Product Overview
Neutrik NC3MX 3-Pole Male Audio XLR Cable Plug Nickel Finish
Condition
Unused new old stock. Visual inspection confirms clean, unassembled components: nickel-plated zinc shell, 3-pin contact insert with silver-plated solid brass pins, chuck strain relief, and rubber boot. Markings legible: NEUTRIK NC3MX. Sold each.
Ships same or next business day from our Idaho warehouse. Honest pricing, no nonsense.
Online since 1999. We are here for our customers, with a no-hassle satisfaction guarantee.
Product Overview
Built for balanced audio lines, stage snakes, and studio patching, this 3-pole male XLR cable-mount connector pairs a rugged diecast zinc shell with a nickel finish. Silver-plated brass solder contacts provide reliable signal transfer, while an internal chuck-style strain relief clamps firmly onto round cables from 3.5 mm to 8.0 mm outer diameter.
Key Features
- 3-pole male XLR cable-mount configuration
- Nickel-plated zinc diecast housing with relief branding
- Solid brass contacts with 2 µm silver plating
- Solder terminals supporting wire sizes up to 14 AWG (2.5 mm²)
- Chuck-type polyacetal strain relief accommodates 3.5 mm to 8.0 mm cable OD
- Current rating of 16 A per contact with contact resistance rated at 3 mΩ or less
- Rated for over 1,000 mechanical mating cycles
Applications
- Soldering balanced microphone and line-level patch cables on a shop bench
- Terminating multi-pair snake lines during road rack and stage box builds
- Replacing cracked, noisy, or worn male XLR ends on studio interconnects
- Custom audio harness wiring for field recording and broadcast equipment
Frequently Asked Questions
What size wire and cable outer diameter fit this connector?
The solder cups accept conductors up to 14 AWG (2.5 mm²). The internal chuck-style strain relief secures round cables with outer diameters ranging between 3.5 mm and 8.0 mm.
What contact finish is used on the NC3MX?
The NC3MX features solid brass contacts with silver plating, suitable for reliable conductivity in low-noise balanced audio circuits.
How does the classic NC3MX differ from the newer NC3MXX series?
The NC3MX uses the classic X-series zinc housing with a threaded rear shell and standard chuck assembly. The newer XX series features an updated housing contour and altered strain relief geometry, but both mate with standard 3-pin XLR jacks.
Quantity pricing applies: the price-break table on this page shows the price per piece at every step.
Nothing steadies an audio bench quite like the quiet click of a Neutrik shell slipping home on a fresh run of cable. Build your patch leads with the connector the pro audio world trusted for decades, then put the soldering iron away and run your sound check.
