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Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2002 4:57 pm
by Tony B
I need help to know what type of digital cable is used to connect to the Luna 11 digital input/output. The other unit, a Zoom MRS 1044 I am trying to connect has a different type of jack from the Luna.

Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2002 7:06 pm
by orbita
You will probably need to get a special cable made up. I got one made by van damme cables here in UK.

Basically the cable is like a minijack -> stereo phono like the type you use to connect a walkman to your stereo.

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/---phono red > efx IN
luna < minijack -----|
---phono white > efx OUT
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However, for a digital signal, you should request a 75ohm (i think 75 but check) cable suitable for digital signals. This will prevent the digital clicks you may get on a standard audio type
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Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2002 7:28 pm
by subhuman
Sometimes a picture(and link) is worth 1000 words :wink:

<a href=http://www.hosatech.com/y_cables_index.html><img src=http://www.hosatech.com/Yra154.gif></a>

Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2002 9:08 am
by Tony B
That,s it Sub. I tried one and it worked. :grin:

Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2002 11:16 am
by mr swim
I've got to say, that really p***ed me off ! Surely they could have used a normal co-axial or optical socket ? But no ! I had to spend £20-odd on a wretched 'special cable'.

Is this a problem with all countries, or is Germany littered with these strange cables ?

Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2002 12:26 pm
by subhuman
The cable is $2.99 at all Guitar Centers in the USA (at least one in most cities). It doesn't have to be anything spectacular (having one built, and 75ohm blah blah seems a bit overkill IMHO), that short Hosa works perfect and passes digital data bit-for-bit accurate. Also you can get a MonsterCable version of this as well for about $15 at most CircuitCity type stores...

Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2002 12:29 pm
by orbita
ahem, I gave a picture! :smile:
asci art rools ok

That web page looks like a cable freak show. Almost disturbing.