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br>ericD13 |
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Are they all crap ?
I had 2 set (10 adaptors each set) from different sellers.
Both doesn't work : when I insert a minijack there is a short : tip and sleeve are connected)
I tried with multiple eurorack patch cables (doepfer, hosa, ...) it's the same problem.
I wanted to use a patchbay to connect my MU modules to the eurorack : no way. br> br> |
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br>unrecordings |
br>One of the reasons (nearly 20 years ago) that I went for MOTM/5U was the horror of 1/8" jacks. I think I chucked most of my adaptors and just made up a set of 1/4" to 1/8" cables. Alternatively, you could just make up a little panel br> br> |
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br>donpachi |
br>The ones from Schneidersladen work for me (outside is all metal unlike the ones above). However, when they rotate against the minijack, it crackles. br> br> |
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br>defutura |
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br>hsosdrum |
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br>diophantine |
br> defutura wrote: | I'm not sure if that would produce the exact problem you're experiencing, but did you make sure they're not meant for 1/8" TRS to 1/4" TS? (As opposed to TS > TS.) |
This! There's a lot of poorly labeled ones for sale on the internet, so I'd buy from a reputable source and ensure the description & packaging explicitly indicates "TS to TS".
I've had a bunch of different ones and never had an issue.
Ok, that's not quite true... but my only issue is that they all disappear. br> br> |
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br>hamildad |
br>I have bought a few to connect euro/TTSH to a patch bay and you roll the dice whenever you buy..
if they are correct, they are usually not well made.
So I have started making my own.
or ask Graeme Hinton to make you some. br> br> |
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br>EPTC |
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br>MrNezumi |
br>LMNTL adapter cords <- link
These cords are pretty good for the money. They come in a few lengths and also in quantities of 5 or 10. br> br> |
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br>Rex Coil 7 |
br>I buy decent (as possible) 3.5mm patch cables, twice as long as I need them to be. Then cut the cable in half, solder 1/4" plugs to the bitter ends.
If (more like ~when~) the 3.5mm end craps out, usually right at the edge of the molded strain relief, it's easy peasy to desolder the dead 3.5mm cable w/plug from the 1/4" plug and resolder another cut-in-half 3.5mm patch cable to the 1/4" plug.
Member *sduck has used a different solution ... those gold plated looking 3.5mm female to 1/4" male adapters. I've asked him about those and he said he's had solid fortune using those.
Personally, I either use the chopped 3.5mm cables with 1/4" plugs soldered to them, or I just make 3.5mm-to-1/4" multiple adapter panels.
(below) Wired up to a trunk line that carries CV signals from a cabinet full of Euro modulation modules. The little red anodized 4-40 allen head screws are for attaching an eight position terminal strip (if so needed).
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br>TheDegenerateElite |
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br>bwhittington |
br> Rex Coil 7 wrote: | The little red anodized 4-40 allen head screws are for attaching an eight position terminal strip (if so needed). |
That is a really cool idea. br> br> |
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br>Rex Coil 7 |
br> bwhittington wrote: | Rex Coil 7 wrote: | The little red anodized 4-40 allen head screws are for attaching an eight position terminal strip (if so needed). |
That is a really cool idea. | Thanks Nairb! A few dollars at ~Lows~.
However, should you need several I'd suggest going on line for those t-strips. ~Lows~ only carries 8-position ones (probably Homey Deepoh as well). On line I've seen them with anything from a single position up to 24 position models (and larger). Also, be sure to read the details, certain ones won't allow certain eyelets to fit worth a damn. So, per usual, check your gear, check your purchase, make sure it all works together. Just like any of this stuff we fiddle with.
Commander Rex. br> br> |
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br>facklr |
br>We've had this conversation a few times in a variety of ways, but in my experience those adapters are fine for trigger/gate but crap for CV. In fact, I've found most of the time that any interference/interuption/bridge/etc. (Y-cables, StackCables) between CV source/destination will cause problems.
I use these, and they work great:
https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-CMP303-Inch-Mono-3Ft/dp/B000068O3G/ref=pd_ cp_MI_3 br> br> |
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br>Rex Coil 7 |
br> facklr wrote: | We've had this conversation a few times in a variety of ways, but in my experience those adapters are fine for trigger/gate but crap for CV. In fact, I've found most of the time that any interference/interuption/bridge/etc. (Y-cables, StackCables) between CV source/destination will cause problems.
I use these, and they work great:
https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-CMP303-Inch-Mono-3Ft/dp/B000068O3G/ref=pd_ cp_MI_3 | Yea, but see .. check this out.
Ok take a look ... those Amazon ones are $4.45 each plus shipping (unless you buy six, then the total goes over the free shipping threshold and then you get free shipping). For about $3.00 you can buy 4 foot long 3.5mm x 3.5mm cables, cut them in half, and add a really solid (and fully replaceable) 1/4" Switchcraft plug to each half cable and have twice as many 3.5mm x 1/4" adaptive cables that end up being less per-unit money.
One four foot 3.5mm cable ($3.00) and two 1/4" plugs yields 2 two foot adaptive cables, for a total of roughly six bucks ($3.00 each). Cables that are at least halfway repairable, as well. You may also use right angle 1/4" plugs if that suits you (of course, cost changes when doing so).
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br>facklr |
br> Rex Coil 7 wrote: | facklr wrote: | We've had this conversation a few times in a variety of ways, but in my experience those adapters are fine for trigger/gate but crap for CV. In fact, I've found most of the time that any interference/interuption/bridge/etc. (Y-cables, StackCables) between CV source/destination will cause problems.
I use these, and they work great:
https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-CMP303-Inch-Mono-3Ft/dp/B000068O3G/ref=pd_ cp_MI_3 | Yea, but see .. check this out.
Ok take a look ... those Amazon ones are $4.45 each plus shipping (unless you buy six, then the total goes over the free shipping threshold and then you get free shipping). For about $3.00 you can buy 4 foot long 3.5mm x 3.5mm cables, cut them in half, and add a really solid (and fully replaceable) 1/4" Switchcraft plug to each half cable and have twice as many 3.5mm x 1/4" adaptive cables that end up being less per-unit money.
One four foot 3.5mm cable ($3.00) and two 1/4" plugs yields 2 two foot adaptive cables, for a total of roughly six bucks ($3.00 each). Cables that are at least halfway repairable, as well. You may also use right angle 1/4" plugs if that suits you (of course, cost changes when doing so).
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I'm not saying anyone is wrong, or that any suggestions are. By adapter I mean the pic of the adapters in the OP. Your way works too! I'm just saying I use these cables. br> br> |
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br>burdij |
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