Source for 7 pin mic inserts?

[Seeker]

I have a few Chinese bodies that need inserts, I’m having a devil of a time finding something reasonable… the neutriks seem to be unavailable. I thought I had found an amphenol that might fit with some coaxing but no dice. Thanks in advance!

 

[innercityman]

Interested too. Chinese mic bodies manufacturers only offer 3 pin inserts. Made a lot of researches without success, instead of buying at least 500 pieces, but I've ordered a U47 style mic body from aliexpress and asked for a 7 pin insert and they've been able to provide it with the mic body kit.

 

[Seeker]

I’ll try that next time, didn’t realize they’d do that, thanks. Though I’d still like to find an insert of dependable quality….

 

[Tim Campbell]

Well if it is possible to get one from some manufacturers maybe you could ask the company you bought yours from or purchase a bit the size of the neutrik and enlage the hole diameter.

 

[moamps]

I have a few Chinese bodies that need inserts, I’m having a devil of a time finding something reasonable… the neutriks seem to be unavailable. I thought I had found an amphenol that might fit with some coaxing but no dice. Thanks in advance!

Maybe this one would fit:
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Switchcraft/QG7M?qs=MW%2B0w7tSdpkU9Mt3dE8rdg==

 

[soliloqueen]

Maybe this one would fit:
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Switchcraft/QG7M?qs=MW%2B0w7tSdpkU9Mt3dE8rdg==

note that the picture is the cover picture for the entire series. this is indeed a 7pin tube mic insert.

 

[Janalex]

I am very curious as well

 

[Seeker]

Thanks Moamps and Soliloqueen I think that is the only currently available (non Chinese made) 7 pin insert that will fit a mic… I was hoping for something that wasn’t 18$ a piece. But cest la vie….

Thank you for the thoughts Tim Campbell, and you are right I could machine something to fit, but in this case I’ll probably stick with a manufactured insert.

 

[innercityman]

Maybe this one would fit:
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Switchcraft/QG7M?qs=MW%2B0w7tSdpkU9Mt3dE8rdg==

16.10€ for one piece ??? CRAZY !!!

 

[Khron]

And as an extra kick in the nuts, the panel-mount Neutrik NC7MP seems to be discontinued. I recall having used one many years ago. Would 6 pins be enough though, perhaps?

 

[Seeker]

Krohn, yea the NC7MP is unobtanium as far as I can tell…. Unfortunately for my current project I need all 7 pins, but a good thought in the future.

looks like it’ll be switchcraft this time

 

[k brown]

Aren't the inserts in those mic bodies the same as in XLR cable connectors?

Switchcraft A7M:

https://www.switchcraft.com/Product.aspx?ID=6783
Get these while you can:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/402336383750?hash=item5dad1e0306:g:fOYAAOSwopFfGeNK

 

[amplexus]

Krohn, yea the NC7MP is unobtanium as far as I can tell…. Unfortunately for my current project I need all 7 pins, but a good thought in the future.

looks like it’ll be switchcraft this time

And as an extra kick in the nuts, the panel-mount Neutrik NC7MP seems to be discontinued. I recall having used one many years ago. Would 6 pins be enough though, perhaps?

Is the Regular D series too large? They're very readily available.

https://www.markertek.com/product/n...7aIXGQ5AU7NGdz955lfpLNQ61DUx8HZBoCCxoQAvD_BwE

 

[Khron]

It's not the size, as the physical format of the thing - in the -MP part it's just that sort of insert inside the metal shell. The D-shell has a very different makeup.

 

[k brown]

It's cable-mount XLRs that have the inserts that are in in bodies, not panel mount.

 

[kramerb1]

What about the insert from this:
https://www.markertek.com/product/n...in-male-cable-connector-black-w-gold-contacts

 

[dfchandler]

https://www.adorama.com/swqg7m.html...nt={Long Tail} - Bing&utm_source=adl-umbase-p

 

[Tubetec]

I found a supplier of cheaper 7 pin inserts a few years back in the UK , they have worked faultlessly for me all along , but then again they might not have the same longevity as Switchcraft or Neutrik in an everyday usage situation .
Even years back I noticed the proper Neutrik 7 pin were on the way out , might well be to do with clearances between adjacent pins and the housing not conforming to modern day requirements , still you slieve the solder connection and the back of the pins inside the plug with insulation , it works just fine .

 

[innercityman]

Check this...

Connecteur de microphone XLR à 7 broches

 

[amplexus]

It's not the size, as the physical format of the thing - in the -MP part it's just that sort of insert inside the metal shell. The D-shell has a very different makeup.

Right right. I see what you mean now- it’s about easily cannibalising them for the insert.