mi-ul Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Can anyone identify this connector?I've found similar things but nothing quite the same. There are 8 holes, 1 in the middle and 7 equally spaced around the outside and there's a screw locking ring. It's used to connect accordion MIDI and power. https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=551BBDD42279EE1B!1151&authkey=!AA38bdR_t0FcZhM Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Tuschel? Not sure of the spelling... A form of DIN I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 CPC sell them "circular multipole plug" Summary on http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/level5/module.jsp?moduleId=cpc/256714.xml You're looking for CN05824 (line socket, CN05828 (line plug), CN05832 (chassis plug) There's also another range, Blundell - AV19305 etc All are listed under > Cable, Wire & Connectors > Connectors - Audio, Video & RF > Connectors - Audio/Video > Multipole > Connectors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritch Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Looks rather like something I've seen on radios before. Picture's tiny, but I reckon it might be on this page - the "8PM 8-pin Mic Plug"http://www.wsplc.com/acatalog/Audio_Connectors.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmills Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 4 pin ones are popular for things like CB and some ham radio gear.They are spectacularly crap, but if that is what you have...... Regards, Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHYoung Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 "spectacularly crap" in what way? ive had one feeding the hexaphonic handwound guitar pickup to the outside world for over 25 years in a "unspectacularly not crap" fashion, so id say its the tried and tested method of instrument mounted multicore. you would actually struggle to find a better choice- It locks reliably, its a robust metal shell, the pins dont bend and its small and cheap. Should you wish to purchase such things... http://www.aerialshack.com/multiway-locking-line-socket-p-4345.html.... just dont use it to connect a midi accordion to a badly made hexaphonic stereo fuzzbox... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mi-ul Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Thank you - I knew it must be in there somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHoward Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Maplin sell them as their own-brand "multiway" audio connector - http://www.maplin.co.uk/audio-locking-connectors-chassis-plug-line-socket-997 http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/3495/fk2930.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbuckley Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 These are actually quite nice connectors, they have a substantial current rating, and have stood the test of time. A connector I choose to use a lot for low voltage use. Sadly, there are not "opposite sex" versions available, or if there is, they are much less popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmills Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I have had some fairly poor experiences with them WRT reliability, but it is possible that I got landed with the cheapest of the cheap end of the quality spectrum (I didn't source them). Brittle plastic, pins made out of unsolerabilium and strain relief that didn't, that sort of thing, Lemo they aint. Regards, Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHoward Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Sadly, there are not "opposite sex" versions available, or if there is, they are much less popular.There seem to be in-line plugs available from Bruce's link above, but no panel socket.http://cpc.farnell.com/productimages/farnell/standard/AV19314-40.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixermend Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 This range of plug and socket connectors are widely used for all manner of duties including remote foot pedals for instrument amplifiers - and Allen & Heath use them for connecting standby power supplies to augment the internal PSU's in various models including the Mix Wizard and GL2400 types. They don't have a generic name, even the manufacturer isn't usually known - so we need to invent an identity for them. How about CMC? (Circular Multipin Connector)? I liked the earlier reference to Lemo connectors - which are beautifully engineered of course - but CMC's are probably one twentieth of the cost, so won't be seen in aerospace or medical applications! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattonaudio Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I have seen these used by yamaha as power connections on small format analogue Sound Desks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDJ Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 1344592783[/url]' post='448735']I have seen these used by yamaha as power connections on small format analogue Sound Desks I believe Yamaha mixer connectors have only three pins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixermend Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 The 3 pin version is widely used on small mixers (Behringer, Phonic amongst others) - to feed in the low voltage AC from the 'transformer in a box' wall wart. I have always found this quite a reliable connector for such a low cost item. CMC (circular multipin connector) - anyone?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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