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Loudspeaker Connectors
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speakON speakON
Content Page
speakON SPX Series 2, 4 Pole Cable Connector ............. 70
speakON FC Series, 2, 4 and 8 Pole Cable Connector .... 72
speakON Adapter ......................................................... 73
speakON Chassis Connector ........................................ 74
speakON
speakON STX Series Cable Connector ........................... 76
speakON STX Series Chassis Connector ......................... 77
Technical Data ............................................................. 78
Ordering Information Cable Connectors ....................... 79
Accessories Cable Connector ........................................ 79
Ordering Information Chassis Connectors ..................... 80
Accessories Chassis Connectors .................................... 81
Wiring ........................................................................ 82
Combo ......................................................... 75
speakON
Introduction
The Neutrik speakON® Series, known in the professional audio industry as "The loudspeaker connector"
has become the state of the art in speaker and amplifier connectivity. Introduced in 1987 speakON was
invented by Neutrik as a result of customer demand for
a reliable speaker connection. The pro audio market
quickly realized the advantages of this completely new
connection system.
The design is optimized for loudspeaker applications
with an outstanding cost-performance ratio. As market leader for speaker connections we are proud to
offer an all-encompassing product line for the specific
needs of today‘s market. Recent designs such as the
STX series and the speakON Combo offer solutions for
nearly every speaker application.
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NEUTRIK®, opticalCON®, neutriCON®, miniCON®,
nanoCON®, powerCON®, Profi®, speakON®, silentPLUG®,
crystalCON®, etherCON®, rearTWIST®, XIRIUM®, DIWA®
are registered trademarks of Neutrik AG.
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Integrated Design
One of Neutrik's goals is to create products that are
easily distinguished from other manufacturers. We have
successfully achieved this in our engineering efforts as well
as the patent and trademark protection granted for our
unique products. To further establish a clear difference
between Neutrik and our competitor’s products we give
our customer the means to easily identify original Neutrik
products. Therefore all of our new products such as the SPX
and the STX series are designed according to the protected
integrated design. (EU-Pat.: DM/057 379, US-Pat. Pending,
CHINA-Pat.: 02305192.2 / 193.0/194.9 / 195.7)
Features & Benefits
Today's speakON series is a result of a continuous product
improvement process. The principal idea has been kept and
optimized with material and design modifications over the
years.
A traditional speakON stands for:
•
Reliable and robust, easy and fast to assemble
•
2, 4 and 8 pole cable and chassis connectors in various
versions
•
Optimal "Quick Lock" system for speaker applications
•
Neutrik® proven and unique chuck type cable strain relief
•
Outstanding cost-performance ratio
•
De facto standard
•
Meets all worldwide safety requirements (IEC, UL, ...)
Beyond that, the latest designs as the SPX and STX series offer:
•
Up to 50 Amps current rating
•
Only 3 parts with 1 piece strain relief design for even
easier assembly
•
Convertable right-angle version
•
Weatherproof and extremely robust
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speakON speakON
Quick lock Chuck type strain
relief
speakON® SPX Series 2 & 4 Pole Cable Connector
•
Current rating 40 A rms continuous
•
Up to 50 A audio signal, duty cycle 50%
•
Only 3 parts, easy to assemble
•
High impact materials – long-lasting and reliable
•
Easy and extremely precise locking system "Quick Lock"
•
Improved grip on latch
•
1 piece strain relief, chuck for 7 to 14.5 mm cable O.D.
•
Color coding possible
•
Improved screw-type termination for highest pull-out force
•
Integrated design guarantees "Made by NEUTRIK®"
Right angle
conversion
NL4FXNL2FX NL4FRX
NL4FX NL4FRX
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Design Criteria
This second generation of speakON connectors features
higher current rating for the operation of high power speakers and amplifiers carrying more than 1`000 Watts. Only 3
parts make it fast and easy to assemble with a more reliable
2
1
3 4 5
Improved SPX-Series screw contacts! (Wire position after assembly)
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5
6
4
performance. Our unique design makes it possible to change
easily and quickly from a straight connector to the right-angle
version, even without disconnecting the cable.
