Neutrik NP2X-AU-SILENT Male 1/4" TS Mono Phone Plug, Cable End, Red Housing, Gold Contacts, Silent Switch at Performance Audio

Special version of 2 pole Plug with integrated switch which automatically mutes (shorts) a guitar cable to avoid annoying pops and squeals when hot swapping guitars. The integrated silent switch is based on the REED technology and guarantees a lifetime beyond 10'000 mating cycles.

2 pole 1/4" professional phone Plug, gold plated contacts, red rubber overlay, silent switch

Features & Benefits:

Hermetically sealed and magnetically operated switch
No wear, constant contact resistance
No corrosion or pollution of switch, durable and long-lasting
Lifetime beyond 10'000 mating cycles

Please note that the signal isn't muted with active electric Bass guitars which have a tip-ring-sleeve tap to activate the power supply.

Specifications:

Product

Connector Type: Plug
Gender: male

Electrical

Contact resistance: depends on mating connector mΩ
Dielectric strength: 1 kVdc
Insulation resistance: > 2 G? (initial)
Insulation resistance: ? 1 G? (after damp heat test)
Rated current per contact: ? 15 A
Rated Voltage: 50 V

Mechanical

Cable O.D.: 4 - 7 mm
Lifetime: > 1000 mating cycles
Wire size: 1 mm�
Wire size: 18 AWG
Wiring: Solder contacts

Material

Bushing: Polyacetal (POM) + PU
Contact plating: 0.2 �m Au
Contacts: Brass (CuZn39Pb3)
Insert: Polyamide (PA 6.6 30 % GR)
Shell: Brass (CuZn39Pb3)
Shell plating: Rubber overlay (EPDM)
Strain relief: Polyacetal (POM)

Environmental

Standard comppliance: IEC 60603-11 / EIA RS-453
Solderability: Complies with IEC 68-2-20
Temperature range: -20 C to +65 C