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Non-Latching or No Latch Female XLR Connector

My gaer has the non-latching or no latch female XLR connector installed as input. This is the first time I have a machine with such connector. Usually it would have a "PUSH" botton at the 12 oclock position for you to push in to release the cable.

Now without such "PUSH" botton, how can I change the installed cable if I want to try different cable later?

Hope someone had experiences with non-latching female XLR connector can provide the proper way to release connected cable.

Thanks in advance.

Otto
yu11375
rodman99999
6,035 posts
 
I can't think of a benefit, unless the equipment/cabling was in a location that allowed for tampering. The solution would be to replace the chassis receptacles with the latching types. Personally; I would choose from those with either silver or gold plated contact points. ie: (http://www.neutrik.com/en/xlr/xlr-chassis-connectors/a-series/) (http://www.neutrik.com/en/xlr/xlr-chassis-connectors/d-series/) (http://www.switchcraft.com/productsummary.aspx?Parent=476)
yu11375 OP
137 posts
 
Actually I am a little disappointed in this machine with such connectors as it has a 5-digit price tag on it. I checked the prices of latching and non-latching connectors, the difference is just within $2. It has only 3 such connectors so the total cost difference is under $6.

For a machine targeting 5-digit market and having such inconvenient design is not well designed.

Thank you so much for your inputs and suggestions, Rodman99999.

Happy Listening!

Otto
rodman99999
6,035 posts
 
Hi Otto- I do agree that those receptacles would seem an unnecessary inconvenience. If you are pleased with the unit's presentation, it's might worth converting. Not really much in the way of expense and an easy swap(if you can solder). Then again- How often will you be changing ICs? Now that you know the trick(re: disconnection); Do you really need latching connectors? Enjoy your music!
yu11375 OP
137 posts
 
Hi Rodman99999,

I do like the sound from this gear. Unfortunately I am not good at soldering. I am thinking to put the XLR-RCA adopter as temporary solution.

Thanks!
guidocorona
4,298 posts
 
Hi Otto, what is the manufacturer and model of the machine/device having these problems?

Thanks, G.
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