AX SERIES XLR CABLE CONNECTORS
ISO VIEW OF AX SERIES XLR CABLE CONNECTOR
One piece ground / latch spring design incorporating
twin wipe contacts for a direct connection path
from mating shell to ground providing enhanced
Ground solder tag.
connection and EMI performance
Leading first mate last break
socket contact (Pin 1)
Precision socket contacts with
compact solder buckets reduce
termination time and material
wastage during soldering.
Concentric socket contact
design provides optimal contact
resistance
Oversized ergonomic latch for
quick and easy mating
Chuck style cable clamp c/w
split opening for the widest
cable acceptance range
O-ring provides vibration
resistance and sealing.
Overmolded boot with flex
bend relief for improved
aesthetics, cable protection
and boot retention.
Ergonomic sleeve with
integrated expansion ring.
Channel I.D capability.
Zinc Diecast Shell
for robustness and
wear resistance.
Ground solder tag.
Concealed latching point for
improved aesthetics, sealing
and strength.
Precision Machined Pin
contacts with compact
solder buckets reduce
termination time and material
wastage during soldering.
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AX SERIES XLR CABLE CONNECTORS
AX SERIES
XLR CABLE
CONNECTORS
The revolutionary AX series of XLR
connectors introduce an exciting
contemporary look and feel to the
professional audio interconnect market.
They are designed to complement modern
audio architecture and truly “fit” within their
environment. An impressive list of features
guarantees pure sound performance in the
most demanding applications providing
unrivalled value.
Options
• Coloured I.D sleeves.
• Satin nickel or Black shell finish.
• Single or Bulk packaging.
• Gold plated contacts.
Simple steps to guide you in using
this catalogue
1) Identify the product group listed in
Contents on page 1 and go directly to that
page number.
2) Each product group cover page then
details information and options available.
3) Refer to the product detail pages and identify
the product you require pictorially.
4) Read the product description column for the
products standard features.
5) Use variations column to determine
your choice.
6) Identify part number.
7) In the event the particular option you require
is not listed please refer to the part number
breakdown page at the end of each section.
8) Please contact us directly if you have any
further problems.
Ordering Codes
We have listed the more common ordering
codes in each section. For further options
please refer to the part number breakdown
charts. Please contact us if you need any
further assistance.
Features
• Unique Australian designed shell
and housing.
• One piece ground / latch spring design
incorporating twin wipe contacts for a
direct connection path from mating shell to
ground providing enhanced connection and
EMI performance.
• Ergonomic sleeve design for improved grip.
• Channel I.D capability with coloured sleeves.
• Oversized ergonomic latch for quick and
easy mating.
• Leading first mate last break pin 1 on
socket connectors.
• Chuck style cable clamp to suit 3mm - 8mm
(0.118” - 0.314”) cable O.D. with integrated
split to allow inclusion after soldering.
• Concealed latching point for improved
aesthetics, sealing and strength.
• Overmolded boot with flex bend relief for
improved aesthetics, cable protection and
boot retention.
• Concentric socket contact design provides
optimal contact resistance
• Precision machined pin contacts as standard.
• Compact solder buckets to reduce
termination time and material wastage during
the soldering process.
• Zinc diecast shell housing for robustness and
wear with Satin nickel or Black finish.
• Available in 3,4 and 5 contact arrangements.
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AX SERIES XLR CABLE CONNECTORS
METAL SHELL TYPE - SOLDER
Features:
• Unique Australian designed shell and housing.
• Ergonomic stylish sleeve design for improved grip.
• Oversized latch lever preserves your thumb.
• Leading first mate last break pin 1 on socket connectors.
• Chuck style cable clamp to suit 3mm - 8mm (0.118” - 0.314”) cable
O.D. with integrated split to allow inclusion after soldering.
• Overmolded cable support boot.
• New socket contact design for improved contact resistance.
• Precision machined pin contacts as standard.
• Compact solder buckets to reduce soldering time and wastage.
• Zinc diecast shell housing with Satin nickel or Matt black finish.
• Available in 3,4 and 5 contact arrangements.
• Coloured I.D sleeves.
• Satin nickel or Matt black shell finish.
• Single or Bulk packaging.
Options:
Part Number Breakdown: Page 6
Specifications: Page 9
Assembly Instructions: Page 7 & 8
PRODUCT - FIGURE
DRAWING
Dimensions in mm (inches)
DESCRIPTION
XLR 3 pole male
Machined contacts
Nickel Finish
VARIATIONS
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts
PART NUMBER
AX3M
AX3M-AU
Bulk Pack
XLR 3 pole male
Machined contacts
Black Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts
AX3M BULK
AX3MB
AX3MB-AU
Bulk Pack
XLR 3 pole female
Stamped contacts
Nickel Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts
AX3MB BULK
AX3F
AX3F-AU
Bulk Pack
XLR 3 pole female
Stamped contacts
Black Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts
AX3F BULK
AX3FB
AX3FB-AU
Bulk Pack
XLR 4 pole male
Machined contacts
Nickel Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts
AX3FB BULK
AX4M
AX4M-AU
Bulk Pack
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AX4M BULK
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AX SERIES XLR CABLE CONNECTORS
METAL SHELL TYPE - SOLDER
PRODUCT - FIGURE
DRAWING
Dimensions in mm (inches)
DESCRIPTION
XLR 4 pole male
Machined contacts
Black Finish
VARIATIONS
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts
PART NUMBER
AX4MB
AX4MB-AU
Bulk Pack
XLR 4 pole female
Machined contacts
Nickel Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts
AX4MB BULK
AX4F
AX4F-AU
Bulk Pack
XLR 4 pole female
Machined contacts
Black Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts
AX4F BULK
AX4FB
AX4FB-AU
Bulk Pack
XLR 5 pole male
Machined contacts
Nickel Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts
AX4FB BULK
AX5M
AX5M-AU
Bulk Pack
XLR 5 pole male
Machined contacts
Black Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts
AX5M BULK
AX5MB
AX5MB-AU
Bulk Pack
XLR 5 pole female
Machined contacts
Nickel Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts
AX5MB BULK
AX5F
AX5F-AU
Bulk Pack
XLR 5 pole female
Machined contacts
Black Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts
AX5F BULK
AX5FB
AX5FB-AU
Bulk Pack
AX5FB BULK
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AX SERIES XLR CABLE CONNECTORS
METAL SHELL TYPE - SOLDER
PART NUMBER BREAKDOWN
METAL SHELL TYPE - SOLDER
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CONTACT LAYOUTS
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Series Prefix
3 Contacts
4 Contacts
5 Contacts
Female Socket Contacts
Male Pin Contacts
Nickel Plated Finish
Black Finish
Brown
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Violet
Grey
White
CONTACT PLATING
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AU
Standard Plating ( Silver or Tin -
Refer to Standard Data.)
Gold Plated
Individual Bags
Bulk Packed
PACKAGING
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BULK
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- Amphenol Australia Pty Ltd
Telephone 61 3 8796 8888 Fax 61 3 8796 8801
www.amphenolaudio.com