Neutrik NP2RX-AU-SILENT Silent 1/4" Right Angle Phone Plug
Neutrik NP2RX-AU-SILENT Silent 1/4" Right Angle Phone Plug
SoundPro Item: 138465 | Part Number: NP2RX-AU-SILENT
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- Reed Switch Silencing Automatically Mutes Cable To Prevent Pops During Instrument Changes
- Hermetically Sealed Switching Contacts Ensure Consistent Silent Performance Over Time
- Rubber Overlay On Metal Shell Provides Enhanced Shock Protection For Stage Use
- Chuck Type Strain Relief Secures Cable For Reliable Long-Term Mechanical Integrity
- Gold-Plated Brass Contacts Maintain Low Resistance And Signal Integrity Across Repeated Connections
- Right Angle Housing Enables Tight Cable Routing And Reduces Connector Stress At The Jack
The Neutrik NP2RX-AU-SILENT is a 2-pole right angle 1/4" mono phone plug built for guitarists and live sound engineers who need to swap instruments mid-set without interrupting signal flow. The integrated silentPLUG reed switch automatically shorts the cable when disconnected, eliminating the pops, squeals, and hum that occur when changing instruments under load — a critical advantage on stage where clean transitions are non-negotiable.
Designed for professional touring and installed performance environments, this plug features hermetically sealed switching contacts that deliver consistent silent operation well past standard connector lifespans. The zinc diecast metal shell with rubber cushion overlay provides the mechanical durability required in road and stage conditions, while the chuck-type strain relief accommodates a range of cable outer diameters to suit typical instrument cables. Gold-plated brass contacts ensure low contact resistance and long-term signal integrity across repeated mating cycles.
For engineers specifying connectors for stage rigs, pedalboards, or studio patch systems, the NP2RX-AU-SILENT offers a measurable improvement over standard plugs by eliminating a common source of signal disruption. The right angle form factor keeps cable routing tight and reduces mechanical stress at the connector junction — a practical choice for instrument outputs where space and cable management matter.
- Product
- Title: NP2RX-AU-SILENT
- Connection Type: Plug
- Gender: Male
- Electrical
- Contact resistance: depends on mating connector mΩ
- Dielectric strength: 0.2 kVdc
- Insulation resistance: > 2 GΩ (initial)
- Rated current per contact: depends on mating connector A
- Rated voltage: < 50V
- Mechanical
- Cable O.D.: 4 - 7 mm
- Lifetime: > 1000 mating cycles
- Wiresize: 1 mm²
- Wiresize: 18 AWG
- Wiring: Solder contacts
- Material
- Bushing: Polyacetal (POM) + PU
- Contact plating: 0.2 µm Au
- Contacts: Brass (CuZn39Pb3)
- Insert: Polyamide (PA 6.6 30 % GR)
- Shell: Zinc diecast (ZnAl4Cu1)
- Shell plating: Partly red coated, black chromium plated
- Strain relief: Polyacetal (POM)
- Environmental
- Standard compliance: IEC 60603-11 / EIA RS-453
- Solderability: Complies with IEC 68-2-20
- Temperature range: -20°C to +65°C
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