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[eytan gidron]

Hi all,

Is anyone using the new Switchcraft XLR cable connectors. These are not the same as the older A3M/A3F connectors. They are closer in appearance and mechanism to the Neutrik connectors. They are supposed to be easy to assemble as they have only two parts.

If anyone has experience with these, I would like to know what you think of them (especially in comparison to the Neutriks).

Thanks, Eytan

[Curt Sorensen]

Hi,
I've used the right angle versions, there were a few around the shop. I don't care for them, much prefer the Neutrik. I felt they were heavier, and in part, overbuilt. I haven't seen anyone using them, but as this list used to say, maybe I should get out more.

[Gareth Marsh]

Hi all,

Is anyone using the new Switchcraft XLR cable connectors. These are not the same as the older A3M/A3F connectors. They are closer in appearance and mechanism to the Neutrik connectors. They are supposed to be easy to assemble as they have only two parts.

If anyone has experience with these, I would like to know what you think of them (especially in comparison to the Neutriks).

Thanks, Eytan

They seem pretty tough, but I still much prefer the Neutrik 'X' series connectors.

They seem quite weighty and bulky, and the silver ones are just way too obvious up near the mic, especially if they will be on camera.


In most common connector types, I find that Neutrik has the best solution.



Gareth

[Steve Payne]

Hi Eytan!

The Switchcraft may be just what you need for whatever reason, however, I feel compelled to give Neutrik a "plug" (sorry, couldn't resist).

Neutrik has really impressed me over the years as a company that is innovative and continuously coming up with better solutions for really basic real world connector challenges.  Further, once they have come up with a new solution they do not rest on their laurels, but continue to tweak and improve on second and third generation products.  I tend to say thanks to them for their efforts by giving them what business I can.  Can you tell I'm a fan?   

[eytan gidron]

Thanks all for your comments. It looks like there is no competition to the Neutrik connectors. I think it's the same with mic stands, K&M is pretty much the only way to go (unless you want a round base stand).

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