Multi-pin audio connectors carry many channels of balanced audio through one rugged plug, with 65-pin, 81-pin and 120-pin versions used on multicore snakes and stage boxes.
About Multi-Pin Audio Connectors
Multi-pin connectors carry many channels of balanced audio through a single plug, replacing a bundle of individual leads with one secure connection. They are the backbone of multicore systems in live sound, studio and broadcast installs: one multi-pin connection at each end of a multicore cable makes setup and pack-down faster and far more reliable than plugging dozens of leads by hand.
SWAMP multi-pin audio connectors are available in 65-pin (16 channel), 81-pin (24 channel) and 120-pin (32 channel) configurations, in male and female versions with both inline cable and panel mount styles, alongside DB25 connectors for compact multi-channel wiring. Use them to build or repair multicore snake cables and stage boxes, breaking out to standard XLR connectors at each end. Browse the full range of audio connectors for everything else.
Multi-Pin Audio Connector FAQs
What is a multi-pin audio connector used for?
It joins many audio channels through one plug. Common uses include multicore snakes between stage and mixing desk, stage box wiring, and studio or broadcast installs where many balanced lines need one tidy connection point.
How many channels do multi-pin connectors carry?
SWAMP multi-pin connectors come in three sizes: 65-pin for 16 channels, 81-pin for 24 channels and 120-pin for 32 channels. Each size is available in male and female versions, in both inline cable and panel mount styles.
What is a DB25 connector used for in audio?
DB25 connectors carry eight channels of balanced analogue audio in one compact D-sub plug, following the widely used TASCAM pinout. They are common on patch bays, audio interfaces and multitrack recording gear.
