Audibax Silver Black 5P Male to 3P Female 10 cm - DMX XLR 5-pin to 3-pin converter cable

Audibax Silver Black 5P Male to 3P Female 10 cm - DMX XLR 5-pin to 3-pin converter cable

The Audibax Silver Black 5P–3P 10cm DMX converter cable is designed to adapt equipment with a 5-pin XLR (male) connector to devices with a 3-pin XLR (female) connector , maintaining signal integrity in rental , live, and fixed integration installations. Part of Audibax's Silver Black series, it features flexible cable with a PVC jacket , a 5.4mm diameter , and 0.21mm internal conductors. It incorporates 24K gold-plated contacts for a reliable connection, and its ultra-short length (10cm) helps keep the rig tidy and reduces strain on the connectors.

This converter is useful when your DMX console, node, or splitter offers a 5-pin XLR output, but your lights, dimmers, or other devices use 3-pin XLRs. The conversion is passive (it doesn't alter the protocol) and respects the DMX-512 wiring for the main data line (Data 1 and ground). In common practice, pins 4–5 of the XLR-5 are not used when converting to XLR-3, as they carry a second data line that most equipment does not implement.

Main features

• Physical DMX conversion: XLR 5 pin male to XLR 3 pin female .
• Series: Silver Black — low noise design with quality DMX connectors.
• Length: 10 cm to minimize loops and strain on connectors.
• Cable: flexible PVC sheath; Ø 5.4 mm ; 0.21 mm inner conductor.
• Contacts: 24K gold plated.
• Color: black, discreet stage finish.
• Usage: Compatible with DMX-512 networks in live and installation applications.

Product benefits

• Immediate compatibility: Connect controllers with XLR-5 to luminaires and accessories with XLR-3 without the need to reroute the system.
• Clean assembly: 10cm “patch” format that avoids mechanical stress on the equipment connectors.
• Reliable connection: 24K gold-plated contacts and flexible construction for heavy-duty use.
• Lossless protocol: passive pinout adaptation for the main DMX data line (does not convert audio or other signals).

Use cases

• Tours and rental (rental): quick adaptation between tables and heterogeneous light parks.
• Clubs, theaters and auditoriums: integration of new equipment with existing cabling.
• Corporate events: plug-and-play solutions for traveling technicians.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does it convert the signal or just the connector? It only adapts the connector (pins) for DMX-512; it does not alter or regenerate the signal.
• Does it work for XLR microphone audio? No. It's designed for DMX-512 . Do not mix audio lines with DMX lines.
• What about pins 4 and 5 of the XLR-5? In this XLR-3 adapter, ground and the main data pair (pins 1, 2, and 3) are used. Pins 4–5 are not used in standard practice.
• Do I need a DMX terminator? If your run requires one, you must use a 120 Ω terminator (not included). This cable does not replace the terminator.

Usage recommendations

• Avoid forcing the equipment connector: the 10 cm length acts as a stress relief; place the patch cable and then the cable section.
• Do not use standard microphone cables for DMX if the installation requires strict compliance with the standard.
• Clearly identify audio and DMX lines to avoid cross-connections.

Project description

DMX converter cable; Silver Black series; XLR 5-pin male to XLR 3-pin female; length 10 cm; PVC jacket; cable diameter 5.4 mm; inner conductor 0.21 mm; 24K gold-plated contacts; black color; recommended use for DMX-512 networks in protected indoor/outdoor environments.