Cable and chassis connectors for professional audio and lighting applications

Designed for use in professional audio, lighting systems and industrial applications, Neutrik XLR Series cable and chassis connectors are now available from Lane Electronics. According to Lane, Neutrik connectors are accepted as the worldwide standard for professional audio applications from microphone connectors to almost any item of sound equipment. They are easy to assemble and to use and are the most reliable in this sector with a wide variety of contact layouts, says the company. The XX and DLX series feature a new female cage type contact on the 3-pole versions this increases conductivity with the male connector plus a more robust latch on the female cable connector which assures ground to the chassis. Specialist versions of the XLR like the EMC series which is a 3-pole female or male cable connector with an integrated capacitive shield to shell connection to avoid RF interference and LF noise. A 360 degree shield contact on the female connector ensures shielding and chassis contact. The latest addition to Neutrik XLR series is the 10-pole XLR which has 8 low- and two high-current contacts for PoE which meets CAT 5e performance for data and power to 16A at 50VAC which exceeds PoE+ capability. The connector is more rugged than RJ45 types and its metal housing offers superior RF protection and EMI shielding, says the company.