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$199.00 AUDWe stock the Neutrik powerCON range in Australia — original 20A, 32A high-current, TRUE1 and TRUE1 TOP — in cable and chassis versions, along with the assembly tools.
The single most useful thing to know about powerCON. The original 20A range is colour-coded and mechanically keyed so the two halves cannot be confused:
A blue connector physically will not mate with a grey chassis socket, which is deliberate — it stops anyone daisy-chaining a rig backwards. When you are ordering, work out whether you need the inlet or the outlet side before you buy, because they are not interchangeable.
| Type | Rating | Key difference | Use it for |
|---|---|---|---|
| powerCON (original) | 20A | Colour-coded blue in / grey out. Not rated for connecting or disconnecting under load — power down first. | Fixed installs and rigs where the power is switched off before patching. |
| powerCON 32A (HC) | 32A | High-current version in a locking black housing, for heavier loads. | Larger amplifier racks and distribution where 20A is not enough. |
| powerCON TRUE1 | 16A/20A | Rated for connection and disconnection under load, so it can be unplugged with the device running. Single connector type — no separate in/out colours. | Touring and live work, where you cannot always kill the power first. |
| powerCON TRUE1 TOP | 16A/20A | TRUE1 with an IP65-rated, UV-resistant sealed housing when mated. | Outdoor stages, festivals and any rig exposed to weather. |
If you are buying for live or touring use, TRUE1 is almost always the right answer. The ability to disconnect safely under load is the whole point of it, and TRUE1 has largely superseded the original range on new equipment. Check what your speakers and amplifiers are actually fitted with before ordering — the two are not cross-compatible.
powerCON cable connectors are made for specific cable diameters, and using the wrong one gives you either a strain relief that will not grip or a bushing that will not close. Measure the outside diameter of your cable and match it:
We carry all three ranges across the powerCON and TRUE1 lines. Also available: in-line couplers for joining two cable ends, sealing caps for unused TRUE1 TOP panel connectors, and the Neutrik hand tools for tightening TRUE1 and speakON bushings properly — worth having if you are terminating more than a handful.
Cable connectors terminate the end of a cable. Chassis and panel connectors mount into the equipment or into a rack panel. A working powerCON link needs one of each: a chassis inlet on the device and a cable connector on the lead. If you are building a rack, count both.
Not sure what your rig needs? Send us a photo of the sockets on your gear and we will tell you which parts to order.
See also our speakON loudspeaker connectors for the matching speaker side, the full Neutrik range, and bulk cable for building your own leads.
powerCON is Neutrik's locking mains power connector for professional audio, lighting and staging equipment. It twists and locks so it cannot shake loose, it is keyed so power-in and power-out cannot be confused, and the higher-rated versions allow several powered speakers to be daisy-chained from one supply.
The original powerCON is not rated for connecting or disconnecting under load — you switch the power off first. TRUE1 is rated for connection and disconnection under load, so it can be unplugged with the equipment running, which is why it has become standard on touring gear. They are not cross-compatible.
TOP is the sealed version: when mated it is IP65-rated and UV resistant, so it withstands rain and sunlight. It is the outdoor and festival version of TRUE1. Sealing caps are available for panel connectors left unused.
Blue is power in, grey is power out. They are mechanically keyed so a blue connector cannot mate with a grey socket, which prevents a rig being daisy-chained the wrong way round. Check which side you need before ordering — they are not interchangeable.
Only TRUE1 and TRUE1 TOP. The original 20A powerCON range must be powered down before connecting or disconnecting. Ignoring that risks arcing across the contacts and damaging the connector.
Measure the outside diameter of the cable. We stock connectors for 6–12mm, 8–13mm and 10–16mm OD. A connector sized for the wrong diameter will not grip properly and the strain relief will not do its job.
A cable connector terminates the end of a lead. A chassis or panel connector mounts into equipment or a rack panel. A complete powerCON link needs one of each.
Not for occasional work — the standard range assembles with a screwdriver. Neutrik makes dedicated hand tools for tightening the bushings on TRUE1 TOP, FXX and speakON series connectors, which are worth having if you are terminating cables regularly or want consistent torque on a professional build.
