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XLR

XLR connectors are rugged electrical connectors which are used mostly in professional audio and video electronics cabling applications.

Some examples of application areas of XLR connectors are:

  • Sound and video mixers
  • Microphones
  • Studio equipment like amplifiers, professional CD players, mastering deck, etc.
  • Active loudspeakers
  • Lighting applications
  • Industrial applications (Control circuits, etc.)

The international application standard IEC 60 268-12 defines wiring of XLR connectors. The following is a brief description of the 3 pole version.

  • Pin 1 –> Xternal of cable (shield/ground)
  • Pin 2 –> Live (“Hot” /+ polarity))
  • Pin 3 –> Return (“Cold” /- polarity)

Yes, according to our tests they work properly for digital AES/EBU signals but we recommend our EMC and XCC series with a 360° ground contact to the chassis connector and a circumferential cable shield connection. These connectors are ideal for digital AES/EBU transmissions and optimized regarding EMI and RF-leakage

The 2 piece D-Series connectors consist of an insert and a shell, this allows soldering the insert onto the PCB and locking it into the shell afterwards.

In the middle of the insert your can see a hole with a slot. Use a ’00’ size flathead screwdriver (part # SD-1) to lock/unlock the insert in the housing.

The REAN tiny XLR is a miniature XLR connector. Please see www.rean-connectors.com