Product Overview
Nickel 3-Contact Inline Audio Socket with Chuck Strain Relief
Condition
Unused new old stock (NOS). Unassembled connector components are complete with nickel-plated housing, contact insert, chuck strain relief, and rear boot. Markings legible: NEUTRIK. Sold individually.
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Product Overview
Neutrik NC3FX represents the classic X series 3-pole female XLR cable connector for balanced audio lines, microphone cords, and line-level connections. Built with a nickel-plated diecast zinc housing, it incorporates silver-plated bronze contacts and a chuck-style strain relief that grips round cable lines from 3.5 mm to 8.0 mm outer diameter.
Key Features
- 3-pole female XLR cable connector with solder cup terminals
- Rated for currents up to 16 A per contact and circuits under 50 V
- Diecast zinc shell with protective polyurethane rear boot
- Silver-plated bronze contacts accommodating wire sizes up to 14 AWG (2.5 mm²)
- Internal polyacetal chuck strain relief for cable diameters from 3.5 mm to 8.0 mm
Applications
- Soldering balanced XLR microphone cables and patch cords on the repair bench.
- Replacing worn or intermittent female XLR terminations in live sound racks and studio snakes.
- Assembling custom DMX lighting control runs and balanced audio test leads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What wire gauge fits the NC3FX solder terminals?
The solder cups accept stranded wire conductors up to 14 AWG (2.5 mm²).
What cable diameters does the chuck strain relief support?
The internal chuck mechanism clamps securely onto outer cable diameters ranging from 3.5 mm to 8.0 mm.
Does this connector require assembly screws to secure the insert?
No. The housing and chuck lock together when the threaded rear boot is tightened, requiring no set screws. The price-break table on this page gives the price per piece at each quantity.
Audio gear comes and goes, but a clean Neutrik XLR termination is the kind of joint you solder once and never have to second-guess on a gig.
