3 Ft. High Performance DMX Male 3-Pin to DMX Female 3-Pin Coupler Patch Cable

Overview

Featuring the ProX XC-DMX03 3 Ft. DMX Male 3-Pin to DMX Female 3-Pin High Performance Cable, a short-run patch cable built for pros who refuse to compromise on signal integrity. When you are running lighting rigs, connecting DMX controllers, or bridging fixtures on a busy stage, a 3-foot patch cable gets used constantly and takes constant abuse. The ProX XC-DMX03 is purpose-built to handle it. Every component in this cable was chosen with one goal in mind: clean, reliable DMX data transfer from the first show to the thousandth.

Construction and Signal Path

The ProX XC-DMX03 uses a twisted quad data cable design with polyethylene insulation on each conductor. This geometry is specifically suited to DMX512 protocol, maintaining a nominal characteristic impedance of 110 ohms throughout the cable's length, which is exactly where the EIA-485 standard for DMX wants it. Duofoil shielding provides 100% coverage across the full cable, and a tinned copper braid adds an additional 85% coverage layer on top. Together, these two shields work as a team to block RF interference and prevent signal bleed that can cause erratic fixture behavior in dense lighting setups.

Conductors and Transfer Quality

The conductors are 22 AWG tinned copper, with gold and silver-plated contacts at the connectors for superior signal transfer at the point of connection. The cable's nominal capacitance from conductor to conductor at 1 kHz is 12.8 pF/ft, with conductor-to-shield capacitance measured at 23 pF/ft at the same frequency. Nominal propagation velocity is 66%, with a nominal delay of 1.6 nanoseconds per foot. These specs matter in large rigs where cable runs and termination points can stack up and affect timing. Nominal conductor DC resistance is 24 ohms per 1000 ft at 20 degrees C, and the outer shield measures 3.4 ohms per 1000 ft under the same conditions.

Jacket and Durability

A flexible PVC outer jacket protects the internal build while staying pliable in cold environments. The ProX XC-DMX03 is rated for an operating temperature range of -30 degrees C to +75 degrees C, so it handles everything from a winter outdoor event to a packed indoor venue with no issue. Maximum recommended current is 2.1 amps per conductor at 25 degrees C.

Connectors

The 3-pin XLR-style DMX connectors feature all-metal chassis construction. Gold and silver-plated contacts resist corrosion and maintain a solid connection even after repeated insertion and removal cycles. This matters on cable that gets patched in and out multiple times per show.

Testing and Quality Control

Every ProX XC-DMX03 is individually tested before it leaves the facility. There are no shortcuts here. This is not a cable that gets sampled from a batch. Each unit is verified to confirm it performs to spec, which means no surprises when you connect it during a setup with 20 minutes to show time.

A Reliable Workhorse for Lighting Professionals

At 3 feet, the ProX XC-DMX03 lives in a critical role in most rigs. It is the cable you use to hop from controller to first fixture, to link fixtures in tight clusters, or to extend a DMX daisy chain by just a few extra feet. It is short enough to keep runs clean and organized, and built tough enough to coil, uncoil, and stay connected under pressure. Lighting technicians, touring engineers, AV rental companies, and mobile DJs working with DMX-controlled fixtures will find the ProX XC-DMX03 a dependable part of the cable kit.

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-DMX03 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.

• 3-Pin DMX Male to Female patch cable, 3 ft. length, ideal for short-run fixture linking and controller-to-chain connections
• 110-Ohm nominal characteristic impedance precisely matched to EIA-485 / DMX512 protocol requirements
• Twisted quad data cable construction for stable, accurate DMX signal transmission
• Dual-layer shielding: Duofoil (100% coverage) plus tinned copper braid (85% coverage) for maximum interference rejection
• 22 AWG tinned copper conductors for dependable conductivity across repeated use
• Gold and silver-plated contacts for superior connection quality and corrosion resistance
• All-metal connector chassis for added durability at both ends
• Flexible PVC outer jacket maintains pliability across a wide temperature range
• Operating temperature range: -30 degrees C to +75 degrees C
• Nominal capacitance: 12.8 pF/ft conductor to conductor at 1 kHz; 23 pF/ft conductor to shield at 1 kHz
• Nominal propagation velocity: 66% / Nominal delay: 1.6 ns/ft
• Nominal conductor DC resistance: 24 ohms per 1000 ft at 20 degrees C
• Nominal outer shield DC resistance: 3.4 ohms per 1000 ft at 20 degrees C
• Maximum recommended current: 2.1 amps per conductor at 25 degrees C
• 100% individually tested before shipment
• 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-M to DMX-F (3-PIN)

Compatibility

DMX-M to DMX-F (3-PIN)

Product details

Featuring the ProX XC-DMX03 3 Ft. DMX Male 3-Pin to DMX Female 3-Pin High Performance Cable, a short-run patch cable built for pros who refuse to compromise on signal integrity. When you are running lighting rigs, connecting DMX controllers, or bridging fixtures on a busy stage, a 3-foot patch cable gets used constantly and takes constant abuse. The ProX XC-DMX03 is purpose-built to handle it. Every component in this cable was chosen with one goal in mind: clean, reliable DMX data transfer from the first show to the thousandth.

