Posted by Blas on 08/02/07 17:32

On Aug 2, 10:11 am, rcrow...@xprt.net wrote:
> On Jul 31, 3:51 pm, Larry in AZ <usen...@DE.LETE.THISljvideo.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Waiving the right to remain silent, Blas <blasaudiop...@yahoo.com> said:
>
> > > I'm turning to you video guys for some advice. I've been in the audio
> > > business (studio) for a bit of time, and recently decided to get my
> > > toe wet in the water of location work. Man is this a completely
> > > different world! As I'm setting myself up with the proper gear, I do
> > > want to find out what is the best lenght and type plugs you guys
> > > suggest for building one. We make our own cables here, so I need to
> > > find out what would best work for the camera operator. I'm all ears!
>
> > "Breakaway" cables for what specific purpose..?
>
> To allow the sound mixer and the camera operator to move
> independently (to go to a new setup, etc.) Also to allow a
> modular configuration so you can add length where needed,
> or even use a different "breakout" end for different camera
> configuations (different connectors, different locations, etc.)
>
> I'm rather dubious that "Blas" can just make up a "universal"
> solution that will fit everything, though.

Never did say everything or universal, but believe with enough
information can design a cabling system that could cover several
bases. It ain't rocket surgery you know! (borrowed qoute from
Mercenary Audio) In fact, just as you eluded to... different ends for
different sends!

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