3 Ft. DMX XLR5-M to XLR5-F High Performance 5-PIN Data Cable
3 Ft. DMX XLR5-M to XLR5-F High Performance 5-PIN Data Cable
SKU: XC-5PDMX03
Overview
Featuring the ProX XC-5PDMX03 3 Ft. DMX XLR5-M to XLR5-F High Performance 5-Pin Data Cable, purpose-built for the demands of professional live production environments where signal integrity is everything. DMX control is the nervous system of your lighting rig, and the cable carrying that data has to be built to the same standard as the gear it connects. The ProX XC-5PDMX03 is engineered specifically for 5-pin DMX data transmission, delivering clean, accurate control signals from console to fixture, night after night.
Signal-Grade Construction
The ProX XC-5PDMX03 uses a dual twisted pair configuration with four Oxygen-Free Copper conductors, ensuring maximum signal fidelity across every channel. Polyethylene insulation protects each conductor, and a polyethylene inner jacket keeps the twisted pairs properly contained before the shielding layers begin.
Shielding
Where most cables cut corners, the ProX XC-5PDMX03 layers its protection. A Duofoil shield provides 100% foil coverage across the full cable, and a tinned copper braid adds an additional 85% coverage layer on top of that. The result is an exceptionally low-noise signal path with a nominal characteristic impedance of 110 ohms, matching the EIA-485 standard required for proper DMX512 operation.
Electrical Performance
The ProX XC-5PDMX03 holds a nominal capacitance of 12.8 pF/ft conductor-to-conductor at 1KHz, a nominal propagation velocity of 66%, and a nominal delay of 1.6 nanoseconds per foot. Nominal conductor DC resistance is rated at 24 ohms per 1,000 ft, with a nominal outer shield DC resistance of 3.4 ohms per 1,000 ft. Nominal attenuation is 0.6 dB per 100 ft at 1MHz. Maximum recommended current is 2.1 amps per conductor at 25 degrees C. The operating temperature range spans -30 degrees C to +75 degrees C.
Outer Jacket and Durability
A PVC outer jacket wraps the assembly, providing flexibility and resistance to the physical abuse of touring environments. The ProX XC-5PDMX03 is built to handle repeated coiling, hanging from fixtures, and the general wear of a working production cable.
Connectors
All-metal XLR-5 connectors with gold-plated contacts terminate both ends. The male XLR-5 and female XLR-5 ends are ProX branded, built to mate securely and hold a clean connection throughout a full show.
Important Note
Twisted pair DMX data transmission cables are not appropriate for audio use, and standard audio cables should never be used for DMX data. Their electrical characteristics differ substantially. Always use the correct cable type to ensure reliable connections and proper system operation.
Designed by Professionals. Built for Performers. Backed by 40 Years of Excellence.
ProX products are designed by a team of seasoned industry professionals who know firsthand what it means when power fails mid-show. Since 1984, ProX has built its reputation on one principle: every product must perform as hard as the professionals who depend on it. We listen to our customers, and their real-world feedback directly shapes the products we bring to market. The ProX XC-5PDMX03 is a direct result of that collaboration. When you choose ProX, you are investing in four decades of hands-on expertise and a brand that has never stopped raising the standard for live performance gear.
NOTE: Twisted pair DMX data transmission cables are not suitable for audio use. Conversely, audio cables are not suitable for DMX data use. Their specifications and characteristics differ substantially. Always use the correct cable for reliable connections!
