Neat 90 degree XLR plug...
From: Dan Dugan <>
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Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2013 5:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Nature Recordists] Phanton power and battery power
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> These are Schoeps mics in Greg's rig, but you could do something similar =
with 8040s mounted on a stereo bar. I'd remove the shells from the XLR conn=
ectors on the cables to save space.
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> Could you please elaborate on this idea of removing the shells, Dan? I've=
been wondering why XLR plugs are so big, but won't they be vulnerable to d=
amage and interference without shells?
Damage is unlikely inside the windscreen. You could "pot" the connections w=
ith a blob of silicone sealant to strengthen and prevent condensation. Inte=
rference is unlikely in the field as long as you've shut down your cell pho=
ne. Shielding isn't very important on a balanced audio line.
Years ago K-Tek gave me a prototype minimal XLR connector designed for this=
application. I see something longer on their web site now, but it does hav=
e a side entry for the cable.
http://www.ktekbooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/KT_Broch_201204_small.p=
df see the shock mounts section
-Dan
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