Thanks!
>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.
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>See here:
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>http://www.felmicamps.co.uk/products/felconnectorsand.html
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>--- In Dan Dugan <> wrote:
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>> >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.
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>> 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.
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>> 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.
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>> A professional-grade male plug is now available from Switchcraft in
>> straight and 90 degree versions. No pro cable-end female jack yet.
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>> -Dan Dugan
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