Monoprice 5ft DMX Lighting Cable w/ 3-pin XLR Connerctors
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does this work for audio?
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on Jan 4, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Haven't tried it, but it should. You usually have problems when you use an XML cable for DMX use, not the other way around.
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- JOEY R on Jan 4, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 7, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Haven't tried it, but it should. You usually have problems when you use an XML cable for DMX use, not the other way around.
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- JOEY R on Jan 4, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 7, 2016
The cable is rated for handling data - it is fine with AES digital audio and DMX digital data for dimmers.
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- PAUL T on May 24, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 31, 2016
absolutely, but you must have XLR connectors in your audio(!!)
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- Roland C on Apr 29, 2017
Sorry, answering while doing some coding! XLR, not XML!
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- JOEY R on Jan 4, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 7, 2016
Yes. You can use it as a mic cable.
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- Allan B on Jan 4, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 18, 2016
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What is the impedance of this cable vs the DMX cable? I have a bunch of XLR I use for lighting but am worried if I should switch them all to DMX?
Casey S
on Jan 24, 2017
BEST ANSWER: DMX and AES/EBU are both 110 ohms (or close enough. ) the typical audio XLR is uses a different measurement, capacitance. That being said if is a smaller rig, we use the regular audio stuff all the time without a hitch. there is a caveat... Some fixtures and systems are pickier than others, dimming curves can change, flicker etc. The AES/EBU is actually more of an issue. Digital audio carries more info.
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- Ross M on Jan 25, 2017
- Purchased on Jul 20, 2016
BEST ANSWER: DMX and AES/EBU are both 110 ohms (or close enough. ) the typical audio XLR is uses a different measurement, capacitance. That being said if is a smaller rig, we use the regular audio stuff all the time without a hitch. there is a caveat... Some fixtures and systems are pickier than others, dimming curves can change, flicker etc. The AES/EBU is actually more of an issue. Digital audio carries more info.
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- Ross M on Jan 25, 2017
- Purchased on Jul 20, 2016
DMX is for DMX, XLR is for XLR. XLR can be used in a pinch, or for a short run. However, I would not suggest using it for a long run, or for a long-term solution. The shielding is different, and issues can occur with your lighting if not using DMX. Kind of like using the wrong charger for a phone... it may work in a pinch, but long-term is not recommended and can lead to problems.
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- Andrew T on Aug 15, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 27, 2017
XLR microphone cable carries analong signal. DMX (digital multiplex) is a digital signal. Although they look identical, they are different. You should use only DMX specific cables for lighting. Microphone cablencan cause signal loss over distance and your lighting will not react as intended.
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- Ryan L on Jan 24, 2017
- Purchased on Jul 17, 2016
Thank you for the quick reply.
I have been using XLR cables from here for years without problem in single universe lighting setups that sometimes span hundreds of feet.
I know there is a difference in the communication protocol (DMX vs an analog audio signal) however, they both travel along copper wire.
So, the real difference is, and the spec I am looking for, the impedance.
There are numbers for the DMX cable sold here but not for the XLR version.
I would like to know the impedance spec for both for comparison.
I have been using XLR cables from here for years without problem in single universe lighting setups that sometimes span hundreds of feet.
I know there is a difference in the communication protocol (DMX vs an analog audio signal) however, they both travel along copper wire.
So, the real difference is, and the spec I am looking for, the impedance.
There are numbers for the DMX cable sold here but not for the XLR version.
I would like to know the impedance spec for both for comparison.
DMX cables have an impedence of 110 ohm, Mic cables have an impedence of 60-70 ohm. Hope this helps
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- Ryan L on Jan 24, 2017
- Purchased on Jul 17, 2016
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Can I use this cable for connecting to Home Theater Receiver to Amplifier ?
New User U
on Feb 17, 2021
Monoprice 5ft DMX Lighting Cable w/ 3-pin XLR Connerctors
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BEST ANSWER: Regular audio XLR cables will work fine for connecting your receiver to your amplifier. DMX cables have capacitance values specific to the requirements of DMX lighting systems. Will it work? Yes...and you will likely not know the difference, but the gold plated audio cables are the ideal.
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- William W on May 27, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Regular audio XLR cables will work fine for connecting your receiver to your amplifier. DMX cables have capacitance values specific to the requirements of DMX lighting systems. Will it work? Yes...and you will likely not know the difference, but the gold plated audio cables are the ideal.
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- William W on May 27, 2021
Yes
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- george t on May 26, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 11, 2020
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For desktop recording
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Sounds good
Short, clean sound. What more is there to say. A review needs fifty characters to publish and I haven't hit that yet so I'm just going to keep typing until I have
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