Microphone Connectors | McMaster-Carr

	Connection Type Connection Type

	Gender Gender

Male

Female

	End Type End Type

Plug

Socket

	Type Type

Adapter

Plug

Socket

	Application Application

Data

Audio

	Length Length

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	Pin Diameter Pin Diameter

0.05"

1/4"

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Color Color

	Black
	Silver

	Housing Material Housing Material

Zinc

Aluminum

	Voltage Voltage

12 Products

Microphone Cords

Lg., ft.	Connection Type	Wire Gauge	Insulation Material	Color		Each
6	3-Pin XLR Socket (Female) to 3-Pin XLR Plug (Male)	22	PVC	Black	000000	000000
12	3-Pin XLR Socket (Female) to 3-Pin XLR Plug (Male)	22	PVC	Black	000000	00000
25	3-Pin XLR Socket (Female) to 3-Pin XLR Plug (Male)	22	PVC	Black	000000	00000
50	3-Pin XLR Socket (Female) to 3-Pin XLR Plug (Male)	22	PVC	Black	000000	00000

Microphone Plugs

3-Pin XLR Female Socket

3-Pin XLR Male Plug

1/4" Plug

Connection Type		Each
3-Pin XLR Socket (Female)	00000000	00000
3-Pin XLR Plug (Male)	00000000	0000
1/4" Plug (Male)	00000000	0000

Microphone Plug Adapters

1/4" Plug to 3-Pin XLR Socket Adapter

1/4" Plug to RCA Jack Adapter

Adapter with a 3-Pin XLR socket allows low-impedance microphones to connect to high-impedance devices.

Connection Type		Each
1/4" Plug (Male) to 3-Pin XLR Socket (Female)	00000000	000000
1/4" Plug (Male) to RCA Socket (Female)	00000000	0000

USB Adapters

Transmit data between computers and other devices that have different USB sizes or styles. All USB adapters are backward compatible, so they work with cords and connectors that meet the same or a lower USB standard.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

USB C Male × 3.5 mm Stereo Female

USB Standard	Number of Stereo Connections	Housing Material	Color	Cord Lg.		Each
2.0	2	Aluminum	Silver	8"	00000000	000000

DMX Connectors

Plug

Socket

Replace damaged connectors on lighting cables that are commonly used for movie and stage lighting, as well as interior building lighting. They can also be used to make your cables longer. These connectors are compatible with equipment that have five-pin XLR connections. They lock together, so they won't accidentally unplug.

Electrical Connector Component	Number of Poles	Voltage	Current	For Wire Gauge	For Cable OD	OD	Lg.	Housing Material	Temperature Range, °F	Features		Each
Plug	5	50V AC/50V DC	7.5A	18	0.14"-0.31"	0.75"	2.76"	Black Chrome-Plated Zinc	-20° to 175°	Strain Relief	0000000	00000
Socket	5	50V AC/50V DC	7.5A	18	0.14"-0.31"	0.75"	2.89"	Black Chrome-Plated Zinc	-20° to 175°	Strain Relief	0000000	0000