Adam Hall 3 Star DGH DMX cable 5-pin XLR
K3DGH
€ 9,99
Delivery 2-3 Working days
Description
Everyone knows the trick: hang a microphone cable between your fixtures because it has the same XLR connector anyway. Until your moving heads start glitching halfway through the night and you're left hunting for the culprit in the dark. A true data cable with 110 ohm impedance prevents that hassle at the source. The Adam Hall 3 Star DGH DMX cable sends your light signal through cleanly and reliably.
Why this cable
Adam Hall developed its own 5-pin XLR connectors for the 3 Star series, with nickel-plated contacts, designed in Germany. Inside are oxygen-free copper (OFC) conductors with a 0.22 mm² cross-section, finished with a flexible PVC jacket that can take a beating. The cable is built for DMX512 and also doubles as an AES/EBU digital audio connection. Solid working gear without frills, exactly what you'd expect from a data cable.
Key features
- Stable signal transfer thanks to 110 ohm impedance, no flickering or freezing fixtures
- 5-pin XLR compliant with the DMX512 standard, ready for professional light control
- Adam Hall's own connectors with nickel-plated contacts for reliable contact, plug after plug
- OFC conductors for a clean signal path, even over longer runs
- Flexible PVC jacket that coils easily and holds up to touring use
- Dual-purpose: DMX for lighting and AES/EBU for digital audio
Technical specifications
- Type: DMX and AES/EBU data cable
- Connectors: XLR 5-pin male to XLR 5-pin female, Adam Hall design
- Contacts: nickel-plated
- Cross-section: 0.22 mm² (AWG24)
- Conductors: oxygen-free copper (OFC)
- Characteristic impedance: 110 ohm
- Cable jacket: PVC
- Cable diameter: 5.8 mm
- Color: black
- Warranty: 24 months
Ideal for
- Lighting techs controlling moving heads, pars, or effects via DMX
- DJs who want to daisy-chain their light setup reliably
- Rental companies looking for cables that can handle heavy use
- Fixed installations in venues, cafes, and studios
- Studio use as an AES/EBU connection between digital audio gear
Pro Tip: Many fixtures only have a 3-pin DMX input, while this cable follows the professional 5-pin standard. Keep a couple of 5-to-3-pin adapters in your case and you're set for any job.
FAQ
Why not use a regular microphone cable for DMX?
A microphone cable has a much lower impedance than the 110 ohm DMX requires. Over short distances that often still works, but on longer runs you get signal reflections, resulting in fixtures that stutter or flicker. With a true data cable like this one, you play it safe.
Does this cable fit devices with a 3-pin DMX connection?
Yes, with a 5-to-3-pin XLR adapter you connect it to fixtures with a 3-pin input or output without any trouble.
Can I also use this cable for audio?
It's perfectly suited for digital AES/EBU audio. For analog microphone signals, a classic microphone cable is the better choice.
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