CONNECTORS
40
Q-G
®
Audio Connector Series
A, AA, AAA Cord Style Series
Switchcraft offers a wide range of
cord style XLR connectors.
The A Series features a dual pres-
sure plate strain relief mechanism to
securely fasten the connector to the
cable. The A Series is also available
with FAS-DISCONNECT detent.
The AA Series features a 1-piece
strain relief mechanism that clamps
onto the outer jacket of the cable.
The AAA Series features a twist-
on handle with a built-in strain relief
mechanism and a pre-loaded insert.
The new R Series offers the same
strain relief system as the AAA Series.
Specifications
Electrical
Contact Resistance: 50 milliohm
maximum, per pole
Current Rating @ 125VAC:
3 pole - 15A, 4 pole -10A,
5 & 6 pole - 7.5A, 7 pole - 5A
Insulation Resistance: 1,000 MΩ,
minimum
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage:
1,000 V (rms)
Capacitance:
≤3
pF between pins
and
≤6
pF between pins and
shell, maximum
Mechanical
Insertion/Withdrawal Forces:
10 lbs. maximum, 8 lbs. nominal / 7
lbs. maximum, 5 lbs. nominal
Material
Shell: Die-Cast zinc with nickel
finish or black chrome
Handle: Die cast with nickel finish
or black chrome. Also black ther-
moplastic handle available
O Ring: TPR (Thermoplastic rubber).
Insert Insulation: Molded thermoplastic
Socket Contacts: Silver plated copper
alloy tarnish resistant; bifurcated on 3
and 4 contact types. Gold is available.
Pin Contacts: Silver plated copper alloy.
Resists tarnishing, and provides
excellent electrical conductivity.
Gold is available.
Latch lock: High strength die cast zinc
Multi-finger cable clamp and rubber
gasket: TPR (Thermoplastic plastic
& rubber)
Flex Relief: TPR (Thermoplastic rubber)
A*M
AA*FB
AAA*MP
AAA*FPBAU
Ordering Information
Part Number
A*F, A*M
A*FB, A*MB
A*FBAU, A*MBAU
A*FL, A*ML
AA*F, AA*M
AA*FB, AA*MB
AA*FBAU, AA*MBAU
AA*FL, AA*ML
AAA*F, AAA*M
AAA*FB, AAA*MB
Pins/
Style Finish Contacts
Cord
Cord
Cord
Cord
Cord
Cord
Cord
Cord
Cord
Cord
Nickel
Black
Black
Nickel
Nickel
Black
Black
Nickel
Nickel
Black
Black
Nickel
Nickel
Black
Black
Nickel
Silver
Silver
Gold
Silver
Silver
Silver
Gold
Silver
Silver
Silver
Gold
Silver
Silver
Silver
Gold
Silver
Notes
Standard Cable Clamp
Standard Cable Clamp
Standard Cable Clamp
Standard cable clamp, large flex relief
One piece cable clamp
One piece cable clamp
One piece cable clamp
One piece cable clamp, large flex relief
Twist-on metal handle
Twist-on metal handle
Twist-on metal handle
Twist-on metal handle, large flex relief
Twist-on plastic handle
Twist-on plastic handle
Twist-on plastic handle
Twist-on plastic handle, large flex relief
AAA*FBAU, AAA*MBAU Cord
AAA*FL, AAA*ML
AAA*FP, AAA*MP
AAA*FPB, AAA*MPB
Cord
Cord
Cord
AAA*FPBAU, AAA*MPBAUCord
AAA*FPL, AAA*MPL
Cord
* Available 3 - 7 pins or contacts
See Page 49 for Mechanical Drawings