DMX CABLE:
When preparing your own leads, it is essential to follow the diagrams on this page. Do not connect
the shielding of the cable to the ground pin of the connector, and make sure that the shield does
not come into contact with the XLR connector housing. If the shield has contact to ground it may
lead to system errors.
CONNECTOR ASSIGNMENT:
DMX cable with 3-pin XLR connectors:
(pins 4 and 5 are not used.)
Shield
1
3
2
DMX TERMINATOR:
To avoid system failures, the last device in a DMX chain must be equipped with a terminating
resistor (120 ohms, 1/4 watt).
3-pin XLR with terminating resistor: K3DMXT3
5-pin XLR with terminating resistor: K3DMXT5
CONNECTOR ASSIGNMENT:
3-pin XLR connector:
1
3
2
DMX ADAPTER:
The combination of DMX devices with 3-pin connectors and DMX devices with 5-pin ports in a
DMX chain is also possible by using adapters.
CONNECTOR ASSIGNMENT
DMX adapter 5-pin male XLR to 3-pin female XLR: K3DGF0020
Pins 4 and 5 are not used.
CONNECTOR ASSIGNMENT
DMX adapter 3-pin male XLR to 5-pin female XLR: K3DHM0020
Pins 4 and 5 are not used.
1
3
2
DMX cable with 5-pin XLR connectors
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
Shield
5-pin XLR connector:
5
4
3
2
1
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