Detail 01
3-pin DMX
The common connector on DJ lighting. Fixtures with 5-pin ports need an adapter to use this.
Product detailSKU #1274115054013
CHAUVET DJ3-Pin DMX Cable 10 Ft. Cable
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 10 ft 3-pin DMX cable for linking lighting fixtures to a controller. Short run — for stacked or nearby fixtures.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Linking fixtures sitting side by side on one truss
- Controller to first fixture when the board is close
- Filling short gaps in an existing DMX chain
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Long runs from a booth to the stage — 10 ft goes fast
- Fixtures using 5-pin DMX without an adapter
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
10 ft length
Enough for fixture-to-fixture on a truss. Not enough to reach a booth across the room.
Detail 03
DMX, not mic cable
Built for data impedance. A mic cable fits the same plug but causes flicker and dropouts on long chains.
Detail 04
Black jacket
Blends into truss and stage floor instead of drawing the eye during a show.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check whether your fixtures use 3-pin or 5-pin DMX ports before ordering
- 02You need one cable per link in the chain, plus one from the controller
- 03A DMX terminator on the last fixture prevents flicker on longer chains
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use a regular XLR mic cable instead?
It will plug in, but mic cable is the wrong impedance for data. Expect flicker and dropped fixtures, especially on longer chains.
02What if my light has a 5-pin port?
You need a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter. The pinout is compatible; only the connector differs.
03How many do I need?
One from the controller to the first fixture, then one between each pair of fixtures after that.
04Is 10 ft enough?
For fixtures next to each other on a truss, yes. For a controller across the room, buy a longer cable for that first run.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
