Eagle-eyed inSync reader Sean M. sends us the following:
"One minor correction: The ELCO on an ADAT is a 56-pin connector, not 50."
You are quite right Sean – Thanks for correcting our slip-up!
One the same topic, Christopher G. asks: "With regards to your answering the question "What is an ELCO connector?" I would like to know the reason it is called an ELCO connector."
Thanks for your question Christopher! ELCO is actually the brand name of the manufacturer of these connectors; another common brand is EDAC. Like "Kleenex" with facial tissue, "ELCO" has become an almost generic term for this type of connector….