Cordial ELCED2FM - Professional 2-meter DMX cable with 3-pin XLR connectors
The Cordial ELCED2FM is a highly reliable DMX cable designed for lighting and entertainment professionals. Measuring 2 meters in length and featuring 3-pin male and female XLR connectors, this cable ensures flawless and stable digital signal transmission for controlling lighting equipment such as spotlights, moving heads, scanners, and dimmers. Manufactured in Germany to the highest quality standards, Cordial offers a robust and durable solution for demanding applications where reliability is paramount.
This cable is built to withstand the demands of touring and live events. Its design prioritizes signal integrity, utilizing a twisted pair with a characteristic impedance of 110 ohms, compliant with AES/EBU and DMX512 standards. This minimizes signal reflections and interference, ensuring that control commands reach devices accurately and without errors—essential for perfect synchronization of lighting shows.
Main features
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High-quality connectors: Equipped with 3-pin XLR connectors (male to female) that ensure a secure and durable connection, preventing accidental disconnections.
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110 Ohm Impedance: Meets the standard specification for DMX and AES/EBU digital signal transmission, preventing signal degradation and ensuring seamless communication between devices.
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Robust construction: The cable features a flexible yet highly durable PVC coating, designed to withstand heavy use on stages, in studios, and on tour.
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Excellent shielding: It incorporates effective shielding to protect the signal from electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), guaranteeing clean transmission even in environments with multiple electronic equipment.
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Optimal length: Its 2-meter length makes it ideal for short connections between equipment in a rack, truss, or for connecting nearby devices without excess cable.
Benefits for lighting and audio professionals
Using the Cordial ELCED2FM translates into peace of mind and professionalism. Lighting and sound technicians can rely on stable data transmission, eliminating common problems such as flickering lights or unresponsive equipment, which are often caused by low-quality cables. Its durability ensures a long lifespan, representing a smart investment that reduces replacement costs in the long run. German manufacturing quality is a hallmark of trust for any production, from small events to large-scale shows.
Use cases
This DMX cable is the perfect choice for a wide variety of applications, including:
- Connecting lighting consoles to dimmers or moving heads.
- Daisy-chaining of multiple lighting devices.
- Use in fixed installations such as theaters, concert halls, nightclubs and television studios.
- Rental and touring applications where reliability and durability are essential.
- AES/EBU digital audio signal transmission.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I use a standard microphone cable instead of this DMX cable?
- It is not recommended. Although both use XLR connectors, microphone cables typically do not have the 110-ohm impedance required for DMX. Using the wrong cable can cause signal reflections, data errors, and unreliable operation of lighting equipment.
- Is this cable suitable for outdoor use?
- The cable has a durable PVC coating, but it is not specifically designed for prolonged exposure to the elements. It can be used at outdoor events, but it is recommended to protect it from direct rain and intense sunlight to maximize its lifespan.
- What does it mean that the connectors have 3 pins?
- The DMX512 standard originally used 5-pin connectors, but in practice, only 3 of them are used for the main data transmission. Therefore, the 3-pin connector has become the most common and is compatible with the vast majority of lighting and control equipment on the market.
Project description
2-meter cable for DMX512 and AES/EBU digital signal transmission. Equipped with a 3-pin male XLR connector on one end and a 3-pin female XLR connector on the other. The cable has a nominal impedance of 110 ohms, with a twisted-pair conductor and full shielding to protect against interference. The outer jacket is made of flexible and durable black PVC.