1 Easy and extremely precise locking system
"Quick Lock"
2 Improved grip on latch
3 1 piece strain relief, chuck for 7 to 14.5 mm
cable O.D., with accessory NLRR 5-8 mm
4 Color coding possible
5 Integrated design guaranties
"Made by NEUTRIK®"
1 Progressive clamping as wire is pushed for ward
2 Acts as screw locking device due to side forces
3 Large combi drive - M4 screw
4 Wire size 1.5 - 4 mm2 (AWG 12)
for 6 mm2 (AWG 10) remove screw & solder
5 Pull out force > 300 N @ 80 cNm
6 Gas tight connection
Assembly
Prepare cable as shown. HINT:
25 mm[1.0"
]
12 mm[0.5"
]
For easy wiring especially
of thick cables, first screw
on the inner contacts 1+
and 2+ and afterwards the
outer contacts 1- and 2- !
Use screwdriver Pozidriv #1 only.
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speakON speakON
housing
Quick lockGlass reinforced
speakON® FC Cable Connector Series
NL4FC NL8FC
•
4 pole – Branded with unique hologram – guarantees
®
genuine and authentic NEUTRIK
Up to 30 A rms current rating
•
•
Glass reinforced materials for housing and inserts
•
Unique Neutrik® chuck type strain relief
•
Precise keyway for secure mating
•
Accurate twist lock latching system
•
4 pole in new design with more ergonomic latch
product
Keying:
NL2FX NL4FC
NL2MP
NL4MP
NL4FC NL8FC
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1/4" Jack adapter Extention coupler
speakON® Adapter
NA4LJX NL4MMX NL8MM
NL4MMX:
NL4MMX + NL4FX:
(locked on the cable)
Features permanent secure connection on a speakON cable connector
nd
using 2
lock.
Changes gender to male when
permanently locked on the
cable.
Secure Lock!
NA4LJX
[1/4“]
Ø 6.35
78.0 [3.07“]
NL4MM NL8MM
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Reinforced locking
area
3/16" flat tabsNickel housing Vertical PCB mount
speakON® Chassis Connector
NL2MP NL4MD-H-1 NL4MD-H-3 NL4MPR NL8MPR
•
Standard version up to 30 A rms, ultra high current version
up to 50 A audio current
•
Glass reinforced materials
•
Precise keyway for secure mating
•
Accurate twist lock latching system
• Metal front plate (8 pole) or metal insert in locking area
(2 & 4 pole)
• Various mounting and wiring possibilities
• "Air tight design", optimized for speaker applications
• D or G panel cutouts to be easily mounted on audio industry
standard panels
• 4 pole branded with unique hologram
NL4MP
NL4MPR
NL4MD-V
NL4MD-H
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PCB solder pinsLocking key
speakON
NLJ2MD-V
•
D-size flange
•
Compatible PCB layout and panel mount to NL4MD-V-1
(NL4MD-H)
•
Cost saving – combines two connectors in one housing
•
Mates with all 2, 4 pole speakON® and 1/4" Phone Plugs
• PA-wiring: 1+ is connected to TIP, 1- to the SLEEVE
• PCB layout of NLJ2MD-V is compatible with NL4MD-V and
PCB layout of NLJ2MD-H is compatible with NL4MD-H
®
Combo
Combines a speakON® and 1/4" Phone Jack – one for two
NLJ2MD-V
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Reinforced locking Latch lock XL-solder contacts Protected latch
speakON® STX Series Cable Connectors
NLT4FX-BAG NLT4MX NLT8FX NLT8MX-BAG
•
Up to 50 A current rating
•
Robust and durable all metal housing
•
Sealing ring provides weatherproof IP 54 rating in mated condition on 4 pole version
•
Reinforced metal quick lock system for ease and precise locking
•
Extra large solder contacts for up to 6 mm² (AWG 10) wires
•
Mate with all available speakON products
1 Easy and extremely precise locking system
"Quick Look", reinforced with metal
2 Improved grip on latch
3 1 piece strain relief, chuck for cables from
9 to 16 mm O.D.
