Neutrik

XLR, speakON, powerCON and etherCON all originated with Neutrik, and its connectors are the de facto standard on stages, in racks and across touring inventories worldwide. The range here is the working core: XLR cable connectors and chassis sockets in 3-pin and 5-pin versions, including 100-packs for workshops loading looms in volume.

speakON runs from NL4 cable connectors, chassis sockets and couplers up to 8-pole NLT8 types, while powerCON covers A-type, B-type and 32A HC versions for both chassis and inline use. etherCON RJ45 connectors cover touring network and DMX-over-Cat infrastructure, BNC handles video and wordclock lines, and spares such as SCDR rear covers keep existing inventory serviceable.

Two things are worth checking when specifying panels: match cable connectors to chassis parts from the same series, and remember that A-type and B-type powerCON are keyed differently for inlet and outlet duty. Volume connector buyers can order on trade accounts, with advice on matching connector series to cable types before a loom build starts.