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Xlr-connectors
female and male xlr connectors

XLR connector is a type of electronic connector that is mostly used with audio technology. Balanced and unbalanced circuits are possible with XLR when using monosignal per one XLR connection. Sound quality improves with a balanced circuit because noise signal reduces, especially with microphones where the signal is often weak.

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  • Group of XLR connectors PICT6918

    Variety of male and female XLR connectors with different numbers of pins

  • PICT6267a XLR-LNE PLug and Socket

    XLR-LNE three-pin male and female connectors, originally used for mains power connections. The connecting pins in the male connector are recessed and the sockets in the female connectors are shrouded for safety. This example is a panel socket, used as a power input from the male plug, though they were also used in the opposite configuration.

  • XLR3-edit

    Left to right: Cannon XLR3-12C (line), Switchcraft X3F (line), Neutrik NC3MP panel, Neutrik NC3FP panel

  • XLR and Mini XLR

    XLR and Mini XLR connectors

  • XLR4 PICT6913a

    Male and female XLR4 panel connectors

  • XLR5 PICT6952a

    Female XLR5 panel connector

  • XLR6 PICT6912a

    Female XLR6 panel connector

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