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RS-422 Cable
Guys,
Am getting a UVW-1800 betacam for my final cut suite. Have an IO/LA box and need to get an RS-422 Cable. Can I just get a DB9 M/M from a computer cable store, or must I go get a true 422 calbe from a supplier like markertek? I really don’t want to spend $50+ for a 6 ft. cable. What are my options or what you recommned?
thanks.
rick
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3 Replies
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I’ve used both and there’s no functional difference except for the screws that keep the cable in place. The RS422 connector on Sony and Panasonic VCR’s uses a metric size screw diameter and thread while the DB9mm you get a computer supply uses a standard size and thread which is slightly too large. If you try to force it in the screw could snap in the machine connector. I’ve found that you can screw it in a little way and keep the connector from falling off. So you can connect the cable, but you can’t fully secure it with the screws. It’s not a problem on the I/O side however it uses a standard DB9.
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Thanks for the response,
what I’m getting from you is that as long as I don’t “force” screw the cable into the deck side remote, I’ll be ok. True?
thanks for the response.
RN
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Yes, that’s correct. I use a couple of them in my system.
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