greenshank Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 This ought to be really easy... having taken advantage of the splendid Minidisc Australia bundled NH900 + microphone (+ other stuff) I just want to buy a cable so I can isolate the microphone from the disc noises. But I want to buy it on the high street rather than end up paying far more in p&p than for the cable itself. Also I don't really want a very long cable and all the ones I've found online are at least 1.8m. Plus it should be nice and flexible of course. Lastly I'm in Melbourne like a good few others here (interesting in itself) so I hope someone can point me to a good shop here. (Before anyone mentions it, as far as I can tell, Dick Smith doesn't carry anything suitable i.e. short enough.)Not asking much, am I!Perhaps I'll just have to buy the components and get my soldering iron out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archivist Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 No, Dick Smith and Tandy have nothing suitable. I had to order something like that from Sound Professionals. Soldering iron is probably your best bet, if you have the skills.Hey, would it be hard to make a mono-in -> dual mono-out converter cable? I have a mono mic that I want to plug into my Hi-MD, and I haven't been able to find a mono->dual mono converter in the shops, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atrain Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 how about jaycar or radioparts? if radioparts go to the malvern shop as the city one's terrible.http://www.jaycar.com.au/http://www.radioparts.com.au/o/t where are you guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenshank Posted November 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 (edited) No, Dick Smith and Tandy have nothing suitable. I had to order something like that from Sound Professionals. Soldering iron is probably your best bet, if you have the skills.Hey, would it be hard to make a mono-in -> dual mono-out converter cable? I have a mono mic that I want to plug into my Hi-MD, and I haven't been able to find a mono->dual mono converter in the shops, either.Yes, I've made up a few cables in my time. It's been a while though.For a mono mic, wouldn't you want a mono-to-stereo-3.5mm converter? I have one knocking around, I think (no cable involved, just a single male+female unit).Later... oh bother, it's the wrong way round (mono male to stereo female). Edited November 26, 2005 by greenshank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenshank Posted November 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 how about jaycar or radioparts? if radioparts go to the malvern shop as the city one's terrible.http://www.jaycar.com.au/http://www.radioparts.com.au/o/t where are you guys?Thanks, but these both look as though they only have parts, not complete made-up cables. I can get the parts from Dick Smith if I have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atrain Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 (edited) they'll make them up for you fairly cheap. i know from needing non-standard cables replaced for sennhieser phones on a couple of occasions. Edited November 26, 2005 by atrain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archivist Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 For a mono mic, wouldn't you want a mono-to-stereo-3.5mm converter? I have one knocking around, I think (no cable involved, just a single male+female unit).Later... oh bother, it's the wrong way round (mono male to stereo female).Yeah, exactly. I've been everywhere (Dick Smith, Tandy, Jaycar in the City), and no one has the appropriate converter. It's not even listed in DS's store catalogue. That's why I'm either going to have to order one over the net, or maybe three so I'll always have backups.~Archivist~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Low Volta Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 just buy some panasonic RP-JE50 in-ear headphones (or some other brand/model like that), as they come with a short cord and an extension lead of about 70-80cm, which is perfect for mic use as well for a grand total of (USD) $25 (shipping included from HK through ebay)this way you get some nice phones (if you get the pana's you will at least ) and a cheap extension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenshank Posted November 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 just buy some panasonic RP-JE50 in-ear headphones (or some other brand/model like that), as they come with a short cord and an extension lead of about 70-80cm, which is perfect for mic use as well for a grand total of (USD) $25 (shipping included from HK through ebay)this way you get some nice phones (if you get the pana's you will at least ) and a cheap extensionNice idea. My current headphones came with a separate lead so I should have thought of that! (No, I can't use the one I've got, as it's male-to-male.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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