I also thought there was not a good 3.5 mm line jack socket but Neutrik make a
very good
one which is now available.
See here:
http://www.felmicamps.co.uk/products/felconnectorsand.html
--- In Dan Dugan <> wrote:
>
> >When using 3.5mm jacks, always wipe the plug thoroughly before insertion
> >and them wiggle it around a lot. They seem to collect dirt like there's
> >no tomorrow.
>
> I think it has to do with being small, with small contact area and
> low contact pressure. Hard to break through contamination and oxide,
> hard to achieve a "gas tight" connection. A drop of Caig DeoxIT [sic]
> works wonders.
>
> And yet the 3.5mm stereo jack has become common on professional
> equipment now. E.g. headphone jacks on Sound Devices recorders,
> headphone jacks on professional camcorders.
>
> A professional-grade male plug is now available from Switchcraft in
> straight and 90 degree versions. No pro cable-end female jack yet.
>
> -Dan Dugan
>
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