Where to find replacement XLR inserts for microphone bodies

[Potato Cakes]

Hello, everyone,

The body that I ordered to complete my D-251 build did not have a 7-pin XLR insert connector as expected. The ones Switchcraft offer are like $20 a piece! Is there another option for this part? The Internet has become less helpful lately.

Thanks!

Paul

 

[frans]

Did you try if a 7 pin insert from a plug would fit the body? And yes, these are unneccesarily expensive IMHO.

 

[Migs 31]

Hello, everyone,

The body that I ordered to complete my D-251 build did not have a 7-pin XLR insert connector as expected.

I just PM'd you.

Regards
M

 

[Khron]

Hello, everyone,

The body that I ordered to complete my D-251 build did not have a 7-pin XLR insert connector as expected. The ones Switchcraft offer are like $20 a piece! Is there another option for this part? The Internet has become less helpful lately.

Thanks!

Paul

Switchcraft ones are indeed... overpriced, let's just say. But Cliff UK make NC*MP-compatible "old-school" panel-mount connectors that you could scavenge the insert out of, fits into mics perfectly. And in case the mic body came with h a 3-pin insert, you can then use that and the leftover shell for the output, in the PSU.

 

[analag]

I ordered a bunch of 7 pin inserts off aliexpress at $2.20 each and they arrived in like ten days.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256...69583.0.0.40c4349dQO1ynO&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

 

[micolas]

I ordered a bunch of 7 pin inserts off aliexpress at $2.09 each and they arrived in like ten days.

Hi, can you post a link?
Thanks!

 

[analag]

Hi, can you post a link?
Thanks!

I just edited my post with the link. Shipping is the same if you buy more. So I did that to make it more cost effective.

 

[micolas]

I just edited my post with the link. Shipping is the same if you buy more. So I did that to make it more cost effective.

ok, now i see
many thanks!