7-Pin Tube Mic Cable??

[mastac]

Hey everyone, I am just wondering where I can possibly purchase a 7-pin XLR mic cable for use with a tube mic that I have. The build quality of my current cable feels like it is less than optimal - I wouldn't mind picking up another.

Also, I would be willing to build one if I could find the right cable. Does anyone know what kind of cable/wire would work well to build such a cable? I know I can find 7-pin XLR neutrik connectors around, but I was never sure what kind of cable would do the trick.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

 

[MadAudio]

Hmm, I've been wondering about that myself. I have a V69M and it would be nice to have a backup cable. I checked MXL's website and they don't seem to sell them. Maybe I'll email them.

 

[tmix]

Keep your eye open at the Studio Projects site.
They are supposed to be coming out with a high quality replacement cable for their tube mics that is better (sounding) than the stock one.

Tom

 

[PhilGood]

If you can solder, you could just make one. Just go online and order Mogami or Canare 4 pair cable and some 7 pin XLR connectors. You'll only use 3 pair and the sheild. Check and mark each end of the cable with a voltage meter. (use the impedance selection). Tin the ends, tin the XLR points and go. You'll need a little vice to hold the connector while you solder. You can get the cable at places like this:

http://www.proaudiodesign.com/parts_cables/searchresultpc.php?varpass=105

You can find the pinouts for 7-pin XLR online, too. You just need to know which is the sheild and then it should be: pin one male to pin one female, pin two male to pin two female, etc.

I'm sure if I've got this wrong you'll see a correction soon, but this is how I made the cables for my 3 Royer modded v67Gs. Of course, those were 5 pin XLR.

 

[mastac]

Yes!

Philgood that looks good - that's the kind of part I was looking for. I appreciate it a whole lot - I just need to find out which pins to connect with what then I am good to go.

Thanks everyone else for your feedback - I defintely will also keep my eye out on Studio Projects website to see if they have replacement ones out there. Thanks much!

Craig

 

[Raw-Tracks]

Mogami actually makes a cable specifically designed for tube microphones. It's Mogami part number W3172. You can see it here:
http://www.mogamicable.com/mogami_cab/micr_cables/tubemic_cab/tubemicc.html

I'm sure there are plenty of dealers who would sell it by the foot.

 

[PhilGood]

Mogami actually makes a cable specifically designed for tube microphones. It's Mogami part number W3172. You can see it here:
http://www.mogamicable.com/mogami_cab/micr_cables/tubemic_cab/tubemicc.html

I'm sure there are plenty of dealers who would sell it by the foot.

THAT's the one I were lookin' fer!! Good job! And thank you!!!

 

[mastac]

Mogami actually makes a cable specifically designed for tube microphones. It's Mogami part number W3172. You can see it here:
http://www.mogamicable.com/mogami_cab/micr_cables/tubemic_cab/tubemicc.html

I'm sure there are plenty of dealers who would sell it by the foot.

Thanks much Eric! That's gonna be on my to-buy list soon enough then.

Craig