[sdiy] Installing good looking XLR panel connector on rack equipment?

[Mike Bryant]

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.
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Sent: 15 June 2026 19:45
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Subject: [sdiy] Installing good looking XLR panel connector on rack equipment?

I have a couple dbx 286s units, and in their infinite wisdom dbx did
not include XLR output, only input, so I'm looking for a good clean
way to install a high quality xlr output plug. It already has balanced
TRS, so electrically it isn't anything spectacular, but I'm looking to
punch the enclosure in a nice way and then install the plug. I was
wondering if anyone had experience with this, and can recommend a good
combination of panel mount XLR jack and a punch that makes holes that
fit it well. I know Neutrik do panel mount XLR, so that would be my
go-to, but I don't know how best to go about doing the hole punching,
so I would appreciate any suggestions or experiences. Thanks.
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