Currently there are two configurations of conventional 6 pole XLRs. The NEUTRIK 6 pole XLR meets the industry standard according IEC 61076-2-103. Nevertheless NEUTRIK offers both types of 6 pin configurations. The standard NEUTRIK 6 pin has a black insert - the insert of the non-standard configuration is gray.

The difference in the part #s is the additional “S”:
NC6MX - standard 6 pole male XLR cable connector, nickel housing, silver contacts
NC6MSX - same product with non-standard pin configuration

XLR connectors are rugged electrical connectors which are used mostly in professional audio and video electronics cabling applications.

Some examples of application areas of XLR connectors are:

• Sound and video mixers
• Microphones
• Studio equipment like amplifiers, professional CD players, mastering deck, etc.
• Active loudspeakers
• Lighting applications
• Industrial applications (Control circuits, etc.)

The international application standard IEC 60 268-12 defines wiring of XLR connectors. The following is a brief description of the 3 pole version.

Pin 1 --> Xternal of cable (shield/ground)
Pin 2 --> Live (“Hot” /+ polarity)
Pin 3 --> Return (“Cold” /- polarity)

Yes, according to our tests they work properly for digital AES/EBU signals but we recommend our EMC and XCC series with a 360° ground contact to the chassis connector and a circumferential cable shield connection. These connectors are ideal for digital AES/EBU transmissions and optimized regarding EMV and RF-leakage.

The 2 piece D-Series connectors consist of an insert and a shell, this allows soldering the insert onto the PCB and locking it into the shell afterwards.

In the middle of the insert your can see a hole with a slot. Use a '00' size flathead screwdriver (part # SD-1) to lock/unlock the insert in the housing.

Yes, you can remove the latch at the AA-, 3 pole A- and 3 pole B-Series.

Screws for chassis connectors with through holes depend on panel material and panel thickness. We suggest the following:

Metal panel (Steel, Aluminum, Zinc)
- Flat head thread forming screws, Pozidriv, DIN 7500 M, zinc plated, M3 x length (drilled hole ~ 3.1 mm)
- Flat head metric machine screws, Pozidriv, DIN 965A, zinc plated, M3 x length (thread M3)

Plastic Panels
PT-flat head screws, WN 1413, zinc plated, KA30 x length (depends on material, ~ 2.4 mm)

For various chassis mount versions we offer correspondig screws. (A-Screw-1-8, B-Screw-1-8, E-Screw-1-12)

It is possible to use any aluminum 1/8'' or 3.2 mm 90° countersunk blind rivet. We suggest drilling a hole diameter of 3.3mm for the panel. It is possible to use pneumatic, electrical or hand riveting tools.

The REAN tiny XLR is a miniature XLR connector. Please see www.rean-connectors.com.