Shure SM58 XLR insert - 5 pin version?

[NoisyIndividual]

Bit of a long shot but ...

does anyone know of a 5 pin version of the SM58 type XLR insert?

 

[jp8]

This one, maybe?

https://a.aliexpress.com/_EGdyOvw

But it's without the chassis connector "wing". I have never came across 5- or 7-pin XLR inserts with such "wings".

 

[NoisyIndividual]

It needs to go into a microphone, so needs that screw which is the only thing that keeps it securely in place.
It doesn't really need the wing.

 

[jp8]

I think it has that screw, but it's not visible on the pictures as it's on the opposite side of the plug, where the ground tab is located.

 

[pucho812]

switchcraft makes those.
Years ago in another life time, I had a tube mic on my bench that the complaint was it was intermittent. Well sure enough it was and the reason was a real head scratcher. 7 pin xls coming out of the mic, and I am missing 6 pins on that connector. I can only speculate that the person handling the mic tried to do a twist and pin and managed to break 6 pins. But that is just a guess, I never found out how it happen. I just had the aftermath on my bench. Anyway, Switchcraft sells inserts like that. They also sell full blown XLR's where you can take the insert out and be left with a shell. Depending on what you need, buying the XLR and removing the insert VS just buying the insert may be more cost effective.

 

[NoisyIndividual]

Ah, so the switchcraft inline XLR insert will fit into an SM58 etc?

I believe that is the solution.


Thanks, we don't really do that much Switchcraft in the UK.



Just for interest, this is to convert a Shure 55 with a switch, so that via a breakout box, the switch operates the talkback switch on the desk remotely.
So the guy can lay on the couch at the back of the control room, directing the talent.

 

[Khron]

Ah, so the switchcraft inline XLR insert will fit into an SM58 etc?

I believe that is the solution.


Thanks, we don't really do that much Switchcraft in the UK.



Just for interest, this is to convert a Shure 55 with a switch, so that via a breakout box, the switch operates the talkback switch on the desk remotely.
So the guy can lay on the couch at the back of the control room, directing the talent.




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You might wanna check out Cliff UK's portfolio - get a much-cheaper-than-Switchcraft panel-mount make XLR and scavenge the insert itself.

https://www.cliffuk.co.uk/products/xlr/metal.htm

FC6175 or FC6176

 

[mihi_fuchs]

you may want to try these: https://www.reichelt.at/at/de/shop/..._vergoldete_kontakte-22910?search=xlr%205%20&

best regards

 

[mjrippe]

This one, maybe?

https://a.aliexpress.com/_EGdyOvw

But it's without the chassis connector "wing". I have never came across 5- or 7-pin XLR inserts with such "wings".

The "wings" are a physical ground contact with the mic body. May or may not be needed.

 

[jp8]

The "wings" are a physical ground contact with the mic body. May or may not be needed.

To that end, there are even better ones as found in e.g. the Takstar CM-63 aspictured below.

The shorter and wider the path to chassis, the better the RF shielding properties of the mic. Secondly, XLR inserts that only rely on a ground connection through a screw may lose proper contact over time when the screw loosens and the mic wil start to pick up hum or other noises. And in case of pantom powered mics, they will even stop working. The wing is a much more reliable connection, but my favorite is the one depicted below having the lowest inductance of all (picture from my website).

 

[kags]

Just for interest, this is to convert a Shure 55 with a switch, so that via a breakout box, the switch operates the talkback switch on the desk remotely.
So the guy can lay on the couch at the back of the control room, directing the talent.




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I think I know that guy!

 

[NoisyIndividual]

Ah, but this one might be copying someone else!

 

[NoisyIndividual]

You might wanna check out Cliff UK's portfolio - get a much-cheaper-than-Switchcraft panel-mount make XLR and scavenge the insert itself.

https://www.cliffuk.co.uk/products/xlr/metal.htm

FC6175 or FC6176

Thanks, the Switchcraft are hard to find and really expensive in the UK.
CPC sell the ones you mention here for the price of a packet of crisps almost.

https://cpc.farnell.com/cliff-electronic-components/fc6175/connector-5p-xlr-plug-panel-m/dp/CN20562