Banana Plug ShiverPeaks 56200-S – single banana connector, black, high-conductivity contact

Banana plug ShiverPeaks 56200-S is a single banana connector designed for audio and test-equipment connections. Supplied in black, it features a gold-plated high-conductivity contact and a compact housing that ensures secure cable attachment and consistent electrical contact with standard 4 mm banana jacks. The connector is intended for signal and measurement applications where reliable low-resistance connections are required.

Advantages

The ShiverPeaks 56200-S offers a gold-plated contact that improves conductivity and reduces oxidation over time. Its compact black housing provides mechanical strain relief and a stable grip for cable insulation, while the single-pin design simplifies insertion into tight or crowded jacks. The contact geometry is optimized to maintain firm engagement with 4 mm sockets, supporting consistent signal transfer in audio and measurement setups.

Suitable for

• Connecting loudspeakers and amplifiers in audio systems
• Test and measurement equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes
• Laboratory instruments and bench-top electronic setups
• Prototyping and educational electronics where standard banana jacks are used

Key specifications

• Connector type: single banana plug for 4 mm banana jacks
• Contact plating: gold-plated high-conductivity contact
• Housing color: black
• Mounting: cable-termination with secure clamping
• Primary use: audio signal and low-voltage test connections

How to use

Strip the cable insulation to the recommended length for the housing and insert the conductor into the plug's termination point, then tighten the clamping mechanism according to the product's assembly method to secure the conductor. Insert the banana pin straight into a compatible 4 mm jack until it seats firmly to ensure a low-resistance electrical connection. For measurement tasks, connect the plug to the instrument input or test lead and verify continuity before taking readings.

Recommendations

For reliable performance, use appropriately sized cable with clean conductors and avoid excessive bending at the termination point. Periodic inspection of the gold-plated contact for contamination and gentle cleaning with a suitable contact cleaner will help maintain low contact resistance. When used in measurement applications, ensure the connector is fully inserted and the instrument is set to the correct measurement range.