Topic: Mic input issue

[guitpic1]

I can’t connect an xlr cable to my mic input.  The xlr connector jams and won’t go in.

I am able to insert a 1/4” cable in to the mic input and it works fine.

My Genos has been in the case for a few months, don’t know if this matters.

I have tried a few different xlr cable connectors…they all jam.

[Divemaster]

Have you checked the socket with a torch. Sounds as though you might have a broken off pin preventing proper connection.
Just a possible reason.

Keith

[travlin-easy]

Ditto! You likely have a broken pin inside one of the socket connections, which can be easily checked with a flashlight and magnifying glass. If this is the case, removing that broken pin may require the use of a screw tap that will fit inside the broken pin itself.

Good luck,

Gary 

[guitpic1]

Thx all

Turns out, it was a small piece of plastic broken off.

Got it fixed

Thx again

[Divemaster]

Glad you have resolved it.
Golden rule with plugs and sockets. Never insert them when the power is on, and if a plug won't go in, then don't try to force it, because there will be a reason it won't go in. Broken pins, wrong cable or even physical damage to the plug

[pjd]

Golden rule with plugs and sockets. Never insert them when the power is on, and if a plug won't go in, then don't try to force it, because there will be a reason it won't go in. Broken pins, wrong cable or even physical damage to the plug

Amen. I got a food crumb into an iPad earphone jack yesterday. Tried to fix it (on the airplane!), was careless and nearly botched the job by being impatient. I found some additional debris in the jack today when I could look in with a flashlight and magnifying glass. Could have been an expensive repair due to my carelessness...

Be careful out there -- pj