THREE-PIN CONNECTOR


Meaning of THREE-PIN CONNECTOR in English

Also known as an XLR-connector, a professional audio connector for balanced audio signals. Pin 1 is connected to the cable shield, pin 2 connects to the signal hot lead and the third pin is connected to the signal return lead. Sometimes equipment is manufactured with pin 2 and 3 reversed, which causes problems when going from a balanced line to an unbalanced line.

Guitar English glossary.      Английский словарь гитарных терминов .