What Is An ELCO Connector?

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….

(Both of these items refer to the TTOTD from 6/2 and 6/13)