5PCS 100 Ft. DMX XLR5-M to XLR5-F High Performance Cable

Overview

Introducing the ProX XC-5PDMX100 100 Ft. DMX XLR5-M to XLR5-F High Performance 5-PIN Data Cable, the maximum-length option in the ProX 5-pin DMX series and a cable built for the productions where nothing less than 100 ft. will do. When a DMX universe needs to reach across a full stage, from a front-of-house console position to a rear truss, from a dimmer rack to a far-stage fixture cluster, or through a permanent installation where running a second cable is not an option, ProX XC-5PDMX100 is the answer. At this distance, cable construction is not a secondary consideration. Signal quality depends entirely on the engineering that goes into every foot of the run, and every engineering decision in this cable is built around delivering clean, accurate DMX512 data across the full 100 ft.

Signal Integrity at Maximum Distance

ProX XC-5PDMX100 uses a dual twisted pair, 4-conductor Oxygen-Free Copper construction. Twisted pair geometry is the baseline requirement for DMX512 transmission at any length, but at 100 ft. it becomes the single most important factor in keeping a universe reliable. The twisted pair configuration actively cancels electromagnetic interference and common-mode noise along the entire run, rejecting the crosstalk and RF pickup that accumulate over distance and can cause flickering, dropped channels, or total DMX failure at the far end of a long run.

DuoFoil and Braided Copper Shield

On top of the twisted pair geometry, ProX XC-5PDMX100 adds a dual-shield system: 100% coverage Duofoil as the primary shield layer, and a tinned copper braid at 85% coverage as the secondary. At 100 ft., a cable passes through more of the production environment than any other length in the series. That means more exposure to power distribution equipment, high-current dimmer lines, motor controllers, and all the other sources of interference that populate a large stage. The dual shield stops that noise at the cable surface and keeps it away from the conductors inside.

Electrical Performance Specifications

ProX XC-5PDMX100 meets the 110 Ohm nominal characteristic impedance required for EIA-485 DMX512 data transmission. Nominal capacitance conductor to conductor at 1 kHz is 12.8 pF/ft. Nominal velocity of propagation is 66%, with a nominal delay of 1.6 nanoseconds per foot. Nominal conductor DC resistance at 20 degrees C is 24 Ohms per 1,000 ft, with outer shield DC resistance of 3.4 Ohms per 1,000 ft. Maximum recommended current is 2.1 amps per conductor at 25 degrees C. Operating temperature range is -30 degrees C to +75 degrees C, handling the full range of conditions from cold outdoor installations to heat-intense stage environments.

Polyethylene Insulation and Inner Jacket

Conductor insulation is polyethylene, chosen for its stable dielectric properties and low loss across the frequency range used by DMX512 digital data. A polyethylene inner jacket surrounds the conductor pairs before the shield layers, maintaining the cable's internal geometry under the physical stress that a 100 ft. cable accumulates over years of production use.

Outer PVC Jacket

The outer jacket is PVC, built to handle the demands of long-term deployment. A 100 ft. cable lives a different life than a short patch cable. It may be permanently routed through a venue, coiled for years on a cable reel, or run repeatedly across large stages on extended tours. The PVC jacket resists cracking, stiffening, and permanent memory coiling across all of those use cases.

XLR-5 Connectors with Gold-Plated Contacts

Both ends terminate with ProX branded, all-metal XLR-5 connectors featuring gold-plated contacts. Gold plating prevents oxidation and maintains a clean, low-resistance connection through thousands of mate and unmate cycles. At 100 ft., a compromised connector is not just an annoyance; it can take down an entire DMX universe. These connectors are built to hold up.

Important Use Note

Twisted pair DMX data cables are not interchangeable with audio cables. DMX cables are built to a 110 Ohm impedance standard for EIA-485 digital data. Audio cables operate at different impedance targets and are not designed for the packet-based data transmission that DMX512 requires. At 100 ft., using the wrong cable type will almost certainly result in data errors, intermittent fixture behavior, or a complete loss of DMX control. Always use the correct cable type for the application.

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-5PDMX100 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.

