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crashdesk · Joined: 21 Dec 2014 Posts: 1

Hi,

Just wondering what lead you all use for the mini to output to a mixer/audio interface?

I need a 3.5 to 6.35mm lead. There aren't many about.

Thanks
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el_hombre · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2015 9:50 pm Post subject:

I have a 3.5 to 6.35mm lead that I use, but I don't like the weight of a lead on that jack so I have a little box a friend of mine made for me with a couple of 3.5 inputs on one side and a couple of 6.35 outputs on the other side (he made it to run a couple of monotrons through) which I like more. Now I just run a smaller 3.5 to 3.5 into that box and a standard guitar lead out from that into the amp.

Since my main patch I work from in the band I play my mini with live only uses about 8 patch cables, I usually just use one of these to run into the box.

chris-korg · Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 1:54 pm Post subject: Proper leads/cable

Look for leads from DAP-AUDIO - they offer all kind of adapter.

Alternative:
Doepfer offers a proper cable.

regards,

Chris

Jamie Munro · Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2015 10:14 am Post subject:

Kenton also do them

3.5 to 3.5 in 1,2,3 metre lengths

They also do 3.5 to 1/4 Wink

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bigbear · Joined: 17 May 2015 Posts: 4 Location: Devon, UK

Beware of using any sort of 3.5 - 6.5 adaptor lead or plug. I have used one since getting my mini a couple of weeks ago and tonight, the weight of the lead pulled the 'nut' off of the output. Luckily, I was able to clip it back in and all seems to be working fine. This shows that a) The nuts aren't real nuts, but a snap in cosmetic finish and b) to be safe, you need to get or make a 3.5 - 6.5 adaptor box like the one suggested above, as this will take 99% of the strain off of the fragile output connection. I am now a bit worried about the construction quality and long-term life expectancy of my mini! Anybody else had this problem, or am I just unlucky?

bigbear · Joined: 17 May 2015 Posts: 4 Location: Devon, UK

Beware of using any sort of 3.5 - 6.5 adaptor lead or plug. I have used one since getting my mini a couple of weeks ago and tonight, the weight of the lead pulled the 'nut' off of the output. Luckily, I was able to clip it back in and all seems to be working fine. This shows that a) The nuts aren't real nuts, but a snap in cosmetic finish and b) to be safe, you need to get or make a 3.5 - 6.5 adaptor box like the one suggested above, as this will take 99% of the strain off of the fragile output connection. I am now a bit worried about the construction quality and long-term life expectancy of my mini! Anybody else had this problem, or am I just unlucky?

Frenzies · Senior Member Joined: 10 Feb 2015 Posts: 464

I used to use a 6.5 cable with an adaptor to 3.5, but I too found that the weight on the socket was too much. I bought some 3.5 to 6.5 cables, which work brilliantly on my Volcas, but for some reason don't work on my MS20, so in the end I started using a 3.5 cable with an adaptor to convert to 6.5 into the mixer. This is fine.
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Steve GG · Joined: 31 May 2015 Posts: 25

I bought a couple of sets of Korg MS-Cable 18 Eurorack Patch Cables.

http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/cables/dolphin-music-cables/97622-korg-ms20-mini-patch-cables-x18

I took the 750mm patch leads, cut off one of the 3.5 moulded jack plugs, stripped back the insulation and soldered on some Neutrik REAN slimline mono 6.35mm jacks.

http://www.rapidonline.com/cables-connectors/6-35mm-2-pole-black-jack-plug-20-2180

Much more robust and more convenient that messing around with adapters and cheaper than buying ready-made 3.5-6.35 cables.
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