Ibiza Light & Sound XLR-F - Professional 3-pin female XLR plug

Ibiza Light & Sound XLR-F – Professional 3-pin female XLR plug

The Ibiza Light & Sound XLR-F connector is a 3-pin female XLR connector designed for balanced audio connections in professional environments. It complies with IEC 61076-2-103 and offers robust coupling thanks to its button-lock retention mechanism, ensuring reliable contact and preventing accidental disconnection during live performances, recordings, or fixed installations. Its construction combines a rugged metal housing with gold-plated contacts to minimize resistance and corrosion, as well as a cable retention system for secure attachment of appropriately sized conductors.

Main features

• Standard: 3-pin XLR, IEC 61076-2-103.
• Construction: Rugged metal housing with latch-lock for secure retention.
• Contacts: Nickel-plated bronze, with 2 µm silver (Ag) plating for low resistance and durability.
• Cable Diameter: Supports cables with 3.5–8.0 mm outer diameter.
• Conductor section: up to 2.5 mm² (14 AWG).
• Insertion/withdrawal force: ≤ 20 N, with more than 1,000 mating cycles guaranteed.
• Use temperature: –30 °C to +80 °C.
• Dimensions: length ≈ 70 mm; housing Ø ≈ 19 mm.

Product benefits

• Reliable connection: its latch-lock prevents accidental disconnections during concerts and tours.
• Low resistance: Plated contacts reduce losses and ensure signal quality.
• Durability: Premium materials and over 1,000 male-female cycles without degradation.
• Universal Compatibility: Fits any standard male XLR.
• Easy installation: screw terminals facilitate on-site assembly and replacement.

Use cases

• Connecting professional microphones to mixing consoles or audio interfaces.
• Balanced signal links between power amplifiers and active speakers.
• Splices in intercom and DMX cables for stage lighting.
• Repair or construction of stage and recording studio cables.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is it compatible with other brands of XLR connectors? Yes; it interchanges with any standard XLR-M/F connector.
• What cable thickness does it support? Cables from 3.5 to 8.0 mm outer diameter, up to 2.5 mm² cross section.
• How is the cable secured? A threaded sleeve holds the cable securely after the terminals are screwed on.
• What's the estimated lifespan? More than 1,000 insertions and extractions without loss of performance.

Description for projects

3-pin female XLR connector, nickel-plated metal, latch-lock, cable 3.5–8 mm Ø, conductor up to 2.5 mm², insertion ≤ 20 N, 1,000+ cycles, –30 °C to +80 °C.