4 Extreme rugged "Touring Approved"
5 Rubber sealing boot
6 Integrated Design garanties "Made by
NEUTRIK®"
7 X-large solder contacts for up to 6 mm2
(AWG 10) wires
NLT4MX NLT8FX
4
1
2 3
7
4 5
6
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Robust metal
housing
XL-solder contacts 1/4" flat tabs
speakON
NLT4FP-BAG NLT4MD-V NLT4MP-BAG NLT8MP-BAG
®
STX Series Chassis Connectors
• Extremely robust metal housing designed for harsh and
demanding environment
• Weatherproof design features sealing gaskets
• 4 type range
– also male cable connector and female receptacle
on 4 pole version
• All-metal housing makes the STX Series rugged and durable
• Weatherproof built-in gasket meets IP 54 protection class (4 pole)
• Ideal product for touring applications and harsh environments
NLT4MP
• Best electrical performance up to 50 A audio current
• Uses precise “Quick Lock” system
• Mates with all currently available speakON products
• 4 pole version has UL recognized components, CSA listed
NLT4FP
NLT8MP
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Technical Data Ordering Information
Specification SPX STX speakON speakON Adapter STX
Series Series FC Chassis + Series
Cable Con. Cable Con. Cable Con Combo Chassis
Electrical
Number of contacts 2 +
Rated current per contact 40 A rms continuous
CSA approved rating 25 A (4 pole) rms continuous
50 A audiosignal, duty cycle 50%
Combo 15 A rms continuous - - -
Rated insulation voltage 250 V ac
Contact resistance after lifetime
Insulation resistance after dampheat
<
2 mΩ
>
1 GΩ
Dielectric strength 4 kV peak
1/4" Jack 1.5 kV peak - - - -
Mechanical
Locking System Quick lock (latch)
Life time (mating cycles
)
>
5'000
4 4 + 8 4 + 8 2, 4, 8 2, 4, 8 4 + 8
30 A 30 A** 15 A
-
40 A 40 A 30 A
>
10 GΩ
≤
3
10 A - -
-
≤
3
≤
3
>
Cable O.D. range (mm) 2 Pole 6 - 10 - - - - -
4 Pole 7 - 14.5 - 5 - 15 - - -
8 Pole - 8 - 20 8 - 20 - - -
Wiring screw type terminals
soldering
flat tabs for 3/16"FASTON
flat tabs for 1/4" FASTON
®
(4.8 x 0.5 mm) -
®
(6.3 x 0.8 mm) -
PCB-version -
Insertion / withdrawal force Combo Jack: ≤ 20 N / > 10 N - - -
≥
Cable retention force
Material
220 N*
4 mm2 (AWG 12)
6 mm2 (AWG 10) 6 mm2 (AWG 10) 4 mm2 (AWG 12)
-
4 mm2 (AWG 12)
- - - -
- - (UC) -
- - -
- - -
(ST) - -
-
- -
-
10 GΩ
-
Housing Polyamide PA 6 30% GR - -
PBTP 20% GR
Zinc diecast (ZnAI4Cu1) -
Insert Polyamide PA 6 30% GR -
PBTP 20% GR
Contacts Brass (CuZn39Pb3)
- - - - -
- - -
- -
- - - -
- - Bronze (CuSn6) - - -
Spring copper -
Contact plating 4 µm Ag
Locking Element Zinc diecast (ZnAI4Cu1)
Chuck Polyacetal (POM)
Bushing Polyamide (PA 6 15% GR)
Environment
Temperature range -30 °C to +80 °C
Protection class IP 54 (mated condition) -
- (UC) -
- - -
- - (FP)
- - -
- - -
-
IP 50 (8 pole, mated cond.) - - - Flammability UL94HB
Finger- Safety IP2X/IEC 61984
Approvals UL-Recognized, CSA listed
Solderability complies with IEC 68-2-20
*: subject to cable O.D. and material
**: NL4MD-V-S - Rated current per contact: 20A
4 pole
-
4 pole
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Ordering Information Cable Connectors
SPX Series
NL2FX 2 pole Cable connector with chuck and blue bushing, intermates with 4 pole chassis connector and
makes contact with +1/-1
NL4FX 4 pole Cable connector with chuck and black bushing
NL4FX-2 4 pole Cable connector with chuck and red bushing
NL4FX-4 4 pole Cable connector with chuck and yellow bushing
NL4FX-5 4 pole Cable connector with chuck and green bushing
NL4FX-9 4 pole Cable connector with chuck and white bushing
NL4FRX 4 pole Right-angle cable connector with chuck and black bushing
FC Series
NL4FC 4 pole Cable connector with latch lock
NL8FC 8 pole Cable connector with latch lock
Adapters
NA4LJX 4 / 2 pole Adapter from speakON cable connector to 2 pole 1/4" Jack, wiring: +1 to TIP and -1 to SLEEVE
NL4MMX 4 pole Lockable coupler to extend two 4 pole cables
NL8MM-BAG 8 pole Coupler to extend two 8-pole cables, black-chrome metal housing, chuck and bushing
STX Series
NLT4FX 4 pole Female cable connector,nickel metal housing, chuck and bushing
NLT4FX-BAG 4 pole Female cable connector, black-chrome metal housing, chuck and bushing
NLT4MX 4 pole Male cable connector, nickel metal housing, chuck and bushing
NLT4MX-BAG 4 pole Male cable connector, black-chrome metal housing, chuck and bushing
NLT8FX 8 pole Female cable connector, nickel metal housing, chuck and bushing
NLT8FX-BAG 8 pole Female cable connector, black-chrome metal housing, chuck and bushing
NLT8MX-BAG 8 pole Male cable connector, black-chrome metal housing, chuck and bushing
Accessories
LCR-* LRX NLRR BSL-* BSL-WR
SPX Series
LCR-* Colored coding rings for the right-angle version of the SPX Series.
