[liquidzoo]

I saw some recommendations some pages before. Is the Paracord type 1 not too small if I use the mogami 2893 with its outer isolation?

The 4 cores together? Yes, type 1 would be way too small for that. It's just right for a single core

 

[alpha421]

  As long as you have cables with separate sides it should be easy to get it right as long as you can tell which is the pos and neg of the side. 

 
Looks like I got lucky and performed a successful SE to PONO balanced conversion on my first shot.  I also have the SE version of the same iem with identical mods and burn in regimen to compare with this balanced version:
 

 

[buke9]

   
Looks like I got lucky and performed a successful SE to PONO balanced conversion on my first shot.  I also have the SE version of the same iem with identical mods and burn in regimen to compare with this balanced version:
 

Looks good and clean I hope you like it.

 

[alpha421]

^Thanks.

 

[kriztolized]

Hey guys I got myself some MMCX connectors, to replace the cable on my shure se846, but I can't find any spec sheets on the connectors anywhere (maybe I suck at finding these things), but am I correct in assume the middle contact is where the L or R connection is, and the side ones are the ground?

 

[kookoo]

  Hey guys I got myself some MMCX connectors, to replace the cable on my shure se846, but I can't find any spec sheets on the connectors anywhere (maybe I suck at finding these things), but am I correct in assume the middle contact is where the L or R connection is, and the side ones are the ground?

Yup, that is just about true for most setups. the middle is live and the side is the ground

 

[Arty McGhee]

   
Looks like I got lucky and performed a successful SE to PONO balanced conversion on my first shot.  I also have the SE version of the same iem with identical mods and burn in regimen to compare with this balanced version:
 

good job
balanced mode shows how amazing the amp section of the pono is
i just made a balanced cable for my hd700
it sounds great

 

[rmoody]

  Hey guys I got myself some MMCX connectors, to replace the cable on my shure se846, but I can't find any spec sheets on the connectors anywhere (maybe I suck at finding these things), but am I correct in assume the middle contact is where the L or R connection is, and the side ones are the ground?

I'd love any advise you can give once you make yours. I have the MMCX connectors, wire and the other connectors. What I need now is a soldering iron with a finer tip soldering iron and some form of magnifying device because these 45 year old eyes don't focus too well now days.
 
Which MMCX connectors did you settle on? Oh and I'm aiming to recable my 1540, I just hate the gumby stock cables.
 
What I'd really like to do is make a cable for the Ether C and then make adapters to go from the Ether C connector to the MMCX.

 

[kriztolized]

 
I'd love any advise you can give once you make yours. I have the MMCX connectors, wire and the other connectors. What I need now is a soldering iron with a finer tip soldering iron and some form of magnifying device because these 45 year old eyes don't focus too well now days.
 
Which MMCX connectors did you settle on? Oh and I'm aiming to recable my 1540, I just hate the gumby stock cables.
 
What I'd really like to do is make a cable for the Ether C and then make adapters to go from the Ether C connector to the MMCX.

I'll be sure to post again once I've given a crack at it. I've also got to pick up a few things before I make an attempt, need to grab a wire stripped for 26 AWG wire, and still waiting on my 3.5mm plug to arrive. I settled on eidolic for both the plug and the MMCX connectors.
 
These are the ones I got:
 

 

[Allanmarcus]

Hello. I'm making a TRS (male) to XLR4 (female) adapter in prep for my Ether-C DUM balanced cable. I've searched, and I'm still not sure of the connections. I think it goes like this:
 
Tip to pin 1
Ring to pin 3
Sleeve to pins 2 and 4
Shield to sleeve on TRS plug and to center lug on Neutrik NC4FX
 
Can anyone confirm to correct this?
 
Thanks.

 

[PETEREK]

Hello. I'm making a TRS (male) to XLR4 (female) adapter in prep for my Ether-C DUM balanced cable. I've searched, and I'm still not sure of the connections. I think it goes like this:

Tip to pin 1
Ring to pin 3
Sleeve to pins 2 and 4
Shield to sleeve on TRS plug and to center lug on Neutrik NC4FX

Can anyone confirm to correct this?

Thanks.

Yep, that's correct. Sleeve not necessary.

 

[Allanmarcus]

Yep, that's correct. Sleeve not necessary.

Great! Now I too am ready for my ether-c!

 

[buke9]

 
I'd love any advise you can give once you make yours. I have the MMCX connectors, wire and the other connectors. What I need now is a soldering iron with a finer tip soldering iron and some form of magnifying device because these 45 year old eyes don't focus too well now days.
 
Which MMCX connectors did you settle on? Oh and I'm aiming to recable my 1540, I just hate the gumby stock cables.
 
What I'd really like to do is make a cable for the Ether C and then make adapters to go from the Ether C connector to the MMCX.

Go to Parts Express and Stahl irons . I bought a nice little Solder station that is adjustable and on sale and $5 for a tip set with 4 tips well worth the price. If you have a Harbour Freight around they have some helping hands with a magnifying glass hooked to it for something like $4.

 

[Arty McGhee]

Go to Parts Express and Stahl irons . I bought a nice little Solder station that is adjustable and on sale and $5 for a tip set with 4 tips well worth the price. If you have a Harbour Freight around they have some helping hands with a magnifying glass hooked to it for something like $4.

What he said
I've been using that iron for about a year no complaints
That and practice practice practice

 

[Allanmarcus]

Many headphones with attached cables come with an 1/8" (3.5mm) TRS jack and screw-on adapter to convert the jack into 1/4" (6.3mm). Anyone know where to buy this type of plug?
 
update: I found this:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?sku=857699&Q=&O=&is=REG&A=details
 
Any other options?
 
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Is the type of jack I'm looking for called a "locking" plug? Like this:
http://www.markertek.com/product/sw-35hdlbaus/switchcraft-35hdlbaus-3-5mm-locking-stereo-plug-black-handle-gold-plug
 
Does that little thing screw off that that is what the 1/4" adapter screws onto?