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Professional audio / entertainment devices 5 pin XLR connector pinout

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5 pin XLR female connector layout
5 pin XLR female connector

The XLR connectors are used mostly in professional audio and video electronics cabling applications. There is no common pinout - it´s depends on application

Application Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Notes
AVAB Signal
Ground 		Data - Data + No
Connection 		No
Connection 		AVAB Digital protocol
256 Channels
CCT Regal II (Dimmer Control) 0 Volts DMX
Data - 		DMX
Data + 		12V AC
Desk Supply from dimmers 		No
Connection 		Using external PSU disconnects Pin4 internally
CCT Regal II (Coloursette Control) 0 Volts DMX
Data - 		DMX
Data + 		12V AC
Desk Supply from PSU 		No
Connection
CMX Signal
Ground 		Data - Data + No
Connection 		No
Connection 		Colortran Digital protocol
512 Channels
DMX512 Screen Data -
Primary 		Data +
Primary 		Data -
Secondary 		Data +
Secondary 		USITT digital multiplex - Pins 4&5 have no standard use
512 channels
PMX Screen Signal Signal
Earth 		No
Connection 		Power
+18-25VDC 		Pulsar multiplex
Based on EIA-232 standard
SMX Screen Data - Data + No
Connection 		No
Connection
Strand Colour Call Scroller DMX OV DMX + DMX - OV Power +V Power Early versions used an XLR4 with the screen carrying the +V power
TecPro
2ch Headset 		Mic
Screen 		Mic
Signal 		Headphone
Screen 		Headphone
Signal Left 		Headphone
Signal Right

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