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How long do your XLR connectors last?
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<blockquote data-quote="frank kayser" data-source="post: 6203" data-attributes="member: 28"><p>Hi folks,</p><p></p><p>Well, my pile of XLR cables that need connector replacement is starting to need attention.</p><p></p><p>The venue I take care of has just about anyone and everyone handling the cables - the ones I've taught handle them "properly" but there are others I do not know of. Some more careful than others... The venue operates six days a week, and cables are always put away - not left on stage under foot.</p><p></p><p>I have a mish-mash of cable ends, a combination of what I found when I got there, and repairs I've made over time. </p><p></p><p>I think it may be time to just do a group replacement - the nickle and dime repairs is becoming bothersome - it's less than 20 cables altogether. </p><p></p><p>How long do your connectors last? I know a laargr collection of cables get rotated more often than the small collention this venue has...</p><p></p><p>My problem with Neutrik X type connectors (and clones) is the out-of-round male ends - the locking tab being one culprit, but the entire connector also seems out of round.</p><p>My other problem are the female Switchcraft female ends - the internal plastic strain relief fails and the entire connector slides within the shell.</p><p></p><p>I had a bunch of Audiopile Neutrik style connectors, and the female ends have held up very well. The male ends, not so great. </p><p> </p><p>Of course Neutrik are the industry standard - and the new XX series of connectors seem more robust (at least the male end) - at nearly double the cost of X series, and more with the Audiopile connectors. The female ends seem similar enough and I have not had problems of yet.</p><p></p><p>The other option is just to replace the male Neutrik shells and not bother with replacing the entire connector. Is that a reasonable solution? Are they available separately? (I'd think not...)</p><p></p><p>Any comments would be appreciated.</p><p></p><p>frank</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="frank kayser, post: 6203, member: 28"] Hi folks, Well, my pile of XLR cables that need connector replacement is starting to need attention. The venue I take care of has just about anyone and everyone handling the cables - the ones I've taught handle them "properly" but there are others I do not know of. Some more careful than others... The venue operates six days a week, and cables are always put away - not left on stage under foot. I have a mish-mash of cable ends, a combination of what I found when I got there, and repairs I've made over time. I think it may be time to just do a group replacement - the nickle and dime repairs is becoming bothersome - it's less than 20 cables altogether. How long do your connectors last? I know a laargr collection of cables get rotated more often than the small collention this venue has... My problem with Neutrik X type connectors (and clones) is the out-of-round male ends - the locking tab being one culprit, but the entire connector also seems out of round. My other problem are the female Switchcraft female ends - the internal plastic strain relief fails and the entire connector slides within the shell. I had a bunch of Audiopile Neutrik style connectors, and the female ends have held up very well. The male ends, not so great. Of course Neutrik are the industry standard - and the new XX series of connectors seem more robust (at least the male end) - at nearly double the cost of X series, and more with the Audiopile connectors. The female ends seem similar enough and I have not had problems of yet. The other option is just to replace the male Neutrik shells and not bother with replacing the entire connector. Is that a reasonable solution? Are they available separately? (I'd think not...) Any comments would be appreciated. frank [/QUOTE]
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