[uncola]

I got the ones from redco and I regret it, the neutrik rean ones seem better and easier to work with.  My headphone came with some cables using neutrik rean and they feel more metally

 

[Eternalmetal]

  what mini xlr connectors did you get I think i should go with the neutrik ones but i have no clue

I used the Neutrik Rean RT3FC-B, which seems to be the connector most prefer.  It feels like a well designed connector and fits perfectly into my AKG K-702.  I really have no complaints with it.

 

[i luvmusic 2]

So your K702 wiring is not reversed?The Q701 is reversed wiring.

 

[TrollDragon]

  I got the ones from redco and I regret it...

I ordered a pair of plugs and sockets the other day. Whats wrong with the Redco versions? Don't tell me they are total junk like some of the Lunashops connectors... 

 

[fenderf4i]

The Redco mini-xlr connectors are the Switchcraft brand (TA4B etc.). They're good connectors and inexpensive. The best I've used so far are the Furutech. Pricey, but very very nice.

 

[Eternalmetal]

  So your K702 wiring is not reversed?The Q701 is reversed wiring.

No it is, so I had to rewire it since I looked at the 'normal' schematic when I first soldered it.  I already knew what I had to do and still did it wrong, lol
 
Here are some pictures of the Rean mini-XLR connector being soldered.  It should give anyone an idea what the connector is like, plus I want to show off my build 

 


 

 
The hardest part of all this was probably soldering on the ground ring.  Fortunately the documentation says it is optional so you dont need to put it on.  I manipulated it too much when I tried to solder it on yesterday, and it wouldnt fit into the housing.
 

 

I had to cut the rubber connector/strain relief that screws into the outside of the connector since the hole was too small for the wire.  Of course this is not shown since I added my own strain relief via heat shrink tubing.
 

 
And my first cable is finally complete and in proper working order! 

 

[TrollDragon]

Excellent, thanks for the Redco info.

 

[i luvmusic 2]

 

  So your K702 wiring is not reversed?The Q701 is reversed wiring.

No it is, so I had to rewire it since I looked at the 'normal' schematic when I first soldered it.  I already knew what I had to do and still did it wrong, lol
 
Here are some pictures of the Rean mini-XLR connector being soldered.  It should give anyone an idea what the connector is like, plus I want to show off my build 

 


 

 
The hardest part of all this was probably soldering on the ground ring.  Fortunately the documentation says it is optional so you dont need to put it on.  I manipulated it too much when I tried to solder it on yesterday, and it wouldnt fit into the housing.
 

 

I had to cut the rubber connector/strain relief that screws into the outside of the connector since the hole was too small for the wire.  Of course this is not shown since I added my own strain relief via heat shrink tubing.
 

 
And my first cable is finally complete and in proper working order! 

 When i did mine for the Q701 i stripped off the insulator and the shield leaving just the four conductors twisted then i sleeved it with a paracord so the heatshrink will fit nicely inside the barrel no heatshrink visible from out side.

 

[ThurstonX]

  I ordered a pair of plugs and sockets the other day. Whats wrong with the Redco versions? Don't tell me they are total junk like some of the Lunashops connectors... 

 
I've only used the Redco 3-pin mini XLR plug, but I had no problem with it.

 

[graphidz]

 

 
You're gonna regret doing your heatshrink like that. I know at least I did. Didn't last long. Heatshrink became loose, especially when you move your cables a lot.

 

[uncola]

Trolldragon I posted pics in this thread showing my assembly of the redco. They are OK and I think the same as switch craft but neutrik look nicer for sure and have the neutrik plastic clamp thing for strain relief I insulation and use more metal

 

[TrollDragon]

Trolldragon I posted pics in this thread showing my assembly of the redco. They are OK and I think the same as switch craft but neutrik look nicer for sure and have the neutrik plastic clamp thing for strain relief I insulation and use more metal

Yes that's right I remember your build, that poor blistered finger.

 

[roughington]

I can't find anywhere that has the neutrik 4pin male connectors anywhere

 

[Kamakahah]

I can't find anywhere that has the neutrik 4pin male connectors anywhere

Mouser.com

 

[roughington]

Thanks now all I need is an amazing looking plug to use and my recable is complete