It uses a balanced connection and locks into the socket. XLR connectors are twice the size of the standard RCA plugs and sockets found on consumer equipment. See analog stereo. THIS DEFINITION IS ...

The XLR has been around since James Cannon, after whom the connector gets its other name, invented it in the 1950s. The XLR has proved itself a sturdy and reliable connector that can handle almost ...

Most professional microphones rely on the tried-and-trusted XLR connector for hitching up to PAs, audio interfaces and other audio equipment. XLR connectors are robust and are balanced connections ...