Short (1ft) MALE Right-Angle to Female XLR Cables? at DVinfo.net

Julian Frost · September 16th, 2008, 07:32 PM

It would seem that you can get short XLR cables with a right-angled FEMALE connector pretty much anywhere... but what I need is a short (1ft) XLR cable with a right-angled MALE connector going to a straight female connector and have not found any.

Anyone have a source for this?

At a pinch, I'll take a short XLR cable with right-angled connectors at both ends, if that's easier to find!

Richard Alvarez · September 16th, 2008, 07:42 PM

My google-fu is strong.

Cables from zZounds.com

You can buy the connectors, and make them up yourself.

Or ready made.

http://store.djhardwares.com/baxlrmtorian.html

Julian Frost · September 16th, 2008, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Alvarez

My google-fu is strong.

Cables from zZounds.com

Hmmm... if it's on that page, I'm not finding it. No 1ft short cables listed and none with right angled male connectors. Yes, I can find the angled connectors by themselves, but I'm looking for a source of pre-made short patch cables.

Quote:

Or ready made.

Hosa XFF 100 Series BALANCED XLR (M) to RIGHT ANGLE to XLR (F)

The shortest one listed there is 3 ft. :-(

Jeffery Magat · September 16th, 2008, 08:11 PM

You might be better off finding one custom made for you. The demand for that type of cable and its length is likely to be very low. If you can find one.. kudos ;)

As a sound guy, I know that if I needed that cable at that length, I would most likely just build the thing myself.

Steve Oakley · September 16th, 2008, 08:15 PM

also be aware that you can't turn the connectors. at best you can take them apart and turn them maybe 90deg if the soldering end left some play in it. if its a very tight solder job, you'll have to resolder the connector. you may be much better off making it yourself or getting a local shop to do it for you.

Julian Frost · September 16th, 2008, 08:35 PM

Ok, looks like I may have to make one myself. Wikipedia says they're wired pin-1 to pin-1, etc, with the following connections?

Pin 1 Chassis ground (cable shield)
Pin 2 Normal polarity ("Red")
Pin 3 Inverted polarity ("Black")

...noting that the numbering of the pins is different on the male and female connector.

Steve Oakley · September 16th, 2008, 08:47 PM

the pins are the same on M and F but mirror image. all depends on which way you look at them - front or back. they are also labeled on both the fronts and solder ends so there isn't much worry about messing it up

Julian Frost · September 16th, 2008, 08:55 PM

Sounds good. Thanks, guys.

Richard Alvarez · September 16th, 2008, 09:35 PM

Yeah, just make it up for the length you need. Not that hard.
Or keep googling. Here's a set of double right angled 12 inch cables.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...&condition=all

Bill Busby · September 16th, 2008, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Oakley

also be aware that you can't turn the connectors. at best you can take them apart and turn them maybe 90deg if the soldering end left some play in it. if its a very tight solder job, you'll have to resolder the connector. you may be much better off making it yourself or getting a local shop to do it for you.

Who the heck is it that makes adjustable right angle xlr male & female connectors & or cables. I know I've seen them before but finding them isn't the easiest.

*edit* Neutrik is one I think

Johan Bollen · September 16th, 2008, 11:07 PM

This is a 1.5' XLR angled Male to XLR female cable

Hosa Technology | XLR/M RT/ANGLE to XLR/F CABLE - | XRR-101.5

Julian Frost · September 16th, 2008, 11:25 PM

I saw that one from B&H... but they don't stock it, and it's a bit long for my needs. They also have a 1.5 coiled cable, but it's 90-degrees at the female end. I think I'll probably end up making one myself, as long as I can find some good quality cable. The 6-pack on Amazon looked interesting, but also the connectors looked very poor quality.

Colin McDonald · September 17th, 2008, 05:36 AM

Neutrik do a whole range of XLRs. I've used these:

Neutrik - Audio - RX Series - NC3MRX

You select the angle needed as you make up the cable. Last bought these at Maplin because I was in a hurry, but they can be sourced cheaper.

