Thread: XLR stuck in input

Is the "Push" tab broken off?

Can you slide a small flat-blade screwdriver in the top 3/4" or so to release the lock?

Have you tried disassembling the XLR connector?
if it's Neutrik you might get it out one piece at a time.

I took your advice and its unlocked but its still stuck to hell. I cut the internal cables and it seems like it has to do with the jack its self or the pins of the cable end

Maybe a little WD40?

I don't want to ruin the input to the interface

Warm it up or cool it down.. blowdryer or Coolant spray.
There is penetrating oil that doesn't react with plastic, use only a drop..
Bring it to a repair shop. Should be a 20 $ job... max

Hawk is on the right track. If its Neutrik you can back everything out a piece at a time. If its Switchcraft....well, theres no reason for Switchcraft to get stuck is there...... If its cheap and chinese you're going to break something....decide which part you can easily replace and get to it. Large Channel-lok pliers will easily do in the cheap metal on those crappy ends from China....Like cracking a Walnut....dont start right at the entrance...start at the cable end

I had the same problem on a vocal effects processor. I just stuck a flat head screwdriver in the gap where the release switch was and it just popped out.

A little WD40 shouldn't hurt anything.
I'm afraid if you twist or tug the XLR too much you'll crack a trace on the the circuit board or worse.

The Neutrik site gives very clear instructions on how to remove the "Pull lever" from an XLR jack:
but nothing specifically on how to release one that is stuck.

I can't imagine how the pins would get stuck - short of a jealous girlfriend and a tube of superglue.