50 Ft. DMX XLR5-M to XLR5-F High Performance 5-PIN Data Cable

Overview

Introducing the ProX XC-5PDMX50 50 Ft. DMX XLR5-M to XLR5-F High Performance 5-PIN Data Cable, the longest run in the ProX 5-pin DMX series and the right choice when your rig demands serious reach. At 50 ft., this cable is built for large venue installations, arena-scale lighting systems, and any production where control runs need to cover significant floor space without a terminator, repeater, or signal workaround. The longer your DMX run, the harder your cable has to work to keep data clean, and ProX XC-5PDMX50 is engineered specifically for that challenge. Every construction decision in this cable, from the conductor geometry to the dual-shield system, exists to protect signal integrity across every inch of that run.

Signal Integrity Over Distance

The foundation of reliable DMX transmission at 50 ft. is twisted pair conductor geometry. ProX XC-5PDMX50 uses a dual twisted pair, 4-conductor Oxygen-Free Copper construction that actively cancels electromagnetic interference and common-mode noise along the full length of the run. Over longer distances, interference from adjacent power cables, audio lines, and RF sources has more opportunity to couple into an unshielded cable. The twisted pair design closes that window before it opens.

DuoFoil and Braided Copper Shield

Beyond the twisted pair geometry, ProX XC-5PDMX50 wraps the conductors in a two-layer shield system: 100% coverage Duofoil as the inner shield, and a tinned copper braid at 85% coverage as the outer. Together, these two layers stop RF interference and external electrical noise at the cable surface before anything reaches the conductors inside. On a 50 ft. run through a real production environment, with power distro, audio snakes, and lighting cable all sharing the same paths, that dual shield is what keeps your DMX universe reading clean from the first fixture to the last.

Electrical Performance Specifications

ProX XC-5PDMX50 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. The operating temperature range spans -30 degrees C to +75 degrees C, covering outdoor winter load-ins and hot summer festival stages equally.

Polyethylene Insulation and Inner Jacket

Conductor insulation is polyethylene, selected for its low dielectric constant and stable electrical behavior across the frequency range that DMX512 data occupies. A separate polyethylene inner jacket surrounds the conductor pairs before the shield layers, protecting the cable's core geometry through the repeated coiling, routing, and physical stress that a 50 ft. cable accumulates in regular production use.

Outer PVC Jacket

The outer jacket is PVC, built for durability and flexibility through the demands of touring and installation work. A 50 ft. cable gets coiled, run through tight paths, stored, and deployed again across many shows and seasons. The jacket holds up without cracking, stiffening, or developing the memory coils that make long cables difficult to manage on stage or in a cable bridge.

XLR-5 Connectors with Gold-Plated Contacts

Both ends terminate with ProX branded, all-metal XLR-5 connectors featuring gold-plated contacts. Gold plating resists oxidation and maintains a low-resistance connection through thousands of mate and unmate cycles. On a cable that will see regular production use, connector durability at 50 ft. is just as important as what is happening in the middle of the run.

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 transmission, while audio cables operate at different impedance targets. Using an audio cable in a DMX run, especially at 50 ft., can cause intermittent data loss, flickering, or complete failure of fixtures downstream. 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-5PDMX50 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
• 50 ft. cable length built for large venue installs, arena-scale rigs, and long cross-stage DMX runs
• Dual Twisted Pair, 4-Conductor Construction using Oxygen-Free Copper for accurate, noise-resistant data transmission over extended distances
• 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 before the shield layers
• Flexible, Durable PVC Outer Jacket built for repeated coiling, routing, and long-term 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., and 50 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-5PDMX50 50 Ft. DMX XLR5-M to XLR5-F High Performance 5-PIN Data Cable, the longest run in the ProX 5-pin DMX series and the right choice when your rig demands serious reach. At 50 ft., this cable is built for large venue installations, arena-scale lighting systems, and any production where control runs need to cover significant floor space without a terminator, repeater, or signal workaround. The longer your DMX run, the harder your cable has to work to keep data clean, and ProX XC-5PDMX50 is engineered specifically for that challenge. Every construction decision in this cable, from the conductor geometry to the dual-shield system, exists to protect signal integrity across every inch of that run.

Signal Integrity Over Distance

The foundation of reliable DMX transmission at 50 ft. is twisted pair conductor geometry. ProX XC-5PDMX50 uses a dual twisted pair, 4-conductor Oxygen-Free Copper construction that actively cancels electromagnetic interference and common-mode noise along the full length of the run. Over longer distances, interference from adjacent power cables, audio lines, and RF sources has more opportunity to couple into an unshielded cable. The twisted pair design closes that window before it opens.

DuoFoil and Braided Copper Shield

Beyond the twisted pair geometry, ProX XC-5PDMX50 wraps the conductors in a two-layer shield system: 100% coverage Duofoil as the inner shield, and a tinned copper braid at 85% coverage as the outer. Together, these two layers stop RF interference and external electrical noise at the cable surface before anything reaches the conductors inside. On a 50 ft. run through a real production environment, with power distro, audio snakes, and lighting cable all sharing the same paths, that dual shield is what keeps your DMX universe reading clean from the first fixture to the last.

Electrical Performance Specifications

ProX XC-5PDMX50 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. The operating temperature range spans -30 degrees C to +75 degrees C, covering outdoor winter load-ins and hot summer festival stages equally.

Polyethylene Insulation and Inner Jacket

Conductor insulation is polyethylene, selected for its low dielectric constant and stable electrical behavior across the frequency range that DMX512 data occupies. A separate polyethylene inner jacket surrounds the conductor pairs before the shield layers, protecting the cable's core geometry through the repeated coiling, routing, and physical stress that a 50 ft. cable accumulates in regular production use.

Outer PVC Jacket

The outer jacket is PVC, built for durability and flexibility through the demands of touring and installation work. A 50 ft. cable gets coiled, run through tight paths, stored, and deployed again across many shows and seasons. The jacket holds up without cracking, stiffening, or developing the memory coils that make long cables difficult to manage on stage or in a cable bridge.

XLR-5 Connectors with Gold-Plated Contacts

Both ends terminate with ProX branded, all-metal XLR-5 connectors featuring gold-plated contacts. Gold plating resists oxidation and maintains a low-resistance connection through thousands of mate and unmate cycles. On a cable that will see regular production use, connector durability at 50 ft. is just as important as what is happening in the middle of the run.

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 transmission, while audio cables operate at different impedance targets. Using an audio cable in a DMX run, especially at 50 ft., can cause intermittent data loss, flickering, or complete failure of fixtures downstream. 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-5PDMX50 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
• 50 ft. cable length built for large venue installs, arena-scale rigs, and long cross-stage DMX runs
• Dual Twisted Pair, 4-Conductor Construction using Oxygen-Free Copper for accurate, noise-resistant data transmission over extended distances
• 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 before the shield layers
• Flexible, Durable PVC Outer Jacket built for repeated coiling, routing, and long-term 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., and 50 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.