Available in blue (Standard), white, red, green and yellow.
LRX Right-angle speakON conversion kit for changing the straight connector into a right-angel version without
removing the cable from the insert.
NLRR Strain relief reduction ring for NL4FX for thin loudspeaker cables with an O.D. of 5 to 8 mm
FC Series
BSL-* Colored bushing for NL4FC
BSL-WR Weather resistant dripboot
*: 0 - Black, 1- Brown, 2 - Red, 3 - Orange, 4 - Yellow, 5 - Green, 6 - Blue, 7 - Violet, 8 - Grey, 9 - White; Must be ordered in multiples of 100.
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Ordering Information
Ordering Information Chassis Connectors
Hole layout:Flange layout:
D-size
standard
A
Pole Flange size Flange layout Hole layout Color Wiring Remarks
hole
B
D-size
mirrored hole
position
with four
C
holes
Thru holesG-size flange
Self tapping
screw holes
(A-screw)
ED
Metal M3
thread
F
Traditionally
NL2MP
2 D-size A D black 3/16" flat tabs* Does not intermate with 4-pole cable connector
NL2MD-H 2 D-size A D grey horizontal PCB Does not intermate with 4-pole cable connector
NL2MD-V 2 D-size A D black vertical PCB Does not intermate with 4-pole cable connector
NL4MP 4 D-size A D black 3/16" flat tabs*
NL4MP-1 4 D-size A E grey 3/16" flat tabs*
NL4MP-2 4 D-size B E black 3/16" flat tabs*
NL4MP-3 4 D-size A E black 3/16" flat tabs*
NL4MP-M3 4 D-size A F black 3/16" flat tabs*
NL4MD-H 4 D-size A E grey horizontal PCB
NL4MD-H-1 4 D-size A D black horizontal PCB
NL4MD-H-2 4 D-size B E black horizontal PCB
NL4MD-H-3 4 D-size A E black horizontal PCB
NL4MD-V 4 D-size A D black vertical PCB
NL4MD-V-1 4 D-size A E grey vertical PCB
NL4MD-V-2 4 D-size B E black vertical PCB
NL4MD-V-S 4 D-size A E black vertical PCB switched contacts
NL4MP-ST 4 D-size A D black screw terminal
NL4MP-UC 4 D-size A D black 1/4" flat tabs* Ultra high current, up to 40 A rms
NL4MPR 4 round G-size flange C D black 3/16" flat tabs*
NL8MD-V 8 square G-size flange C D Ni vertical PCB
NL8MD-V-BAG 8 square G-size flange C D black chrome vertical PCB
NL8MD-V-1 8 square G-size flange C E Ni vertical PCB
NL8MPR 8 square G-size flange C D Ni 3/16" flat tabs*
NL8MPR-BAG 8 square G-size flange C D black chrome 3/16" flat tabs*
STX Series
NLT4MP
4 square G-size flange C D nickel 1/4" flat tabs*
NLT4MP-BAG 4 square G-size flange C D black chrome 1/4" flat tabs*
NLT4MD-V 4 square G-size flange C E nickel vertical PCB
NLT4MD-V-1 4 square G-size flange C D nickel vertical PCB
NLT4FP 4 square G-size flange C D nickel solder contacts
NLT4FP-BAG 4 square G-size flange C D black chrome solder contacts
NLT4FP-V-BAG 4 square G-size flange C D black chrome vertical PCB
NLT8MP 8 square G-size flange C D nickel 1/4" flat tabs*
NLT8MP-BAG 8 square G-size flange C D black chrome 1/4" flat tabs*
NLT8FP-BAG 8 square G-size flange C D black chrome solder contacts
*: flat tabs to be used with FASTON® connectors or to solder the wire (FASTON® is a trademark of AMP Inc.)
