a simple microphone adapter for XLR?

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dofeinmkl

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hi there -
i recently got some AKG D-190E microphones that have an unusual terminal. the picture is below.
i'm curious what this is called and why this is used - and ultiamtely, wondering if there is a simple adapter that can fit around this to convert it into a male XLR.
thanks!
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The green part with the solder lugs seems pretty firmly in there. I tried pressing the black button but could not get it free.
 
The green part and the part with the button should come out as one piece.

There's a possibility the button release isn't working for some reason, preventing it's release. But assuming that's working . . .

Well, I'm just guessing, but I'm thinking the green part and the metal piece it's in (with the black button) are the end of an XLR cable which probably separated from the cable due to the cable's female connector seizing in position and the cable pulled loose or was manually disconnected.

You could just assemble a new cable onto what you have, or I would try a couple of other things. Squirt some WD-40 into the end of the mic through that gap, let it soak for a bit, then grab it with your hand, holding the black release button down and wiggle the hell out of it while pulling. Repeat if necessary.

A slightly more drastic method would be to soak it in WD-40, then use a large Vise-Grip pliers to clamp down on the metal part making sure the pliers compress the black button. Adjust the pliers to give a non-slip grip and use them for leverage while attempting to pull loose from the mic housing.
 
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Yeah, it looks like the remnants of an XLR connector stuck in the mic. Maybe the latch mechanism broke and someone couldn't get it out. I think I once got something like that out by inserting a jeweler's size flat blade where the latch is and gently prying it. Does the XLR remnant move at all in the mic?
 
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