Step 3 is: Ensuring all shields are separated and on their own terminals, neither touching one another nor inadvertently contacting any metallic conduit or J boxes. Inadvertent ground loops are NOT your friend; taking care to not create them Is FAR easier than trying to find them after the fact.
I'll see your UNDISTURBED XLR's and raise you this:If you're worried about connection integrity and you can't just use XLR-terminated cables connected together, would it be price prohibitive to just run a new set of cables the entire length? Bulk cable isn't all that expensive relative to conduit runs (I buy from GLS Audio and they have very reasonable prices).
I was considering soldering, trying to do in-line. A bit tedious but can be done hahaI would solder and heat-shrink wrap. Done right it is very reliable and minimizes the amount of cable that is unshielded.
I have seen this a lot. Connectors that carry very small signals and are never unmated / remated are prone to this. There is not enough voltage to overcome the microscopic coating of oxide that forms so they go open-circuit. Spade lugs or soldering is the option I chose whenever there is a a chance the connection will not be moved for years.
I couldn't agree MORE. Crown chose to make their XLR's integral, as would any manufacturer targeting that segment of the market.I have seen this a lot. Connectors that carry very small signals and are never unmated / remated are prone to this. There is not enough voltage to overcome the microscopic coating of oxide that forms so they go open-circuit. Spade lugs or soldering is the option I chose whenever there is a a chance the connection will not be moved for years.
I couldn't agree MORE. Crown chose to make their XLR's integral, as would any manufacturer targeting that segment of the market.
Had they been targeting the installation market, they'd have no doubt provided a terminal strip.
Can you envision the ubiquitous Shure 58 with terminal's sans its XLR cupped in a performer's hand (s)?
Toodleoo!
Ron Hebbard
@jkowtko Between us, we're opening a serious can of worms here.This would be true then for any permanent equipment installation, no? So I wouldn't expect connections between daisy-chained tables to be any worse off than every cable plugged into a piece of equipment sitting in the rack.
For that matter, won't terminal strips will still have the same issue too? I think then that the mostly reliable long-term connection would be soldered ...
Combine with with genuine Cinch Jones connectors.
Whisk. Blend. Stir and season to taste.
Now; stand well back and avoid the "worms".
Let's invite @Ancient Engineer and @FMEng to the party.
Toodleoo!
Ron Hebbard
For that matter, won't terminal strips will still have the same issue too? I think then that the mostly reliable long-term connection would be soldered ...
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