Anybody tried this type of connector pair for Mic PSU/Cable ?

[Rob Flinn]

Ever the cheapskate I'm trying to find something that's potentially good quality & not as expensive as using XLR's ?


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/40507498...ZsCHwJw==|tkp:Bk9SR-i3pInrZA&var=675151857168

For the 8 pin

rated current 10A
rated a.c voltage 500v
Contacts gold plated brass

Seems to tick the boxes

 

[Newmarket]

Use is running both power and signal for a mic ? Not inexpensive - what is cost for XLR option ?

 

[Khron]

not as expensive as using XLR's

What's wrong with Cliff UK 7-pin XLRs? Couple quid each, can be found in standard footprints / shells...

 

[Rob Flinn]

What's wrong with Cliff UK 7-pin XLRs? Couple quid each, can be found in standard footprints / shells...

Nothing in particular. The Cliff factory is actually not that far from where I live. It's just every time I compare Cliff products to say Neutrik there's something about them that feels not so good.

 

[Newmarket]

Ahh... you're restricting your XLR options to Neutrik ? Understandable if so tbf.

 

[abbey road d enfer]

Ever the cheapskate I'm trying to find something that's potentially good quality & not as expensive as using XLR's ?


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/405074982763?_skw=aviation+connector&itmmeta=01JDC993F9ZVJ549K06ZDJV7WM&hash=item5e5059b76b:g:LzsAAOSw~0tmhO8Q&itmprp=enc:AQAJAAAA8HoV3kP08IDx+KZ9MfhVJKnhwbrfNXdkfkLpbBfvtgAL0KEakf71EuAxKraGgRxPROXcnvTl8kL+t03iaGt3EdQ2u+rIyIz+1ErKL9mEvZAexBWGriUbhqlrvRLjiWZ4ooeyppni25RMSNFv9ntjWNd8dRvWIsjqXjD/bgPWLc/9YI7OTaczLngX7HOE17WUHqAErx93TQTENDmEg/qkxrrq0tnlQynMjtqHSI5xVcr4QDBK+peGOw--cqqM04eh9aJNQGY25YI3qmhozcb8xfl/AuyImfKvRGseJgeWtHsuunK39ntCbpw0wZDZsCHwJw==|tkp:Bk9SR-i3pInrZA&var=675151857168

For the 8 pin

rated current 10A
rated a.c voltage 500v
Contacts gold plated brass

Seems to tick the boxes

Looks like a waterproof version of the GX20 connectors.

 

[Rob Flinn]

Looks like a waterproof version of the GX20 connectors.

There is a basic data sheet on the auction pics. It's a WS connector. Going by the dimensions on the data sheet it's somewhat more substantial than the GX series. For example that cable connector is supposed to be 26mm diameter. I ordered a pair so will report back when they arrive.

 

[abbey road d enfer]

Have you seen this other seller that sells at about 1/4th of the price?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/40357164...&brand=Unbranded&_trksid=p2332490.c101224.m-1

 

[Rob Flinn]

Have you seen this other seller that sells at about 1/4th of the price?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403571649978?_trkparms=amclksrc=ITM&aid=1110006&algo=HOMESPLICE.SIM&ao=1&asc=277109,276750&meid=0393f44f7d2f42609580dc47e3e8289f&pid=101224&rk=3&rkt=5&sd=405074982763&itm=403571649978&pmt=1&noa=1&pg=2332490&algv=DefaultOrganicWebV9BertRefreshRankerWithCassiniEmbRecall&brand=Unbranded&_trksid=p2332490.c101224.m-1

I got mine at £11.38 with free shipping for an 8 pin pair. You link does a 7 pin pair for £8.56 + £1.67 shipping. That's not 1/4 of the price according to my maths, but yours is cheaper, no doubt.

 

[chrispbass]

I got mine at £11.38 with free shipping for an 8 pin pair. You link does a 7 pin pair for £8.56 + £1.67 shipping. That's not 1/4 of the price according to my maths, but yours is cheaper, no doubt.

if just 7 pin, then cheap on Aliex etc.

 

[Rob Flinn]

if just 7 pin, then cheap on Aliex etc.

I looked there and couldn't see a great deal of price difference.

 

[chrispbass]

I looked there and couldn't see a great deal of price difference.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100...o.order_list.order_list_main.4.25fc1802iL1s9k

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100....order_list.order_list_main.18.537b1802LVtTES

 

[Rob Flinn]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100...o.order_list.order_list_main.4.25fc1802iL1s9k

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100....order_list.order_list_main.18.537b1802LVtTES

Thanks for the links. Yes, they're cheap, but I was after something a bit better quality than Chinese XLR's. I've had to solder a lot of these over the years when clients have supplied them & I don't like to use them for my stuff.

 

[k brown]

I've used these locking DIN connectors on tube mics; never an issue (I got mine at a local electronics supply):
https://www.amazon.com/SWITCHCRAFT-05CL5MX-CONNECTOR-PLUG-5POS/dp/B005T7CHS2

 

[chrispbass]

Thanks for the links. Yes, they're cheap, but I was after something a bit better quality than Chinese XLR's. I've had to solder a lot of these over the years when clients have supplied them & I don't like to use them for my stuff.

Fair enough Rob. I can’t say I’ve tested them long term, but is the “work around” more hassle than just buying/paying for Neutrik?

 

[Rob Flinn]

Fair enough Rob. I can’t say I’ve tested them long term, but is the “work around” more hassle than just buying/paying for Neutrik?

The neutrik combination pair is about double the price nowadays, & it's not really any different me buying the stuff off ebay or some Neutriks from Mouser. I just have to wait a bit longer, but since I don't have the money for the capsule right now that's not a biggie.

 

[abbey road d enfer]

I had not noticed the price of 11.38 was for a pair. I compared it with £3.67 for a single connector. Actually the pair amounts to 7.34, but shipment is 3.47x2.

 

[chrispbass]

The neutrik combination pair is about double the price nowadays, & it's not really any different me buying the stuff off ebay or some Neutriks from Mouser. I just have to wait a bit longer, but since I don't have the money for the capsule right now that's not a biggie.

They’ve arrived much sooner than the stated delivery date. 9 days…not bad, and the quality is more than acceptable given the price.

You pays your money etc