onelinkmore DIY 3 Pin Mini XLR Connector TA3F Audio Microphone Adapters with Plug Chassis Mount XLR Jack 3 Pin Mini XLR Cable Ends Replacement F-Plug Audio Socket for Pro Microphones 2 Sets

TA3F is the industry designation for a 3-pin mini XLR female connector (the "TA" prefix comes from Switchcraft, a major connector manufacturer). It is used on Shure headset microphones (SM35, WH20), Sony WRT series wireless transmitters, Audio-Technica ATW-T series body packs, Sennheiser SK series transmitters, and many other professional wireless and wired microphone systems that prioritize compact size. The connector provides a full balanced audio connection in a body approximately one-third the size of standard XLR.

Yes. If the mini XLR connector on your microphone cable is physically damaged (bent pins, cracked shell, intermittent connection), the cable-end TA3F connector in this kit can replace it. Strip the cable back approximately 15mm, identify the three conductors (shield/ground, hot, cold), solder each to the corresponding pin in the new connector, and reassemble the shell. Soldering skill and a fine-tipped iron (approximately 0.8–1mm tip) are required for reliable mini XLR connector work due to the small pin spacing.

The chassis mount socket (also called a panel mount jack) installs into an equipment body panel, mixer channel strip, audio interface, or custom enclosure, providing a fixed mini XLR input or output point. Microphone cables with TA3F male plugs (or TA3M — male is the plug, female is the jack) connect to this socket. The chassis mount socket is used when building a custom audio breakout panel, modifying equipment to add mini XLR connectivity, or creating a fixed connection point in a portable audio rig.

Standard balanced audio wiring for 3-pin XLR (both full-size and mini): Pin 1 = Shield/Ground (connect to cable braid or shield), Pin 2 = Hot/Positive signal (connect to positive conductor — typically red or white), Pin 3 = Cold/Negative signal (connect to negative conductor — typically black or blue). Verify the pin numbering on the specific connector before soldering — mini XLR pin 1 is typically marked on the connector body or shell. Incorrect wiring results in phase reversal (swapped pins 2 and 3) or grounding issues (incorrect pin 1 connection).

Shure uses 4-pin mini XLR (TA4F) on most of their wireless transmitter body packs — NOT 3-pin. The TA4F adds a fourth pin for power or additional signal connections. This kit's 3-pin TA3F connectors are NOT compatible with Shure TA4F sockets. Shure headset microphone cables (like the one on the SM35) may terminate in TA3F at the microphone end for connection to certain transmitter brands, but the body pack socket itself is typically TA4F. Verify your specific Shure model's connector specification before ordering.

Audio connector repair frequently requires more than one attempt — a solder joint may need to be redone, or the cable may need to be re-stripped if the initial strip is uneven. Having a second complete set allows a second attempt without waiting for additional parts. For professionals maintaining multiple microphones, the 2-set pack covers two cable repairs or one cable repair plus one chassis mount installation in a custom audio rig.