tape out cable for SD 302 at DVinfo.net

Jon Goodman · April 16th, 2007, 11:43 AM

Hi All.
Before I start I wanted to mention that I find this to be one of the best run forums on the net. Certainly a great learning resource.

I just bought a SD 302 mixer and want to use my Fostex FR-2 as backup. A quick search turns up a Remote Audio cord for the 442.

http://www.trewaudio.ca/store/produc...&cat=25&page=2

It looks to me like it will do the job, only it's 12" OAL. A bit shorter than I like.
I tried a quick search of the forum but didn't turn anything up. Of course my wife tells me I'm finding impared.

I wonder if any of you might know of any available?

Oleg Kaizerman · April 16th, 2007, 01:16 PM

you can ask them make it different lengh , they will charge you another 20 for your trouble ;-),

Jon Goodman · April 16th, 2007, 04:00 PM

ouch. At that price I should learn to solder. Any idea how they are wired?

Larry Vaughn · April 16th, 2007, 06:24 PM

Might as well learn how to solder. If you can hold a pencil, you can solder. You can save lots of money by doing it yourself.

Ralph Keyser · April 17th, 2007, 11:34 AM

You can check with the other audio dealers as well, but generally these types of cables will be pretty short since the recorder and mixer are usually located close together. I often find that I overestimate how much cable I need. In addition to custom length cables, you could also look into adding an extension onto one end or the other.

Regarding how they are wired, check the owner's manuals. Sound Devices, at least, is really good about providing wiring info. And if it's not in the book, just call 'em up and ask.

Bill Ravens · April 17th, 2007, 02:11 PM

There's a ton of ways to skin this cat.
For example, once you've got the output converted to XLR, just use an XLR patch cord.

Abe Dolinger · April 18th, 2007, 03:25 PM

It seems like it the cable couldn't be balanced, if it's only a 3-pin out. Maybe that's why it's so short?

Jeffery Magat · April 18th, 2007, 06:36 PM

From page 5 of the 302 manual:

Tape Out / Mix Out
Unbalanced Stereo TA3-type connector
Pin 1 = ground
Pin 2 = left
Pin 3 = right

Jon Goodman · April 19th, 2007, 07:27 AM

I want to feed a fostex fr2 as backup. Would 18-24" be too long for an unbalaced cable?

April 16th, 2007, 11:43 AM	#1
Jon Goodman Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 74	tape out cable for SD 302 Hi All. Before I start I wanted to mention that I find this to be one of the best run forums on the net. Certainly a great learning resource. I just bought a SD 302 mixer and want to use my Fostex FR-2 as backup. A quick search turns up a Remote Audio cord for the 442. http://www.trewaudio.ca/store/produc...&cat=25&page=2 It looks to me like it will do the job, only it's 12" OAL. A bit shorter than I like. I tried a quick search of the forum but didn't turn anything up. Of course my wife tells me I'm finding impared. I wonder if any of you might know of any available?

April 16th, 2007, 06:24 PM	#4
Larry Vaughn Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 201	soldering Might as well learn how to solder. If you can hold a pencil, you can solder. You can save lots of money by doing it yourself.

April 19th, 2007, 07:27 AM	#9
Jon Goodman Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 74	Maybe that's why it's so short I want to feed a fostex fr2 as backup. Would 18-24" be too long for an unbalaced cable?

April 16th, 2007, 01:16 PM	#2
Oleg Kaizerman Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: israel Posts: 296	you can ask them make it different lengh , they will charge you another 20 for your trouble ;-),

April 16th, 2007, 04:00 PM	#3
Jon Goodman Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 74	ouch. At that price I should learn to solder. Any idea how they are wired?

April 17th, 2007, 11:34 AM	#5
Ralph Keyser Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico USA Posts: 287	You can check with the other audio dealers as well, but generally these types of cables will be pretty short since the recorder and mixer are usually located close together. I often find that I overestimate how much cable I need. In addition to custom length cables, you could also look into adding an extension onto one end or the other. Regarding how they are wired, check the owner's manuals. Sound Devices, at least, is really good about providing wiring info. And if it's not in the book, just call 'em up and ask.

April 17th, 2007, 02:11 PM	#6
Bill Ravens Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa fe, nm Posts: 3,264 Images: 10	There's a ton of ways to skin this cat. For example, once you've got the output converted to XLR, just use an XLR patch cord.

April 18th, 2007, 03:25 PM	#7
Abe Dolinger Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 111	It seems like it the cable couldn't be balanced, if it's only a 3-pin out. Maybe that's why it's so short?

April 18th, 2007, 06:36 PM	#8
Jeffery Magat Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 186	From page 5 of the 302 manual: Tape Out / Mix Out Unbalanced Stereo TA3-type connector Pin 1 = ground Pin 2 = left Pin 3 = right