• 5-Pin XLR DMX Cable connects XLR5-M output to XLR5-F input for standard DMX512 lighting control applications
• 100 ft. cable length built for maximum-distance DMX runs, large venue installs, permanent routing, and arena-scale production
• Dual Twisted Pair, 4-Conductor Construction using Oxygen-Free Copper for reliable, noise-resistant data transmission across the full 100 ft. run
• 110 Ohm Nominal Characteristic Impedance meeting EIA-485 DMX512 spec requirements
• DuoFoil Shield (100% coverage) blocks RF interference and electromagnetic noise at the conductor level
• Tinned Copper Braid Shield (85% coverage) adds a second layer of noise rejection and mechanical support
• Polyethylene Conductor Insulation for stable dielectric properties across frequency
• Polyethylene Inner Jacket protects conductor pairs and maintains cable geometry under long-term physical stress
• Flexible, Durable PVC Outer Jacket built for permanent installation, long-term coiling, and heavy production use
• Nominal Capacitance (Conductor to Conductor @ 1 kHz): 12.8 pF/ft
• Nominal Capacitance (Conductor to Other Conductors and Shield @ 1 kHz): 23 pF/ft
• Nominal Velocity of Propagation: 66%
• Nominal Delay: 1.6 nanoseconds per foot
• Nominal Conductor DC Resistance @ 20C: 24 Ohms/1,000 ft
• Nominal Outer Shield DC Resistance @ 20C: 3.4 Ohms/1,000 ft
• Nominal Attenuation: 0.6 dB/100 ft at 1 MHz
• Max Recommended Current: 2.1 amps per conductor at 25 degrees C
• Operating Temperature Range: -30 degrees C to +75 degrees C
• ProX Branded All-Metal XLR-5 Connectors on both ends
• Gold-Plated Contacts for corrosion resistance and long-term connection reliability
• Available in multiple lengths: 3 ft., 5 ft., 10 ft., 25 ft., 50 ft., and 100 ft.
• NOTE: Not suitable for audio use. DMX data cables and audio cables are not interchangeable.
• 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.

DMX XLR5-M to XLR5-F

Compatibility

DMX XLR5-M to XLR5-F

Product details

Introducing the ProX XC-5PDMX100 100 Ft. DMX XLR5-M to XLR5-F High Performance 5-PIN Data Cable, the maximum-length option in the ProX 5-pin DMX series and a cable built for the productions where nothing less than 100 ft. will do. When a DMX universe needs to reach across a full stage, from a front-of-house console position to a rear truss, from a dimmer rack to a far-stage fixture cluster, or through a permanent installation where running a second cable is not an option, ProX XC-5PDMX100 is the answer. At this distance, cable construction is not a secondary consideration. Signal quality depends entirely on the engineering that goes into every foot of the run, and every engineering decision in this cable is built around delivering clean, accurate DMX512 data across the full 100 ft.

Signal Integrity at Maximum Distance

ProX XC-5PDMX100 uses a dual twisted pair, 4-conductor Oxygen-Free Copper construction. Twisted pair geometry is the baseline requirement for DMX512 transmission at any length, but at 100 ft. it becomes the single most important factor in keeping a universe reliable. The twisted pair configuration actively cancels electromagnetic interference and common-mode noise along the entire run, rejecting the crosstalk and RF pickup that accumulate over distance and can cause flickering, dropped channels, or total DMX failure at the far end of a long run.

DuoFoil and Braided Copper Shield

On top of the twisted pair geometry, ProX XC-5PDMX100 adds a dual-shield system: 100% coverage Duofoil as the primary shield layer, and a tinned copper braid at 85% coverage as the secondary. At 100 ft., a cable passes through more of the production environment than any other length in the series. That means more exposure to power distribution equipment, high-current dimmer lines, motor controllers, and all the other sources of interference that populate a large stage. The dual shield stops that noise at the cable surface and keeps it away from the conductors inside.

