The Amphenol AC3F is a 3-pole female XLR cable connector from Amphenol's AC series, used to build and repair 3-pin XLR leads. 3-pin XLR is used for microphone, line-level and DMX lighting leads (3-pin), and the socket end of any standard balanced audio cable, so it is a standard spare for sound engineers, lighting technicians, hire companies and installers. The AC series has a zinc diecast shell with a nickel finish, a black boot, and a chuck-style strain relief that grips the cable firmly without screws. Contacts are stamped for solder termination and take wire up to 14 AWG. Amphenol rates it at 15 A per contact, 133 V RMS service voltage (1,400 V AC test), IP40, UL94 V-0, -25 to +75 °C and 1,000 mating cycles, and lists it as comparable to the Neutrik NC3FX, A3F. Supplied as a single connector; cable not included.