🔌 NEUTRIK NC3MD-L-1

Product description

NEUTRIK NC3MD-L-1 is a 3-pole male XL , part of Neutrik’s universal D-size metal body XLR series. It is designed for professional audio, installation, stage and equipment-panel applications where a rugged, standardized and reliable connection is required.

This version features a nickel-plated housing, silver-plated contacts and solder contacts. Thanks to the standardized 24 mm D-size panel cutout, it integrates easily into a wide range of equipment panels and chassis. Neutrik also highlights the robust metal “D” shell and the product’s UL recognized component status.

✨ Key features

• 3-pole male XLR panel receptacle
• Universal D-size metal shell
• Front mounting design
• Solder contacts
• Latch lock locking system
• Nickel-plated shell
• Silver-plated contacts
• Suitable for professional audio and signal applications
• Built for repeated mating and long service life

📐 Technical specifications

Product

• Model: NC3MD-L-1
• Connection type: XLR
• Gender: male
• Mounting direction: front mounting
• Chassis shape: D
• Wiring: solder contacts
• Locking device: latch lock

Electrical

• Capacitance between contacts: ≤ 4 pF
• Contact resistance: ≤ 5 mΩ
• Dielectric strength: 1.5 kVdc
• Insulation resistance: > 10 GΩ (initial)
• Rated current per contact: 16 A
• Rated voltage: < 50 V

Mechanical

• Insertion force: ≤ 20 N
• Withdrawal force: ≤ 20 N
• Lifetime: > 1000 mating cycles

Materials

• Contact plating: 2 µm Ag over 2 µm Ni
• Contacts: Brass (CuZn35Pb2)
• Insert: Polyamide (PA 6.6 30% GR)
• Locking element: Steel Ck67
• Shell: Zinc diecast (ZnAl4Cu1)
• Shell plating: Nickel

🛠 Typical applications

NC3MD-L-1 is commonly used in: - professional audio equipment - microphone and signal patch panels - stage and studio systems - rack-mounted devices - custom audio electronics projects

✅ Why choose this model

This connector is valued for its standardized mounting format, robust metal construction, dependable locking mechanism and solid electrical/mechanical performance. It is a practical choice for designs requiring a classic panel-mount XLR solution for professional environments.

ℹ️ Note

The official manufacturer designation is NC3MD-L-1. In some listings or searches it may appear in simplified form as NC3MD-L1, but the official Neutrik part number includes hyphens. ```