3pin 16A 50VAC male silver Neutrik NC3MXX locable XLR signal connector for 3,5-8mm cable *new*

This is one of the most popular type of an audio connectors in use when connecting audio signals. This is perhaps one of the best reasonable priced connectors available on the market. Connector can be used with sound reinforcement equipment when connecting audio and DMX signals or in your own stuff as a device low voltage power connector.

Here is a few good properties regarding this connector:

• Coupling is made with one hand
• Good strain relief and sturdy lead connection
• Connectors is easy and fast to connect into a cable
• Durable metal construction (if these withstand in the hands of a band’s bass player then surely they will withstand in your use)
• Internal thread on shell is well protected against any damage
• Connector series has colored rings and boots available for coding or identification of the connectors

Connector’s technical details:

• Max rated voltage:
  • <50V
• Connector type:
  • 3pin female XLR connector
• Gender:
  • Female
• Material:
  • Boot:
    • Polyurethane
  • Contact plating:
    • 2µm Ag (silver)
  • Contacts:
    • Brass (CuZn39Pb3)
  • Insert:
    • Polyamide 6.6 30% GR (30% glass-fiber reinforced)
  • Locking element:
    • Zinc diecast (ZnAl4Cu1)
  • Shell:
    • Zinc diecast (ZnAl4Cu1)
  • Strain relief:
    • Polyacetal (POM)
• Compatible cable diameter:
  • 3,5...8mm
• Compatible lead size:
  • max 2,5mm² (max 14AWG)
• Compatible counter part:
  • Compatible with 3pin male XLR connectors
• Nominal rated current per contact:
  • 16A RMS (continuous load)
• Lead connection method:
  • Solder cup
• Strain relief:
  • 3-sided conical, thread lockable
• Connector outer diameter:
  • 20.4mm
• Connector overall length with strain relief opened to the max:
  • 73,3mm
• Typical audio signal connection:
  • 1:
    • Ground for shielding
  • 2:
    • Signal +
    • Red
  • 3:
    • Signal -
    • Black or white
  • Chassis:
    • Occasionally connected to ground and occasionally left unconnected
    • Theoretically should be connected to ground at the sending device's end
• Typical DMX signal connection:
  • 1:
    • Ground for shielding
  • 2:
    • Signal -
    • Black or white
  • 3:
    • Signal +
    • Red
  • Chassis:
    • Occasionally connected to ground and occasionally left unconnected
    • Theoretically should be connected to ground at the sending device's end
• Lifetime:
  • >1000x mating cycles
• Operating temperature range:
  • -30...+80°C

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