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CANNON CONNECTOR [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
DEF

A very robust, three-pin locking connector widely used in professional audio.

CONT

In analog applications, particularly in some high-end consumer audio equipment, XLR connectors are used with balanced lines for optimal interference rejection. The pins in an XLR connector usually "point" in the direction of signal flow.

OBS

XLR connectors are usual in microphone connections.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
DEF

Connecteur comportant trois fils conducteurs, utilisé dans des applications audio professionnelles, généralement avec un signal stéréo.

OBS

En audio, les XLR 3 broches assurent la transmission de signaux symétriques. Largement utilisé dans le monde professionnel de l'audio. Vulgarisé à ses débuts grâce à la marque Cannon.

Spanish

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