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Pole Flange size Flange layout Hole layout Color Wiring Remarks
Combo Series
NLJ2MD-V
2 D-size A E green vertical PCB
NLJ2MD-V-1 2 D-size A E grey vertical PCB
NLJ2MD-H 2 D-size A E green horizontal PCB
Accessories
A-Screw-1-8 NLFASTON MFD NDL SCL SCDR SCDX
SCCD-W SCDP-* SCNLT Example: SCNLT + NL4MP
NZP1RU-12
A-Screw-1-8 Black self tapping PLASTITE® screw 2.9 x 8 for rear panel mount
NLFASTON FASTON
®
receptacle for tabs with "positiv lock" for use with NL4MP, NL4MPR, NL8MPR, Pack of 100 pcs.
MFD M3 mounting frame for D-size chassis
NDL dummyPLUG for 2 & 4 Pole chassis connector
NZP1RU-8 Panel 1RU housing with 8 D-shape cutouts
NZP1RU-12 Panel 1RU housing with 12 D-shape cutouts
SCL Plastic sealing cover to protect the connectors against dust and moisture
SCDR Rear end protection cover for D-size
chassis connectors
SCDP-* D-Size sealing gaskets, color coding
SCDX Hinged cover seals D-size chassis connectors, IP 42 rated
SCCD-W Spring-loaded cover to seals for D-size chassis Connectors, IP 65 rated
SCNLT Gasket for NLT4MP
(To make a cabinet with an Amphenol EP cutout airtight, use the rubber sealing which covers the entire hole.)
(*: 0- black, 2- red, 4- yellow, 5- green, 6- blue, 9- white)
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speakON Wiring
Wiring Suggestion
Positive signal on speaker pin "+" produces positive waveform from driver (moves cone outwards)
AMPLIFIER CABLE SPEAKER
Stereo
("HiFi")
POWER ("PA")
Standard
Bridged mono
Bi-Amp
4 Way System
one NL4MP socket
left channel pins 1+/1right channel pins 2+/2-
three NL4MP sockets
"A" socket:
left channel pins 1+/1"B" socket:
right channel pins 1+/1-
"M" socket:
left channel pins 1+/1right channel pins 2+/2-
one NL4MP socket
low frequency pins 1+/1high frequency pins 2+/2-
one NL8MPR socket
low frequency pins 1+/1low mid frequency pins 2+/2high mid frequency pins 3+/3high frequency pins 4+/4-
NL4FC on amplifier end, four conductor
cable splits into two pairs with NL4FX on
each end
a two-conductor cable for each channel
with NL4FX on both ends
a special two-conductor cable, on both
ends wired to pin 1+/2+ of NL4FX
a four-conductor cable on both ends
wired to pins 1+/1-, 2+/2- of NL4FX
an eight-conductor cable wired on both
ends to pins 1+/1-, 2+/2-, 3+/3-, 4+/4of NL8FC
AMPLIFIER CABLE SPEAKER AMPLIFIER CABLE SPEAKER
"+" = In phase (high) "-" = Ground (out of phase, low)
Lower numbers for lower frequencies.
one NL4MP per speaker
left speaker pins 1+/1right speaker pins 2+/2-
NL4MP pins 1+ to speaker coil "+"
NL4MP pins 1- and 2+ to speaker coil "-"
NL4MP pin 1+ to speaker coil "+"
NL4MP pins 1- and 2+ to speaker coil "-"
one NL4MP socket
low frequency pins 1+/1high frequency pins 2+/2-
one NL8MPR socket
low frequency pins 1+/1low mid frequency pins 2+/2high mid frequency pins 3+/3high frequency pins 4+/4-
Power "PA"Stereo "HiFi"
- 2 channel wiring
"100V
application"
LEFT
RIGHT
+1 +1
A
-1 -1
+2 +2
-2 -2
+1
-1
+2
+1 +1
B
-1 -1
+2 +2
-2 -2
+1 +1
A
-1 -1
+2 +2
B
-2 -2
two cable
-2
Y- cable
+2 +2
-2 -2
-1 -1
+1 +1
+1 +1
-1 -1
+2
-2
+1 +1
-1 -1
+2
-2
+1 +1
-1 -1
+2 +2
-2 -2
+1 +1
-1 -1
+2 +2
-2 -2
+2 +2
-2 -2
-1 -1
+1 +1
+2
-2
+2
-2
SIG+
SIG-
+1
A
B
- Mono briged wiring
A
Bi-Amp Power "PA"
B
A
-1
+2
-2
+1 +1
-1 -1
one cable
+2 +2
-2 -2
+1
B
-1
+2
-2
+1 +1
LF
-1 -1
one cable
+2 +2
HF
-2 -2
+1 +1
-1 -1
+2 +2
-2 -2
+1 +1
-1 -1
+2 +2
-2 -2
A
LF
HF
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