Where to get those great power connectors

PaulHilgeman · 24th April 2003, 07:21 AM

I am moving to an external power supply, where can I get those great XLR looking power connectors with 4 pins?

I am interested in chassis mount male connectors, and the female connectors that I can put onto a cable.

Lastly, what is some good cable to go with this stuff?

-Paul

pinkmouse · 24th April 2003, 09:21 AM

They are made by Neutrik, so just do a google search for suppliers close to you

joensd · 24th April 2003, 09:37 AM

You probably mean the Neutrik Speakon series.
It´s usually intended for PA applications but you can push as much as 30A through it. Resistance is <3mOhm!
The 4pin chassis coupling costs about 2.50€ and the plug 4.50€.
A nice price for a great product.

You can also use the Neutrik PowerCon series but that only has 3pins.

Jens

joensd · 24th April 2003, 10:24 AM

Just seen you obviously mean the ones Peter is using.
Indeed they look like 4pin XLR´s.
But have a look at the Neutriks as well.
They´re so nice they almost tempt me to build more gainclones.

Jens

JOE DIRT® · 24th April 2003, 11:47 AM

another alternative to a great connector is amphenol type they come in a power and signal series as well as plastic or metal housings.

Cheers!!The DIRT®

Matttcattt · 24th April 2003, 12:09 PM

do you mean these? this is the maplin website. http://www.maplin.co.uk/products/mod...97&modulecode=

tiroth · 24th April 2003, 01:34 PM

On some of his gainclones at least Peter is using CB microphone connectors. Not all are created equal, but some of these are very nice.

I would guess the better Neutrik ones are higher current.

Peter Daniel · 24th April 2003, 02:02 PM

Neutric might be better (although pins on those CB connectors look very tough), but what I like about those microphone connectors is their small size (and matching price)

I get them from: http://www.e-sonic.com/electrosonic/home.asp

tiroth · 24th April 2003, 02:20 PM

Parts express' CB connectors are also nice. All electronics are not.

PaulHilgeman · 24th April 2003, 02:39 PM

-Thanks Guys!

24th April 2003, 07:21 AM	#1
PaulHilgeman Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2002	Where to get those great power connectors I am moving to an external power supply, where can I get those great XLR looking power connectors with 4 pins? I am interested in chassis mount male connectors, and the female connectors that I can put onto a cable. Lastly, what is some good cable to go with this stuff? -Paul

24th April 2003, 09:21 AM	#2
pinkmouse diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chatham, England	They are made by Neutrik, so just do a google search for suppliers close to you __________________ Al I conceive of nothing, in religion, science or philosophy, that is more than the proper thing to wear, for a while. Charles Fort

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Matttcattt diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bristol	do you mean these? this is the maplin website. http://www.maplin.co.uk/products/mod...97&modulecode= __________________ If it aint broke, don't fix it. If it is broke, fix it. If you can't fix it, take it apart and see how it "worked".

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Peter Daniel diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	Neutric might be better (although pins on those CB connectors look very tough), but what I like about those microphone connectors is their small size (and matching price) I get them from: http://www.e-sonic.com/electrosonic/home.asp __________________ www.audiosector.com “Do something really well. See how much time it takes. It might be a product, a work of art, who knows? Then give it away cheaply, just because you feel that it should not cost so much, even if it took a lot of time and expensive materials to make it.” - JC

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24th April 2003, 10:24 AM	#4
joensd diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany	Just seen you obviously mean the ones Peter is using. Indeed they look like 4pin XLR´s. But have a look at the Neutriks as well. They´re so nice they almost tempt me to build more gainclones. Jens

24th April 2003, 11:47 AM	#5
JOE DIRT® diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brantford, ON	another alternative to a great connector is amphenol type they come in a power and signal series as well as plastic or metal housings. Cheers!!The DIRT®

24th April 2003, 01:34 PM	#7
tiroth diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA	On some of his gainclones at least Peter is using CB microphone connectors. Not all are created equal, but some of these are very nice. I would guess the better Neutrik ones are higher current.

24th April 2003, 02:20 PM	#9
tiroth diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA	Parts express' CB connectors are also nice. All electronics are not.

24th April 2003, 02:39 PM	#10
PaulHilgeman Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2002	-Thanks Guys!

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