PROEL CHL400LU15 - Challenge Series Professional MIDI Cable with YongSheng Connectors (1.5 Meters)
The Proel CHL400LU15 is a high-quality MIDI interconnect cable belonging to Proel's renowned Challenge series. This cable line has been specifically designed to offer a robust and reliable solution for musicians, sound engineers, and technicians who require flawless data transmission in professional environments. Unlike generic cables, this model stands out for its meticulous construction and the use of top-of-the-line components that guarantee the integrity of the digital signal between musical instruments and audio equipment.
The key feature of this cable lies in its connectors. It incorporates 5-pin YongSheng connectors (standard DIN), a brand manufactured by Ningbo Neutrik Electronics, ensuring a quality standard far superior to the average. These connectors have a solid metal housing with a black finish that protects the internal solder joints from accidental pulls and impacts, common occurrences in live performances and studios. Furthermore, the contacts are gold-plated, a crucial detail that prevents long-term oxidation and maximizes electrical conductivity so that not a single bit of MIDI information is lost during performance.
Measuring 1.5 meters in length, this cable offers the ideal distance for interconnecting equipment in the same rack, linking a controller to a nearby sound module, or managing the signal chain in a complex pedalboard without creating excess cabling that can cause clutter or interference. The outer jacket is made of flexible yet durable PVC, allowing the cable to coil and uncoil easily without retaining its shape, thus facilitating quick assembly and disassembly.
Main features
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Premium Connectors: Equipped with YongSheng connectors (manufactured under Neutrik-associated standards) with a high-strength metal housing.
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Gold-plated contacts: The DIN pins have a gold plating to prevent corrosion and ensure stable and fast data transfer.
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Challenge Series Construction: Designed with durable materials, including effective shielding that protects the signal from external electromagnetic interference.
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Flexibility and durability: The soft PVC cover allows for comfortable handling, preventing tangling and protecting the internal conductors.
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Professional design: Aesthetic finish in matte black, discreet and elegant for any stage or studio setup.
Benefits for the user
For the professional musician or studio producer, the Proel CHL400LU15 eliminates one of the most frequent concerns: communication failures between equipment. By using metal connectors instead of molded plastic ones, the risk of breakage from being stepped on or constantly handled is drastically reduced. The quality of the shielding ensures that, even in environments with a lot of electrical and audio cabling, the MIDI control signal (notes, program changes, sync clock) arrives pure and without added latency from transmission errors.
Use cases
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Synthesizer Connection: Ideal for connecting a controller keyboard to a desktop analog or digital synthesizer located at a short distance.
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Studio Racks: Perfect for linking MIDI interfaces with rack-mounted sound modules or effects units, keeping the cabling tidy thanks to its 1.5-meter length.
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Guitar Pedalboards: Very useful for guitarists who use MIDI controllers to change presets on effects pedals (such as delays or reverbs) within their pedalboard.
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DJ and Live Production: Reliable connection between drum machines, samplers and computers in demanding live environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all 5 pins connected, or only the 3 standard MIDI protocol pins?
Proel's professional series cables typically have all 5 pins wired to offer maximum compatibility, even with equipment that uses the extra pins for phantom power or proprietary functions, although the MIDI standard mainly uses 3 pins for data.
Is it compatible with older or "vintage" equipment?
Yes, the 5-pin DIN connector has been the universal standard since the 1980s. This cable will work perfectly with both classic synthesizers and modern interfaces.
Can the connector housing be unscrewed for repairs?
Yes, since YongSheng connectors are assembled metal (not injected/molded in plastic), it is possible to access the internal solder joints should a future repair or modification be necessary.
Project description
Challenge Series professional MIDI interconnect cable, model CHL400LU15. Total length 1.5 meters. Constructed with low-capacitance cable and a flexible black PVC jacket. Terminated at both ends with YongSheng brand 5-pin DIN connectors (type YS132 or equivalent) featuring a heavy-duty black metal housing and gold-plated contacts for optimal conductivity and corrosion resistance. Designed for digital control data transmission between musical instruments and professional audio equipment.
