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I don't think I've heard anyone talk about sources for cables. I'm assuming the first set does not come with Red.

Any recommendations for mini xlr to XLR and whatever that SDI hook up is?

Thanks

Warren
 
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You get one mini XLR to standard XLR adapter and one mini BNC to standard BNC with the camera, from there you're on your own.
We have made up our own XLR's, power and timecode but have not had any luck in finding the mini BNC's.
Keith
 
I Have been prototyping custom cables for RED and can now offer Cables for:
Audio Mini XLR to Standard XLR & Mini BNC (10.23) to standard Female BNC connectors. I also have Time code Lemo connectors to standard XLR connectors.


These are assembled in the USA and I only use top quality connectors and cables !

PM me for pricing and custom orders I can make any lengths needed.


Dave
 
You're never "on your own" in the RED User community.

There are several threads about adapter cables. Here are my cable/connector sources:

audio - XLR-TINI Q cables and connectors:
http://www.coffeysound.com/home.php?cat=133
http://tinyurl.com/2n2btg
http://www.avsupplystore.com/hk-105f.html
http://www.avsupplystore.com/hk-105m.html
http://www.switchcraft.com/products/connectors-23.html
http://www.audiogear.com/Switchcraft-Mini-XLR-Connectors.html

video/sync - DIN 1.0/2.3-BNC cables:
http://www.stonewallcable.com/product.asp?dept%5Fid=3013&pf%5Fid=SC%2D3577%2DF
http://www.stonewallcable.com/product.asp?dept_id=3013&pf_id=SC-3577-M

timecode input - Lemo 5-pin :
http://www.sounddevices.com/products/accessories.htm
scroll down to the "XL-LL" item
http://www.lemo.com/display_product_detail.do?partNum=FGG0B305CLAD42Z
If you want to build your own Lemo cables, the RED One Operations Guide lists the Lemo part number for each connector. Alpine Electronics keeps Lemo in stock in the U.S.
http://www.alpine-electronics.com/
 
I have been shipping various cables around the world,
Audio adaptor, 12V Power, Remote Run, Remote extensions, Time Code, Preston, Bartech, AJA down converter power, Fujinon Adaptor, Steadicam, etc...

PM Your requests. Offering custom solutions for users.
 
For the cables I've been making, I used:

Mogami Mini Quad Mic Cable (Red, $0.64 a foot): http://www.sjmediasystem.com/2893-rd.html
TA3ML - Switchcraft Mini-XLR Connector (wider cable out, $6.29 each)
http://www.audiogear.com/Switchcraft-Mini-XLR-Connectors.html
NC3FXX - Neutrik 3-Pin XX Series XLR-F Cable Connectors ($2.18 each): http://www.sjmediasystem.com/nc3fxx.html

Use the TA3ML (larger output hole) rather than the TA3M if you are using the Mogami mini quad mic cable (which I'd recommend).
 
David Birdy said:
I Have been prototyping custom cables for RED and can now offer Cables for:
Audio Mini XLR to Standard XLR & Mini BNC (10.23) to standard Female BNC connectors. I also have Time code Lemo connectors to standard XLR connectors.


These are assembled in the USA and I only use top quality connectors and cables !

PM me for pricing and custom orders I can make any lengths needed.


Dave
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David (or anyone else):

Can you make the 16 pin VF cables - we need a few of them for the external LCDs on our underwater housings. Problem is we need a little longer than the RED supplied and we need to put a cable seal onto the cable (it is just a compression fitting at this point) before the connectors (or at least one end)
is put on. One of my LA customers had someone in hollywood that was going to make them and I sent some 3 foot pieces of cable cut from a regular DVI cable but they said they couldn't wire that onto the LEMO connectors we got from RED. It didn't make sense to me because it was not much larger than the RED cable (which seems to be the RED version of unobtainium). They may just not want to deal with it - as I know it is a lot of wires to jam into that little connector. We are okay if the connector sleeve won't fit around the insulated part and it has to be cut back - we can pot it if necessary. My football and machine shop mangled fingers just won't allow me to solder those tiny LEMO and Hirose type connectors.
 
Aqua,

I will PM you with my Phone number!

Dave
 
For the XL-LB2 on the http://www.sounddevices.com/products/accessories.htm link.... I'm a little confused by the arrow markings.... does that have a lemo and bnc input to one bnc? Or does the BNC input goto the lemo? Personally I'd find it easier if that were a y-cable... one BNC in and one Out to the lemo; not a bnc into a bnc.

xllb2-800px.jpg
 
Anyone found a source for right angle mini xlr connectors ?
 
What about a Red Lemo power cable which goes to 4 pin XLR? I would love to be able to use my block batteries with the Red. Anyone making it?
 
kinoeye said:
What about a Red Lemo power cable which goes to 4 pin XLR? I would love to be able to use my block batteries with the Red. Anyone making it?
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PM any requests for these, or other cables. I have been shipping these for a while.
 
Does anyone know where I could get a d-tap cable to female dc (round 1mm or so) end made up to power an onborad LCD?

Or even if this is possible?!
 
You can't power the RED off of a standard 12 volt block, you'll need a 14.4 volt block, like the new one anton bauer makes.

And for D tap cables, check out anton bauer or IDX.
 
kinoeye said:
What about a Red Lemo power cable which goes to 4 pin XLR? I would love to be able to use my block batteries with the Red. Anyone making it?
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Some notes on our experiences here.

This is about the easiest of the leads to make as the Lemo is large but its still requires some skill to make a good job of it. Snipping of the solder side of the middle pin helps as this pin is'nt used for this lead.

The Red standard lead prices aren't bad considering the price of Lemo's.

Mini XLr convertors of reasonable quality can be found on ebay and from specialist sellers. There are a variety of mini XLR to mini XLR leads around on ebay also.

SQN are said to me making a Tajimi to mini XLR tail for their mixers.

Mini 3 pin and 5 pin XLRs can be found at Rapid direct for Uk buyers.

Farnell stock most of the Lemo's but not the Viewfinder or RS232 connectors. These have the larger collet and it needs to be correct for the cable size used.

If there's any more info about underwater view finder connections and leads please let us know.

Dave
 
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