Support
Looper's Delight
|
Support |
|
|
|
many thanks andy and travis > Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 08:53:42 +0000 > From: akbutler@tiscali.co.uk > To: Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com > Subject: Re: can you use mic cable to wire midi cable? > > J Johans wrote: >> i tried to google first but no luck- > > > no, the guys who handle the standard don't provide online docs, and > would like you to pay them for a hard copy. > > :-) however > > "The standard connector used for MIDI is a 5 pin DIN. Separate jacks (and > cable runs) are used for input and output, clearly marked on a given device > (ie, the MIDI IN and OUT are two separate DIN female panel mount jacks). 50 > feet is the recommended maximum cable length. Cables are shielded twisted > pair, with the shield connecting pin 2 at both ends. The pair is pins 4 and > 5. Pins 1 and 3 are not used, and should be left unconnected." > > >> >> any info would be appreciated- >> >> this is what i think i know: =D >> midi is 5 pin cable, but uses 2 pins to provide power to devices, correct? > > possible, some devices use 7pin plugs if they provide power to a midi-pedal. > >> >> so then could you use a mic cable to make a midi cable? > > yep > >> >> its multipin time......woot >> >> fro >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. Check it out. >> <http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_explore_012009> > Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. Check it out. |