Cordial ELCCDX5-1 - Professional 5-Pin 5-Meter DMX Cable
The Cordial ELCCDX5-1 is a high-quality, professional-grade DMX cable designed to ensure maximum reliability in lighting control systems and stage effects. At 5 meters long, this cable is a versatile solution for interconnecting DMX controllers, moving heads, spotlights, dimmers, and other equipment compatible with the DMX512 standard. Manufactured in Germany to the highest quality standards, Cordial uses top-of-the-line components to deliver flawless, interference-free signal transmission and exceptional durability, ideal for the demands of touring, live events, and permanent installations.
The cable's construction is based on Cordial's high-quality CDMX-1 standard, which meets AES/EBU and EIA RS-485 specifications, ensuring a consistent and precise impedance of 110 ohms. This is crucial for preventing signal reflection and data loss, common problems with lower-quality cables that can cause flickering or lighting control failures. Its double shielding, consisting of an aluminum fleece layer and a spiral tinned copper braid, provides superior protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), guaranteeing clean and stable data communication even in environments with multiple power and signal cables.
Main Features
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Genuine Neutrik Connectors: Equipped with 5-pin XLR connectors (male and female) from the prestigious Neutrik brand. These black metal connectors are recognized worldwide for their robustness, reliability, and excellent connection, ensuring a secure and long-lasting pairing.
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Versatile Length: Its 5-meter length offers a perfect balance between reach and manageability, ideal for connecting equipment on trusses, lighting bridges, or medium-sized stages without generating unnecessary cable excess.
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Robust Construction: The cable has a flexible yet tough PVC outer coating, which protects it against abrasion, pulling and general wear and tear from heavy use on tours and setups.
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Professional Double Shielding: The combination of an aluminum foil and a tinned copper spiral shield effectively cancels noise and interference, ensuring the integrity of the DMX512 signal at all times.
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110 Ohm Impedance: Designed specifically for transmitting DMX and AES/EBU digital signals, its characteristic impedance of 110 ohms ensures error-free data transfer between devices.
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Quality Conductors: The internal conductors have a cross-section of 0.22 mm² (AWG 24), ensuring low resistance and efficient signal transmission throughout the cable.
Benefits for the Lighting Professional
For lighting technicians, operators, and rental companies, the Cordial ELCCDX5-1 represents an investment in peace of mind. The reliability of the Neutrik connectors and the superior cable construction drastically minimize the risk of failures during an event—a critical factor where there is no room for error. Its durability translates into lower long-term costs, withstanding the rigors of continuous setup and teardown. The signal integrity it provides ensures that lighting programming is executed with absolute precision, without unwanted artifacts such as flickering or loss of control over the equipment.
Use Cases
This cable is the perfect choice for a wide range of professional applications:
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Live Events and Concerts: Reliable interconnection of lighting consoles with dimmers, moving heads, strobes and smoke machines on stages.
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Theatres and Auditoriums: Ideal for fixed or semi-permanent installations where long-term signal integrity is essential.
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Television and Film Productions: Ensures precise and interference-free control of lighting equipment on film sets, where consistency is key.
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Rental Companies: Its robustness and reliability make it a heavy-duty component, capable of withstanding constant use and frequent transport.
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Architectural Installations: Suitable for connecting lighting control systems on facades, exhibition halls and other permanent installation projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a 3-pin and a 5-pin DMX cable?
The original DMX512 standard was designed with 5-pin connectors. Pins 1 (ground), 2 (data -), and 3 (data +) are used for the main DMX transmission. Pins 4 and 5 were reserved for a secondary data link or other uses, although they are not used in most modern lighting equipment. A 5-pin cable like this ensures full compatibility with any DMX equipment, regardless of its age or specifications.
Can I use a standard XLR microphone cable for DMX?
It is not recommended. Although the connectors may be physically compatible (in the case of 3-pin connectors), microphone cables have an impedance of between 50 and 75 ohms, while the DMX standard requires an impedance of 110 ohms. Using the wrong cable can cause signal reflection, data errors, and unreliable lighting operation.
Why are Neutrik connectors important?
Neutrik is the industry standard for professional audio and data connectors. Their products are known for their robust design, secure locking mechanism, high-quality materials, and long lifespan, preventing accidental disconnections and faulty connections.
Project description
DMX512 lighting control cable, 5 meters long. It features Neutrik brand 5-pin XLR metal connectors (male/female). The cable has a characteristic impedance of 110 ohms, compliant with AES/EBU and EIA RS-485 standards. It is double-shielded with aluminum foil and tinned copper braid. The internal conductors have a cross-section of 0.22 mm² (AWG 24), and the outer diameter of the cable is 4.5 mm, with a high-strength PVC jacket.
