What is this connector called?

megajocke · 29th January 2007, 08:15 PM

I wonder what the PSU connector on the older Soundcraft mixing desks are called. Here is an eBay auction for a power supply:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Soundcraft-CPS-1...QQcmdZViewItem

The connector has two rows of pins, one with 3 the other with 2 pins. There is also a locking ring. I'm going to build a new power supply, a replacement from soundrcaft costs 600$

or something and it's not even complicated... (LM338 regulators

)

unclejed613 · 30th January 2007, 05:08 AM

can't be absolutely sure without my huge Newark catalog, but my first thought is either Switchcraft or Amphenol

smithy666 · 30th January 2007, 05:15 AM

Looks like a locking 5 pin XLR plug to me

AndrewT · 31st January 2007, 09:06 AM

Hi,
it looks like a 180 degree 4pin with an extra 5th pin in the centre.

That is different from a 180 degree 5pin.

It's the 5th centre pin that makes it unusual.

Difficult to tell the size of the connector but is may be XLR or if smaller could it be DIN?
But, again I have not seen a 180 4pin with 5th centre in DIN sockets.

Cut it off and fit a 5way XLR at both ends.

Apex Jr · 31st January 2007, 03:02 PM

It kind of looks like the military MS 3116F series connector
but I think it's a Japanese JRC connector same series
used in the older Video cables.

Steve @ Apex Jr.

poynton · 31st January 2007, 03:30 PM

Amphenol 6-pin with PE

only 4 pins + PE used

http://rswww.com/cgi-bin/bv/rswww/se...0&cacheID=ukie

megajocke · 7th February 2007, 04:50 PM

The connector is Hirose I think, there is a HRS logo in the plug on the mixer.

http://www.hirose-connectors.com/con...=ALL&Shell=ALL

But which one is it?

edit: Think I found it: 5 pin JR series (JIS C 5432 standard connector)

But where do I get it?

Maybe 5 pin xlrs are the best solution, but then you won't be able to use the original power supply

megajocke · 7th February 2007, 05:24 PM

Found it... JR13PK-5S

RS has it, but I don't have a business so I can't buy from them

FastEddy · 7th February 2007, 05:47 PM

" ... The connector has two rows of pins, one with 3 the other with 2 pins. There is also a locking ring. ..."
" ... I'm going to build a new power supply, a replacement from soundrcaft costs 600$ or something and it's not even complicated... (LM338 regulators ) ..."

Good show. As long as you are building a new PS, you should replace this very "non-standard" connector with something better and more easily obtainable. (If you absolutely have to keep this connector, just find a 5-pin "DIN" type that fits the pins (and holes on the reciptical) and not necessarily the locking ring, etc.)

AndrewT · 7th February 2007, 06:08 PM

That took some searching.
but back to previous advice

Quote:

Cut it off and fit a 5way XLR at both ends

29th January 2007, 08:15 PM	#1
megajocke diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Solna	What is this connector called? I wonder what the PSU connector on the older Soundcraft mixing desks are called. Here is an eBay auction for a power supply: http://cgi.ebay.com/Soundcraft-CPS-1...QQcmdZViewItem The connector has two rows of pins, one with 3 the other with 2 pins. There is also a locking ring. I'm going to build a new power supply, a replacement from soundrcaft costs 600$ or something and it's not even complicated... (LM338 regulators )

30th January 2007, 05:08 AM	#2
unclejed613 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2006	can't be absolutely sure without my huge Newark catalog, but my first thought is either Switchcraft or Amphenol __________________ Vintage Audio and Pro-Audio repair ampz(removethis)@sohonet.net spammer trap: http://www1284177414881.v-dc.net/

31st January 2007, 09:06 AM	#4
AndrewT diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scottish Borders	Hi, it looks like a 180 degree 4pin with an extra 5th pin in the centre. That is different from a 180 degree 5pin. It's the 5th centre pin that makes it unusual. Difficult to tell the size of the connector but is may be XLR or if smaller could it be DIN? But, again I have not seen a 180 4pin with 5th centre in DIN sockets. Cut it off and fit a 5way XLR at both ends. __________________ regards Andrew T.

31st January 2007, 03:30 PM	#6
poynton Magneto the Gravity Man diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A life on the ocean waves when I'm not at home in N. Wales (but I'm not Welsh so no sheep jokes!)	Amphenol 6-pin with PE only 4 pins + PE used http://rswww.com/cgi-bin/bv/rswww/se...0&cacheID=ukie __________________ If it ain't broke, break it !! Then fix it again. It's called DIY !

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30th January 2007, 05:15 AM	#3
smithy666 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sydney	Looks like a locking 5 pin XLR plug to me

31st January 2007, 03:02 PM	#5
Apex Jr diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Torrance, Calif	It kind of looks like the military MS 3116F series connector but I think it's a Japanese JRC connector same series used in the older Video cables. Steve @ Apex Jr.

7th February 2007, 04:50 PM	#7
megajocke diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Solna	The connector is Hirose I think, there is a HRS logo in the plug on the mixer. http://www.hirose-connectors.com/con...=ALL&Shell=ALL But which one is it? edit: Think I found it: 5 pin JR series (JIS C 5432 standard connector) But where do I get it? Maybe 5 pin xlrs are the best solution, but then you won't be able to use the original power supply

7th February 2007, 05:24 PM	#8
megajocke diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Solna	Found it... JR13PK-5S RS has it, but I don't have a business so I can't buy from them

7th February 2007, 05:47 PM	#9
FastEddy diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Californie	" ... The connector has two rows of pins, one with 3 the other with 2 pins. There is also a locking ring. ..." " ... I'm going to build a new power supply, a replacement from soundrcaft costs 600$ or something and it's not even complicated... (LM338 regulators ) ..." Good show. As long as you are building a new PS, you should replace this very "non-standard" connector with something better and more easily obtainable. (If you absolutely have to keep this connector, just find a 5-pin "DIN" type that fits the pins (and holes on the reciptical) and not necessarily the locking ring, etc.)

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