Construction and Signal Path

The ProX XC-DMX03 uses a twisted quad data cable design with polyethylene insulation on each conductor. This geometry is specifically suited to DMX512 protocol, maintaining a nominal characteristic impedance of 110 ohms throughout the cable's length, which is exactly where the EIA-485 standard for DMX wants it. Duofoil shielding provides 100% coverage across the full cable, and a tinned copper braid adds an additional 85% coverage layer on top. Together, these two shields work as a team to block RF interference and prevent signal bleed that can cause erratic fixture behavior in dense lighting setups.

Conductors and Transfer Quality

The conductors are 22 AWG tinned copper, with gold and silver-plated contacts at the connectors for superior signal transfer at the point of connection. The cable's nominal capacitance from conductor to conductor at 1 kHz is 12.8 pF/ft, with conductor-to-shield capacitance measured at 23 pF/ft at the same frequency. Nominal propagation velocity is 66%, with a nominal delay of 1.6 nanoseconds per foot. These specs matter in large rigs where cable runs and termination points can stack up and affect timing. Nominal conductor DC resistance is 24 ohms per 1000 ft at 20 degrees C, and the outer shield measures 3.4 ohms per 1000 ft under the same conditions.

Jacket and Durability

A flexible PVC outer jacket protects the internal build while staying pliable in cold environments. The ProX XC-DMX03 is rated for an operating temperature range of -30 degrees C to +75 degrees C, so it handles everything from a winter outdoor event to a packed indoor venue with no issue. Maximum recommended current is 2.1 amps per conductor at 25 degrees C.

Connectors

The 3-pin XLR-style DMX connectors feature all-metal chassis construction. Gold and silver-plated contacts resist corrosion and maintain a solid connection even after repeated insertion and removal cycles. This matters on cable that gets patched in and out multiple times per show.

Testing and Quality Control

Every ProX XC-DMX03 is individually tested before it leaves the facility. There are no shortcuts here. This is not a cable that gets sampled from a batch. Each unit is verified to confirm it performs to spec, which means no surprises when you connect it during a setup with 20 minutes to show time.

A Reliable Workhorse for Lighting Professionals

At 3 feet, the ProX XC-DMX03 lives in a critical role in most rigs. It is the cable you use to hop from controller to first fixture, to link fixtures in tight clusters, or to extend a DMX daisy chain by just a few extra feet. It is short enough to keep runs clean and organized, and built tough enough to coil, uncoil, and stay connected under pressure. Lighting technicians, touring engineers, AV rental companies, and mobile DJs working with DMX-controlled fixtures will find the ProX XC-DMX03 a dependable part of the cable kit.

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-DMX03 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

• 3-Pin DMX Male to Female patch cable, 3 ft. length, ideal for short-run fixture linking and controller-to-chain connections
• 110-Ohm nominal characteristic impedance precisely matched to EIA-485 / DMX512 protocol requirements
• Twisted quad data cable construction for stable, accurate DMX signal transmission
• Dual-layer shielding: Duofoil (100% coverage) plus tinned copper braid (85% coverage) for maximum interference rejection
• 22 AWG tinned copper conductors for dependable conductivity across repeated use
• Gold and silver-plated contacts for superior connection quality and corrosion resistance
• All-metal connector chassis for added durability at both ends
• Flexible PVC outer jacket maintains pliability across a wide temperature range
• Operating temperature range: -30 degrees C to +75 degrees C
• Nominal capacitance: 12.8 pF/ft conductor to conductor at 1 kHz; 23 pF/ft conductor to shield at 1 kHz
• Nominal propagation velocity: 66% / Nominal delay: 1.6 ns/ft
• Nominal conductor DC resistance: 24 ohms per 1000 ft at 20 degrees C
• Nominal outer shield DC resistance: 3.4 ohms per 1000 ft at 20 degrees C
• Maximum recommended current: 2.1 amps per conductor at 25 degrees C
• 100% individually tested before shipment
• 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.