P a r t N e u t r i k ® N u m b e r P a r t N u m b e r G u i d e G u i d e N C 3 FA H 1 - B - 0 - D Packaging: D Cable connector: bulk packed Assembly: D Chassis connector: disassembled push latch Retention: w/o Latch lock -0 Retention spring -DA Asymmetric PUSH B Black shell, gold contacts BAG Black shell, silver contacts 0 Separate ground contact connected to shell, male only 1 Pin 1 & panel & shell connected, no separate ground contact 2 Separate ground contact connected to
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X L R Content C o n n e c t o r s Page A glance into the future maxCON .................................................................... 16 Cable Connectors: XX Series .................................................................... EMC-XLR Series .......................................................... RX Series .................................................................... XX-HE Series ............................................................... XX-14 Series .........................
X L R C o n n e c t o r s Introduction Neutrik XLR connectors are the most well known series of products manufactured by Neutrik, and have provided the professional audio industry a simple, yet striking, concept in connector features. We introduced our first XLR product 40 years ago. Today it is the accepted standard worldwide.
X L R C o n n e c t o r s A glance into the future: maxCON – the new XLR standard ® Neutrik’s success story began with the construction of the first prototype of a new XLR female cable connector. The first NC3FC products were delivered in October 1975. During the years 1976, 1977 and 1978 this product range was continuously reworked and improved. In 1983 a new concept was introduced with the X series that has become a world standard.
X L R 1978 C o n n e c t o r s X-Series XX-Series maxCON ® 1983 2004 A glance into the future. www.neutrik.
X L R Ergonomic latch design C a b l e White painted housing C o n n e c t o r s Circumferential ground shield contact XX Series NC3FXX • • • • • • • • • • Neutrik hologram EMC-XLR Series NC6MXX-B The next generation of the worldwide accepted standard Unique cage type female contact – increases conductivity Female contact with “solder stop” for ease of soldering Male connector without locking “window” – more robust housing, increases durability Improved chuck type strain relief - increases re
X L R C a b l e Right angle male connector C o n n e c t o r s High temperature resistant insulator RX Series NC3FRX-BAG Velour chromium housing XX-HE Series Outlet position NC3FXX-HE NC3MXX-HE • Right angle version of the XX Series – only 20 mm wide • Exclusive "High End" version of standard XX Series • Extra slim right-angle connector • Premium velour chromium plating provides soft satin finish • Neutrik chuck type strain relief • Extra high temperature resistant insulator material ra
X L R C a b l e Large cable outlet C o n n e c t o r s Ergonomic latch design XX-14 Series NC3FXX-14 NC3MXX-14-B • Special version of the XX Series XLR cable connector for large diameter cables Neutrik hologram XX Crimp Series NC3FXX-HA-BAG NC3MXX-HA • 3 pin XX Series with crimp contacts • Accommodates wire size AWG 24 - 22 or 0.22 – 0.34 mm2 • Incorporates all the features of the XX product series • Utilize standard B-type crimp tool (acc.
X L R C a b l e C o n n e c t o r s convertCON position male – female CRYSTALLIZEDTM – Swarovski Elements crystalCON NC3FXX-B-CRYSTAL convertCON NC3MXX-B-CRYSTAL • 3 pole XLR XX-Series embellished with CRYSTALLIZEDTM – Swarovski Elements • Exclusively with gold plated contacts, and black chrome housing NC3FM-C-B NC3FM-C • World's first Unisex XLR cable connector • 3 pole male and female cable connector in one housing • Easy selectable gender – converted by sliding housing back and forth •
X L R Rubber sealing protection C a b l e Neutrik original design C o n n e c t o r s Female locking Male metal locking window XX-HD Series NC3FXX-HD-D X Series NC3MXX-HD-B-D NC3FX NC3MX + BSX-5 • "Heavy duty" cable connector for outdoor use • The XLR connector standard worldwide • Rubber sealing jacket protects against water ingress and • Available in 3 – 7 pin configurations including 6 pin Switchcraft® configuration mechanical shock • Dust and water resistant according to IP 67 in the
X L R Rubber sealing protection C a b l e Metal bushing C o n n e c t o r s Coding ring XCC Series X-HD Series NC5FX-HD NC4MX-HD • "Heavy duty" cable connectors for outdoor use NC3FXCC • Coaxial ground spring and hex crimp ferrule at cable • All metal design, male stainless steel entrance allow continuous (360°) ground connection to • NC*FX-HD mates with NC*MPR-HD chassis connector and shell which is essential when transmitting low level NC*MX-HD audio signals • Dust and water resi
X L R C a b l e Switch activating ring C o n n e c t o r s Locking ring FXS Series NC3FXS FX-SPEC Series NC3FXS-B • Available exclusively in a 3 pin female configuration • Features a noiseless ON / OFF switch which shorts pins 2 and 3 together muting the signal voltage between conductors NC3FX-SPEC. • Available in a 3 pin female standard configuration with gold plated contacts • Features a locking ring which is secured with a M 2.5 screw and 1.
