The Neutrik NP3X is a stereophonic (TRS) 1/4" phone connector for soldered termination of three-conductor audio cables.
Narrow-profile shell for ease of use in high-density patch bays
Chuck-type strain relief
Nickel-plated diecast shell
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Neutrik NP3X Reviews
Very Tricky To Solder
By Lawrence
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2025-11-05
The Contacts For The Tip And Adjacent Circuit Are Very Close Together And Essentially In A Vertical Stack. This Very Close Proximity Creates Quite A Challenge For A Mere Mortal Using A Hand-held Soldering Iron With Micro Conical Tip
One piece machined
By Nathan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-09
It's worth the extra $ for the one piece machining. A small, often overlooked detail that makes a big difference.
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Is the exit for the cable sized for insulated ...
Is the exit for the cable sized for insulated cables in the 1/4 inch diameter range or the ones 1/8 inch diameter or less like on a snake fan out?
Following are the published specs, as per manufacturer:
NP3X
Connection Type Plug
Gender male
Electrical Contact resistance depends on mating connector mΩ
Dielectric strength 1 kVdc
Insulation resistance > 2 GΩ (initial)
Rated current per contact depends on mating connector A
Rated voltage < 50 V
Mechanical
Cable O.D. 4 - 7 mm
Lifetime > 1000 mating cycles
Wiresize 1 mm²
Wiresize 18 AWG
Wiring Solder contacts
Material
Bushing Polyacetal (POM) + PU
Contact plating 2 µm Ni (Su)
Contacts Brass (CuZn39Pb3)
Insert Polyamide (PA 6.6 30 % GR)
Shell Zinc diecast (ZnAl4Cu1)
Shell plating Nickel
Strain relief Polyacetal (POM)
Environmental
Standard compliance IEC 60603-11 / EIA RS-453
Solderability Complies with IEC 68-2-20
Temperature range -20 °C to +65 °C
Date published: 2020-11-02