Audibax Silver Black DMX 5 Pin 20 m - Black DMX cable with 5-pin XLR connectors, professional series

Audibax Silver Black DMX 5 Pin 20 m - Black DMX cable with 5-pin XLR connectors, professional series

The Audibax Silver Black DMX 5-Pin 20m cable is designed for installations and tours where stable and clean DMX data transmission is required. It features 5-pin XLR connectors (male-female) with 24K gold-plated contacts for enhanced conductivity and corrosion resistance, a flexible and durable PVC jacket , and a 5.4mm outer diameter for easy routing through trusses, racks, or cable trays. The Silver Black series is characterized by its low-noise design and high flexibility, offering professional performance at an excellent price.

With a length of 20 meters , this cable is ideal for medium-length runs in stages, theaters, studios, clubs, and corporate events. It is manufactured with conductors sized for reliable data transmission, with an inner conductor cross-section of 0.21 mm² as specified by the manufacturer, and a black finish for seamless visual integration into sets and decor. Its 5-pin configuration follows the DMX standard to avoid confusion with audio lines and ensure a control infrastructure that adheres to best practices.

Main features

• Length: 20 m for standard stage and hall installations.
• Connectors: 5-pin XLR DMX, male to female.
• Contacts: 24K gold plated for better conductivity and durability.
• Cable outer diameter: 5.4 mm, flexible and easy to route.
• Inner conductor section (XLR): 0.21 mm (according to the manufacturer's data sheet).
• Cover: High-flexibility PVC, black color.
• Series: Silver Black, low noise design and professional use.
• Compatibility: DMX512 signal transmission for lighting and effects.

Product benefits

• Reliability in control: 5-pin connectors recommended by the DMX standard, which help minimize connection errors with audio lines.
• Less maintenance: 24K gold-plated contacts with high resistance to oxidation and frequent connection cycles.
• Agile deployment: flexible PVC cover and contained diameter for quick installation on trusses, feet and patch.
• Signal quality: Low noise construction for stable data communication in fixed or rental installations.

Use cases

• Events and live broadcasts: link between DMX console and lighting chain.
• Theatre and television: discreet and stable cabling in grids and sets.
• Clubs and venues: DMX distribution between control and dimmer/effects racks.
• Fixed installations: medium sections in auditoriums, cultural centers and multipurpose spaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why 5 pins? The DMX512 standard specifies the use of 5-pin XLR as the preferred connector, which avoids confusion with 3-pin XLR audio cables and reduces the risk of improper connection.

Can I use it as a microphone cable? It's not recommended. Although they share the XLR format, a DMX cable is designed for data; keeping the audio and control lines separate prevents problems and damage to equipment.

What best practices should I follow? Route the DMX away from power supplies, use daisy-chain topology, and place termination at the bus end according to the installation.

Installation recommendations

• Route the cable avoiding kinks, foot traffic, and excessive traction.
• Separate DMX cabling from power cables to minimize interference.
• Verify continuity and male-female orientation throughout the chain before operation.

Project description

20m DMX512 data cable, Silver Black series, black color, PVC jacket, 5.4mm outer diameter; 5-pin XLR DMX connectors (male-female) with 24K gold-plated contacts; inner conductor cross-section as indicated by the manufacturer: 0.21mm.