{"product_id":"3-pin-xlr-male-female-adapter-connector-microphone-mixer-amplifier-audio","title":"3-Pin XLR Male to Female Adapter Connector – Mic Audio Plug for Microphone, Mixer \u0026 Amplifier, 4\/10\/20pcs","description":"\u003ch2\u003e3-Pin XLR Male to Female Adapter Connector – Balanced Audio Plug for Microphone, Mixer \u0026amp; Amplifier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e3-pin XLR connectors (IEC 61076-2-103) are the universal standard for balanced audio connections in professional and semi-professional audio equipment — microphones, mixing consoles, power amplifiers, DI boxes, and stage monitors. The 3-pin configuration carries a balanced audio signal (Pin 1 = GND\/shield, Pin 2 = hot\/positive, Pin 3 = cold\/negative) that rejects common-mode noise — essential for long cable runs in electrically noisy environments such as live stages and recording studios. The locking latch prevents accidental disconnection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEC 61076-2-103 (XLR circular connector)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper alloy, gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zinc alloy body, PA66 nylon insulator\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWire Entry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear cable entry with strain relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring-loaded latch (press to release)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4, 10, or 20 pieces (select above)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eXLR Pin Assignment — Standard Wiring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e GND \/ Cable shield (connect to chassis ground at one end only to prevent ground loops)\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  \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the AES14 \/ IEC 60268-12 standard. Some older equipment (particularly vintage British consoles) uses Pin 3 as hot — verify before connecting to avoid polarity reversal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBalanced vs Unbalanced Audio — Why XLR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnbalanced (TS jack, RCA):\u003c\/strong\u003e Single signal wire + ground. Susceptible to interference on cable runs over 3–5 meters. Suitable for short connections between home audio equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced (XLR, this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e Two signal wires (hot + cold, 180° out of phase) + ground. Any interference picked up by the cable affects both signal wires equally — the differential amplifier at the receiving end subtracts the two signals, canceling the common-mode interference. Effective for cable runs up to 100m+ in noisy environments.\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\"How do I wire an XLR connector?\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Strip the cable jacket 25–30mm. Separate the shield braid and twist into a single strand. Strip the inner conductors 5–7mm. Solder: shield to Pin 1, hot (usually red or white) to Pin 2, cold (usually black or blue) to Pin 3. Slide the strain relief over the cable before soldering — it cannot be added after. Tighten the strain relief clamp to prevent cable pull-out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"What is phantom power and does it damage dynamic microphones?\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Phantom power (+48V DC) is supplied through XLR Pin 2 and Pin 3 to power condenser microphones. Dynamic microphones are not damaged by phantom power — the balanced circuit design means phantom power appears equally on both signal pins and is rejected by the microphone’s output transformer. Ribbon microphones may be damaged by phantom power — always check the ribbon microphone’s specifications before enabling phantom power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"Can I use XLR connectors for speaker connections?\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Technically possible but not recommended. XLR is rated for signal-level connections (50V, 15A). For speaker-level power connections, use Speakon (Neutrik NL4) connectors which are specifically designed for high-power audio. Using XLR for speaker connections risks connector damage and is non-standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrophone cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connecting dynamic and condenser microphones to mixing consoles and preamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine-level connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced line connections between mixing consoles, outboard gear, and power amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monitor send connections from mixing console to stage monitor amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecording studios:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patch bay connections, outboard gear interfaces, monitor controller wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroadcast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microphone and line-level connections in broadcast studios and OB vans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4, 10, or 20 pieces (select above) — 3-pin XLR connectors (male or female as selected). 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