What is this connector

[jollyrogeraccordions]

Hi
I have a PA with factory fitted internal mics, plus two regular jack sockets and this DIN? plug (see image).

I'm not an expert on this aspect of things. I believe the jacks are line out to go to an amp/mixer, and I can test these (there is a loose wire but I'm pretty sure I know where it goes). But what is the DIN plug for? I've worked on PAs with midi installed, meaning they have midi contacts throughout the treble side (actually...I never looked in the bass side of a midi instrument so I don't know what is in there), which means it behaves like a midi controller and the output goes to a processor of some kind (a DAW, for instance, or a dedicated bit of hardware) where the midi signal is mapped to audio.  
So can someone tell me what this DIN plug is for? Or is it just an alternate mic connector?
The instrument soon goes up for a commission sale, so I'd like to be able to describe the electronic part accurately (so your answer is likely to reappear in the advert...and/or I can test the instrument properly).

 

[JIM D.]

The answer of course is to chase the wiring back from the DIN. It might just have phantom powered internal mic's and the DIN used for a phantom powered vocal mic.

 

[Eddy Yates]

Looks very much like a 6-pin MIDI connection, but sounds like you’ve never used the MIDI? What’s the history of the instrument? A la “Accordion Crimes.”

 

[losthobos]

I recognise this.. Had a Bugari once with internal mics... This went to power supply... I figured out wiring on mine and made a battery packnwith an old tobacco tin housi g potentiometer and battery... If i could do it anyone can.... Hope that helps

 

[jozz]

is it not 5-pin instead of 6?

normally i'd say: Midi out + 2x mono instrument out

But if one would take the trouble of fitting MIDI contacts, I'd surely would expect this to be a neat chassis connector and not a retro-fitted dangling connector.

 

[boxplayer4000]

Daft question jollyroger:    Is midi fitted?   Even if there are no contacts fitted under the treble grille it is not uncommon for a bass only midi 
arrangement.  A DIN connector would suggest a midi installation to me. The jack socket type might also hold a clue; some can be used to
connect/disconnect an internal microphone battery.

 

[Jibberin]

Could it be a connector for a powered bass which was a retro fit many moons ago.

 

[jollyrogeraccordions]

I have solved the conundrum. Internally there are factory fitted mics, three on the grille (treble) and one mounted on the treble reed blocks but aimed at the bass side (so the bass mic). First I discovered the DIN plug goes to a (newer) mic mounted bang next to the factory bass mic. I pulled this off (taking the annoying DIN plug and wire with it), leaving the original mics. I tested the treble mics, all working ok. Bass mic wire was off the volume/potentiometer so I soldered it back on. Still not working. OK, so now it's obvious why a new mic had been fitted. But...these things don't break that easily so, thinks I, loose wire, and opening the felt casing on the original mic, sure enough, loose wire, easily soldered back on, and of course it all works now as it should.

 

[jozz]

cool

might be a "road-side" repair then