Neutrik ® XLR connector 3 pin BALANCED -NC3MXX (Male) + NC3FXX (Female)

Key Features

Full 3-pin balanced XLR connection — male (NC3MXX) and female (NC3FXX) connectors give you a complete balanced-signal cable, with pins for hot (+), cold (−) and ground/shield. This supports noise-resistant audio transmission over long distances or in electrically “noisy” environments.

Professional-grade build quality & durability — Neutrik’s metal housing and robust design make these connectors reliable for repeated plugging/unplugging, making them suitable for studios, live sound, broadcast, stage, etc.

Secure, locking connection — The latch-mechanism helps prevent accidental disconnection, which is important for stable signal transfer in live or recording setups.

Low-noise, high-integrity signal path — Balanced wiring plus good contacts/shielding ensure that the audio signal is less prone to interference (hum, RF noise), delivering a cleaner, more faithful signal.

Flexibility: solder or crimp wiring — You can wire cables to male and female ends via soldering or using compatible crimps depending on your tools and preference.

Wide compatibility & versatility — Because XLR is a standard in audio equipment, such a pair works with microphones, mixers, audio interfaces, DI units, balanced line-outputs, snake boxes, etc.

Description

Neutrik ® XLR connector 3 pin BALANCED -NC3MXX (Male) + NC3FXX (Female) – PAIR (High Performance)

The NC3MXX and NC3FXX are the premium high-performance studio standard 3-pole male and female XLR connectors with Nickel housing and gold contacts. They form the next generation of the worldwide accepted standard of XLR cable connectors. The successor of the X series, they offer several new features which make them more reliable, easier to assemble, and improve contact integrity as well as cable strain relief.

Compact design with sturdy diecast shell, fiberglass reinforced hard plastic insert, and chuck-type strain relief for secure clamping of all cables.

Features & Benefits
- Unique cage design of female contact for low contact resistance and high integrity
- Male connector with improved locking recess without “window”, more stringent housing increases durability
- Female contact incorporates a solder barrier to prevent solder from running into the contact mating area
- Female connector with an improved solid metal latch, which is larger and easier to handle
- Additional ground spring contacts for better shell ground continuity
- Improved chuck-type strain relief provides a higher pull-out force and makes assembly easier and faster
- A boot with a polyurethane gland gives high protection to cable bending stresses
- Colored rings and boots are available for coding or identification
- Sleek and ergonomic design – valuable and handy
- Rugged zinc diecast shell, long-lasting and dependable
- The internal thread on the shell is well protected against any damage
- Branded with a unique hologram – guarantees a genuine and authentic product
- Gender: Female + Male
Electrical properties
- Capacitance between contacts: ≤ 4 pF
- Contact resistance: ≤ 3 mΩ
- Dielectric strength: 1,5 kVdc
- Insulation resistance : > 10 GΩ (initial)
- Rated current per contact: 16 A
- Rated voltage : < 50 V
Mechanical properties
- 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
Material properties
- Boot – Polyurethane
- Contact plating – 2 µm Ag
- Contacts – Bronze (CuSn8)
- Insert – Polyamide (PA 6.6 30 % GR)
- Locking element – Zinc diecast (ZnAl4Cu1)
- Shell – Zinc diecast (ZnAl4Cu1)
- Shell plating -Nickel
- Strain relief -Polyacetal (POM)