Source for 3.5mm phone jack?

[ThreeQuarter]

I am installing an audio input jack to be used with the factory stereo in my '94 Chevy pickup. I have successfully wired the jack so that the audio input works, but it requires a separate circuit to be closed so that the stereo will accept audio from the jack and mute the radio.

I would like to have a system that will close that circuit automatically whenever a plug is inserted in the jack, instead of having the manually flip a separate switch. I am told that jacks with isolated, integrated switches do exist, but I have not been able to find any on the web.

Specifically, I am looking for a 3.5mm stereo phone jack that has an integrated, isolated switch that is closed when a plug is inserted. Got a source?

[raudio1969]

I have never seen one of these jacks with a completly isolated switch. I do know of one with NC contacts for all three conductors. Perhaps there is a way to make it work for your application?

http://www.schurterinc.com/pdf/engli..._4802.2300.pdf

[ThreeQuarter]

I am working with a factory radio that requires a separate 12V circuit to be closed before it will use the audio signal from the jack. Is there a way I can put 12V through any one of these switches that will complete a circuit only when something is plugged in and not affect the sound?

I'm not an audio tech guy, but I found this idea while I was reading the Wikipedia article on TRS connectors. (If it's on Wikipedia, it must be true, right? ) Close to the bottom of that article, under the heading "Configurations and schematic symbols," there is a diagram showing the type of jack I'd like to have (C).

[raudio1969]

I believe the connector mentioned on Wikipedia exists, but you may have trouble finding it. Good luck in your search. If you don't find it, maybe you could try using the Schurter connector with a relay, see attached circuit.

- Richard