Male or Female XLR 3 Pin Solder Type Connector Ends

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Male or Female XLR 3 Pin Connectors, Adapters, Jacks, Ends, Solder Type

3 Pin XLR Solder Type Connector male or female ends. 3-pin XLR connectors are the professional audio standard for balanced signals. These XLR connector ends are replacement replaceable connectors for soldering to build your custom cable. 3 pin XLR solder type connectors are ideal for standard male and female outlets.

The image below shows both the male and female ends of an XLR Connector:

• XLR Male connector features prongs that transmit the signal, usually located on microphones to output sound.
• XLR Female connector features corresponding sockets with a locking mechanism, commonly found on cables and mixer inputs to receive sound safely.
• Microphones: Generally, they feature an XLR male output. Use Female XLR. Microphones output a signal through built-in male pins, so your cable needs a female end to connect to it.
• Cables: Usually have a female end (to plug into the mic) and a male end (to plug into the mixer).
• Mixers, Interfaces, & Speakers: Feature female XLR inputs to receive the audio signal. 
• Powered Speakers & Amplifiers: Use Female XLR. These ports receive the line-level signal coming from your mixer.

The industry standard follows a simple rule: outputs have pins (male), and inputs have holes (female).