Shure SM58 XLR Connector Replacement

Introduction

The XLR connector is the place where the XLR cable connects to the microphone. If the connector is pulled out, the internal wiring of the microphone can be damaged.

What you need

Step 1 Connector

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While holding the microphone connector in one hand, and the XLR cable in the other hand, slowly pull them apart.
Make sure you are not holding the microphone connector by the wires.
Check to make sure all of the internal wires are connected. If you see a disconnected wire, take a look at the connector soldering guide.

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Step 2

Hold the microphone connector in one hand and the microphone base in the other.
Line up the screw in the connector with the hole in the middle of the microphone.
Also, align the ridge on the microphone connector (located near the top of the connector) with the slot in the base of the microphone.

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Step 3

With those parts aligned, push the connector back into the microphone until the screw lines up with hole in the side of the microphone.
Do not push the microphone past this point or the connector may become stuck.

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Step 4

Using a small flat head screw driver, turn the screw in the side of the microphone clockwise until it is tight.

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Hi looks simple but I can't undo screw turns so far and locks up. Can you help. Kind regards.

Tony White - Aug 18, 2017 Reply

Are you trying to disassemble or reassemble the microphone?

Daniel Berger - Aug 18, 2017 Reply

In my case, i try to disassemble.. But it wont come off. Anticlockwise the screw… infinite turns… TheThe connector is not stuck, it wabbe a bit, but the screw maybe wont recess enough.

nunoandrade - Sep 29, 2020 Reply

How do I replace the screw? Lost it, and need to replace it.

Katrina - May 25, 2022 Reply