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johnnywoods
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 Posted: Wed May 12, 2010 12:23 pm Post subject: xlr -> 1/8" ts cables |
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would these work for volta?
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/XVM305F/
I would make cables, but if these will work, then I get a few extra hours to actually play! |
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1nput0utput
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| Posted: Wed May 12, 2010 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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It's not possible to tell without knowing how they're wired. If XLR pins 2 and 3 are both connected to TS tip, then they won't work. You want pin 2 connected to tip and pin 1 connected to sleeve.
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doctorvague
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I seriously doubt you're going to find an off the shelf solution that's wired to MOTU's spec - it's definitely not a standard. OTOH, I would think you could just snip the ring (pin 3 on an XLR) wire so it's not touching anything, maybe with a bit of tape and be good to go. I believe most cables are going to short pin 3 to ground rather than leaving it floating as MOTU specifies. Someone can correct me if this is incorrect.
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sascha.victoria
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I'm just getting into Volta and the lack of clear documentation is somewhat mind blowing.
I'm 97% sure those cables won't work right. The closest off the shelf solution is to use an insert cable. Insert cables are TRS terminating in 2 jacks that are TR and TS. So you'd use the TR jack and leave the TS hanging or cut it off. I ordered 2 of these from eBay. |
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johnnywoods
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thanks for all the input... I think I've realized I will have to suck it up and get out the solder. 
I'm likely going to build a breakout box with 8 xlrs to run to the 896, and some 1/8" jacks for patching to the modular.
I'll let you know how it turns out! |
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sine
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| Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 7:33 am Post subject: |
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| sascha.victoria wrote: | | I'm just getting into Volta and the lack of clear documentation is somewhat mind blowing. |
The Volta manual documents cable requirements, no? |
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oliviaarthur
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| Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 3:28 pm Post subject: |
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| sascha.victoria wrote: | I'm just getting into Volta and the lack of clear documentation is somewhat mind blowing.
I'm 97% sure those cables won't work right. The closest off the shelf solution is to use an insert cable. Insert cables are TRS terminating in 2 jacks that are TR and TS. So you'd use the TR jack and leave the TS hanging or cut it off. I ordered 2 of these from eBay. |
I use these snakes as well with volta- I scored them from a friend of mine who had them just sitting in his garage- |
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theslygoose
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| sascha.victoria wrote: | I'm just getting into Volta and the lack of clear documentation is somewhat mind blowing.
I'm 97% sure those cables won't work right. The closest off the shelf solution is to use an insert cable. |
Actually you can shop for them through me. Upon request I've made an "off-the-shelf" solution. I've successfully sold hundreds of Volta cables since May 09 and I'm sure you can get word of mouth from many people on this forum.
http://www.slygoosecables.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flyp age=flypage.tpl&product_id=16&category_id=36&option=com_virtuemart&Ite mid=2
The cables are made with 6 mm wire (standard mic size) and I've got a low-profile version coming soon too (4.5 mm wire). Hand-made, American wire, quality parts, TNT solder, etc.
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emergencyofstate
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| Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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^ I can vouch for Sly Goose Volta/Silent Way Cables. I've got about 10 myself  |
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