htownfess
239 posts
Jan 06, 2011
3:42 AM
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Switched XLR Connector
This is the Mouser Electronics page for the Neutrik switched XLR cable connector that I was recommending to @Shanester at the jam last night, for his SM57. The red plastic ring is the on/off switch and it installs like a standard XLR connector if you can solder--just detach the original connector & hook this one up the same way. The switch seems reasonably durable despite being plastic; I've had one of these for more than ten years. It's close enough to the mic body to reach quickly while playing harp.
Even if one doesn't use an XLR mic regularly, if you have an XLR cord this is a useful thing to install, because you never know when you might need a kill switch--though if you install a switch, of course you gotta remember to leave it turned on when it's supposed to be on :).
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LeonStagg
228 posts
Jan 06, 2011
4:36 AM
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Hello htownfess,
I don't mean to interupt, I'm in Sugar Land and would like to know more about the jam nights.
thanks
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shanester
316 posts
Jan 06, 2011
6:01 AM
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Thank for posting that Htownfess, I'll order one of those as soon as possible, and thanks for the sound support last night!
LeonStagg, the jam was a The Big Easy on Kirby near campus, you can google Big Easy Houston and find them. Their jam is every Wednesday starting at 9:30 with the house band, jammers come up around 10:30 on.
Last night was awesome, packed house with lots of great players. You gotta come check it out!
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Shane
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"Keep it coming now, keep it coming now,
Don't stop it no don't stop it no no don't stop it no don't stop it no no..."
- KC and the Sunshine Band
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hvyj
1004 posts
Jan 06, 2011
6:12 AM
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Peavey makes a 25' XLR cord with the Neutrik on/off switch. You can get it on line from 8th street music here:
http://www.8thstreet.com/product.asp?ProductCode=11174&Category=Microphone
EXTREMELY useful for harp players who play through a low-z mic. I've been using one for 20+ years. Don't leave home without it!
The cable is relatively narrow and flexible so it doesn't take up much space in your bag and Peavey gives you a LIFETIME warranty.
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LeonStagg
229 posts
Jan 06, 2011
4:25 PM
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Thanks for the response Shanester, I'll check it out.
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htownfess
240 posts
Jan 06, 2011
7:00 PM
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@LeonStagg: I ran down some jam options in an earlier thread when Shanester was moving here:Jams I don't think anyone has managed to make a jam stick in Sugarland yet. The Big Easy jam is a straight shot in/out on 59; parking's bad now due to a trendy place down the street, so come early or late to park easily.
You ought to go see Little Terry Rogers and the Bluebirds--he plays around Sugarland weekly and updates his Facebook wall on gig days: Little Terry Larry Bernal and the HTown Jukes, who played before Adam's clinic last summer, also play Sugarland occasionally, as Larry lives there too; nothing soon, but check periodically: HTown Jukes
@Shanester, I'm pretty sure the Peavey cable hvyj posted is what Jonn uses.
Last Edited by on Jan 06, 2011 7:01 PM
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LeonStagg
233 posts
Jan 06, 2011
7:16 PM
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Thanks htown,
Have truck, will travel.
I'll check the links you supplied and try to get to The Big Easy next week.
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shanester
317 posts
Jan 06, 2011
8:00 PM
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I look forward to seeing you there, LeonStagg!
@Htownfess: Who's Jonn? Sorry if you already told me.
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Shane
1shanester
"Keep it coming now, keep it coming now,
Don't stop it no don't stop it no no don't stop it no don't stop it no no..."
- KC and the Sunshine Band
Last Edited by on Jan 06, 2011 8:06 PM
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htownfess
241 posts
Jan 06, 2011
8:32 PM
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@Shanester: Jonn del Toro Richardson is the Big Easy jam host, often plays guitar w/ Sonny Boy Terry on Thursday nights--
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HarveyHarp
172 posts
Jan 06, 2011
8:58 PM
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You guys have got a geat scene in Houston. I am eagerly anticipating my next visit there
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shanester
319 posts
Jan 06, 2011
9:26 PM
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@Htownfess: Oh, yeah, hello...He rocks, I love him. I just was confused 'cause I was thinking harp player!
@HarveyHarp: Holler when you come, get my number from Todd!
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Shane
1shanester
"Keep it coming now, keep it coming now,
Don't stop it no don't stop it no no don't stop it no don't stop it no no..."
- KC and the Sunshine Band
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