The black Cable Techniques TA3F 3-Pin Female Mini-XLR Connector is a TA3F connector designed to be attached to an interconnect cable for use with lavalier microphones and portable mixers in ENG, field recording, and television production. It features a 3-pin female mini-XLR end with gold contacts and a standard cable outlet.

Ideal for Interconnect Cables    3-Pin Female Mini-XLR Connector    Standard Cable Outlet    Gold Contacts

• Ideal for interconnect cables for portable recorders and mixers such as Sound Devices and Lectrosonics
• 3-pin female mini-XLR connector with gold contacts
• Standard cable outlet

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I use this cable compatible with the Zoom F8 or is it exclusively for Sound Devices products?

A: As long as your F8 has a mini XLR (I.e.TA3 connection) it will work just the same.

Q: 2. Does this cable work with Sound Devices product only, or will it also work with an Audio-Technica ATW-R1820 receiver? The use of the Sound Devices name makes me wonder if the wiring is specific to those products.

A: This cable is not designed specifically for Sound Devices units although it is the most common application. It will work with any device that requires a mini to standard XLR output connection.

Q: 3. Is there a way to get more gain out of the mic? Like a cloud lifter? When going into a black magic atem tv 4k it is very quite.

A: Yes, you will be able to control the level for the microphone on the Eartec Max 4G Single Headset when using the Blackmagic ATEM Television Studio Pro 4K. The ATEM TV includes controls to adjust the audio level for a microphone connected to the headset input.

Q: 4. Are these compatible with the FS7? I.e. Does the male end rotate to a position where it can access the camera's awkwardly placed XLRs?

A: While we have not tested this configuration specifically, there is a good chance that the Cable Techniques Low-Profile, 3-Pin XLR Female to 3-Pin XLR Male Adjustable-Angle Cable can be adjusted to fit into the build of the Sony FS7 camera's XLR audio inputs, given its ability to adjust the cable outlet from 30 to 150°.

Q: 5. Can this headset be used with the Eartec Hub lite as a wired headset for that system?

A: No. This particular Eartec Max 4G Single Headset with Inline PTT and Motorola 2-Pin Connector is designed for use with Motorola radios. The wired version for the Eartec HUB is the Eartec Max 4G Single Headset with Dual 3.5-2.5mm Connectors (B&H # EAHUBMXS).

Q: 6. Will this work with talkback on Blackmagic Design Studio Cameras?

A: Yes, the Blackmagic Design Studio Cameras do have a standard 5-pin XLR input for a broadcast headset like the Eartec Max 4G Single Headset with 5-Pin XLR Male Connector. However, the levels are very low because the Blackmagic intercom connection isn't designed for loud or real-world environments. And that it should only be used with Blackmagic for a low noise environment/quiet studio etc..

Q: 7. will this cord work if running from a dynamic mic into the lav input of the wireless go?

A: You can do that. But the more common solution for that would be the Rode Interview Go which adapts the Rode Wireless Go transmitter for handheld use and it is more inexpensive than a lot of handheld mics as well. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1548069-REG/rode_interviewgo_interview_go_handheld.html

Q: 8. Even though it is not listed in the information for the product, but will this work with the direct outputs of the sound devices 442?

A: Yes, the Cable Techniques CT-PTXR-18 cable will work with the TA3 direct outputs of the Sound Devices 442.

Q: 9. Would these cables be compatible with the Sound Devices XL-AES expander?

A: No, the Cable Techniques CT-PXFT-18 XLR-3F to TA3F Cable for Sound Devices is not compatible for use with the Sound Devices XL-AES 8-Channel AES3 Input Expander. The XL-AES has four TA3F inputs, so you will need a cable that has TA3M connectors. To connect to the TA3 inputs on the XL-AES, you can use the single Cable Techniques XLR 3-Pin Female to TA3 Male Cable - 20" (B&H # CACTFXMT320), which is also available in a 2-pack (B&H # CACTF3MT3220), or the single Kondor Blue Mini-XLR Male to XLR Female Audio Cable - 16" (B&H # KOMXLR16BK), which is also available in a 2-pack (B&H # KOBMXLRMF16B).

Q: 10. Will this headset work with the Blackmagic design constellation 2 m/e switcher?

A: Yes, the Eartec Max 4G Single Headset with 5-Pin XLR Male Connector is compatible for use with the Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 M/E Constellation HD Live Production Switcher.