XLR Mic Connector Female

Description

Product Description The 3-Pin XLR Female Chassis Connector (commonly referred to as a panel-mount XLR jack or Cannon connector) is a professional broadcast-grade audio interface engineered for balanced signal transmission. Built with a heavy-duty nickel-plated or zinc alloy housing, this connector features a secure, integrated spring-loaded mechanical latching system that locks male XLR plugs firmly into place, preventing accidental disconnects caused by tension, movement, or heavy cable weight. The internal 3-pin configuration is isolated by a high-insulation thermoplastic insert, featuring precision silver-plated or gold-plated brass sockets that provide superior conductivity, minimal contact resistance, and excellent rejection of electromagnetic (EMI) and radio frequency (RFI) interference. Designed for easy panel-mount installation, it typically includes pre-drilled flange holes for screw mounting and rear solder cups for stable wire termination. Key Specifications Interface Type: 3-Pin XLR Female (Socket) Pin Configuration: Pin 1 = Ground/Shield, Pin 2 = Positive/Hot, Pin 3 = Negative/Cold (Standard Balanced Audio Pinout). Housing Material: Die-cast zinc/aluminum alloy with an insulated core. Mounting Style: Flange Panel Mount (D-Series standard or rectangular footprints). Compatibility & Applications As an industry-standardized audio and data component, this 3-pin female XLR chassis connector is completely universal. It is fully compatible with any standard 3-Pin Male XLR Plug and serves as a vital component for routing balanced audio or digital data lines. It is universally utilized across the following hardware and systems: 1. Professional Audio Equipment & Mixing Consoles Audio Mixers & Consoles: Found on the input stages of mixing boards to accept microphones and line-level signals. Stage Boxes & Snake Cables: Serves as the localized input terminal on stage drop-boxes for live musical performances. Studio Patch Bays & Wall Plates: Installed in recording studio walls or rack enclosures to streamline custom audio routing. 2. Amplifiers, Active Speakers & Processors Powered Studio Monitors & PA Speakers: Provides the primary balanced input jack on the rear amplifier panel. Power Amplifiers: Connects line-level signals coming from pre-amps or crossovers. Audio Processors: Used on equalizers, compressors, and digital effects units. 3. Stage Lighting (DMX) & Communication Setups DMX 512 Lighting Controllers: While 5-pin is the official standard, 3-pin XLR jacks are widely used on budget and mid-tier stage lighting fixtures, moving heads, and fog machines for digital data control. Production Intercom Systems: Connects beltpacks and base stations for production crew headsets.