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Identifying and sourcing small XLR connectors for tally system applications
20 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Small XLR connectors exist in miniature versions commonly used on wireless microphones and other compact audio equipment.
- Switchcraft manufactures miniature XLR connectors under the designation Tini Q-G, with the cable connector being a TA3F 3-pin female plug and the panel-mounted connector being a TB3M 3-pin male receptacle.
- Mini XLR connectors are available through electronics distributors like Farnell in multiple countries.
- Mini XLR connectors can be adapted for non-audio applications such as powering tally display systems with multiple indicator lines visible at distance.
Depends on
- The discussion does not specify electrical ratings or compatibility with power applications beyond mention of one person's experimental tally system.
- The exact specifications and availability may vary by region and time.
- No technical details are provided about the power requirements or performance of the adapted tally system.