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Title: locking XLR won't unlock?
Post by: Karl on January 30, 2013, 06:57:47 PM

So I just got my new TASCAM DR100 mkii in the mail today, quite excited  ;D

So I plug in my phantom power adaptors (Samson PM4) to the Tascam XLR input, and now it won't come out (one pulled right out, the other is stuck)

What to do!?

Title: Re: locking XLR won't unlock?
Post by: DigiGal on January 30, 2013, 07:41:28 PM

paper clip

Title: Re: locking XLR won't unlock?
Post by: Karl on January 30, 2013, 07:45:46 PM

If I can fit it in.....I will let you know if it works 

Title: Re: locking XLR won't unlock?
Post by: audBall on January 30, 2013, 07:54:13 PM

The PM4's always appeared to be a little wider than standard XLR's, at least in my experience. I can't help but recommend some breakout cables between them and the recorder.

Title: Re: locking XLR won't unlock?
Post by: Karl on January 31, 2013, 10:13:39 AM

I've been trying the paperclip, it's not helping. It looks like it locks on the inside of the connection, I'm not sure how a paper clip is even supposed to help.

Title: Re: locking XLR won't unlock?
Post by: DigiGal on January 31, 2013, 10:53:32 AM

I've worked a paper clip with a small loop bend at the tip to release the latch in the past when this has happened. 

Title: Re: locking XLR won't unlock?
Post by: Karl on January 31, 2013, 11:01:10 AM

Like was mentioned above, the fit is tight. I can squeeze a small paperclip in a bit, but there is zero wiggle room. I am going to try and disassemble the phantom power adapotor, to see if I can get it back that way. It's hard just to return this to the seller, because then I risk losing my adaptor.

Title: Re: locking XLR won't unlock?
Post by: F.O.Bean on January 31, 2013, 06:33:26 PM

Quote from: Karl on January 31, 2013, 11:01:10 AM

Like was mentioned above, the fit is tight. I can squeeze a small paperclip in a bit, but there is zero wiggle room. I am going to try and disassemble the phantom power adapotor, to see if I can get it back that way. It's hard just to return this to the seller, because then I risk losing my adaptor.

Did u get it fixed?

Title: Re: locking XLR won't unlock?
Post by: Karl on January 31, 2013, 10:53:44 PM

Nope, I'm stuck, going to call Tascam support in the AM. Just hope my adaptor doesn't get los in the process. 

Title: Re: locking XLR won't unlock?
Post by: LikeASong on February 01, 2013, 01:01:18 PM

Similar thing happened to a friend of mine when he first tested his DR-40