Electrical Performance Specifications

ProX XC-5PDMX100 meets the 110 Ohm nominal characteristic impedance required for EIA-485 DMX512 data transmission. Nominal capacitance conductor to conductor at 1 kHz is 12.8 pF/ft. Nominal velocity of propagation is 66%, with a nominal delay of 1.6 nanoseconds per foot. Nominal conductor DC resistance at 20 degrees C is 24 Ohms per 1,000 ft, with outer shield DC resistance of 3.4 Ohms per 1,000 ft. Maximum recommended current is 2.1 amps per conductor at 25 degrees C. Operating temperature range is -30 degrees C to +75 degrees C, handling the full range of conditions from cold outdoor installations to heat-intense stage environments.

Polyethylene Insulation and Inner Jacket

Conductor insulation is polyethylene, chosen for its stable dielectric properties and low loss across the frequency range used by DMX512 digital data. A polyethylene inner jacket surrounds the conductor pairs before the shield layers, maintaining the cable's internal geometry under the physical stress that a 100 ft. cable accumulates over years of production use.

Outer PVC Jacket

The outer jacket is PVC, built to handle the demands of long-term deployment. A 100 ft. cable lives a different life than a short patch cable. It may be permanently routed through a venue, coiled for years on a cable reel, or run repeatedly across large stages on extended tours. The PVC jacket resists cracking, stiffening, and permanent memory coiling across all of those use cases.

XLR-5 Connectors with Gold-Plated Contacts

Both ends terminate with ProX branded, all-metal XLR-5 connectors featuring gold-plated contacts. Gold plating prevents oxidation and maintains a clean, low-resistance connection through thousands of mate and unmate cycles. At 100 ft., a compromised connector is not just an annoyance; it can take down an entire DMX universe. These connectors are built to hold up.

Important Use Note

Twisted pair DMX data cables are not interchangeable with audio cables. DMX cables are built to a 110 Ohm impedance standard for EIA-485 digital data. Audio cables operate at different impedance targets and are not designed for the packet-based data transmission that DMX512 requires. At 100 ft., using the wrong cable type will almost certainly result in data errors, intermittent fixture behavior, or a complete loss of DMX control. Always use the correct cable type for the application.

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-5PDMX100 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.

Key features

• 5-Pin XLR DMX Cable connects XLR5-M output to XLR5-F input for standard DMX512 lighting control applications
• 100 ft. cable length built for maximum-distance DMX runs, large venue installs, permanent routing, and arena-scale production
• Dual Twisted Pair, 4-Conductor Construction using Oxygen-Free Copper for reliable, noise-resistant data transmission across the full 100 ft. run
• 110 Ohm Nominal Characteristic Impedance meeting EIA-485 DMX512 spec requirements
• DuoFoil Shield (100% coverage) blocks RF interference and electromagnetic noise at the conductor level
• Tinned Copper Braid Shield (85% coverage) adds a second layer of noise rejection and mechanical support
• Polyethylene Conductor Insulation for stable dielectric properties across frequency
• Polyethylene Inner Jacket protects conductor pairs and maintains cable geometry under long-term physical stress
• Flexible, Durable PVC Outer Jacket built for permanent installation, long-term coiling, and heavy production use
• Nominal Capacitance (Conductor to Conductor @ 1 kHz): 12.8 pF/ft
• Nominal Capacitance (Conductor to Other Conductors and Shield @ 1 kHz): 23 pF/ft
• Nominal Velocity of Propagation: 66%
• Nominal Delay: 1.6 nanoseconds per foot
• Nominal Conductor DC Resistance @ 20C: 24 Ohms/1,000 ft
• Nominal Outer Shield DC Resistance @ 20C: 3.4 Ohms/1,000 ft
• Nominal Attenuation: 0.6 dB/100 ft at 1 MHz
• Max Recommended Current: 2.1 amps per conductor at 25 degrees C
• Operating Temperature Range: -30 degrees C to +75 degrees C
• ProX Branded All-Metal XLR-5 Connectors on both ends
• Gold-Plated Contacts for corrosion resistance and long-term connection reliability
• Available in multiple lengths: 3 ft., 5 ft., 10 ft., 25 ft., 50 ft., and 100 ft.
• NOTE: Not suitable for audio use. DMX data cables and audio cables are not interchangeable.
• 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.