CONNECTORS
Q-G® Audio Connector Series
40
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.
A*M
AA*FB
Specifications
Electrical
AAA*MP
AAA*FPBAU
Contact Resistance: 50 milliohm
maximum, per pole
Current Rating @ 125VAC:
Ordering Information
Part Number
3 pole - 15A, 4 pole -10A,
5 & 6 pole - 7.5A, 7 pole - 5A
Insulation Resistance: 1,000 MΩ,
minimum
Pins/
Style Finish Contacts
Notes
A*F, A*M
Cord
Nickel
Black
Black
Nickel
Nickel
Black
Black
Nickel
Nickel
Black
Black
Nickel
Nickel
Black
Black
Nickel
Silver
Silver
Gold
Standard Cable Clamp
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage:
1,000 V (rms)
Capacitance: ≤3 pF between pins
and ≤6 pF between pins and
shell, maximum
A*FB, A*MB
Cord
Cord
Cord
Cord
Cord
Cord
Cord
Cord
Cord
Standard Cable Clamp
A*FBAU, A*MBAU
A*FL, A*ML
Standard Cable Clamp
Silver
Silver
Silver
Gold
Standard cable clamp, large flex relief
One piece cable clamp
AA*F, AA*M
Mechanical
Insertion/Withdrawal Forces:
10 lbs. maximum, 8 lbs. nominal / 7
lbs. maximum, 5 lbs. nominal
AA*FB, AA*MB
AA*FBAU, AA*MBAU
AA*FL, AA*ML
AAA*F, AAA*M
AAA*FB, AAA*MB
One piece cable clamp
One piece cable clamp
Silver
Silver
Silver
Gold
One piece cable clamp, large flex relief
Twist-on metal handle
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.
Twist-on metal handle
AAA*FBAU, AAA*MBAU Cord
Twist-on metal handle
AAA*FL, AAA*ML
AAA*FP, AAA*MP
AAA*FPB, AAA*MPB
Cord
Cord
Cord
Silver
Silver
Silver
Gold
Twist-on metal handle, large flex relief
Twist-on plastic handle
Twist-on plastic handle
AAA*FPBAU, AAA*MPBAUCord
AAA*FPL, AAA*MPL Cord
* Available 3 - 7 pins or contacts
Twist-on plastic handle
Silver
Twist-on plastic handle, large flex relief
See Page 49 for Mechanical Drawings
Latch lock: High strength die cast zinc
Multi-finger cable clamp and rubber
gasket: TPR (Thermoplastic plastic
& rubber)
Flex Relief: TPR (Thermoplastic rubber)