D a t a NEW 8 + 2 pole cable connector Ergonomic latch design P o w e r New 8 + 2 pole D-size receptacle C o n n e c t o r Solder termination X L R Ty p e D a t a P o w e r C o n n e c t o r s – 8 + 2 p o l e NC10FXX-14-B • Suitable for data offering CAT 5e performance and power up NC10FRX-14-B NC10MD-LX-B 8 + 2 pole Contact Arrangements: to 16 A and 50 V - exceeds PoE+ capabilities • Superior ruggedness compared to RJ45 type connectors • All metal housing offers best overall RF protection
T e c h n i c a l Specification D a t a XX & EMC XX-HD XX-HE RX XX-14 & Series Series Series Series CRYSTAL XX Crimp convertCON Series Series Electrical Number of contacts 3 - 7 1) 3 3 3 3-7 3 Contact resistance ≤ 3 mΩ Insulation resistance - initial: > 10 GΩ - after damp heat test: > 1 GΩ Dielectric strength 1.
T e c h n i c a l D a t a Specification X XCC X-HD FXS Series Series Series Series FX-SPEC Data Series Power XLR Electrical 3-7 3 3-5 3 3 8+2 Number of contacts Contact resistance ≤ 3 mΩ > 10 GΩ Insulation resistance - initial: > 1 GΩ - after damp heat test: 0.1 GΩ Dielectric strength 1.5 kV dc 1 kV dc Cable shield-shell connection choosable determined crimp Shielding effectiveness > 55 dB @ 1.
O r d e r i n g I n f o r m a t i o n Ordering Information for Cable Connectors Female Male Shell Contact - plating NC*MXX NC*MXX-B NC*MXX-BAG NC3MXX-WT NC3MXX-**-D 1 NC6MSXX 2 NC6MSXX-B 2 NC6MSXX-BAG 2 Nickel Black Cr Black Cr White painted Nickel / Black Cr Nickel Black Cr Black Cr Silver Gold Silver Silver Silver / Gold Silver Gold Silver - - - NC3MXX-EMC - Nickel Black Cr Gold Gold - - - - NC*MRX NC*MRX-B NC*MRX-BAG Nickel
O r d e r i n g I n f o r m a t i o n Ordering Information for Cable Connectors Female Male Shell Contact - plating NC*MX NC*MX-B NC*MX-BAG NC3MX-**-D 1 NC6MSX 2 NC6MSX-B 2 NC6MSX-BAG 2 Nickel Black Cr Black Cr Nickel / Black Cr Nickel Black Cr Black Cr Silver Gold Silver Silver / Gold Silver Gold Silver - - - - - NC*MX-HD NC3MX-HD-B Nickel Metal Black Gold Gold - - - - NC3MXCC Nickel Gold - - - - - Nickel Bl
X L R Smallest receptacle C h a s s i s Lateral right PCB mount C o n n e c t o r s Locking release tab A Series Ground contact NEW: Ergonomic asymmetric locking release tab AA Series NC3FAH NC3MAV • Smallest XLR receptacles, highest packing density • Plastic housing NC3FAAV2 NC3MAAH-1 • Front panel cutout and PCB layout 100% compatible to the A Series • Various grounding options • Most cost-effective series • "Tulip" type female contact design with high contact pressure • "Tulip" type
X L R Circumferential metal ring Front panel grounding C h a s s i s Tear drop contact design C o n n e c t o r s NEW: Ergonomic asymmetric locking release tab B Series NC3FBV1 NC3MBV NC4FBH NC4MBV • The B Series XLR receptable offers the same features as our A Series product line with the added feature of a metal ring • Metal ring on shell (nickel or black) offers complete EMC and RF protection • Female versions available latchless • Rear mount only • "Tulip" type female contact • Plastic h
X L R C h a s s i s Incorporated switch C o n n e c t o r s Insert removable A/B Series - Switch NC3MBV-SW NC3FBV2-SW D Series NC3FDM3-H-B NC3MD-V • A and B Series connector with additional switch • "D" Shape metal shell • Normally open, normally closed (NO – NC) contact • Optimal RF protection using 3 shield contacts • Switch activated by mating XLR cable connector • Horizontal and vertical PCB mount with separate ground contact • Mounting holes with M3 threads available • 2 piece connec
X L R Locking release tab C h a s s i s Horizontal PCB mount C o n n e c t o r s Ground shielding DL Series NC3FD-L-1 White painted housing DLX Series NC3FD-LX-HE NC7MD-L-B-1 • Unified "D" metal shell NC5MD-LX • Next generation of the popular DL Series with greater • Solder cups on 3 – 7 pole version functionality • Additional PCB mount on 4 and 5 pole • All metal housing works in combination with a new duplex • Front and rear mountable ground contact yielding the best RF protection
X L R C h a s s i s Crimp type contact C o n n e c t o r s Circumferential ground spring DLX Crimp Series NC3FD-LX-HA EMC Series NC3MD-LX-BAG-HA NC3FDX-EMC-SPEC • 3 pole DLX Series with crimp contacts • 3 pole female XLR chassis connector with integrated • Accommodates wire size AWG 24 – 22 or 0.22 – 0.34 mm • Utilizes standard B-type crimp tool (acc.
