Members Telecruiser Posted August 18, 2010 Members Share Posted August 18, 2010 I have a MixWiz 16.2 in a separate case. The rest of my rack gear is in another case. I would like to be able to have one connector/cable to connect the two. In the rack gear case there is a CD player, TC M1 and a DBX 1231. I run everything in stereo. Is there any standard connectors used for this type of hook up? It would sure make things easier. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dennis a Posted August 18, 2010 Members Share Posted August 18, 2010 http://whirlwindusa.com/catalog/bulk-connectors-multipins-adapters/audio-connectors/w1-and-w2-multipin-connectors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Axisplayer Posted August 18, 2010 Members Share Posted August 18, 2010 I had good luck with the 32 channel version of this. http://audiopile.net/products/Electronics/PFQ-101/PFQ-101.shtml You need a console case with a doghouse to keep the patch snake connected, but then you just plug the one cable in and you are done. I used it for years with no failure and would have it today had I not gone digital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Telecruiser Posted August 18, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 18, 2010 I had good luck with the 32 channel version of this.http://audiopile.net/products/Electronics/PFQ-101/PFQ-101.shtmlYou need a console case with a doghouse to keep the patch snake connected, but then you just plug the one cable in and you are done. I used it for years with no failure and would have it today had I not gone digital. The EDAC connectors are within my budget. While it would be nice to have a Whirlwind MASS connector, at over $100 an end it is not in my budget at this time. I have a case for the console. I figure I would fab a mounting plate for it and put a multipin receptacle right on the case, the same for the rack case. This way I have a cable that plugs into both pieces. I will also make a backup cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted August 18, 2010 Members Share Posted August 18, 2010 EDAC is a great connector if you are gentle with it and buy unstuffed pin blocks to screw onto the disconnected connectors to protect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Telecruiser Posted August 18, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 18, 2010 Where can I buy short lengths (20'-30') of multi conductor shielded cable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members madjack Posted August 18, 2010 Members Share Posted August 18, 2010 I went to an electronic surplus shop and bought several old amphenol military spec multipins for $1-2 each and just soldered up my own. I got my cable from a friend who does church installs. He often has anywhere from 50-100' left over off of the spool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted August 18, 2010 Members Share Posted August 18, 2010 Where can I buy short lengths (20'-30') of multi conductor shielded cable? How much and how many pair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 6Imzadi Posted August 19, 2010 Members Share Posted August 19, 2010 I used it for years with no failure and would have it today had I not gone digital. Why would going digital make a difference? What do you use now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Axisplayer Posted August 19, 2010 Members Share Posted August 19, 2010 Nothing. No FX or inserts of any kind. I have the board and few preamps for it. Thats all there is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Telecruiser Posted August 19, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 19, 2010 How much and how many pair? About 30' 12 or 16 pair (22 or 24 ga.) prefer individual foil shield. I looked at the Gepco DT61812 or the Gep-Flex 22 12 pr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members popgadget Posted August 19, 2010 Members Share Posted August 19, 2010 The milspec Amphenol or Cannon connectors are the way to go. They are often available surplus, or used from aircraft salvage yards. My preference is for the type with removable crimp pins rather than soldered connections. They require specific tools for assembly and removal, but are much easier to work on a high density connector. In the long run they are worth the expense. The EDAC connectors are not as robust, but are more common in audio, and can be used with accesories such as the EWI patch bay previously mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted August 19, 2010 Members Share Posted August 19, 2010 About 30' 12 or 16 pair (22 or 24 ga.) prefer individual foil shield.I looked at the Gepco DT61812 or the Gep-Flex 22 12 pr. I have a couple 100' chunks of basicly brand new 20 pair, PM me with an offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators MarkGifford-1 Posted August 19, 2010 Moderators Share Posted August 19, 2010 How about something like this: http://store.daddario.com/category/146512?language_id=1¤cy_id=1 You could leave a pigtail hanging off of one of the racks, and just plug it in. MG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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