{"product_id":"qtx-3-pin-xlr-socket-short-body-with-strain-relief","title":"QTX 3-Pin XLR Socket Short Body with Strain Relief","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QTX 3-pin XLR socket uses a short-body design with integrated strain relief and a ribbed plastic cable protector. The three-pin configuration is wired to the standard balanced audio pinout (pin 1 ground, pin 2 hot, pin 3 cold) and accepts cables up to 8mm in diameter. The metal body shell provides cable screening continuity when paired with a shielded XLR plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for stage rigging, PA installations and studio patch panels where cable runs need to be terminated quickly without soldering bulky connector bodies into tight spaces. The short body length allows the connector to fit behind rack-mounted gear and in shallow back boxes. The strain relief clamps the cable jacket to prevent pull-out force from reaching the solder joints, extending service life in temporary and permanent installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ribbed plastic boot protects the cable exit point from repeated bending and sits flush with the rear of the metal shell. Solder terminals inside the connector body accept standard stranded or solid-core copper conductors, and the cable entry accepts both round and oval-section cable jackets up to 8mm. The three-pin socket configuration is compatible with standard balanced microphone cables, line-level audio cables and DMX512 lighting control cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat cable diameter does it accept?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strain relief and cable protector accommodate cables up to 8mm in diameter. This covers most standard mic cables, balanced audio cables and DMX cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for DMX lighting control?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The 3-pin XLR configuration is compatible with DMX512 lighting control signals, though 5-pin XLR is now the recommended standard for new DMX installations to avoid confusion with audio cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it require soldering?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The QTX socket uses solder terminals for the three pins and the cable screen connection. A soldering iron, solder and basic hand tools are needed for assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between a short and standard XLR body?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe short body is approximately 20-25mm shorter than a standard XLR connector body, allowing it to fit behind rack-mounted equipment and in shallow back boxes where a full-length connector would not clear the wall or panel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVSL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45313478000907,"sku":"761.657UK","price":1.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8993\/3835\/files\/761657UK_LD1_02f3a626-f724-4ea2-a8d8-1d8eea32b325.jpg?v=1715193873","url":"https:\/\/niori.co.uk\/products\/qtx-3-pin-xlr-socket-short-body-with-strain-relief","provider":"Niori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}