Ex workshop lead rack
USED
SWITCHCRAFT - Adaptor Lead
3 metre length
TRS 3.5mm Jack plug ~ 2x XLR-Male plugs
Unbranded coax (figure 8 style 6mm wide x 3mm thick) - by unbranded I mean there is no manufacturers name stamped onto the shealth but it does have HIGH PERFORMANCE OFC CABLE printed on it
This cable is a "moulded" type, as is the TRS 3.5mm jack plug - you cannot get inside the 3.5mm TRS Jack plug
1/4" TS Jack plug is a nice SWITCHCRAFT
COSMETIC CONDITION:
USED (but barely)
Cable sheath is fine, no nicks or other sheath damage
BOTH plugs are in very good condition
Let's take a look inside ....
Connections at the Jack plug are superbly protected, in fact I cannot look at the soldering because it is completely sealed with double wall heatshrink AND over the top of that heatshrink is the normal Mylar sleeve - this gives a lot of protection and strain relief to the exit of the plug.
TESTING:
Cable is single core each half of the "figure 8"
I cannot easily inspect the solder connections due to the moulded plug at one end and the extensive heatshrink protection the other so my tests have been made with a meter ...
Shield is connected to the SLEEVES of both plugs
3.5mm Jack Plug TIP is connected to the 1/4" Jack Plug TIP
3.5mm Jack Plug RING is connected to the 1/4" Jack Plug TIP
Based on the resistance measurements, the TIP and RING common point is at the 1/4" Jack Plug (makes sense really because the 3.5mm plug is moulded!)
This means that if the 1/4" TS Jack plug was taken off and substituted for a TRS 1/4" Jack plug, you can end up with a BALANCED adapter lead
Total cable capacitance measures 780pF which works out to be 79pF per foot - not the greatest by any means, not surprising the manufacturer didn't put their name on the cable!
Suitable for general purpose patching but I wouldn't be using this lead for "mission critical" applications
I have now placed this lead into a clear, sealed plastic packet awaiting a new owner.