X L R C h a s s i s Sealing Gasket C o n n e c t o r s Through hole fastening MPR-HD Series NC3MPR-HD P Series NC5MPR-HD • IP 65 – in combination with NC*FX-HD cable connectors • Perfect for outdoor applications NC3FP-1 NC6MP-B • Male and female available in 3 – 6 pin configurations; 7 pin version available in female only • Sealing gasket for water tight panel mount • Smallest available hard wiring receptacles with large solder cups • Gold plated contacts • Male and female use different
X L R Front end design C h a s s i s C o n n e c t o r s Solder termination Combo Series NCJ9FI-V • Combined XLR receptacle and 1/4” phone jack • Attractive “front end” design • Saves rack space by combining 2 connectors in one housing • Horizontal or vertical PCB mount or hard wire soldering NCJ10FI-S • Very low conductor capacitance, therefore suitable for digital audio • Fastening: Self-tapping Plastite® screws with thread 2.9 x 1.
X L R Hologram Horizontal PCB mount C h a s s i s Vertical PCB mount C o n n e c t o r s NEW: Ergonomic asymmetric locking release tab Combo A Series NCJ6FA-V-0 NCJ6FA-H • Combined 3 pole XLR receptacle and 1/4“ phone jack for balanced mic and line or instrument inputs in one XLR housing NCJ6FA-V-0 • 3 pole female XLR combined with stereo TRS jack • Very low conductor capacitance – ideal for digital audio • Dramatic space saving – 15 % over the predecessor Combo • Front panel cut-out compa
A c c e s s o r i e s Colour Coded Accessories Part No. Description Black 0 Brown 1 Red 2 Orange 3 Yellow 4 Green 5 Blue 6 Violet 7 Grey 8 White 9 XLR Cable Connectors BSX-* Colored bushing for X Series BXX-* Colored bushing for XX Series XCR-* Colored coding ring for X Series XXR-* Colored coding ring for XX Series XLR Chassis Connectors ACRF-* Colored ring for female 4 pole A Series and 4 + 5 pole B Series.
T e c h n i c a l Specification A Series D a t a AA Series B Series D Series DL / DLX Series DLX Crimp DLX-HE Series Electrical Number of contacts 3-5 3 3-5 3 3-7 3 Contact resistance ≤ 6 mΩ Insulation resistance - initial: > 10 GΩ - after damp heat test: > 1 GΩ Dielectric strength 1.
T e c h n i c a l Specification D a t a MPR-HD Series P Series Combo Series A Combo Electrical Number of contacts 3-5 3 - 7 (6*) Contact resistance XLR: ≤ 6 mΩ 1/4"& switching contacts**: ≤ 20 mΩ Insulation resistance - initial: > 10 GΩ - after damp heat test: > 1 GΩ Dielectric strength 1.5 kV dc Rated voltage 50 V ac Rated current per contact 16 A 16 A 3 pole: 6 A 10 A 10 A 4 pole: 6 A 7.5 A 7.
O r d e r i n g I n f o r m a t i o n Ordering Information for Receptacles Female Male Shell Contact 3 4 5 pole pole pole A Series NC*FAH-D NC*MAH NC*FAH-0 NC3MAH-0 NC3FAHL-0 NC3FAHR-0 NC3FAH1-D NC3FAH1-0 NC3FAHL1-D NC3MAHL NC3FAHL1-0 NC3FAHR1-D NC3MAHR NC3FAHR1-0 NC3FAH2-D NC3FAH2-0 NC3FAHR2-D NC3FAHR2-0 NC*FAV-D NC*MAV NC*FAV-0 NC3MAV-0 NC3FAV1-D NC3FAV1-0 NC3FAV2-D NC3FAV2-0 NC5FAV-SW-D NC5MAV-SW Female Male Shell Contact
O r d e r i n g I n f o r m a t i o n Ordering Information for Receptacles Female Male Flange Contact 3 4 5 pole pole pole B Series Female Male Shell Contact 3 4 5 6 7 pole pole pole pole pole D Series NC*FBH NC*MBH NC5FBH-B NC5MBH-B NC3MBH-B NC3MBH-0 NC3FBH1 NC3MBH-1 NC3FBH1-B NC3FBHL1 NC3MBHL NC3MBHL-B NC3FBH2 NC3FBH2-B NC3MBHR NC3MBHR-B NC3FBH1-E NC3MBV-E NC3FBH2-E NC3MBH-E NC*MBV NC3MBV-B NC*FBV NC5FBV-B NC5MBV-B NC3FBV1 NC
O r d e r i n g I n f o r m a t i o n Ordering Information for Receptacles Female Male Shell Contact 3 4 5 6 7 pole pole pole pole pole EMC XLR Contact 5 6 9 10 pole pole pole pole Combo A Series NC3FDX-EMC-SPEC Black Cr Gold - - - - Accessories FDR-1 Black round panel mounting flange with screws for larger panel cut-outs P Series NCJ6FA-H NCJ6FA-H-0 NCJ6FA-H-DA NCJ6FA-V NCJ6FA-V-0 NCJ6FA-V-DA Black Black Black Black Black Black plastic plastic plasti
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