TOP PRO 3 Pin XLR Connector Male Female – Professional Grade Audio Connector
The TOP PRO 3 Pin XLR Connector Male Female set represents the fundamental connection type for balanced audio in professional sound systems. These industry-standard 3-pin XLR connectors, available in both male and female versions, are crucial for linking microphones, mixers, amplifiers, active speakers, and various studio equipment. Their design ensures balanced signal transmission, effectively minimizing noise and delivering clear, high-fidelity audio in demanding live, studio, and broadcast environments.
Key Features:
- Balanced Audio Transmission: Engineered for balanced signals, providing superior noise rejection over long cable runs for pristine audio quality.
- Secure Latching Mechanism: Features a robust lock that prevents accidental disconnections, ensuring uninterrupted sound during critical performances or recording sessions.
- Durable Metal Construction: Built from high-grade materials to withstand the rigors of frequent use, touring, and studio operations.
- Standard 3-Pin Configuration: The universal standard for professional audio, providing connections for positive, negative, and ground.
- Male and Female Compatibility: The male connector typically serves as an output or source end (e.g., microphone output), while the female connector typically serves as an input or destination end (e.g., mixer input).
- Versatile Applications: Essential for microphones, DMX lighting control, powered speakers, audio interfaces, and other professional audio gear.
Specifications:
- Connector Type: XLR
- Number of Pins: 3-Pin
- Gender: Male and Female variants available (for cable ends or chassis mounting)
- Termination Type: Typically Solder Type (for secure wire connection)
- Housing Material: Die-cast zinc or other robust metal alloy
- Contacts: High-quality silver or nickel-plated for optimal conductivity
- Application: Professional Balanced Audio, DMX Lighting
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What are 3-pin XLR connectors primarily used for in audio?
3-pin XLR connectors are the standard for professional balanced audio connections, most commonly used for microphones, mixers, and active speakers to ensure clean signal transfer.
2. What is the difference between a male and a female XLR connector?
The male XLR connector has pins and typically serves as an output (e.g., on a microphone or a mixer’s output). In contrast, the female XLR connector has sockets and typically serves as an input (e.g., on a mixer or an active speaker).
3. Why is “balanced audio” important for these connectors?
Balanced audio uses three conductors to help reject electrical interference and noise picked up over long cable runs, which is crucial for maintaining audio signal purity in professional settings.
4. Are these connectors durable enough for live sound and touring?
Yes, TOP PRO XLR connectors are built with durable metal construction and a secure latching mechanism, making them highly reliable and robust for the demanding environment of live events and touring.
