XLR?

[Dave Halliday]

>     I know this sounds like a dumb question, but...

>     what does XLR stand for? 

>     I can't find an acronym/abbreviation for it.

New Audio Cyclopedia 1987 Edition  pp. 1047:

XLR-Type Connectors
The term XLR was first used by the Cannon COmpany but has almost
become a generic label for these high-quality audio connectors, now 
made not only by Cannon but also by Switchcraft, Neutrik, ADC, and 
others.


Looked in a couple other places too but this was the only reference.

I guess that nobody knows.


Here's one:  What does BNC stand for?
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