Rob Gow wrote on Mon, 06 December 2010 11:50 |
Tip = pin 2 & pin 3 Ring = dead on pin 2 & 3 sleeve = pin 1 |
Christian Tepfer wrote on Mon, 06 December 2010 12:32 |
In addition to what's already said, why do you use a TRS extender anyway? Since you do to XLR you could extend that with the better connector system. |
Mac Kerr wrote on Mon, 06 December 2010 14:21 | ||
My thoughts exactly. Why are you using TRS to extend instead of XLR? Mac |
Ryan Lantzy wrote on Mon, 06 December 2010 16:04 |
I think he...should consider changing the ends on his fantail to XLR... |
Duane Massey wrote on Mon, 06 December 2010 21:24 |
+1 on changing to XLR; Examine the TRS connectors closely. There are some out there that are not standard, but you have to look really close to see the difference. |
Donnie Evans wrote on Tue, 07 December 2010 10:16 |
+3... Get one of these for your processor: |
brian maddox wrote on Sun, 13 February 2011 21:48 | ||
sorry, i know the OP's issue has been resolved, but i have to jump in... these adapters are an abomination that should never have been invented. why, you ask? well i'll tell you... they always get plugged into a devices 1/4" jack with an additional xlr connector plugged into the end of them. this introduces a tremendous amount of leverage on the connector not to mention providing a very convenient 'pole' sticking out of your gear for you to trip/snag on. just a very, very bad idea. if you must adapt 1/4" male to XLR female, please use a proper adapter wired out of separate connectors and a piece of wire, even if said wire is only 3 inches long. infinitely safer and easier to strain relief. that's the right/only way to do it. brian |
RYAN LOUDMUSIC JENKINS wrote on Mon, 14 February 2011 01:36 | ||||
Now let's say you have a bunch of rigs out and each of needs a set of adapters for every bonehead BE or musician that forgot his or hers at home. I would say that the barrel type adapters are the correct item to put in the tool box. I own several dozen barrel type adapters and they have NEVER caused any damage to any of my gear. I also own several patch cables with TRS to XLR in all genders and they also have never caused any damage. For quick fixes, I'll take the barrel adapters any day, for patching between equipment for an entire event or semi permanent use, I'll take the patch cables everytime! |
Dick Rees wrote on Mon, 07 February 2011 09:35 |
You needn't worry so much about the number of connections as long as they are of a standard, robust type such as XLR. They should of course lock together for security. And at times it may even be desirable to not put "all your eggs in one basket" for quick trouble-shooting or replacement. Staying with standard, readily available cables should always be preferred over making proprietary cabling......unless you make up plenty of spares. |