Michael Rubin
598 posts
Jul 10, 2012
2:16 PM
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A student has bought a Cal red 100 C and and needs a connector cable, but the local music stores are clueless. Any help?
Thanks!
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tmf714
1189 posts
Jul 10, 2012
2:28 PM
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If it's this mic,it is a Calrad 100 C -similar to a Shure.
It uses a 2 pin connector. Kens Electronics in Michigan carries the connector. http://www.kenselectronics.com/
Last Edited by on Jul 10, 2012 2:31 PM
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MrVerylongusername
2401 posts
Jul 10, 2012
2:38 PM
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It's Calrad. A copy of the Shure SlimX and it needs a 2 pole screw on connector. Probably not the sort of thing you can get nowadays unless you go to a harp mic dealer.
They come up quite often on ebay though and usually have the cable included - might be a cheaper option. It's a crystal element. This particular model got sold under a whole load of different names - I have one branded Eagle 100-C
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shbamac
201 posts
Jul 10, 2012
4:23 PM
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I have a few of those, used and nos. I'll have to dig them out. If you want take a pic of the mic connector, post it and I'll check and see if I have want you need.
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tmf714
1191 posts
Jul 10, 2012
4:55 PM
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I guess people cant see the info I posted- lol.
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MrVerylongusername
2403 posts
Jul 10, 2012
5:10 PM
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Edit:
Nah. Not worth it
Last Edited by on Jul 10, 2012 5:17 PM
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shbamac
202 posts
Jul 10, 2012
6:08 PM
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You never know. In the past 20 years I've seen thousands of mics. Not every mic (of the same make and model) all ways uses the same connector. Yes it's a safe bet but not 100%. Just maybe someone took it upon themselves to change the connector at some point. As an example, I've had about 15 D4's and two of them had odd 2 pin connectors that were not standard.
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tmjen555
1 post
Jul 11, 2012
12:23 PM
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Thanks @tmf714 and @MrVerylongusername. I am Rubin's student with the mic. You are more than likely correct that is has the two prong connector, but it already has an adapter for a cable. Problem is, the male threaded portion of the adapter is quite a bit smaller than a typical JT-30 mic cable.
Pictures here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tmjen555/7551482060/in/photostream
Last Edited by on Jul 11, 2012 12:25 PM
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MrVerylongusername
2408 posts
Jul 11, 2012
12:31 PM
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Well that goes to show doesn't it!
The Shure slim x had the amphenol mc1f connector, and that does look like one - are you sure this is a Calrad? what does the front grill look like?
it's def. not a 2 pole connector, but if that isn't a standard amphenol single pole connector, like a JT30 - I don't know where you'd get a matching screw on part.
Maybe Greg can fit a standard amphenol connector for you?
Last Edited by on Jul 11, 2012 12:43 PM
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tmjen555
2 posts
Jul 11, 2012
12:38 PM
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@MrVerylongusername - I'll need to check but I am pretty darn sure it is a screwed in adapter to the two pole. If that's the case, best solution seems to be to get a better adapter?
Last Edited by on Jul 11, 2012 1:34 PM
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MrVerylongusername
2409 posts
Jul 11, 2012
12:46 PM
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It's an oddity alright
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tmf714
1194 posts
Jul 11, 2012
1:38 PM
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Like I said,just call Kens Electronics in Michigan-if he cant get you headed in the right direction,no one can.
He more than likely has the adapters in stock-
2825 Lake Street Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 345-4609
Its definetly a Calrad mic-nothing rare or odd about it-just the connector uses an adpater.
Last Edited by on Jul 11, 2012 1:41 PM
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shbamac
203 posts
Jul 11, 2012
5:56 PM
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That connector is not an adapter. It's Japanese (obviously) and it's in between sizes of the standard switchcraft and the micro switchcraft screw on connector. The connector you need is very hard to find by itself. Ken might have one but I've never seen them on his website. Looking around more closely this might be the one you need: CR30-434 =CM-2 =PH-2316 =5501F: small 7/16" .456" center contact female connector $5.00. Off this page: http://www.kenselectronics.com/lists/micplug.htm
I might have one but would have to dig around.
You best bet is to get someone to install a standard switchcraft connector.
Here's the standard, jap and micro connectors
I love these micro connectors
Last Edited by on Jul 11, 2012 8:15 PM
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tmjen555
4 posts
Jul 14, 2012
2:44 PM
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Thanks @tmf714. I'll check in with Ken this week. I have stumped the best in Austin. Favorite response today was from a guy who has been around since the ice melted and he simply said "Can't you just get a mic that works?" I had to laugh.
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tmjen555
5 posts
Jul 14, 2012
2:48 PM
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Thanks @shbamac. Best explanation yet. Sure seems like that japanese connector. I did unscrew the connector this morning and sure enough there is no two prong connector in there. Just this connector with hot and ground wires.
I'll check out Ken's page for that single adapter. Worth a shot. I've got another on eBay I should win as well. It has the cord!
Live and learn!
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