{"product_id":"xc-dmx5ptr","title":"DMX Male 5-pin Terminator Locking Plug Connector","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:960px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;overflow-wrap:anywhere\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 .75em;padding:.35em .8em;border-radius:6px;background:#eaf0f7;color:#152238;font-size:.9em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e XC-DMX5PTR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 24px\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;line-height:1.25;font-weight:750;margin:1.5em 0 .6em;padding-bottom:.45em;border-bottom:1px solid #cbd5e1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the \u003cstrong\u003eProX XC-DMX5PTR\u003c\/strong\u003e DMX Male 5-Pin Terminator Locking Plug Connector, the 5-pin companion to any professional DMX rig running on XLR-5 infrastructure. When your lighting universe terminates in a 5-pin female DMX connector, this is the plug that goes in last and keeps the entire chain stable. Without a proper terminator seated at the end of a DMX run, signal reflections travel back toward the controller and collide with outgoing data, causing fixture flickering, erratic behavior, and unpredictable responses that are difficult to diagnose and easy to prevent. The ProX XC-DMX5PTR eliminates that problem with a single, well-built plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;line-height:1.35;font-weight:700;margin:1.25em 0 .35em\"\u003eThe Role of a 5-Pin Terminator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive-pin DMX connectors are common in theatrical and concert touring environments where the additional pins are used for a secondary DMX universe or for RS-485 data transmission alongside standard DMX. Whether those extra pins are in use or not, the end of any 5-pin DMX chain needs a terminator seated in the final female XLR-5 input to prevent signal reflection. ProX XC-DMX5PTR is designed specifically for this purpose, with a male XLR-5 form factor that fits securely into the last device in your 5-pin DMX chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;line-height:1.35;font-weight:700;margin:1.25em 0 .35em\"\u003eBuild Quality That Holds Up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ProX XC-DMX5PTR features an all-metal connector body built to handle repeated insertion and removal across touring, rental, and permanently installed systems. Gold and silver plated contacts provide reliable, low-resistance electrical termination at all five pins. The locking design seats firmly in the female XLR-5 connector and does not work loose under vibration or accidental cable pulls during a show. Tinned copper conductors complete the build, delivering the consistent electrical performance this type of passive termination requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;line-height:1.35;font-weight:700;margin:1.25em 0 .35em\"\u003eWho Needs This\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny LD running a 5-pin DMX universe needs at least one of these in their kit. Rental houses stock them alongside 3-pin terminators because both connector formats show up regularly in the rigs they service. Integrators building permanent theatrical or architectural DMX systems include them during commissioning as standard practice. If your DMX chain uses XLR-5 connectors and you are not running a terminator, ProX XC-DMX5PTR is the fastest fix available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Professionals. Built for Performers. Backed by 40 Years of Excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProX 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-DMX5PTR 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMale XLR-5 DMX terminator\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to stabilize and seal the end of any 5-pin DMX universe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocking plug design\u003c\/strong\u003e seats securely in any female XLR-5 DMX connector and stays in place during show operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-metal connector body\u003c\/strong\u003e built for repeated use across touring, rental, and permanent installed systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold and silver plated contacts\u003c\/strong\u003e for reliable, low-resistance termination across all five pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e22 AWG tinned copper conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e for consistent electrical performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEliminates signal reflections\u003c\/strong\u003e that cause fixture flickering, erratic DMX responses, and data loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact form factor\u003c\/strong\u003e plugs flush into the last device in any 5-pin DMX chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.proxdirect.com\/support\/warranty-terms\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProX Limited Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDMX Male 5-Pin Cable Connector \u003cstrong\u003e(No Cable Included)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 24px\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;line-height:1.25;font-weight:750;margin:1.5em 0 .6em;padding-bottom:.45em;border-bottom:1px solid #cbd5e1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDMX Male 5-Pin Cable Connector \u003cstrong\u003e(No Cable Included)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 24px\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;line-height:1.25;font-weight:750;margin:1.5em 0 .6em;padding-bottom:.45em;border-bottom:1px solid #cbd5e1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the \u003cstrong\u003eProX XC-DMX5PTR\u003c\/strong\u003e DMX Male 5-Pin Terminator Locking Plug Connector, the 5-pin companion to any professional DMX rig running on XLR-5 infrastructure. When your lighting universe terminates in a 5-pin female DMX connector, this is the plug that goes in last and keeps the entire chain stable. Without a proper terminator seated at the end of a DMX run, signal reflections travel back toward the controller and collide with outgoing data, causing fixture flickering, erratic behavior, and unpredictable responses that are difficult to diagnose and easy to prevent. The ProX XC-DMX5PTR eliminates that problem with a single, well-built plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;line-height:1.35;font-weight:700;margin:1.25em 0 .35em\"\u003eThe Role of a 5-Pin Terminator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive-pin DMX connectors are common in theatrical and concert touring environments where the additional pins are used for a secondary DMX universe or for RS-485 data transmission alongside standard DMX. Whether those extra pins are in use or not, the end of any 5-pin DMX chain needs a terminator seated in the final female XLR-5 input to prevent signal reflection. ProX XC-DMX5PTR is designed specifically for this purpose, with a male XLR-5 form factor that fits securely into the last device in your 5-pin DMX chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;line-height:1.35;font-weight:700;margin:1.25em 0 .35em\"\u003eBuild Quality That Holds Up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ProX XC-DMX5PTR features an all-metal connector body built to handle repeated insertion and removal across touring, rental, and permanently installed systems. Gold and silver plated contacts provide reliable, low-resistance electrical termination at all five pins. The locking design seats firmly in the female XLR-5 connector and does not work loose under vibration or accidental cable pulls during a show. Tinned copper conductors complete the build, delivering the consistent electrical performance this type of passive termination requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.12em;line-height:1.35;font-weight:700;margin:1.25em 0 .35em\"\u003eWho Needs This\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny LD running a 5-pin DMX universe needs at least one of these in their kit. Rental houses stock them alongside 3-pin terminators because both connector formats show up regularly in the rigs they service. Integrators building permanent theatrical or architectural DMX systems include them during commissioning as standard practice. If your DMX chain uses XLR-5 connectors and you are not running a terminator, ProX XC-DMX5PTR is the fastest fix available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Professionals. Built for Performers. Backed by 40 Years of Excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProX 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-DMX5PTR is a direct result of that collaboration. 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