PROEL CHL400LU3 - Challenge Series Professional MIDI Cable with Yongsheng Connectors - 3 Meters
The Proel CHL400LU3 is a high-performance MIDI cable from Proel's renowned Challenge series, designed to meet the demands of musicians and sound engineers seeking flawless data transmission on stage and in the studio. This 3-meter cable is more than just a connection accessory; it's a precision tool built to ensure that every note, program change, and control message reaches its destination without latency or interference.
The Challenge series has earned a solid reputation in the professional audio industry for its exceptional value. The CHL400LU3 stands out for its Yongsheng connectors (manufactured by Ningbo Neutrik Electronics), which ensure a perfect mechanical fit and superior durability compared to standard plastic connectors. Its robust yet flexible construction makes it the ideal choice for complex synthesizer setups, MIDI pedalboards, and digital audio workstations (DAWs).
Main features
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Yongsheng Premium Connectors: Equipped with 5-pin DIN connectors with a black metal housing, offering superior resistance to shocks and the usual wear and tear of touring.
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Gold-plated contacts: The pins have a gold coating that prevents oxidation and ensures optimal long-term electrical conductivity, vital for maintaining the integrity of the data signal.
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OFC Transmission: The inner conductor is made of Oxygen Free Copper (OFC), which minimizes electrical resistance and ensures fast and clean MIDI data transfer.
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Insulation and flexibility: Its high-quality PVC cover offers a soft touch and excellent flexibility, allowing the cable to be wound and unwound easily without deformation or creating a "memory effect".
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Effective shielding: Designed to reject electromagnetic (EMI) and radio frequency (RFI) interference, ensuring quiet operation even in environments with a lot of electrical wiring.
Benefits for the musician and the studio
Choosing the Proel CHL400LU3 cable brings peace of mind to your setup. Thanks to its gold-plated contacts and precision soldering, it eliminates common problems like dropped notes or lost MIDI messages that can ruin a live performance. Its 3-meter length offers the perfect balance between reach and organization, allowing you to connect equipment in a rack or between keyboards without leaving unsightly excess cable on the floor. Furthermore, the robust Yongsheng metal connectors protect the internal solder points, significantly extending the cable's lifespan against accidental tugs.
Use cases
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Synthesizer and Keyboard Connection: Ideal for linking controller keyboards with sound modules or analog and digital synthesizers.
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MIDI to Hardware Interface: Perfect for connecting the MIDI output of your audio interface to external drum machines or effects processors.
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Guitar Pedalboards: Widely used to manage preset changes on complex pedalboards that use MIDI switchers.
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Recording Studios: Standard for connecting control surfaces and automated mixing consoles.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this cable suitable for transmitting audio?
No, this is a MIDI data cable designed exclusively to transmit control information (notes, velocity, clock, etc.) between compatible devices. It does not transmit sound.
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Are the connectors compatible with any MIDI port?
Yes, it uses the 5-pin DIN standard, compatible with the vast majority of keyboards, synthesizers and audio equipment manufactured from the 1980s to the present.
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What is the difference between Yongsheng connectors and generic connectors?
Yongsheng connectors offer a more robust metal housing and superior strain relief (cable gland), preventing the cable from breaking internally when stretched, unlike generic molded plastic connectors.
Project description
Professional 3-meter assembled MIDI interconnect cable from the Challenge series. Constructed with high-purity, low-capacitance Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) conductor wire for data transmission. Terminated at both ends with Yongsheng aerial connectors (5-pin DIN format) featuring a matte black metal housing and gold-plated contacts for corrosion resistance. Durable, flexible black PVC outer jacket. Designed for control applications in professional audio environments and system integration.
