Contents 1 XLR3 2 XLR4 3 XLR5 4 XLR6 5 XLR7 6 XLR Miscellaneous

X-series Latched Rubber

XLR3

• Birdies
• DMX (specifically excluded by USITT DMX512-A, but used contrary to standard by Martin and many DJ manufacturers). These manufacturers may also transpose connections to pins 2&3.
• Loudspeakers
• Microphones
• Sound
• Balanced Audio
• Desk Lights
• D54
• TecPro / Canford Talkback

XLR4

• Scrollers
• Animation Control
• Tecpro Headsets
• AMX192
• Jem pyro control system
• ClearCom headsets (includes pinout)
• Desk Lights

XLR5

• DMX
• RTS Intercom 2 channel headset
• Sometimes also used for balanced stereo audio

XLR6

Beware the Neutrik and Switchcraft 6 pole connectors do not mate. Looking at this PDF image of the Neutrik pin 1 is lower and pin 5 higher whereas in the Switchcraft range both are symmetrical: just above the centre line.

• Compulite Remote
• TecPro / Canford Talkback Dual circuit systems.
• Clearcom Beltpack
• ETC Remote Focus ARRI/ETC desks use Switchcraft connectors!

XLR7

• Strand Remote
• Animation Control

XLR Miscellaneous

• PSUs

• Discussion