[kpeezy]

I'm probably an idiot. I can't anything on making a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter cable along the lines of the Grado adapter. Does a thread like this exist on the internets?

 

[threepointone]

you mean making a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter cable, female-to-male?

I don't recall any threads on that (then again, I admit I don't usually read DIY threads on cables), but it shouldn't be too hard to make. After you understand the basics of making cables, it's pretty much obvious how you'd do it.

Again, I do more electronics than cabling, so I don't remember any part numbers/brands off the top of my head--I'm sure someone else here can tell them to you. Basically you'd get a 1/4" female plug, a 1/8" male plug, take some cable (canare stare quad, probably) and solder left-to-left, right-to-right, ground-to-ground, etc. . .

The 1/4" female plug isn't all too common, but I've definitely seen them around. Here's one I found off a quick search from markertek (you should probably check the datasheets/etc first to make sure it works here): (EDIT: never mind, it was a mono plug)
I'm sure there's better options--you'll have to look around a bit

 

[kpeezy]

Yep, that's exactly what I'm looking to make.

I'll do some more searching and wotnot

 

[Televator]

just have a look at the "How to make an interconnect step-by-step"-stickied thread at the top of this page... all you have to do is follow the directions for a mini-mini but switch one of the mini-plugs for a female 1/4" plug and you're done

hope it works out fine for you and you enjoy building it, as there are lots and lots of interesting DIY-projects out there

 

[amb]

Unless there is a size limitation, you could go to your local Radio Shack store and buy such an adapter which is all molded into a single plug.

274-366:

or a Gold plated adapter set:
274-899

 

[krmathis]

Thats a legitimate question...
So you're not an idiot!

 

[BradJudy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by amb /img/forum/go_quote.gif Unless there is a size limitation, you could go to your local Radio Shack store and buy such an adapter which is all molded into a single plug. 274-366:

While I loathe to disagree with amb, I definitely recommend an adapter cable over one of these adapter plugs - these plugs tend to put a lot of stress on the 1/8" jack (weight and length add up to a good amount of torque - really bad if you bump the end) and this can cause problems, particularly on tightly packed electronics like portable players.

 

[Agnostic]

Or try this:
http://shop.sennheiserusa.com/retail...ct_prod=092595

 

[ericj]

Quote:

Originally Posted by BradJudy /img/forum/go_quote.gif While I loathe to disagree with amb, I definitely recommend an adapter cable over one of these adapter plugs - these plugs tend to put a lot of stress on the 1/8" jack (weight and length add up to a good amount of torque - really bad if you bump the end) and this can cause problems, particularly on tightly packed electronics like portable players.

Yeah, i hate putting a 5-inch handle on a plug that tiny.

 

[amb]

No problem... just thought I'd save the OP some hassle of building something that could be picked up cheap at a nearby Radio Shack. I agree that the adapter plugs are clumsy if used in portable applications.

The Sennheiser adapter cable is a good one.

 

[luckypictures]

I'm waiting for supplies to make one right now. An interconnect is a great idea. Or if you're not the DIY type, get a regular headphone extension cable, which comes with most low end phones nowadays, and the adapter, that way, you'll relieve the stress on the port.

 

[kpeezy]

I'm using an adapter plug right now and it is just too big

I also want to try this to get my feet wet in the cabling game

I might be pm'ing you luckypictures to get some advice