Shure SM58 XLR Connector Wire Repair

Using a small flat head screwdriver, gently turn the retaining screw at the bottom of the microphone counterclockwise until it stops or provides resistance.

Plug an XLR cable into the loose connector.

While holding the disconnect button down, pull on the cable to remove the connector from the body of the microphone.

Bend the wire around the contact point. Pin numbers are located on the outside of the connector.

Connect the red wire to Pin 3 and the blue wire to Pin 2.

Pin 1 should have a single piece of exposed wire connecting it to the metal plate on the top of the connector (the ground plate).

In one hand, hold the solder. In the other, hold your soldering iron.

Touch both the soldering iron and the solder to the contact point. The solder should melt and create a connection between the wire and the microphone connector.

Remove the solder and then the soldering iron from the contact point.

Let the wire cool for 30 seconds or so.

If the wire is not completely connected repeat steps 2 through 5.

To reinstall the XLR connector, follow the Installing Shure SM58 XLR connector guide