The RDL DB-XLR3F is a professional black Decora-style wall plate featuring a single 3-pin female XLR connector for permanent microphone and balanced audio installations. Designed for commercial AV systems, conference rooms, houses of worship, recording studios, and performance venues, the DB-XLR3F provides a convenient wall-mounted connection point for professional audio equipment.
Built with durable all-steel construction, the DB-XLR3F features a quality XLR connector with gold-plated contacts and rear solder-type terminal connections for permanent wiring. Its Decora-compatible design allows installers to integrate professional audio connections into standard architectural wall plate systems.
The passive design requires no external power supply, making it a practical solution for connecting microphones and compatible balanced audio equipment to remote mixers, microphone preamplifiers, and installed sound systems.
RDL DB-XLR3F Key Features
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Single 3-Pin Female XLR Connector: Provides a professional connection point for microphones and balanced audio equipment.
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Black Decora-Style Wall Plate: Blends into commercial AV installations and architectural finishes.
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All-Steel Construction: Durable design for permanent wall-mounted installations.
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Gold-Plated XLR Contacts: Provides reliable electrical connections for professional audio signals.
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Rear Solder Connections: Supports secure permanent wiring behind the wall plate.
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Passive Audio Connection: Requires no power supply or external electronics.
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Field-Replaceable Connector: Allows servicing without replacing the entire wall plate assembly.
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Decora-Compatible Design: Works with compatible Decora-style mounting accessories.
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Customizable Front-Panel Text: Supports identification of microphone inputs or audio connection points.
Professional XLR Connections for Installed Audio
The RDL DB-XLR3F provides a clean, accessible connection point wherever microphones or balanced audio connections are needed.
In conference rooms, it can provide a dedicated microphone input location for presentations and meetings. In houses of worship and performance venues, it can be installed near lecterns, stages, or other areas where microphones are regularly connected.
The 3-pin female XLR connector supports conventional balanced audio wiring, helping installers maintain proper signal connections between microphones and compatible professional audio equipment.
The DB-XLR3F is a passive connector plate. It does not amplify, convert, or electronically process the audio signal.
Durable Construction and Installation Flexibility
The DB-XLR3F features an all-steel black wall plate with a securely mounted XLR connector.
Rear solder-type connections allow the installer to terminate audio wiring directly at the connector assembly.
The Decora-compatible form factor supports installation with suitable wall boxes, mounting hardware, and cover plates.
The connector is field-replaceable, making future service or maintenance easier.
RDL DB-XLR3F Technical Specifications
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Manufacturer
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RDL (Radio Design Labs)
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Model
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DB-XLR3F
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Product Type
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Decora-style XLR connector wall plate
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Connector
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1 × 3-pin female XLR
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Audio Connection
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Passive, suitable for balanced audio wiring
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Rear Connections
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Solder-type terminal connections
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Connector Contacts
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Gold-plated
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Plate Construction
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Steel
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Finish
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Black
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Mounting Style
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Decora-compatible
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Front-Panel Labeling
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Customizable
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Connector Serviceability
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Field-replaceable
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External Power Required
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No
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Recommended Applications
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Conference Rooms: Wall-mounted microphone connections for meeting and presentation systems.
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Houses of Worship: Microphone input points near lecterns and performance areas.
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Recording Studios: Convenient balanced audio connections between rooms and equipment.
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Theaters and Performance Venues: Permanent microphone connection locations.
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Commercial AV Installations: Professional XLR interfaces integrated into architectural wall plates.
Available RDL XLR Wall Plate Finishes
RDL offers this connector plate design in three separate model numbers:
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DB-XLR3F: Black finish
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D-XLR3F: White finish
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DS-XLR3F: Stainless steel finish
This product listing is for the black DB-XLR3F.
Why Buy the RDL DB-XLR3F from Audio Supply?
Audio Supply offers professional RDL installation accessories for commercial audio and AV systems. We can help you select compatible wall plates, connectors, and mounting accessories for your installation.
Need a Compatible Wall Box?
The RDL DB-XLR3F can be installed with compatible Decora-style mounting accessories, including suitable RDL universal wall boxes.
Contact Audio Supply for help selecting the appropriate mounting hardware for your installation.
