PD-Connex CX08-20 - 20m DMX Power and Signal Combo Cable
The PD-Connex CX08-20 is the ultimate professional solution for simplifying and optimizing the setup of lighting and special effects systems. This innovative combo cable integrates both the power line and the DMX control signal into a single, flexible, and durable cable. With a generous length of 20 meters, it offers exceptional reach for connecting equipment on stages, in studios, event venues, and on tour, eliminating the need to run two separate cables.
Designed for maximum efficiency, one end of the cable is equipped with a standard male Schuko connector and a male 3-pin XLR connector. The other end features a Powerconnector A (blue, input) connector and a female 3-pin XLR connector—the most common configuration for professional lighting equipment such as moving heads, LED PAR lights, color bars, and effects machines. This two-in-one solution not only halves setup and teardown time but also prevents tangling, creating a safer, cleaner, and more organized work environment.
The PD-Connex CX08-20's construction guarantees superior reliability. The power supply section features 3 x 1.5 mm² conductors, capable of handling up to 16 amps, ensuring a stable and safe power supply for your devices. Meanwhile, the DMX signal line is properly shielded to protect it from electromagnetic interference, guaranteeing clean and error-free data transmission—a crucial factor for precise lighting control during any event.
Main Features
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2-in-1 design: Integrates a power cable and a DMX signal cable into a single hose for maximum convenience.
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Professional Length: Its 20 meters in length provide a wide range to connect distant equipment without the need for extensions.
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Industry Standard Connectors: Equipped with Schuko male and XLR male on one end, and Powerconnector A (blue) female and XLR female on the other.
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High Load Capacity: The power cable has a cross-section of 3x1.5mm², suitable for a maximum current of 16A.
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Reliable DMX Signal: The 3-pin XLR signal line features effective shielding to prevent interference and ensure stable data transmission.
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Robust Construction: Designed to withstand the demands of professional use on tours, live events and fixed installations.
Benefits for the Professional
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Efficiency in Assembly: Significantly reduces the time and effort required to wire complex lighting systems.
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Organization and Aesthetics: Achieves much cleaner and tidier installations, improving the visual appearance and the safety of the assembly.
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Superior Reliability: Minimizes points of failure by using a single high-quality cable instead of two separate ones, ensuring uninterrupted operation.
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Guaranteed Durability: Its flexible yet tough outer cover protects the internal conductors from wear and tear, ensuring a long service life.
Use Cases
The PD-Connex CX08-20 cable is the perfect tool for a wide variety of professional applications. It's ideal for lighting technicians, AV rental companies, mobile DJs, theaters, concert halls, and installers. Use it to quickly and cleanly connect the first unit in a chain of lighting effects, moving heads, PAR lights, strobes, smoke machines, and other devices that require simultaneous power and DMX control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this cable to daisy-chain multiple devices?
This cable is ideal for carrying power and signal from the control console or power supply to the first piece of equipment in the line. To interconnect subsequent pieces of equipment, you will need shorter Powerconnector and DMX jumpers or shorter combo cables.
Is the Powerconnector compatible with other brands?
Yes, the Powerconnector A connector design (blue, for power input) is a widely adopted standard in the entertainment industry, being compatible with the vast majority of lighting and effects equipment from well-known brands.
Is the DMX signal 3 or 5 pin?
This specific model, the CX08-20, uses 3-pin XLR connectors, which is the most common standard and used in most lighting and DMX equipment on the market.
What is the maximum power that the power connectors can handle?
The power cable, with its 3x1.5mm² section and high-quality connectors, is designed to handle a maximum current of 16 amps, which is sufficient to power multiple low-consumption LED devices or higher-power equipment individually.
Project description
20-meter combined cable for power and DMX signal. It includes a power line with 3 x 1.5 mm² conductors for a maximum current of 16 A, terminated with male Schuko and female PowerConnector A connectors (blue). The balanced DMX signal line uses 3-pin male and female XLR connectors, with an 8 x 0.2 mm² conductor and 64 x 0.08 mm² shielding for interference-free transmission. The overall outer diameter of the cable is 10.8 mm.
