Hello!
I spent a lot of time learning CAD so I could design my own backplate from the diyAudio store! I did, and my backplate/chassis has shipped and is on its way to me 🙂
I was planning on using these Neutrik XLR connectors for the back panel: https://www.neutrik.com/en/product/nc3fbv2-b
They feature a 22mm cutout. The popular 'D' style is 24mm, so I cannot use anything but the A and B style connectors (both of those are 22mm).
The problem I did not realize is that these 'A' and 'B' series connectors are PCB MOUNT ONLY. For reference, here are all their XLR connector lines: https://www.neutrik.com/en/neutrik/products/xlr-connectors/xlr-chassis-connectors
So I MUST use the 'A' or 'B' series OR spend another $66+shipping for a new backplate in order to use the standard 'Solder Cup' style of termination that I've used before...
Does anyone know if I can use what I have ordered? Can I solder the amp wires to these connectors and be okay or am I going to be in a world of hurt trying to solder wires to PCB-mount connectors?
For reference....
Solder cup:
PCB-Mount (Vertical):
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!
I spent a lot of time learning CAD so I could design my own backplate from the diyAudio store! I did, and my backplate/chassis has shipped and is on its way to me 🙂
I was planning on using these Neutrik XLR connectors for the back panel: https://www.neutrik.com/en/product/nc3fbv2-b
They feature a 22mm cutout. The popular 'D' style is 24mm, so I cannot use anything but the A and B style connectors (both of those are 22mm).
The problem I did not realize is that these 'A' and 'B' series connectors are PCB MOUNT ONLY. For reference, here are all their XLR connector lines: https://www.neutrik.com/en/neutrik/products/xlr-connectors/xlr-chassis-connectors
So I MUST use the 'A' or 'B' series OR spend another $66+shipping for a new backplate in order to use the standard 'Solder Cup' style of termination that I've used before...
Does anyone know if I can use what I have ordered? Can I solder the amp wires to these connectors and be okay or am I going to be in a world of hurt trying to solder wires to PCB-mount connectors?
For reference....
Solder cup:
PCB-Mount (Vertical):
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!
I don't see why not. I do it all the time in prototypes.
Just be sure to figure out the correct connections.
Jan
Just be sure to figure out the correct connections.
Jan
Thanks for the reply. Yeah after posting I realized that my question may seem... Simple. Of course I can solder wires to the pcb mount pins. It's not as ideal as solder cup terminal style, but solder should stick to the contacts all the same.
I guess it was more of a "who has made this mistake as well and did it turn out fine?" type of question. Maybe the solder doesn't want to stick well or the pins are very close so they had to do this or that to avoid problems. However, it really seems like I'll be just fine, as you said.
Thanks again!
