would prefer the RA's. Obviously you can't win them all. ...and those DPs are certainly welcome to bring along their own right angle adapters. <g> Actually, some of the rental houses send the Alexa out with a right angle adapter cable. So, between that, the one I already have, and, of course, the aforementioned DP's adapter <g>, I should be set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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