Technical Specifications
- Polyethylene insulation
- Dual Twisted Pair Data Cable (4 Conductors)
- Polyethylene inner jacket
- Duofoil® (100% coverage)
- Cotton plus a tinned copper braid shield (85% coverage)
- PVC jacket for durability
- Nominal Characteristic Impedance: 110 Ohms
- Nominal Capacitance Conductor to Conductor @ 1KHz: 12.8 pF/ft
- Nominal Cap Cond. To Other Cond. & Shield @ 1KH z: 23 pF/ft
- Nominal Velocity of Propagation: 66%
- Nominal Delay: 1.6 Nanoseconds per foot
- Nominal Conductor DC Resistance @ 20 degrees C: 24 Ohms/1000 ft
- Nominal Outer Shield DC Resistance @ 20 degrees C: 3.4 Ohms/ 1000 ft
- Nominal Attenuation (dB/100 ft): 0.6 (@ 1 MH z) dB/100 ft
- Maximum Recommended Current: 2.1 Amps per conductor @ 25 degrees C
- Operating Temperature Range: (-30 degrees C To + 75 degrees C)
- 5-Pin DMX Data Cable: XLR5-M to XLR5-F configuration, purpose-built for DMX512 data transmission
- Dual Twisted Pair Configuration: Four conductors for proper balanced DMX data transfer
- Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) Conductors: Maximum signal transfer with minimal resistance
- Duofoil Shield (100% Coverage): Complete foil coverage eliminates interference across the cable's full length
- Tinned Copper Braid Shield (85% Coverage): Secondary shielding layer for added noise rejection
- 110 Ohm Nominal Characteristic Impedance: Matches EIA-485/DMX512 specification requirements
- Polyethylene Insulation and Inner Jacket: Stable dielectric properties for accurate data timing
- Gold-Plated Contacts: Corrosion-resistant connections for consistent signal integrity
- All-Metal XLR-5 Connectors: ProX branded, built for durability under touring conditions
- PVC Outer Jacket: Flexible, durable protection for repeated use and coiling
- Nominal Attenuation: 0.6 dB/100 ft at 1MHz
- Operating Temperature Range: -30 degrees C to +75 degrees C
- Max Recommended Current: 2.1 amps per conductor at 25 degrees C
- Master Box: 10 cables per master box
- ProX Limited Warranty
All registered trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners and are used only for the clarification of the compatibility of our products with the products of the different manufacturers.
Master Box is 10 Cables
DMX XLR5-M to XLR5-F
Compatibility
DMX XLR5-M to XLR5-F
Product details
Featuring the ProX XC-5PDMX03 3 Ft. DMX XLR5-M to XLR5-F High Performance 5-Pin Data Cable, purpose-built for the demands of professional live production environments where signal integrity is everything. DMX control is the nervous system of your lighting rig, and the cable carrying that data has to be built to the same standard as the gear it connects. The ProX XC-5PDMX03 is engineered specifically for 5-pin DMX data transmission, delivering clean, accurate control signals from console to fixture, night after night.
Signal-Grade Construction
The ProX XC-5PDMX03 uses a dual twisted pair configuration with four Oxygen-Free Copper conductors, ensuring maximum signal fidelity across every channel. Polyethylene insulation protects each conductor, and a polyethylene inner jacket keeps the twisted pairs properly contained before the shielding layers begin.
Shielding
Where most cables cut corners, the ProX XC-5PDMX03 layers its protection. A Duofoil shield provides 100% foil coverage across the full cable, and a tinned copper braid adds an additional 85% coverage layer on top of that. The result is an exceptionally low-noise signal path with a nominal characteristic impedance of 110 ohms, matching the EIA-485 standard required for proper DMX512 operation.
Electrical Performance
The ProX XC-5PDMX03 holds a nominal capacitance of 12.8 pF/ft conductor-to-conductor at 1KHz, a nominal propagation velocity of 66%, and a nominal delay of 1.6 nanoseconds per foot. Nominal conductor DC resistance is rated at 24 ohms per 1,000 ft, with a nominal outer shield DC resistance of 3.4 ohms per 1,000 ft. Nominal attenuation is 0.6 dB per 100 ft at 1MHz. Maximum recommended current is 2.1 amps per conductor at 25 degrees C. The operating temperature range spans -30 degrees C to +75 degrees C.
