XLR3

From HwB

The EIA RS-297-A standard defines how XLR3 is used for audio. XLR connectors origin is the Cannon X series connector, XLR=Cannon X Series, Latch, Rubber.

Pinout

/---\
|   |
|2 1| Male solder side 
| 3 |
\---/
/---\
|   |
|1 2| Female solder side 
| 3 |
\---/
Pin Description
1 Chassis ground (cable shield)
2 Normal polarity ("hot")
3 Inverted polarity ("cold")

Links

Sources

Clark Wire & Cable: XLR