> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <strohs@...>
> Allegedly, some live performers used to replace the 5 pin DIN MIDI jacks
on synths with XLR due to the locking action of the XLR connector.
--LH--
If my memory has not gone south, I think the very first Sequencial Circuits
MIDI synth (the Prophet 600) indeed used XLR as the factory installed
connector. But, I think they used the 3 pin standard XLR since MIDI still
only uses 2 wires plus sheild.
> However, I think it is best to use the standard DIN type if possible.
Oh, I agree 100% - standard 5 pin DIN. I'd even vote for the Neutrik
football connector over a non-standard connector.
Larry