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Why 4 connectors on a 3 pin XLR socket?

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Why 4 connectors on a 3 pin XLR socket? Mar 13, 2022 11:47:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2022 11:47:25 GMT The socket is a Viborg CF201 as seen here link I assume that the 4th connector is to earth the body of the plug to the chassis?

firebottle Audio Addict Posts: 1,702	Why 4 connectors on a 3 pin XLR socket? Mar 13, 2022 12:43:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by firebottle on Mar 13, 2022 12:43:08 GMT Correct.