Outer Jacket and Durability
A PVC outer jacket wraps the assembly, providing flexibility and resistance to the physical abuse of touring environments. The ProX XC-5PDMX03 is built to handle repeated coiling, hanging from fixtures, and the general wear of a working production cable.
Connectors
All-metal XLR-5 connectors with gold-plated contacts terminate both ends. The male XLR-5 and female XLR-5 ends are ProX branded, built to mate securely and hold a clean connection throughout a full show.
Important Note
Twisted pair DMX data transmission cables are not appropriate for audio use, and standard audio cables should never be used for DMX data. Their electrical characteristics differ substantially. Always use the correct cable type to ensure reliable connections and proper system operation.
Designed by Professionals. Built for Performers. Backed by 40 Years of Excellence.
ProX products are designed by a team of seasoned industry professionals who know firsthand what it means when power fails mid-show. Since 1984, ProX has built its reputation on one principle: every product must perform as hard as the professionals who depend on it. We listen to our customers, and their real-world feedback directly shapes the products we bring to market. The ProX XC-5PDMX03 is a direct result of that collaboration. When you choose ProX, you are investing in four decades of hands-on expertise and a brand that has never stopped raising the standard for live performance gear.
NOTE: Twisted pair DMX data transmission cables are not suitable for audio use. Conversely, audio cables are not suitable for DMX data use. Their specifications and characteristics differ substantially. Always use the correct cable for reliable connections!
Technical Specifications
- Polyethylene insulation
- Dual Twisted Pair Data Cable (4 Conductors)
- Polyethylene inner jacket
- Duofoil® (100% coverage)
- Cotton plus a tinned copper braid shield (85% coverage)
- PVC jacket for durability
- Nominal Characteristic Impedance: 110 Ohms
- Nominal Capacitance Conductor to Conductor @ 1KHz: 12.8 pF/ft
- Nominal Cap Cond. To Other Cond. & Shield @ 1KH z: 23 pF/ft
- Nominal Velocity of Propagation: 66%
- Nominal Delay: 1.6 Nanoseconds per foot
- Nominal Conductor DC Resistance @ 20 degrees C: 24 Ohms/1000 ft
- Nominal Outer Shield DC Resistance @ 20 degrees C: 3.4 Ohms/ 1000 ft
- Nominal Attenuation (dB/100 ft): 0.6 (@ 1 MH z) dB/100 ft
- Maximum Recommended Current: 2.1 Amps per conductor @ 25 degrees C
- Operating Temperature Range: (-30 degrees C To + 75 degrees C)
Key features
- 5-Pin DMX Data Cable: XLR5-M to XLR5-F configuration, purpose-built for DMX512 data transmission
- Dual Twisted Pair Configuration: Four conductors for proper balanced DMX data transfer
- Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) Conductors: Maximum signal transfer with minimal resistance
- Duofoil Shield (100% Coverage): Complete foil coverage eliminates interference across the cable's full length
- Tinned Copper Braid Shield (85% Coverage): Secondary shielding layer for added noise rejection
- 110 Ohm Nominal Characteristic Impedance: Matches EIA-485/DMX512 specification requirements
- Polyethylene Insulation and Inner Jacket: Stable dielectric properties for accurate data timing
- Gold-Plated Contacts: Corrosion-resistant connections for consistent signal integrity
- All-Metal XLR-5 Connectors: ProX branded, built for durability under touring conditions
- PVC Outer Jacket: Flexible, durable protection for repeated use and coiling
- Nominal Attenuation: 0.6 dB/100 ft at 1MHz
- Operating Temperature Range: -30 degrees C to +75 degrees C
- Max Recommended Current: 2.1 amps per conductor at 25 degrees C
- Master Box: 10 cables per master box
- ProX Limited Warranty
All registered trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners and are used only for the clarification of the compatibility of our products with the products of the different manufacturers.
Master Box is 10 Cables