Description
NEUTRIK SPEAKON LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTORS - Panel types
The Neutrik ‘Speakon’ loudspeaker/amplifier connectors are robust, versatile, easy to assemble, and are used extensively by amplifier and loudspeaker manufacturers as their standard connector.
The contacts are designed to operate with high currents and inductive loads, and to prevent any damage from arcing when disconnected under load. All contacts are touch-proof and the connectors meet the safety requirements of IEC60065 (“test finger” procedures). Contacts are rated 30A RMS 250VAC (unless stated otherwise), with high inrush/outrush capability (300A 200mSec).
SP and SPX series panel connectors
Panel connectors are all airtight, 'male' pattern, and with silver plated contacts (except NL4MP-B). 2 and 4-pole types (except NL4MPR) use the Neutrik 'D' series panel cutout. All panel connectors (except NL4MP-ST and NL4MP-UC) have male 4.8mm tab terminals, designed to accept 'Faston' female crimp connectors. NL4MP-UC, a higher current rated version, accepts 6.3mm 'Faston' connectors. 'Faston' crimps are a special version of the traditional tab connectors incorporating a spring latch, which permit more secure retention even in the event of vibration, and are recommended by Neutrik for use with the Speakon range. 'Tab' connectors are also known as 'spade' connectors.
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NL2MP | Mates with 2-pole cable connector only. 30A rating. |
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NL2MDV | As NL2MP but for PCB mounting (vertical) |
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NL2MDH | As NL2MP but for PCB mounting (horizontal) |
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NL4MP | Mates with 2-pole and 4-pole cable connectors. 30A rating |
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NL4MP3 | As NL4MP but for self-tap screws |
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NL4MPM-3 | As NL4MP but with M3 tapped screw inserts |
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NL4MPB | As NL4MP but gold plated contacts |
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NL4MD-V | As NL4MP but for PCB mounting (vertical) |
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NL4MD-V-1 | As NL4MD-V but grey housing and for self-tap screws |
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NL4MD-V-2 | As NL4MD-V but with mirrored position mounting holes |
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NL4MD-V-S | As NL4MD-V but switched (used for splitting away crossovers) |
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NL4MD-H | As NL4MP but for PCB mounting (horizontal), grey housing, for self-tap screws |
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NL4MD-H-1 | As NL4MD-H but black housing and normal plain fixing holes |
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NL4MD-H-2 | As NL4MD-H-1 but with mirrored position mounting holes |
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NL4MD-H-3 | As NL4MD-H-1 but for self-tap screws |
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NL4MPR | As NL4MP but round front plate (EP/AP style panel cutout) |
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NL4MP-UC | As NL4MP but 6.3mm x 0.5mm tab terminals. 40A rating. The larger “Faston” crimp connectors also permit “daisy chain” wiring |
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NL4MP-ST | As NL4MP but screw terminals |
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SPMRC | Moulded soft rear insulating cover (“boot”) for NL2MP, NL4MP and NL4MPR (not suitable for other versions). |
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NL8MPR | Mates with 8 pole cable connector. 30A rating. Square nickel finish front plate (EP/AP style panel cutout). |
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NL8MPR-BAG | As NL8MPR but black chrome metal front plate. |
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NL8MD-V-BAG | As NL8MPR-BAG but for PCB mounting (vertical). |
Pin convention (AES45 standard, provisional IEC standard)