Connector for old Lafayette mic?
Connector for old Lafayette mic?
I recently bought a Lafayette 99-4593 mic and it came without a cable and I'd like to make one for it but I'm having trouble determining the type of connector I need. It has a 4-pin male Amphenol-style connector, but the barrel size and pin spacing seems a little unusual compared to another male connector that I have.
I believe these mics are dual impedance and not balanced, so I assume that I will have to make a cable that terminates 4-pin Female to 1/4" TS and use a direct box?
Any direction as to where I might find the correct 4-pin connector for this? I believe that Lafayette, despite the French name, was an importer of Japanese audio gear in the 60's. Not super high-end stuff, but I thought this mic was cool looking and worth the $20.
picture from Google search, Not mine
Thanks in advance!
Roger
I believe these mics are dual impedance and not balanced, so I assume that I will have to make a cable that terminates 4-pin Female to 1/4" TS and use a direct box?
Any direction as to where I might find the correct 4-pin connector for this? I believe that Lafayette, despite the French name, was an importer of Japanese audio gear in the 60's. Not super high-end stuff, but I thought this mic was cool looking and worth the $20.
picture from Google search, Not mine
Thanks in advance!
Roger
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Re: Connector for old Lafayette mic?
I would not be surprised if these were a variant of the EV mics of the same period. I have an EV 664 and it has this connector.
Of course that price is ridiculous... the EV is also dual impedance, etc. I have mine set for low impedance and it has an XLR pigtail (to the Amphenol connector)
Of course that price is ridiculous... the EV is also dual impedance, etc. I have mine set for low impedance and it has an XLR pigtail (to the Amphenol connector)
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I actually bought one of those off ebay and besides getting the gender wrong because I assumed, and you know what happens when you assume, it looked like the pin spacing was different. I will have to check again tonight. I just wanted to make sure before I buy another $30 connector off ebay that won't work.digitaldrummer wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 6:30 amI would not be surprised if these were a variant of the EV mics of the same period. I have an EV 664 and it has this connector.
Thank you!!
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Re: Connector for old Lafayette mic?
It ain't the same as the MC4M, which is the connector EV used. I have a similar mic lying around somewhere, and the connector is pretty oddball. Unlike any other mic I own. If I can figure out where the mic is, I'll take a look and see if I can help. I never got around to finding a connector for mine.Rodgre wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 6:50 am
I actually bought one of those off ebay and besides getting the gender wrong because I assumed, and you know what happens when you assume, it looked like the pin spacing was different. I will have to check again tonight. I just wanted to make sure before I buy another $30 connector off ebay that won't work.
Re: Connector for old Lafayette mic?
That's what I feared. I suppose if I have to just run a pigtail to an XLR connector, I will do that. It won't be pretty, but I'll at least be able to figure out how it sounds.winky dinglehoffer wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 7:42 pmIt ain't the same as the MC4M, which is the connector EV used. I have a similar mic lying around somewhere, and the connector is pretty oddball. Unlike any other mic I own. If I can figure out where the mic is, I'll take a look and see if I can help. I never got around to finding a connector for mine.
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Re: Connector for old Lafayette mic?
If you've got a connector with the wrong gender and pin spacing but with the right thread you can take it apart, hack an xlr to the internal wiring of the mic and then use the connector as strain relief and as a way to hide the mess.
The cable will be permanent but it's better than nothing.
The cable will be permanent but it's better than nothing.
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Is that a mic built into a socket wrench?
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it fits GM but not Honda...
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Re: Connector for old Lafayette mic?
Well, posting a pic of the actual connector, of your mic, would really help.
Cheers
Howling at the neighbors. Hoping they have more mic cables.
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I will do that when I'm back at the studio...Nick Sevilla wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 12:12 pm
Well, posting a pic of the actual connector, of your mic, would really help.
Cheers
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Thanks! I used to have similar mics to this one. They typically have a smaller DIN connector, made ofRodgre wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 1:05 pmI will do that when I'm back at the studio...Nick Sevilla wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 12:12 pm
Well, posting a pic of the actual connector, of your mic, would really help.
Cheers
amphenox type plastic stuff, black in color. And the slots had two metal pins, in between which would
go the connector cable's pin. They used to get really wonky after several uses, so I'd have to get in there
with tiny pliers or pincers to tighten the connection up. PITA!
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I made a joke about the look, but have you figured out how to get that mic plugged in to listen yet?
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Re: Connector for old Lafayette mic?
How'd you do with this? Any luck?
I just found this while cruising the xaudia for sale page - http://xaudia.com/shop_item/kent-dm13-dynamic-g0126/
Maybe Stuart can help you out with a retro fit.
I just found this while cruising the xaudia for sale page - http://xaudia.com/shop_item/kent-dm13-dynamic-g0126/
Maybe Stuart can help you out with a retro fit.
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