jmabray
Active Member
Can we all be clear on something here?
XLR is the type of connector. There are 3 pin XLR (mic or an unapproved DMX), 4 Pin XLR (typically scroller), 5 pin XLR(DMX), 6 Pin XLR, (used for many things, but Clear-com is one), and by the title of this thread, 7 pin XLR.
XLR does not mean that it is a 3 pin connector. These connectors were originally called "Cannon X" connectors (after the guy that invented them) with the LR coming on through subsequent versions of the connector ("L" being the latching mechanism and "R" being the rubber compound between the pins)
Sorry to gripe about this, but this is one of my pet peeves. Kinda like calling a lamp a bulb. Don't get me started on that one.....
Is this picky? Absolutely. But as we are reduced to nothing but text in these forum type of settings, I think that it's pretty important that we try our best to be as accurate as possible. Thanks!
XLR is the type of connector. There are 3 pin XLR (mic or an unapproved DMX), 4 Pin XLR (typically scroller), 5 pin XLR(DMX), 6 Pin XLR, (used for many things, but Clear-com is one), and by the title of this thread, 7 pin XLR.
XLR does not mean that it is a 3 pin connector. These connectors were originally called "Cannon X" connectors (after the guy that invented them) with the LR coming on through subsequent versions of the connector ("L" being the latching mechanism and "R" being the rubber compound between the pins)
Sorry to gripe about this, but this is one of my pet peeves. Kinda like calling a lamp a bulb. Don't get me started on that one.....
Is this picky? Absolutely. But as we are reduced to nothing but text in these forum type of settings, I think that it's pretty important that we try our best to be as accurate as possible. Thanks!
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