CESS Metal Body 5 Pin DIN Male Plug MIDI Cable Connector Soldering (4 Pack)

The unit is very sturdy. The price was great. I used it to build a DIY Din to TRS cable for a Strymon Cloudburst.

I needed a new 5 pin connector for my vintage Realistic CB microphone that is no longer available. I took a chance that this would work and it matched up well. Only think it lacks, is a locking mechanism, but that was no problem, as it plugs in snuggly. Very well constructed and easy to connect with basic soldering skills.

I have been making my own cables and soldering small SMT components professionally for over 10 years, and these connectors are rather difficult to build if you are not experienced. The connector seems of decent quality for the money but please beware if you are less experienced.

Sturdy, solid, does the job. Regarding Pin numbers. They are marked on the plastic surrounding the pins, both on the front and back. While I am not aware of any numbering standard for DIN connectors, I noticed that these plugs are numbered mirror imaged from the most common numbering scheme (that I have encountered over the years). No big deal, just check your specific usage rather than going by pin numbers alone.

This DIN plug feels like it will last a good while. Easy to solder. Remember to put the shell onto the cable before soldering the cable to the plug (this is about the only time in my life when I've remembered to do that). Yes I would recommend this product. Yes I would buy it again.

Used for DIY reel to reel and cassette tape interconnect cables to my vintage receivers.

easy to disassemble and solder. installed into my project easily

Nice quality robust connector at reasonable price. The pins are solid (not hollow( which makes it a bit more difficult to solder as the wire must be held in place while soldering. With hollow pins, the wire simply lays in place. That said, if a 70 year old guy can get it done, it should be a snap for the younger generation.