3-pole XLR female cable connector with RF-protected and gold contacts. XCCR coding ring to indicate digital AES signals included. The XCC XLR cable connector Series with circumferential shield contact provides excellent RF-protection to transmit digital audio signals most efficient and reliable. This XLR features a coaxial ground spring and a coaxial hex crimp ferrule at the cable entrance for proper and reliable transition of the shield to the shell.