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RapcoNeutrik XX-Series XLR 3-Pin Inline Connector Silver Contacts Female

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Rapco Neutrik XX-Series XLR 3-Pin Inline Connector Silver Contacts Female
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Rapco’s female 3-pin XLR inline connector is a black, silver-contact cable-end connector for cable builds and assembly work. It accepts 3.5–8.0 mm cable and wire up to 14 AWG, with a latch lock to secure the connection. The design focuses on simpler assembly, contact integrity, and cable strain relief, while its more-than-1,000 mating-cycle rating suits connections that will be plugged and unplugged repeatedly.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Assembling a female 3-pin XLR cable end within its specified cable and wire limits.
  • Cable work that benefits from a latch-lock connector and integrated strain relief.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Cable with an outer diameter below 3.5 mm or above 8.0 mm.
  • Wire larger than 14 AWG.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Rapco Neutrik XX-Series XLR 3-Pin Inline Connector Silver Contacts Female construction detail

Detail 01

Cable outer diameter: 3.5–8.0 mm

Match the connector to cable within this stated diameter range.

Detail 02

Wire size: maximum 14 AWG

Use wire no larger than the specified maximum.

Detail 03

Latch lock

The connector uses a locking latch.

Detail 04

Lifetime: more than 1,000 mating cycles

It is rated for repeated connection and disconnection.

Detail 05

Rated voltage/current: 50 V, 16 A per contact

These are the connector’s stated electrical ratings.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Confirm the cable’s outer diameter is between 3.5 and 8.0 mm.
  2. 02Confirm your wire is no larger than 14 AWG.
Rapco Neutrik XX-Series XLR 3-Pin Inline Connector Silver Contacts Female close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01What cable size does it accept?

It accepts cable with a 3.5–8.0 mm outer diameter.

02Does it lock in place?

Yes. It uses a latch-lock mechanism.

03How many pins does it have?

Three.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsBody & build
Color
Black
1 detailsConnections & power
Rated voltage
50V
28 detailsOther
Rated current per contact
16 A
Contact resistance
‰¤ 3 mÎ (inner)
Insert
Polyamide (PA 6.6 30 % GR)
Boot
Polyurethane
Solderability
Complies with IEC 68-2-20
Capacitance between contacts
‰¤ 4 pF
Shell
Zinc die-cast (ZnAl4Cu1)
Tier
new
Protection class
IP 40
Contact plating
2 m Ag
Temperature range
-30 C to +80 C
Locking device
Latch lock
Standard compliance
IEC 61076-2-103
Category Source
detail
Dielectric strength
1.5 kVdc
Insertion force
‰¤ 20 N
Wire size
max. 14 AWG
Insulation resistance
> 10 GÎ (initial)
Withdrawal force
‰¤ 20 N
Korena Special
false
Shell plating
Nickel
Lifetime
> 1000 mating cycles
Contacts
Bronze (CuSn8)
Locking element
Zinc die-cast (ZnAl4Cu1) / Ck 67 (spring)
Strain relief
Polyacetal (POM)
Cable O.D.
3.5 - 8.0 mm
Flammability
UL 94 HB
Source Id
site51373298415854

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