PD-Connex CX105 - DMX Converter Cable 3-pin Female to DMX 5-pin Male
The PD-Connex CX105 is a high-quality adapter or converter cable designed to meet the interconnection needs of professional lighting and effects control systems. This compact and robust cable allows you to convert a 3-pin DMX output to a 5-pin DMX input, or vice versa, ensuring full compatibility between equipment of different standards without compromising signal integrity. Constructed with a high-performance flexible signal cable and professional metal connectors, the CX105 guarantees reliable, interference-free DMX data transmission, making it an essential tool for lighting technicians, mobile DJs, and equipment rental companies.
Main Features
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Versatile Connectivity: Efficiently converts between 3-pin (female) and 5-pin (male) DMX formats, allowing connection between lighting consoles, dimmers, moving heads, and other devices that use different types of connectors.
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Professional Construction: Equipped with high-durability metal connectors that ensure a secure physical connection and are resistant to wear and tear from continuous use on tours or events.
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Superior Signal Transmission: The high-quality flexible cable is specifically designed for DMX512 signal transmission, with an impedance of 120 ohms that meets the official standard to prevent signal degradation and reflection.
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Compact Design: At 10 centimeters long, this adapter is extremely manageable, reduces cable clutter, and minimizes strain on the ports of connected equipment.
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Isolation and Protection: The 6 mm outer diameter provides excellent shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), ensuring clean and stable data communication.
Benefits for the Lighting Professional
For any entertainment professional, equipment reliability is crucial. The PD-Connex CX105 offers peace of mind knowing that DMX connections won't be a point of failure. It avoids common problems arising from using microphone cables (with incorrect impedance) for DMX signals, such as flickering lights, loss of control, or erratic device behavior. Its robust design is built to withstand the demands of frequent setup and teardown, while its correct impedance ensures that the signal reaches every device in the DMX chain without error.
Use Cases
This converter cable is the perfect solution for a variety of scenarios. It's ideal for integrating a new device with 5-pin connectors into an existing setup that primarily uses 3-pin cables. It's also indispensable when working with rental equipment that may not match the standard of your own equipment. From theaters and television studios to live concerts and corporate events, the CX105 simplifies compatibility and ensures the show runs smoothly without technical issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 3-pin and 5-pin DMX?
The official DMX512 standard specifies a 5-pin connector. Pins 1, 2, and 3 are used for ground and the main data transmission. Pins 4 and 5 were reserved for a second data channel that is rarely implemented. Many manufacturers use 3-pin connectors (identical to XLR audio connectors) because they are cheaper and more common, using only the three necessary pins. Functionally, for most equipment, there is no difference to the main DMX signal.
Can I use a regular XLR microphone cable instead of a DMX cable?
It's not recommended. Even if the connectors are the same (in the case of 3-pin DMX), the cable impedance is different. Microphone cables typically have an impedance of 75 ohms, while the DMX standard requires 120 ohms. Using the wrong cable can cause signal reflections, data errors, and unreliable lighting, especially in long strings.
Does this adapter affect the quality of the DMX signal?
No. The PD-Connex CX105 is manufactured with high-quality materials and the correct impedance of 120 ohms to ensure that the signal passes through it without degradation or interference, maintaining the integrity of the DMX communication.
Project description
DMX512 signal converter cable, 0.10 meters long. It features a 3-pin female DMX connector on one end and a 5-pin male DMX connector on the other. The connectors are made of heavy-duty metal. The cable has an outer diameter of 6 mm and a characteristic impedance of 120 ohms, ensuring stable signal transmission that complies with the standard.
