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DIN

An acronym for Deutsche Industrie Normung (also seen as Deutsche Institute fur Normung and Deutsche Industrie Norm), DIN is a German organization that establishes standards for industry. One common place you'll encounter DIN standards in America is with circular multi-pin plugs, like those found on the ends of MIDI cables. Other DIN standards exist, including noise specs, rack measurements, signal EQ standards and more. It is important to note that they do not necessarily match up with the corresponding American standards.