Using a Telex mono audio coil cord at DVinfo.net

Jay Roper · March 25th, 2003, 04:51 PM

Mike: Here's one that may work! I've been using a stereo headset plugged in to hear what I've been recording. That works except wearing a pair of headphones during my grandson's play seems strange. So I've obtained a Telex IFB Coil cord along with the Telex button and the cord that plugs into the IFB box. Here's my problem. Stereo out but mono into ear. Can I redo the end of the cable where the plug into the IFB goes and put a stereo jack there, soldering both sides of the stereo jack to one of the cable's wires and the other to the ground of the stereo jack. In short, is there a problem in having a crossover between the two stereo outputs? I hope this makes sense to you. It's confusing to describe! Thanks so much . . . .

Mike Rehmus · March 25th, 2003, 06:01 PM

Yes you can. Just wire the tip and ring to the mono signal, sleeve to the shield.

Jay Roper · March 26th, 2003, 01:15 AM

Mike: Have done so - everyone sez should work great! No more headsets wandering around - just a small button in my ear which I can pop out easily! Thanks for the help.
Jay

Mike Rehmus · March 26th, 2003, 10:59 AM

The only caution with the button style of earphone is that they really don't allow you to hear the faint background garbage that so easily fouls up a recording. They are OK for setting volume levels (sort of) except in a noisy environment IMHO.

I do carry a set with my PC110 but that's because the small size makes them storable in the small case.

That said, in a theatre environment, one can hardly yell out for someone to turn off the refrigerator.

March 25th, 2003, 04:51 PM	#1
Jay Roper New Boot Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northridge, California Posts: 15	Using a Telex mono audio coil cord Mike: Here's one that may work! I've been using a stereo headset plugged in to hear what I've been recording. That works except wearing a pair of headphones during my grandson's play seems strange. So I've obtained a Telex IFB Coil cord along with the Telex button and the cord that plugs into the IFB box. Here's my problem. Stereo out but mono into ear. Can I redo the end of the cable where the plug into the IFB goes and put a stereo jack there, soldering both sides of the stereo jack to one of the cable's wires and the other to the ground of the stereo jack. In short, is there a problem in having a crossover between the two stereo outputs? I hope this makes sense to you. It's confusing to describe! Thanks so much . . . .

March 25th, 2003, 06:01 PM	#2
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Yes you can. Just wire the tip and ring to the mono signal, sleeve to the shield. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

March 26th, 2003, 01:15 AM	#3
Jay Roper New Boot Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northridge, California Posts: 15	Telex Button Mike: Have done so - everyone sez should work great! No more headsets wandering around - just a small button in my ear which I can pop out easily! Thanks for the help. Jay

March 26th, 2003, 10:59 AM	#4
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	The only caution with the button style of earphone is that they really don't allow you to hear the faint background garbage that so easily fouls up a recording. They are OK for setting volume levels (sort of) except in a noisy environment IMHO. I do carry a set with my PC110 but that's because the small size makes them storable in the small case. That said, in a theatre environment, one can hardly yell out for someone to turn off the refrigerator. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!