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Blue 3.8mm TA3F to TA5F audio cable, 18 inches

Cable Techniques

Cable Techniques 18" TA3F to TA5F "HOPS" Cable, No Pads

SKU CH-TNX5-1GK0Q

An 18-inch balanced cable linking Sound Devices recorders to Lectrosonics transmitters at line level without pads

  • Direct recorder-to-transmitter link for wireless workflows
  • Balanced TA3F-to-TA5F wiring matches Lectrosonics MC49 spec
  • 18-inch ultra-flexible PUR jacket resists crushing, tearing and cold
  • Blue 3.8 mm OD cable stands out in busy rigs
  • LINE-level signal path with no pads for unaltered audio

Purpose and Compatibility

This 18-inch TA3F to TA5F "HOPS" cable connects Sound Devices recorders such as the 633, 664, 688, 788T, 833, 888 and Scorpio to Lectrosonics transmitters including the SMV, SMWB, SMDWB, SMa, SMQV and UM400a. It carries a balanced LINE Level signal without pads, mirroring the wiring of the Lectrosonics MC49 for a direct audio path.

Signal Integrity Under Load

The blue 3.8mm OD polyurethane jacket is ultra-flexible and rated crush-resistant, tear-resistant and cold-resistant, so the cable maintains its electrical performance during prolonged field use and repeated coiling. Balanced TA3F to TA5F construction rejects common-mode noise, keeping the LINE Level feed clean over the full length of the run.

Pre-Order Checks

Verify that your recorder provides a TA3 balanced LINE Level output and that your transmitter accepts a TA5F input wired to the MC49 standard. Confirm the 18-inch length suits your rigging, as no other lengths are offered for this model. Ensure you do not require attenuation pads, because this cable omits them entirely.

Highlights

  • Direct recorder-to-transmitter link for wireless workflows
  • Balanced TA3F-to-TA5F wiring matches Lectrosonics MC49 spec
  • 18-inch ultra-flexible PUR jacket resists crushing, tearing and cold
  • Blue 3.8 mm OD cable stands out in busy rigs
  • LINE-level signal path with no pads for unaltered audio

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the 3.8 mm PUR jacket stay flexible when the cable runs all day on a hot set?

The ultra-flexible PUR polyurethane jacket is rated crush-resistant, tear-resistant and cold-resistant, so it remains pliable during extended indoor or outdoor sessions.

Which recorder outputs and transmitter inputs must I already own for this 18" TA3F-to-TA5F cable to work?

You need a Sound Devices recorder with TA3 balanced LINE outputs — such as the 552, 633, 664, 688, 788T, 833, 888 or Scorpio — and a Lectrosonics transmitter with a TA5F input like the SMV, SMWB, SMDWB, SMa, SMQV or UM400a.

Will the MC49-style wiring work with my older Lectrosonics UM400a without level-mismatch?

Yes, the cable mirrors the Lectrosonics MC49 wiring and carries LINE Level directly to the UM400a TA5F input, so no pads or gain adjustments are required.

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