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Lots of punches available, but the problem for you will be making something of the exact diameter of the TRS socket to centralise the punch. Then make up a template to punch the mounting holes.</div>
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<div id="divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size:11pt" color="#000000"><b>From:</b> Synth-diy <synth-diy-bounces@synth-diy.org> on behalf of cheater cheater via Synth-diy <synth-diy@synth-diy.org><br>
<b>Sent:</b> 15 June 2026 19:45<br>
<b>To:</b> synth-diy <synth-diy@synth-diy.org><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [sdiy] Installing good looking XLR panel connector on rack equipment?</font>
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<div class="PlainText">I have a couple dbx 286s units, and in their infinite wisdom dbx did<br>
not include XLR output, only input, so I'm looking for a good clean<br>
way to install a high quality xlr output plug. It already has balanced<br>
TRS, so electrically it isn't anything spectacular, but I'm looking to<br>
punch the enclosure in a nice way and then install the plug. I was<br>
wondering if anyone had experience with this, and can recommend a good<br>
combination of panel mount XLR jack and a punch that makes holes that<br>
fit it well. I know Neutrik do panel mount XLR, so that would be my<br>
go-to, but I don't know how best to go about doing the hole punching,<br>
so I would appreciate any suggestions or experiences. Thanks.<br>
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