Where to find 5 pin XLR 'Inserts?' for BM800 mic body - UK/EU

[carboncomp]

Need to change a BM800 to a 5 pin XLR and not 100% what to look for or where?

Not sure what the name of the part is, going with "inset" over "the plugy in bit for the cable"

 

[Khron]

Switchcraft have some, but for utterly ridiculous prices (16eu for the 7pin variant).

Neutrik NC5MP may still be in production though - i used the insert from an NC7MP a few years back for a tube mic.

 

[rogs]

I found the easiest (and probably cheapest?) option was to buy one of THESE and just unscrew and use the 5 pin male part as the new insert...

 

[Khron]

Or see if you can find some Cliff UK connectors "locally" (as opposed to internationally):

https://www.tme.eu/fi/en/details/fc6175/xlr-connectors/cliff/
FC6176 is the black-housing version, see whichever you can get cheaper.

 

[soliloqueen]

any interest in a group buy for these or the 7 pins? we could probably grab them for $1/pc

 

[Khron]

any interest in a group buy for these or the 7 pins? we could probably grab them for $1/pc

Where from?

 

[soliloqueen]

Where from?

There are a few suppliers in China that assemble these. I don't know of any off the top of my head, but I could poke around and ask some of my existing parts wholesalers where they get theirs. $1/pc is a ballpark. I've been checking for the past few days. Could probably get them in pretty decent quality for $5. Maybe even metal.

 

[Khron]

Unless i've horribly misunderstood, the OP was asking about 5-pin XLR inserts, as one might use in a microphone (so the shell would be unnecessary).

 

[carboncomp]

There are a few suppliers in China that assemble these. I don't know of any off the top of my head, but I could poke around and ask some of my existing parts wholesalers where they get theirs. $1/pc is a ballpark. I've been checking for the past few days. Could probably get them in pretty decent quality for $5. Maybe even metal.

Came across this wholesaler while looking for 5 pins last night. (well a friend who works in the guitar pedal world sent me the link)

https://joinaudio.en.made-in-china....tor-Inside-Parts-with-Screw-Cannon-Parts.html
They do 3/4/5/7pin from in 500PCS Bag for $0.20-$0.50 a pop. But can't see myself needing 500 yet.

I found the easiest (and probably cheapest?) option was to buy one of THESE and just unscrew and use the 5 pin male part as the new insert...

Thank you, will grab a couple of those!

 

[Khron]

Thank you, will grab a couple of those!

Their "UPS Saver" shipping option is 10eu (~8gbp?), but gets delivered in 1-2 weekdays (in case you choose to order from TME, i mean)

 

[carboncomp]

Their "UPS Saver" shipping option is 10eu (~8gbp?), but gets delivered in 1-2 weekdays (in case you choose to order from TME, i mean)

Oh, I'm in the UK, so the shipping is free so £3 delivered is a bargain.

 

[rogs]

Their "UPS Saver" shipping option is 10eu (~8gbp?), but gets delivered in 1-2 weekdays (in case you choose to order from TME, i mean)

The OP is in the UK (like me) so the £2.92 price tag - and free shipping - that comes with the Amazon link I posted earlier will take some beating, price wise (Sorry posted before I saw carboncomps reply .... and I can't see how to delete this post? ...)

 

[Khron]

The OP is in the UK (like me) so the £2.92 price tag - and free shipping - that comes with the Amazon link I posted earlier will take some beating, price wise (Sorry posted before I saw carboncomps reply .... and I can't see how to delete this post? ...)

That's a brainfart on my behalf as well, i thought i saw a reply to my suggestion (too) And it's "only" tuesday...

 

[Fastunov]

https://aliexpress.ru/item/40005301...977514&spm=a2g39.orderlist.0.0.48dd4aa6yVBifj

 

[mihi_fuchs]

Hi! I used some connectors from reichelt. Fitted perfectly
- for pix see:
https://groupdiy.com/threads/dual-o...-circuit-k87-capsule-bm-800-donor-body.78430/

here‘s the link:
https://secure.reichelt.at/at/de/xlr-stecker-5-polig-vergoldete-kontakte-xlr-5st-p22910.html?&nbc=1
If you just need a few just pm me. I got some left and if you‘re in europe we maybe can transfer them cheaper than reichelt …

best
Michael

 

[MicScharf]

https://www.thomann.de/de/stairville_dmxadapter_53_pol_mw.htm

 

[Pariah Zero]

I'm a little late to the post, but this looks pretty good for those of us in the states: A two-pack of 5-pin male-to-male gender changers with a screw-in male connector:



https://www.amazon.com/Devinal-Coupler-Adapter-Convertor-Connector/dp/B08341JCZN

 

[sonicmess]

I have 5 and 7 pins, male connectors and 5 pin chassis female

 

[Khron]

I was looking for other XLR connectors, but i noticed at Mouser that Amphenol has started offering XLR inserts too, and for MUCH more reasonable prices than the Switchcraft ones:

https://www.mouser.fi/ProductDetail/Amphenol-Audio/AC5-MIC?qs=t8VhaDIDl4uNii9fukCsGg==