Xlr Snake Cable
February 8th, 2010How can I make a point-to-point phone system through XLR?
Q: How can I make a point to point phone communications system that runs through XLR cable? I have access to power outlets on both ends, and I have XLR to plug into the system. I need the phones to ring quietly (or silently), so a ringer light would be ideal. I also have to make it work on a budget or under $50. With the XLR, I can wire it to use all 3 conductors, but I would prefer to only use two, since the third is a coaxial around the outside of the other two. The phones will be approximately 130 feet away from each other, but the XLR snake that I am using is silver. Does anyone know how I can build (or buy) a system to fit my needs?
A: the easiest way to make a point to point intercom is to wire the phones in series. Make a loop. In the old days, a 1.5v battery with screw terminal would be used. 3 or 4 batteriies in series.
You need a battery, 6 volt is fine, 12v is fine too. A couple amps will last a while. Two phones will draw about 40ma.
Wire the phones so that Tip is connected to Ring from T1 to T2 and then Ring on T1 goes to the positive side of the battery and the negative goes to Tip on T2.
The XLR is 3 wire. The phone will take two wires. This leave one wire to control the phones. A “button and buzzer” will make a nice signalling system. You can use the run without the battery and a piezo buzzer, a push switch to the powered side, would cause the phone to get the other ends attention.
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GLS Audio 3ft Patch Cable Cords – XLR Male To XLR Female Color Cables – 3′ Balanced Snake Cord – 6 PACK $28.99
6 PACK of Professional Series Noise Free Mic Cables. They have a thick, high quality, flexible rubber jacket. They are heavy duty Noise Free “True Balanced LO-Z” and have 3 pin XLR connectors on each end. These cables have dual insulated copper conductors plus they are shielded. They are hand wired & hand soldered and have high quality metal ends. They have a double strain relief on each end (inte…
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6 PACK of Professional Series Noise Free Mic Cables. They have a thick, high quality, flexible rubber jacket. They are heavy duty Noise Free “True Balanced LO-Z” and have 3 pin XLR connectors on each end. These cables have dual insulated copper conductors plus they are shielded. They are hand wired & hand soldered and have high quality metal ends. They have a double strain relief on each end (inte…
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Hosa SH Snake XLR Cable $94.49
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Pyle 20-foot 8 Ch XLR to Unbalanced Snake Cable $39.49
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Pyle PPSN823 8-channel XLR to 1/4-inch Unbalanced Cable $36.99
Stereo cable measures 20 feet longUnbalanced snake cable offers an 8-channel XLR to 1/4-inch connectionRCA male snake cable makes hook-ups easy
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Hosa SH Snake XLR Cable $94.49
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AV Link 49′ 8-Channel XLR Female-XLR Male Stage Snake 15 Meters $94.99
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CBI 8-Channel XLR-M to XLR-F Snake $94.5
The CBI MT8 fan to fan 8 channel audio snake features CBI/Belden individually shielded multipair wire with black flexible jacket. One of the most widely used audio snakes in home and professional studios, the CBI MT8 XLR female to XLR male snake can be used with many music and recording devices. It has double layers of heat shrink tubing at conectors and junction plus contrasting numbers covered with clear heat shrink on the fanout. A top quality audio snake at a reasonable price.
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Pyle 20-foot 8 Ch XLR to Unbalanced Snake Cable $39.49
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Pyle PPSN823 8-channel XLR to 1/4-inch Unbalanced Cable $39.49
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Hosa DTM800 Multi-Track Snake Cable (25 Pin D-Sub To 8 XLR Male) $44.95
25-pin male plug (also called a “D-Sub�) wired-out to 8 XLR Male connectors, for input connections from eight balanced sources to the D-88’s multi-pin balanced inputs.
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Hand-soldered, quality XLR and 1/4" TRS connections with molded, color-coded jackets and cable for easy identification.
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Planet Waves Modular Snake 8-Channel Breakout Xlr Male $79.99
Planet Waves Modular Snakes include interchangeable 8-channel break-outs for easy and flexible wiring options for use with the Planet Waves Modular Snake Core Cable. Using industry standard analog pinouts, Planet Waves snakes are made with a proprietary multi-pair snake cable, featuring oxygen-free copper conductors and 100% shielding for low noise, low signal loss construction. Additionally Planet Waves Modular snakes feature Amphenol gold-plated connectors for optimal signal transference, corrosion resistance and strain relief.Check out our Hands-On Review of this great product here: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/document/planet_waves/snake?doc_id=104286
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Planet Waves Modular Snake 8-Channel Breakout Xlr Female $79.99
Planet Waves Modular Snakes include interchangeable 8-channel break-outs for easy and flexible wiring options for use with the Planet Waves Modular Snake Core Cable. Using industry standard analog pinouts, Planet Waves snakes are made with a proprietary multi-pair snake cable, featuring oxygen-free copper conductors and 100% shielding for low noise, low signal loss construction. Additionally Planet Waves Modular snakes feature Amphenol gold-plated connectors for optimal signal transference, corrosion resistance and strain relief.Check out our Hands-On Review of this great product here: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/document/planet_waves/snake?doc_id=104286
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AV Link 49′ 24-Channel/4-Return Stage Snake 15 Meters $249.99
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Whirlwind MC20 XLR Microphone Cable (20 ft.) $9.95
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