{"product_id":"3-pin-xlr-audio-connector-color-head-pure-copper-male-female-microphone","title":"3-Pin XLR Audio Connector – Color Head Pure Copper Male \u0026 Female Microphone Plug Socket, 10 Sets","description":"\u003ch2\u003e3-Pin XLR Audio Connector – Color Head Pure Copper Male \u0026amp; Female Microphone Plug Socket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eXLR 3-pin connectors are the universal standard for balanced audio connections in professional audio, broadcast, and stage lighting (DMX) applications. The balanced (differential) signal transmission of XLR cables rejects common-mode noise — making XLR the preferred connection for microphones, mixing consoles, power amplifiers, and any audio application where cable runs exceed 3–5 meters or pass near electrical interference sources. These connectors feature pure copper contacts for low contact resistance and color-coded heads for quick identification in multi-cable stage and studio environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard:\u003c\/strong\u003e XLR 3-pin (IEC 61076-2-103 compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure copper, gold-plated (variant dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zinc alloy body with color-coded plastic head\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15A per contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50V AC\/DC (audio signal); 48V DC (phantom power)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solder cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accepts 4–7mm OD cable (verify per variant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMating Cycles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500+ rated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 sets (10× male + 10× female)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eXLR Pin Assignment — Standard Wiring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXLR 3-pin follows AES14 \/ IEC 60268-12 standard pin assignment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ground \/ Shield (chassis earth, cable screen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot \/ Positive (+) — non-inverting signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold \/ Negative (-) — inverting signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Some older equipment (particularly vintage Neve and certain European consoles) uses Pin 3 Hot \/ Pin 2 Cold (reversed polarity). Connecting reversed-polarity equipment causes phase cancellation — the audio signal appears to work but bass frequencies are severely attenuated. Always verify pin assignment when connecting equipment from different manufacturers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eXLR for DMX Lighting Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXLR 3-pin connectors are also used for DMX512 stage lighting control signals, though this is technically incorrect per the DMX512 standard (which specifies 5-pin XLR). In practice, 3-pin XLR is widely used for DMX in smaller installations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDMX pin assignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin 1 = Ground, Pin 2 = Data- (DMX-), Pin 3 = Data+ (DMX+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e DMX requires 110Ω impedance cable (not standard microphone cable which is 60Ω). Using microphone cable for DMX causes signal reflections and erratic fixture behavior over runs \u0026gt;30m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e DMX runs require a 120Ω terminator at the last fixture to prevent signal reflections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Questions Does This Product Answer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"What is the difference between XLR male and XLR female?\"\u003c\/em\u003e — XLR male has protruding pins (typically on the cable end \/ output). XLR female has recessed sockets (typically on the equipment panel \/ input). Signal flows from male to female: microphone (female panel socket) → cable (male plug at mic end, female plug at mixer end) → mixer (female panel socket).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"Can I use 3-pin XLR for phantom power?\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Yes. 48V phantom power is delivered on pins 2 and 3 simultaneously (equal voltage on both signal pins relative to pin 1 ground). Condenser microphones draw phantom power through the same XLR cable that carries the audio signal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"Why does my microphone hum when connected via XLR?\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Common causes: (1) ground loop — multiple pieces of equipment connected to different AC outlets creating a ground potential difference; (2) pin 1 not connected to chassis ground at one end; (3) cable shield broken or not connected; (4) using unbalanced cable in a balanced XLR connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"What is the color coding on these connectors for?\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Color-coded heads allow quick visual identification of cable function in multi-cable environments: e.g., red = channel 1, blue = channel 2, yellow = monitor send. There is no universal color standard — color assignment is user-defined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive sound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microphone cables, DI box connections, stage box (snake) connections, monitor sends\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio recording:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microphone to preamp connections, patchbay wiring, outboard gear connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroadcast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Camera microphone connections, intercom systems, broadcast console wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage lighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e DMX512 control signal distribution (3-pin XLR used as DMX connector)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAV installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed installation microphone connections, conference room audio, lecture hall PA systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 sets — 10× male XLR plug + 10× female XLR socket, color head, pure copper contacts. 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