5 Best XLR Connectors for Recording Studios and Mic Setups
Looking for the best XLR connectors for recording? See five models, from the NC3MXX-B to the NC3FXX-BAG, and what each one offers for your studio setup.
The XLR connector, known in Indonesia as a jack canon, is one of the components commonly found in recording studios. It is the type of connector that usually comes in a microphone package, and its job is to connect the mic to a mixer or other equipment. As recommendations for recording work, you can choose from the XLR connector products below.
XLR Connectors for Recording
- XLR NC3MXX-B Connector
This model is a male connector with three contacts. The housing is made of metal and the contacts are gold. Its features and benefits are quite reliable and make recording work more comfortable: a tighter housing, faster and easier assembly, and a much sturdier diecast shell.
- XLR NC3MXX-WT Connector
As the successor to the X series, the XLR NC3MXX-WT is also a male connector, and it offers a range of new, reliable features. Those features help reduce cable strain and make contact integrity very easy to achieve.
Even better, the NC3MXX-WT is designed with a slim, ergonomic shape. More practical still, this male connector with an upgradable locking recess is priced quite affordably for its class. Other advantages include internal threading in the shell that is better protected, and easy assembly.
- XLR NC3FXX Connector
Made of nickel and silver, the XLR NC3FXX has three contacts and is the next generation of the XLR cable connector that has been around in many parts of the world for a long time. You could say this jack canon has plenty of standout features that will let you work with high-quality recordings.
Some of the features it offers include a female contact that keeps solder out of the mating contact area, a female connector with a solid metal latch that is easy to handle, a unique cage design for lower resistance, very well-protected internal threading in the shell, and much more.
- XLR NC4FXX Connector
Made up of four female sockets, the XLR NC4FXX has a very slim and highly ergonomic design. More valuable and far more practical, this XLR jack with a nickel housing and silver contacts is designed with a unique look and high integrity. Its standout features include a polyurethane boot that provides high protection, and much more.
- XLR NC3FXX-BAG Connector
The next XLR jack canon recommended for recording is the XLR NC3FXX-BAG. This jack offers just as many benefits and capable features for users. With a unique design, the connector has a female contact that can act as a solder barrier. It also adds a ground spring contact for ground continuity of the shell.
You can choose any of the XLR jacks above to make quality recordings. All of these connectors are easy to find at Goshen Swara Indonesia. Visit Goshen's official website to see a fuller connector catalog with specifications. Contact the number listed on the site to get a range of attractive offers!
