using angled MIDI cables with MRCC

[lemel]

After some searching, I finally found good low-profile angled MIDI cables that are oriented in the correct direction for use with MRCC. Pictures below, for anyone who might find this useful. Manikin brand, in three different lengths: 0.5, 1, and 2 meters. I purchased through Thomann. Might even be a good candidate for a bundled accessory?


     


Cheers!

[Raphie]

Perfect, ordered a bunch from Thomann

[starfish]

     

I use those too: especially helpful when placing the MRCC in a 19" rack, because straight MIDI plugs will block the view on the routing buttons and LEDs.

Only downside: max. 2 meters, but if you need longer cables you can use MIDI couplers to attach a longer MIDI cable. (Prices differ a lot: search to find cheap ones).

Could you please share a link to the angled MIDI TRS plug on the right side of your picture?

[Raphie]

I think that's a Amazon TRS adapter

[lemel]

My requirements were:

• Low enough profile to slide under my desk on a sliding tray (all others were much too tall)
  
• Pins facing in the correct direction (a lot of options were flipped 180)
  
• Somewhat long (I know 2m isn't much, but a lot of angled cables are for pedal boards, so usually just a few inches to 12 inches long...and have the pins oriented sideways)
  
• Affordable (the only other option that met all my requirements were custom-made, so that was my option of last resort)
  
• BONUS: Cable girth doesn't block the second row from use. I feel lucky that these can be used in every port without blocking. I wasn't really expecting to find any that allowed this.
  

A number of cables' product photos don't even show the orientation of the pins at all, making them a "buy & see" which I can't afford right now.

The TRS angle adapter is just generic garden variety 1/8 TRS, as would be used for stereo audio. I got a bag of them on ebay. Just don't mistakenly buy TRRS (with the mic return, like for old wired earpods).

I haven't been as lucky with USB angled adapters - the ones I've found are just too tall all around, and absolutely block the second matching port from being used 'angled'.

[Jesse Johannesen]

Dang you are definitely MVP of the day around here, these are awesome finds. I showed the team and they were pretty pumped too. Thanks again for sharing