ProX XC-DMX5M3F - 6" DMX Male 5-Pin to DMX Female 3-Pin Coupler Patch Cable

Introducing the ProX XC-DMX5M3F 6" DMX Male 5-Pin to Female 3-Pin Coupler Patch Cable, the reverse-direction companion to our 3-pin to 5-pin adapter and just as essential when your signal chain demands it. When a 5-pin DMX output needs to feed into a 3-pin DMX input, this compact 6" coupler makes that connection cleanly and without compromise. Whether you are mixing legacy fixtures with newer gear, connecting a controller to a 3-pin universe, or adapting house wiring to a touring rig, the ProX XC-DMX5M3F is the link that keeps your DMX chain intact and your show running.

Why the Connector Configuration Matters DMX pinouts are not interchangeable by default. Using a cheap or improperly wired adapter introduces ground loop risk, signal reflection, and potential data errors across your fixture universe. ProX XC-DMX5M3F is purpose-built for this specific handoff, using a twisted quad data cable construction, Duofoil® shielding at 100% coverage, and a tinned copper braid shield at 85% coverage to give your DMX data a clean, protected path from one connector format to the other.

Built to the DMX512 Standard The cable holds a nominal characteristic impedance of 110 ohms, which is the specification the DMX512 protocol requires for reliable data transmission. Capacitance measures 12.8 pF/ft conductor to conductor and 23 pF/ft conductor to shield. Propagation velocity runs at 66% with a nominal delay of 1.6 nanoseconds per foot. Attenuation sits at just 0.6 dB per 100 ft at 1 MHz.

Connector Build Quality All-metal connector bodies on both ends resist the mechanical wear that plastic-chassis connectors show after repeated use in touring or rental environments. Gold and silver plated contacts ensure low-resistance electrical connection at both the 5-pin male input and the 3-pin female output. The tinned copper conductors are rated at 24 ohms per 1000 ft DC resistance, with the outer shield checking in at 3.4 ohms per 1000 ft.

Jacket and Environmental Specs The flexible PVC outer jacket over polyethylene insulation and inner jacket keeps the cable manageable in tight rack configurations without cracking or stiffening. The operating temperature range runs from -30 degrees C to +75 degrees C. Maximum current rating is 2.1 amps per conductor at 25 degrees C.

Where This Gets Used Rental companies stock the ProX XC-DMX5M3F because venue infrastructure and touring packages rarely share the same pin standard. Touring LDs use them when fixtures ship in 5-pin format but their dimmer racks or splitters terminate in 3-pin. At 6" long, it sits cleanly between connectors without adding any unnecessary slack to a finished rig.

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.

• 6" DMX adapter cable converting male XLR-5 to female XLR-3 for seamless 5-pin to 3-pin DMX connectivity
• 110 ohm nominal impedance meets the DMX512 standard for accurate, stable data transmission
• All-metal connector bodies on both ends built for repeated stage and rental use
• Gold and silver plated contacts for reliable, low-resistance signal transfer at both terminations
• Twisted quad data cable construction engineered for clean DMX data integrity
• Duofoil® 100% coverage shield blocks interference across the full cable length
• 85% coverage tinned copper braid shield adds a second layer of EMI protection
• Polyethylene insulation and inner jacket maintains signal isolation and structural integrity
• Flexible PVC outer jacket resists cracking and stays manageable in tight installations
• 22 AWG tinned copper conductors rated at 24 ohms per 1000 ft DC resistance
• Operating temperature range from -30 degrees C to +75 degrees C
• Compact 6" form factor for clean, low-profile connections between gear
• ProX Limited Warranty

1"W x 2"D x 1"H

0.2 lbs

1.00"H x 1.00"W x 2.00"L

0.20 lbs

741459146955

Male XLR-5 DMX to Female XLR-3 DMX

110 Ohms

1x ProX 6" DMX Male 5-Pin to DMX Female 3-Pin Coupler Patch Cable