Product Description
3-Pin - Female Jack to BNC-Female - XLR Microphone Adapter
The XAD-3FBNCF is a compact inline adapter designed to connect equipment using a 3-pin female XLR connection to equipment, test equipment, or coaxial cabling using a female BNC jack. Its rugged metal construction provides mechanical durability and shielding for professional audio, video, test, broadcast, and communications applications.
Key Features
- 3-Pin XLR Female Receptacle to BNC Female Jack
- Compact, inline pass-through configuration
- Rugged metal / zinc-alloy construction
- Metal housing provides shielding against electromagnetic interference
- No active electronics or external power required
- Suitable for temporary connections, field service, test benches, and equipment interfacing
- Useful for professional audio, video, broadcast, instrumentation, and communications applications
Typical Applications
Professional Equipment Interfacing
Provides a convenient interface between equipment equipped with a 3-pin female XLR connection and devices, test equipment, or cabling utilizing BNC connections.
AES3 Digital Audio
Can be used in XLR-to-BNC signal paths for professional digital audio applications where the system is designed for transmission over 75-ohm coaxial cable. Proper cable impedance, termination, and equipment configuration should be maintained for reliable digital transmission.
Field Testing & Troubleshooting
Provides technicians with a convenient way to establish temporary connections without cutting, splicing, or re-terminating cables.
Signal Adaptation
Can be used to interface a balanced 3-pin XLR connection with an unbalanced coaxial connection when the application and wiring configuration permit.
Specifications
| Part Number | XAD-3FBNCF |
| Connector A | 3-Pin XLR Female Receptacle |
| Connector B | BNC Female Jack |
| Configuration | Inline / Straight Adapter |
| Signal Type | Passive, no active conversion |
| Wiring | Typically Pin 2 = Signal/Positive; Pins 1 & 3 = Ground/Shield |
| Construction | Rugged metal / zinc-alloy shell |
| Shielding | Metal housing provides EMI shielding |
| Power Requirement | None |
Important Application Note
The XAD-3FBNCF is a passive connector adapter and does not electronically convert balanced audio to unbalanced audio, change impedance, or provide signal conditioning. For AES3 or other high-frequency digital applications, the complete signal path—including cable type, impedance, termination, and equipment interfaces—should be appropriate for the intended application.
