Parts Express 189-164 RCA Wall Plate with F Connector & 2 RCA Jacks
Cheap but still decent. You do have to unscrew them from the plate.
Obviously whoever ordered these to sell under the RCA name in big box stores didn't understand you don't distribute RF and discrete audio, thus very cheap surplus.
Cheap but still decent. You do have to unscrew them from the plate.
Obviously whoever ordered these to sell under the RCA name in big box stores didn't understand you don't distribute RF and discrete audio, thus very cheap surplus.
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$.29 for one, but with shipping and the price breaks 100's are the best price point. They are down to about 2,500 of them!
Do mention it if you buy some.
Do mention it if you buy some.
Since the wall plate is non-conductive, they did not need insulating washers. Once you remove them from the plate you will have to find a solution for insulating them from a metal case. Are those RCA jacks any good? Are they worth the trouble?
I often see people excited about saving money on items that aren't really expensive compared to the final cost of the device they are building. I have been using Neutrik brand parts for almost 30 years and never had one fail. Parts Express has an RCA jack mounted on a D-flange for $4.25.
Neutrik NF2D-B-0 RCA Jack Connector D-Series Black/Black
They also have cheaper options.
Parts Express Chassis Mount RCA Jack Pair
I often see people excited about saving money on items that aren't really expensive compared to the final cost of the device they are building. I have been using Neutrik brand parts for almost 30 years and never had one fail. Parts Express has an RCA jack mounted on a D-flange for $4.25.
Neutrik NF2D-B-0 RCA Jack Connector D-Series Black/Black
They also have cheaper options.
Parts Express Chassis Mount RCA Jack Pair
McMaster-Carr
Insulating washers are 1 nickel a pair if you need them. I don't have a problem with mounting them to the chassis. I suspect that depends on your shielding and grounding method.
Insulating washers are 1 nickel a pair if you need them. I don't have a problem with mounting them to the chassis. I suspect that depends on your shielding and grounding method.
Those McMaster Carr insulating washers don’t have a step feature that would ensure no contact with the sides of the opening in the case/panel. After the extra hassle of buying all of the above, then discovering that it won’t work as intended, you just might wish that you had bought something more appropriate instead.
I have a pair of those wall plate rca jacks, will be fine if I ever make something with a plastic case. Hasn’t happened yet though, and they are still in a drawer.
I have a pair of those wall plate rca jacks, will be fine if I ever make something with a plastic case. Hasn’t happened yet though, and they are still in a drawer.
Fiber washers will deflect when bolted in. Done with a proper hole (.375") won't move and short. But if you prefer you can use shoulder washers.
You can mount them on a PCB, unclad FR4, an isolated strip of metal, etc. Not everyone can fork out $8 a pair for RCA's, many must scavenge or buy cheap and adapt or not build.
Seems like a pretty good deal for those with more time than money.
Seems like a pretty good deal for those with more time than money.
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