XLR Microphone Cable DIY Project – Part 2 – Tinning your wire ends

Written by: Robert Back

May 20, 2021

In the 2nd video of the XLR Microphone cable DIY series, Gary Cable shows you the importance of tinning the wire ends in preparation for soldering.

Our first video covered choosing the correct wire for your application, and preparing it by stripping the wire ends.
In our final video, Gary shows you how to solder the pieces together and test your connection.

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In this video we used the following parts:
►Neutrik NC3MXX- BAG (Black Male XLR with Silver contacts)
►Neutrik NC3FXX- BAG (Black Female XLR with Silver contacts)
►Neutrik NC3MXX- B (Black Male XLR with Gold contacts)
►Neutrik NC3FXX- B (Black Female XLR with Gold contacts)

USA: https://www.redco.com/Neutrik-NC3MXX-BAG.html
Canada: https://www.avshop.ca/wire-amp-cable/connectors/3-pin-xlr/neutrik-nc3mxx-bag-3-pin-xlr-male-connector-black-silver

►Neutrik XX-series XLR connectors are available in Black or Nickel housing, with termination plated in nickel or gold or silver, and ‘boots’ in a dozen colours.

https://www.neutrik.com/en/neutrik/products/xlr-connectors/xlr-cable-connectors?c=audio

► Mogami Neglex W2549 – 2-conductor cable plus twisted shield

USA: https://www.redco.com/Mogami-W2549.html
Canada: http://www.economik.com/mogami/w2549-2c-22awg-low-capacitance-long-run-mic-cable-price-per-foot/

►Canare L-2T2S – 2-conductor cable plus braided shield

USA: https://www.redco.com/Canare-L-2T2S.html
Canada: http://www.economik.com/canare/l-2t2s-100m-black/ – or –
https://www.avshop.ca/wire-amp-cable/bulk-wire/canare-l-2t2s-twisted-pair-microphone-cable-black-100m?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2c6l_JXF8AIVGvLjBx2O_AoIEAAYASAAEgJql_D_BwE

 

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