Switchcraft XLR connectors

[Rob the Spark]

Hello

 

I am currently trying to replace some of the connectors on our intercom tie lines.

 

We currently have neutrik 6 pin panel mount XLR connectors installed which are not compatible with the switchcraft style connector as used on clearcom intercoms which a lot of companies tour in to our venue as the pin layout is slightly different.

 

So far I have been unable to find a supplier of these connectors in the UK, and it seems that all the usual suspects only sell the neutrik type connector.

 

Can anyone point me in the direction of a supplier of these connectors in the UK? I've found a couple of companies in the US but the price of the connector plus shipping is prohibitively expensive, and our purchase order system will not allow us to buy from them.

 

Thanks for any help you can offer.

[sunray]

I thought Neutric make both layouts

Hello

 

I am currently trying to replace some of the connectors on our intercom tie lines.

 

We currently have neutrik 6 pin panel mount XLR connectors installed which are not compatible with the switchcraft style connector as used on clearcom intercoms which a lot of companies tour in to our venue as the pin layout is slightly different.

 

So far I have been unable to find a supplier of these connectors in the UK, and it seems that all the usual suspects only sell the neutrik type connector.

 

Can anyone point me in the direction of a supplier of these connectors in the UK? I've found a couple of companies in the US but the price of the connector plus shipping is prohibitively expensive, and our purchase order system will not allow us to buy from them.

 

Thanks for any help you can offer.

 

starting point?

 

 

https://kelseyacoustics.co.uk/product/neutrik-6-pin-xlr-line-male-with-switchcraft-pin-layout/

[Robin D]

They do. Neutrik part no is NC6MSXX. Several UK companies list them.

[Yorkie]

Looks like Neutrik only do three connectors with the switchcraft pinout, and the panel female isn't a standard D cutout.

 

NC6FSP-1 https://www.mouser.co.uk/ProductDetail/?qs=6LylQoPC2SvPCpEKuaRfRQ%3D%3D

NC6MSXX https://www.pennelcomonline.com/en/Neutrik-Male-6-Pole-Connector-NC6MSXX/m-9719.aspx

NC6FSXX https://www.pennelcomonline.com/en/Neutrik-Female-6-Pole-Connector-NC6FSXX/m-9326.aspx

 

Less than ideal I know; one option would be to make some up some short adaptor leads and then attach them to the required panel with a P-clip to save them going walkies https://cpc.farnell.com/pro-elec/pelb0195/p-clip-nylon-6-35mm-black-100/dp/CB21879

[mnorwood]

Forgive the correction, but Neutrik appear to do more than three: here's a couple more that Neutrik claim to be switchcraft-pinout compatible, and they look to be standard-D cutouts:

• NC6FSD-L-1 - https://www.mouser.c...xNIwkoaGQ%3D%3D
• NC6MSD-L-1 - https://www.mouser.c...sYzFIWA0A%3D%3D

[Yorkie]

Forgive the correction, but Neutrik appear to do more than three: here's a couple more that Neutrik claim to be switchcraft-pinout compatible, and they look to be standard-D cutouts:

• NC6FSD-L-1 - https://www.mouser.c...xNIwkoaGQ%3D%3D
• NC6MSD-L-1 - https://www.mouser.c...sYzFIWA0A%3D%3D

My bad, I was looking at neutrik.com rather than .co.uk which wasn't showing anything bigger than 5 pin on the pages for D and DL

[Rob the Spark]

Forgive the correction, but Neutrik appear to do more than three: here's a couple more that Neutrik claim to be switchcraft-pinout compatible, and they look to be standard-D cutouts:

• NC6FSD-L-1 - https://www.mouser.c...xNIwkoaGQ%3D%3D
• NC6MSD-L-1 - https://www.mouser.c...sYzFIWA0A%3D%3D

 

That’s perfect thank you very much. I had looked at these previously and they do appear to be the correct pin layout, I just hadn’t been able to find a supplier.

Edited June 22, 2021 by Rob the Spark

[Rob the Spark]

Just as a final update to this thread for anyone who finds it - the connectors linked to in mnorwood’s post above are indeed the correct connectors for clearcom 6 pin 2 channel kit, and we ended up sourcing ours from autograph audio in London.