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4-pin versus 5-pin Mini-XLR

Does the compact Mini-XLR/Tini-QG form have four or five conductors? Do not infer a pin assignment from count alone.

Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph.
P310 · Connector4-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connector
Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph.
P311 · Connector5-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connector

How they differ

  • 4-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connector Confirm the compact Mini-XLR/Tini-QG form and 4-conductor variant; do not substitute it for full-size XLR or infer a wiring scheme from pole count.
  • 5-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connector Confirm the compact Mini-XLR/Tini-QG form and 5-conductor variant; do not substitute it for full-size XLR or infer a wiring scheme from pole count.

At a glance

Source-scoped form facts; counts, variants and unknowns are distinct
Field4-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connector5-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connector
TypeConnectorConnector
FamilyAudioAudio
Shaperoundround
Nominal contacts4S351Source-backed nominal position/contact count for identification: 4. Not a pinout or manufacturing drawing.5S352Source-backed nominal position/contact count for identification: 5. Not a pinout or manufacturing drawing.
Positions / cavity spanNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Contact rowsNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Connector roleplug (TA4MS11)S351Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. TA4MS11. Documented role: plug. Cable opening0.19/0.12/0.13in is wire acceptance,not connector geometry. Three/four/five pin counts do not assign any circuit function.plug (TA5MBX)S352Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. TA5MBX. Documented role: plug. Cable opening0.19/0.12/0.13in is wire acceptance,not connector geometry. Three/four/five pin counts do not assign any circuit function.
Key distinctionMini-XLR family name and conductor count identify a connector form; they do not establish the connected device signal, power scheme or contact assignment.Mini-XLR family name and conductor count identify a connector form; they do not establish the connected device signal, power scheme or contact assignment.

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Families represented: Audio

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4-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connector — original, not-to-scale identification schematic; drawing review pending
P310 / Connector4-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connector

Identification schematic · not to scale · drawing review pending

5-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connector — original, not-to-scale identification schematic; drawing review pending
P311 / Connector5-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connector

Identification schematic · not to scale · drawing review pending

LayerConnectorConnector
Key distinctionMini-XLR family name and conductor count identify a connector form; they do not establish the connected device signal, power scheme or contact assignment.Mini-XLR family name and conductor count identify a connector form; they do not establish the connected device signal, power scheme or contact assignment.
Nominal contacts4S351Source-backed nominal position/contact count for identification: 4. Not a pinout or manufacturing drawing.5S352Source-backed nominal position/contact count for identification: 5. Not a pinout or manufacturing drawing.
Positions / cavity spanNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Populated contactsNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Contact rowsNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Contact pitchNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Dimensions / axisNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Connector roleplug (TA4MS11)S351Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. TA4MS11. Documented role: plug. Cable opening0.19/0.12/0.13in is wire acceptance,not connector geometry. Three/four/five pin counts do not assign any circuit function.plug (TA5MBX)S352Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. TA5MBX. Documented role: plug. Cable opening0.19/0.12/0.13in is wire acceptance,not connector geometry. Three/four/five pin counts do not assign any circuit function.
Coupling / latchButton latch (TA4MS11)S351Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. TA4MS11. Documented role: plug. Cable opening0.19/0.12/0.13in is wire acceptance,not connector geometry. Three/four/five pin counts do not assign any circuit function.Button latch (TA5MBX)S352Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. TA5MBX. Documented role: plug. Cable opening0.19/0.12/0.13in is wire acceptance,not connector geometry. Three/four/five pin counts do not assign any circuit function.
Keying / polarizationNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Documented identificationSwitchcraft’s cited Tini-QG product is identified as a Standard Connector Type Mini-XLR with 4 conductors.C310ASwitchcraft’s cited Tini-QG product is identified as a Standard Connector Type Mini-XLR with 5 conductors.C311A
EvidenceC310A,C310C →
Independent review pending
C311A →
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Key distinction

4-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connectorP310 / Connector
Mini-XLR family name and conductor count identify a connector form; they do not establish the connected device signal, power scheme or contact assignment.
5-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connectorP311 / Connector
Mini-XLR family name and conductor count identify a connector form; they do not establish the connected device signal, power scheme or contact assignment.

Nominal contacts

4-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connectorP310 / Connector
4S351Source-backed nominal position/contact count for identification: 4. Not a pinout or manufacturing drawing.
5-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connectorP311 / Connector
5S352Source-backed nominal position/contact count for identification: 5. Not a pinout or manufacturing drawing.