Hubert Duijzer · September 17th, 2008, 07:29 AM

A few months back i needed exact the same cable. 30cm(1ft) with right angled male/female connectors. Couldn't find it in stores, but found someone who custom made all sort of cables. I'm very happy with it. Just long enough and the connectors don't stick out to the side.
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/871633-post27.html

Julian Frost · September 17th, 2008, 10:11 AM

Ok Hubert... don't keep me guessing! Where did you order the cable from? :-)

Also, which shock mount is that. I think I'll need something similar.

September 16th, 2008, 07:32 PM	#1
Julian Frost Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California USA Posts: 576	Short (1ft) MALE Right-Angle to Female XLR Cables? It would seem that you can get short XLR cables with a right-angled FEMALE connector pretty much anywhere... but what I need is a short (1ft) XLR cable with a right-angled MALE connector going to a straight female connector and have not found any. Anyone have a source for this? At a pinch, I'll take a short XLR cable with right-angled connectors at both ends, if that's easier to find!

September 17th, 2008, 07:29 AM	#14
Hubert Duijzer Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 177	A few months back i needed exact the same cable. 30cm(1ft) with right angled male/female connectors. Couldn't find it in stores, but found someone who custom made all sort of cables. I'm very happy with it. Just long enough and the connectors don't stick out to the side. http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/871633-post27.html Attached Thumbnails

September 16th, 2008, 07:42 PM	#2
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	My google-fu is strong. Cables from zZounds.com You can buy the connectors, and make them up yourself. Or ready made. http://store.djhardwares.com/baxlrmtorian.html

September 16th, 2008, 08:11 PM	#4
Jeffery Magat Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 186	You might be better off finding one custom made for you. The demand for that type of cable and its length is likely to be very low. If you can find one.. kudos ;) As a sound guy, I know that if I needed that cable at that length, I would most likely just build the thing myself.

September 16th, 2008, 08:15 PM	#5
Steve Oakley Trustee Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States Posts: 1,158	also be aware that you can't turn the connectors. at best you can take them apart and turn them maybe 90deg if the soldering end left some play in it. if its a very tight solder job, you'll have to resolder the connector. you may be much better off making it yourself or getting a local shop to do it for you.

September 16th, 2008, 08:35 PM	#6
Julian Frost Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California USA Posts: 576	Ok, looks like I may have to make one myself. Wikipedia says they're wired pin-1 to pin-1, etc, with the following connections? Pin 1 Chassis ground (cable shield) Pin 2 Normal polarity ("Red") Pin 3 Inverted polarity ("Black") ...noting that the numbering of the pins is different on the male and female connector.

September 16th, 2008, 08:47 PM	#7
Steve Oakley Trustee Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States Posts: 1,158	the pins are the same on M and F but mirror image. all depends on which way you look at them - front or back. they are also labeled on both the fronts and solder ends so there isn't much worry about messing it up

September 16th, 2008, 08:55 PM	#8
Julian Frost Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California USA Posts: 576	Sounds good. Thanks, guys.

September 16th, 2008, 09:35 PM	#9
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	Yeah, just make it up for the length you need. Not that hard. Or keep googling. Here's a set of double right angled 12 inch cables. http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...&condition=all

September 16th, 2008, 11:07 PM	#11
Johan Bollen Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: La Paz Bolivia/Belgium Posts: 33	This is a 1.5' XLR angled Male to XLR female cable Hosa Technology \| XLR/M RT/ANGLE to XLR/F CABLE - \| XRR-101.5

September 16th, 2008, 11:25 PM	#12
Julian Frost Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California USA Posts: 576	I saw that one from B&H... but they don't stock it, and it's a bit long for my needs. They also have a 1.5 coiled cable, but it's 90-degrees at the female end. I think I'll probably end up making one myself, as long as I can find some good quality cable. The 6-pack on Amazon looked interesting, but also the connectors looked very poor quality.

September 17th, 2008, 05:36 AM	#13
Colin McDonald Trustee Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,546	Neutrik do a whole range of XLRs. I've used these: Neutrik - Audio - RX Series - NC3MRX You select the angle needed as you make up the cable. Last bought these at Maplin because I was in a hurry, but they can be sourced cheaper.

September 17th, 2008, 10:11 AM	#15
Julian Frost Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California USA Posts: 576	Ok Hubert... don't keep me guessing! Where did you order the cable from? :-) Also, which shock mount is that. I think I'll need something similar.