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AES3 XLR Digital Audio

AES3 (AES/EBU) carries two channels of digital audio on a balanced XLR cable at sample rates from 32kHz to 192kHz using the same XLR connectors as analog audio but with 110 ohm impedance and digital bit stream.

// Specifications
Standard
AES3 IEC 60958-4
Connector
XLR 3-pin balanced
Impedance
110 ohm digital
Sample Rate
32kHz to 192kHz
Use Case
Studio digital audio consoles DAW interfaces broadcast
Note
Same connector as analog XLR but 110 ohm impedance
// Pin Reference Table
Pin Name Function Type
1 GND Ground shield GND
2 HOT+ AES3 digital positive data BUS
3 COLD- AES3 digital negative data BUS