Purchase short ETCLink cable

[Soxred93]

Our theater currently has an ETC express located about 3 feet away from the wall outlets with DMX and ETClink plugs. We have a 3-foot long 5-pin DMX cable that goes right to the board. We also have a 25-foot long 6-pin ETCLink cable that goes the same distance. The cable isn't that flexible, so we have 25' coiled up right at the board, and it makes the entire table cramped.

I was doing a google search for ETClink cable, 6-pin XLR cable, and other variants, and found nothing. It's not hard to find a 6-pin XLR cable, but it's hard to find a 6-pin XLR cable that is male at both ends (which is what ETClink is). Does anyone know where I could buy one?

[shiben]

You could build one, as long as you dont screw up the pins.

[NickJones]

You can find the pinout here.
If you don't already know how to solder and make your own cables, here is your excuse to learn.
Nick

[SteveB]

Originally Posted by Soxred93

Our theater currently has an ETC express located about 3 feet away from the wall outlets with DMX and ETClink plugs. We have a 3-foot long 5-pin DMX cable that goes right to the board. We also have a 25-foot long 6-pin ETCLink cable that goes the same distance. The cable isn't that flexible, so we have 25' coiled up right at the board, and it makes the entire table cramped.

I was doing a google search for ETClink cable, 6-pin XLR cable, and other variants, and found nothing. It's not hard to find a 6-pin XLR cable, but it's hard to find a 6-pin XLR cable that is male at both ends (which is what ETClink is). Does anyone know where I could buy one?

Production Advantage has the cables they sell made by TMB and I'm certain they can do custom.

But why not do the excess coil at the wall end ?

Quality Theatrical Supplies and Equipment?Production Advantage, Inc.

SB

[Soxred93]

Originally Posted by SteveB

But why not do the excess coil at the wall end ?

The board is so close to the wall that it's both at the wall end and the board end.

[derekleffew]

I would buy one A6F and one A6M. Cut the existing cable 3' from one end. Solder the A6M to the 3' piece. Solder the A6F to the 22' piece. This gives you the option of easily restoring the cable should you ever need it. About $20 in parts plus fifteen minutes labor and you're done.

Just a thought.

[PsycoEmu]

I have the same problem, but the total opposite. I have about a 6 foot cable, and I need a longer one. Wanna trade?? ha

[Soxred93]

Originally Posted by PsycoEmu

I have the same problem, but the total opposite. I have about a 6 foot cable, and I need a longer one. Wanna trade?? ha

Nope... 6 feet is too long.