My first DIY attempt.
Watched youtube videos to learn how to solder. Using 99% tin solder, first cable took me 3hrs and 2nd prob around 1hr.
Wanted to make 2 pairs, but ran out of time... These are stripped power cables (6xcopper core), then soldered then up in a XLR shell.
Soldering is hard as I have shaky hands... On hindsight probably should have practice on something else first. Luckily didn't manage to break anything or melt anything...
Not sure if power cables can be used for IC, but I thought they being bigger and thicker will be easier to manage, turns out that's a silly assumption.
ATM trying to hear how these cables are different from my previous ones (silver)... Will try other materials in the future.. Not sure what materials to try next, Ethernet cable? Also maybe try 4% silver solder... Hopefully I'd be able to reuse these XLR connectors..