Positions / cavity span

4-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connectorP310 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
5-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connectorP311 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Populated contacts

4-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connectorP310 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
5-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connectorP311 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Contact rows

4-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connectorP310 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
5-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connectorP311 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Contact pitch

4-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connectorP310 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
5-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connectorP311 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Dimensions / axis

4-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connectorP310 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
5-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connectorP311 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Connector role

4-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connectorP310 / Connector
plug (TA4MS11)S351Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. TA4MS11. Documented role: plug. Cable opening0.19/0.12/0.13in is wire acceptance,not connector geometry. Three/four/five pin counts do not assign any circuit function.
5-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connectorP311 / Connector
plug (TA5MBX)S352Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. TA5MBX. Documented role: plug. Cable opening0.19/0.12/0.13in is wire acceptance,not connector geometry. Three/four/five pin counts do not assign any circuit function.

Coupling / latch

4-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connectorP310 / Connector
Button latch (TA4MS11)S351Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. TA4MS11. Documented role: plug. Cable opening0.19/0.12/0.13in is wire acceptance,not connector geometry. Three/four/five pin counts do not assign any circuit function.
5-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connectorP311 / Connector
Button latch (TA5MBX)S352Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. TA5MBX. Documented role: plug. Cable opening0.19/0.12/0.13in is wire acceptance,not connector geometry. Three/four/five pin counts do not assign any circuit function.

Keying / polarization

4-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connectorP310 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
5-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connectorP311 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Documented identification

4-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connectorP310 / Connector
Switchcraft’s cited Tini-QG product is identified as a Standard Connector Type Mini-XLR with 4 conductors.C310A
5-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connectorP311 / Connector
Switchcraft’s cited Tini-QG product is identified as a Standard Connector Type Mini-XLR with 5 conductors.C311A

Evidence

4-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connectorP310 / Connector
C310A,C310C →
Independent review pending
5-pin Mini-XLR (Switchcraft Tini-QG) connectorP311 / Connector
C311A →
Independent review pending

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3 linked sources · 3 scoped claims · 0 sources with inspection/access flags.

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Assessment 2026-10-22 · earliest scheduled source review 2027-01-04. This is a recorded-date assessment, not a live source check. Page-level independent review is not established by this panel.

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S351 · Switchcraft Tini-QG Mini-XLR 4-conductor product

Switchcraft · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-06 · due 2027-01-04

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Product-specific identification of a 4-conductor Switchcraft Tini-QG Mini-XLR form only.

Not established / limitations: Source-backed identification does not establish universal wiring, protocol generation, device compatibility, safe installation or fabrication approval.

Locator: Configuration: number of conductors, product line and standard connector type

S352 · Switchcraft Tini-QG Mini-XLR 5-conductor product

Switchcraft · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-06 · due 2027-01-04

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Product-specific identification of a 5-conductor Switchcraft Tini-QG Mini-XLR form only.

Not established / limitations: Source-backed identification does not establish universal wiring, protocol generation, device compatibility, safe installation or fabrication approval.

Locator: Configuration: number of conductors, product line and standard connector type

S359 · Switchcraft sealed Tini-QG Mini-XLR customer drawing

Switchcraft · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-06 · due 2027-01-04

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Manufacturer-example front mating-side numbering and latch context for 3-, 4- and 5-position sealed female Tini-QG connectors.

Not established / limitations: Numbered contact positions do not establish universal audio, power, microphone, intercom or device-specific signal wiring.

Locator: Front mating-side views for TA3FS, TA4FS and TA5FS with numbered contacts

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C310A · P310

Switchcraft’s cited Tini-QG product is identified as a Standard Connector Type Mini-XLR with 4 conductors.

Claim scope: V50 identification fact only; no wiring, protocol compatibility, installation or fabrication approval is inferred.

Source links: S351 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C310C · P310

Switchcraft drawing TA_FS series revision B identifies F as female, S as sealed, and cable-size suffix 11 as the 2.54–3.05 mm range in its ordering code. The four-contact front view is labelled TA4FS series.

Claim scope: TA_FS customer drawing, one page, revision B dated 18-Dec-2015; no IP rating, exact suffix exterior difference or microphone pin assignment is inferred.

Source links: S359 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C311A · P311

Switchcraft’s cited Tini-QG product is identified as a Standard Connector Type Mini-XLR with 5 conductors.

Claim scope: V50 identification fact only; no wiring, protocol compatibility, installation or fabrication approval is inferred.

Source links: S352 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

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