PD-Connex CX104-3 - Professional Outdoor DMX Cable IP65 3 meters

PD-Connex CX104-3 - Professional Outdoor DMX Cable IP65 3 meters

The PD-Connex CX104-3 is a 3-meter professional DMX cable specifically designed for maximum reliability in outdoor environments and harsh weather conditions. Its robust IP65-rated construction ensures complete protection against dust and water jets, making it the ideal solution for festivals, outdoor concerts, architectural lighting, and any event where equipment is exposed to the elements. This high-quality, flexible cable guarantees pure, interference-free DMX512 signal transmission, enabling precise and stable control of your lighting and special effects equipment. Equipped with 3-pin metal XLR connectors (male-female), the CX104-3 provides a secure and durable connection, essential for rigorous professional use.

Main features

• IP65 rating: Fully protected against dust ingress and resistant to low-pressure water jets from any direction, ensuring safe operation outdoors.
• High Quality Connectors: Equipped with 3-pin XLR metal connectors (male and female) with IP65 sealing, ensuring a firm, secure and watertight connection.
• Reliable Transmission: The excellent shielding (60 strands of 0.1 mm) and its quality conductor (28 strands of 0.1 mm) protect the digital DMX signal from electromagnetic and radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI).
• Flexible and Robust Cable: Despite its strength, the cable maintains great flexibility, making it easy to install, coil, and store without risk of damaging the internal conductors. Its outer diameter is 6 mm.
• Professional Length: At 3 meters long, it is perfect for connecting nearby equipment on trusses, lighting towers or between devices on stage.

Product benefits

• Reliability in any weather: Use your lighting equipment with complete peace of mind at outdoor events, without worrying about rain, dew or dust.
• Stable DMX signal: Avoid glitches, flickering, or erratic behavior in your lights and effects. The high-quality cable construction ensures the control signal reaches every device intact.
• Durable for heavy use: Designed to withstand the demands of touring, rentals, and continuous setup. Its metal connectors and rugged cover ensure a long lifespan.
• Easy Handling: Its flexibility prevents the formation of knots and tangles, speeding up assembly and disassembly times in any production.

Use cases

The PD-Connex CX104-3 cable is the perfect choice for a wide variety of professional applications, such as:

• Connecting moving heads, LED PAR lights and lighting effects on stages at outdoor festivals and concerts.
• Architectural lighting installations on facades, bridges or gardens.
• Film and television productions in outdoor locations.
• Corporate events, weddings or parties on terraces, tents and other spaces exposed to the elements.
• Any DMX lighting control system that requires a robust and weatherproof connection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly does the IP65 rating mean?
The IP (Ingress Protection) rating indicates the level of protection a device offers. A "6" rating means the cable is completely dustproof, and a "5" rating means it is protected against low-pressure water jets from any angle. This makes it suitable for use in the rain.

Can I use this cable to connect a microphone?
Although 3-pin XLR connectors look physically identical, DMX and microphone cables have different impedances (110-120 ohms for DMX, and lower for audio). Using a DMX cable for audio is not recommended, as it can negatively impact sound quality, especially over long distances. For optimal performance, always use cables specifically designed for the intended application.

Is it compatible with any DMX lighting equipment?
Yes, the CX104-3 is fully compatible with any device that uses the DMX512 protocol and standard 3-pin XLR connectors, which is the most common configuration in the professional lighting industry.

Why is shielding important in a DMX cable?
The DMX signal is digital and travels at high frequency. Good shielding, like that provided by this cable, is crucial to protect the signal from external interference (from power cables, motors, radios, etc.), which could corrupt the data and cause the lights to malfunction.

Project description

This 3-meter DMX signal cable is designed for outdoor use thanks to its IP65 protection rating. It features a 3-pin male XLR connector on one end and a 3-pin female XLR connector on the other, both with watertight seals. The inner conductor consists of 28 strands of 0.1 mm², while the shielding is a 60-strand braid of 0.1 mm². The cable has a total outer diameter of 6 mm and a black jacket.