ruffrecords
Well-known member
In order to reduce the amount of cable soldering in mixer builds I am looking at using PCB mounted XLR connectors, specifically ones from Neutrik with metal bodies I have not yet decided whether to use the vvertical or horizontal mounting versions - there are pros and cons for each.
At the moment I have samples of the horizontal mounting versions; NC3FDH andNC3MDM3H. What I find really odd is that the plastic insert that houses the three connections is not permanently fixed to the metal outer body. This means if I were to fit the connector to a PCB and then attach the connector to a panel, every time I insert a mating connector it will simply push the plastic insert (and the PCB) out of the metal body.
I don't know if I am doing something stupid but it looks like the PCB needs to be also fixed to the panel to prevent this.
Cheers
Ian
At the moment I have samples of the horizontal mounting versions; NC3FDH andNC3MDM3H. What I find really odd is that the plastic insert that houses the three connections is not permanently fixed to the metal outer body. This means if I were to fit the connector to a PCB and then attach the connector to a panel, every time I insert a mating connector it will simply push the plastic insert (and the PCB) out of the metal body.
I don't know if I am doing something stupid but it looks like the PCB needs to be also fixed to the panel to prevent this.
Cheers
Ian