Newbie question about soldering to XLR connector (neutrik)

RichR · Post by **RichR** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 5:59 am

Hi,
I just needed to know if the wire HAS to make contact with the inside of the hole or just with the solder. In other words, if the the wire gets into the solder without making direct contact with the metal, will it work the way it should?

Thanks,
RichR.

Post by **Aaronw** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 1:10 am

The further the wire is into the connector w/ solder the better. Just watch out for COLD solder joints.

RichR · Post by **RichR** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 1:29 am

Hi Aaronw,
Thanks for the reply but what do you mean by "cold solder joints"?

Post by **Aaronw** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 2:01 am

Thanks for the reply but what do you mean by "cold solder joints"?

A cold solder joint is:

(This was taken from this link: http://www.aaroncake.net/electronics/solder.htm)

Cold Solder Joints
A cold joint is a joint in which the solder does not make good contact with the component lead or printed circuit board pad. Cold joints occur when the component lead or solder pad moves before the solder is completely cooled. Cold joints make a really bad electrical connection and can prevent your circuit from working.

Cold joints can be recognized by a characteristic grainy, dull gray colour, and can be easily fixed. This is done by first removing the old solder with a desoldering tool or simply by heating it up and flicking it off with the iron. Once the old solder is off, you can resolder the joint, making sure to keep it still as it cools.

RichR · Post by **RichR** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 8:13 am

Thanks for the explanation. My cables seem to work fine so, unless there is a problem I'm not hearing yet, they must be ok.

Thanks again...