3 pole female cable socket with nickel housing and silver contacts. The next generation of the worldwide accepted standard of XLR cable connectors and successor of the X series offers several new features which make it more reliable easier to assemble and improves contact integrity as well cable strain relief. Supplied without boot - Boot must be ordered separately. Disassembled pack of 100 Unique cage design of female contact for low contact resistance and high integrity Female contact incorporates a solder barrier to prevent solder running into the contact mating area Female socket with improved solid metal latch which is larger and easier to handle Additional ground spring contacts for better shell ground continuity Improved chuck type strain relief provides higher pull-out force and makes assembly easier and faster Boot with polyurethane gland gives high protection to cable bending stresses (supplied separately) Sleek and ergonomic design Rugged zinc diecast shell is long lasting and dependable Internal thread on shell is well protected against any damage Branded with unique hologram guarantees genuine and authentic Neutrik product