POV | Neutrik EtherCon Connectors. Whats The Difference Between NE8MX-B & NE8MX6-B?

[@markyfrencho]

A couple clarifications to help you. Music Group says the NE8MX6-B will not work on their consoles because it is designed to prevent cross connection. Second thing, Midas/Behringer consoles require a shielded cable in order to maintain signal sync. If you build a NE8MX-B cable, it requires a shielded plug in order to not wobble like that.

[@Mtaalas]

Neutrik Ethercons are compatible only with VERY LIMITED number of Modular RJ45 connectors. Meaning that if you make one using unsupported rj45, it doesn't necessarily fit properly or isn't reliable. Hirose TM21P series OR TM31P (unshielded CAT6/shielded CAT6a) series are the ones you should use. Or any other from the list that Neutrik provides in the documentation. But I see people using unsupported connectors ALL THE TIME in my work. Some companies even manufacture Ethercons with unsupported connectors. Why? Because Hirose connectors are expensive. AND the NE8MX-B is like

[@craigg8314]

Thanks Billy, the resolved my confusion! Appreciate the video.

[@thefantasticmro3619]

How can I add one of these connectors to my PC? I’ve seen people do this online but I’m not sure how they are able to connect this type of connected inside of a PC desktop.

[@leavenember6149]

have you taken a look at the new TOP connectors? Do you know if there a difference in weather/dust resistance and how are they in terms of durability and ease of use?

[@billylaguardia]

I didn’t know they made a TOP series of Ethercon. I’ll have to check those out, thanks for the heads up!