harmonic-sailor
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Hi Everyone,
Noobie question here. Don't mind if this thread is a bit detailed:
I will be traveling overseas next month (E. Asia). I was there last year and when I was returning to the U.S., I had very little time to ship ahead my Rode K2 microphone in its case, so I had to pack it in my check-in. I consider myself very fortunate to this day that I still have it with me (LOL).
But since I will be going out of the U.S. and to China again, I will be traveling with a Rode K2 tube mic, which comes with its power supply, 7-pin MXL cable, regular XLR cable, and power cord for the power supply. I also have a Yamaha AG06 desktop mixer.
I recently bought an IBEX carry-on suitcase that has foam padding, that will be used to transport and keep the microphone, power supply and mixer in sight, as I do not want to put them in my check-in baggage again.
Unfortunately, there is a small problem. I'm concerned that if TSA decides to have me power up and test the K2, I would need to have the 7-pin MXL cable and regular XLR mic cable ready. However, the 7-pin MXR cable is at least 15 feet, and the regular XLR cable is 6 feet. I have read conflicting experiences and suggestions about how cables longer than 6 feet are automatically confiscated.
So if I don't bring the 'essential' MXL 7-pin cable for the K2, then what else should I do to prove its really a working microphone (if TSA asks me to)? For the life of me I cannot find any MXL cable less than 15 feet, so I think I'm screwed on this part. Any ideas or suggestions? Regarding carry-on travel with tube microphones and their power supply?
Has anyone had experience traveling with a tube microphone and its power supply and MXL cable before?
All experiences and suggestions greatly welcomed.
Cheers,
harmonic-sailor
Noobie question here. Don't mind if this thread is a bit detailed:
I will be traveling overseas next month (E. Asia). I was there last year and when I was returning to the U.S., I had very little time to ship ahead my Rode K2 microphone in its case, so I had to pack it in my check-in. I consider myself very fortunate to this day that I still have it with me (LOL).
But since I will be going out of the U.S. and to China again, I will be traveling with a Rode K2 tube mic, which comes with its power supply, 7-pin MXL cable, regular XLR cable, and power cord for the power supply. I also have a Yamaha AG06 desktop mixer.
I recently bought an IBEX carry-on suitcase that has foam padding, that will be used to transport and keep the microphone, power supply and mixer in sight, as I do not want to put them in my check-in baggage again.
Unfortunately, there is a small problem. I'm concerned that if TSA decides to have me power up and test the K2, I would need to have the 7-pin MXL cable and regular XLR mic cable ready. However, the 7-pin MXR cable is at least 15 feet, and the regular XLR cable is 6 feet. I have read conflicting experiences and suggestions about how cables longer than 6 feet are automatically confiscated.
So if I don't bring the 'essential' MXL 7-pin cable for the K2, then what else should I do to prove its really a working microphone (if TSA asks me to)? For the life of me I cannot find any MXL cable less than 15 feet, so I think I'm screwed on this part. Any ideas or suggestions? Regarding carry-on travel with tube microphones and their power supply?
Has anyone had experience traveling with a tube microphone and its power supply and MXL cable before?
All experiences and suggestions greatly welcomed.
Cheers,
harmonic-sailor
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