Neutrik NC3MXX Professional Audio XLR 3 Pin Male Cable Connector
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Description
Neutrik NC3MXX Professional Audio XLR 3 Pin Male Cable Connector
3 pole male cable connector with Nickel housing and silver contacts.
The next generation of the worldwide accepted standard of XLR cable connectors. The successor of the X series offers several new features which make it more reliable, easier to assemble and improves contact integrity as well cable strain relief.
Key Features
- Male connector with improved locking recess without window, more stringent housing increases durability
- Improved chuck type strain relief provides higher pull-out force and makes assembly easier and faster
- Boot with polyurethane gland gives high protection to cable bending stresses
- Colored rings and boots available for coding or identification
- Sleek and ergonomic design - valuable and handy
- Rugged zinc diecast shell, longlasting and dependable
- Internal thread on shell is well protected against any damage
- Branded with unique hologram - guarantees genuine and authentic Neutrik product
Technical Specifications
Connection Type
XLR
Gender
Male
Capacitance Between Contacts
<= 4 pF
Contact Resistance
<= 3 m ohm
Dielectric Strength
1,5 kVdc
Insulation resistance
> 10 G ohm (initial)
Rated Current per Contact
16 A
Rated Voltage
< 50 V
Cable O.D.
3.5 - 8.0 mm
Insertion Force
<= 20 N
Withdrawal Force
<= 20 N
Lifetime
> 1000 mating cycles
Wiresize
Max. 2.5 mm2
Wiresize
Max. 14 AWG
Wiring
Solder contacts
Locking device
Latch lock
Boot
Polyurethan
Contact Plating
2 µm Ag
Contacts
Brass (CuZn39Pb3)
Insert
Polyamide (PA 6.6 30 % GR)
Locking Element
Zinc diecast (ZnAl4Cu1)
Shell
Zinc diecast (ZnAl4Cu1)
Shell Plating
Nickel
Strain Relief
Polyacetal (POM)
Flammability
UL 94 HB
Standard Compliance
IEC 61076-2-103
Protection Class
IP 40
Solderability
Complies with IEC 68-2-20
Temperature Range
-30 deg C to +80 dec C
Installation / Use Cases
- Build or repair professional balanced audio cables requiring a 3-pin male XLR termination.
- Use with compatible microphone, line-level, studio, stage, and installed audio cable assemblies using 3.5–8 mm outer-diameter cable.
- Solder conductors to the contacts and use the chuck-type strain relief and polyurethane boot to protect the cable termination from pulling and bending stress.
Package Contents
- Neutrik NC3MXX Professional Audio XLR 3 Pin Male Cable Connector
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of connector is the Neutrik NC3MXX?
It is a 3-pin male XLR cable connector.
What contact plating does the NC3MXX use?
It uses silver-plated contacts.
How are wires connected to the NC3MXX?
The connector uses solder contacts.
What cable diameter does the NC3MXX support?
It supports cable outer diameters from 3.5 to 8.0 mm.
What is the maximum supported wire size?
The connector supports conductors up to 2.5 mm² or 14 AWG.
What protects the cable from pulling and bending?
The connector uses chuck-type strain relief and a polyurethane boot to protect the termination.

