Product Description
3-Pin - Male Plug to BNC-Female - XLR Microphone Adapter
The XAD-3MBNCF is a compact inline adapter designed to connect equipment using a 3-pin male XLR connection to equipment or coaxial cabling using a female BNC jack. Its rugged metal construction provides mechanical durability and shielding for professional audio, video, test, and communications applications.
Key Features
- 3-Pin XLR Male Plug to BNC Female Jack
- Compact, inline pass-through configuration
- Rugged metal / zinc-alloy construction
- 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 applications involving professional digital audio and coaxial signal connections
Typical Applications
Professional Equipment Interfacing
Connects equipment equipped with XLR outputs to 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 and termination 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-3MBNCF |
| Connector A | 3-Pin XLR Male Plug |
| 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-3MBNCF 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.
