Putting a new end on a XLR cable

A local technician should be able to easily handle this repair for far less than $500. Where are you located?

Also, if the connection between the conductor and XLR connector has failed, you would likely get no sound rather than a "softer" sound. Are you sure the cable is the problem?

@mushniksflorist 

If one of the hot wires is broken the sound will get softer. If the ground wire is broken, there will be no sound. Connection one is bad. I’m assuming it’s the connection. I’ve never had a wire break mid cable, but I’m sure it happens.

@dweller 

No screw that I can see and other than the collet with their logo, there doesn’t seem to be anything that comes off.

Try unscrewing the ends. Doesn’t make sense to make something that can’t be serviced. Press any buttons present (XLRs usually have a release button). Don’t go nuts but use reasonable force. Good luck

P.S. You may have to sacrifice any heat shrink present. I'm seeing lots of Tara XLRs on Bing images and most have a rubber washer/O-ring that indicates screw together. What color are your ICs?

@dweller 

You’re right about the O ring on the female side, there isn’t one on the male side. The O ring is between the lock pieces. I tried to unscrew the female side with a pliers and cloth and so far nothing has moved.