Detail 01
20 ft length
Covers a stage-width or room-width run. Well inside the distance where MIDI timing stays reliable.
Product detailSKU #1290447863849
D'AddarioMIDI Cable 20 ft.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 20-foot 5-pin MIDI cable. The one to grab when the sending and receiving gear sit on opposite sides of a stage or room.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Front-of-stage keys to a rack or amp line
- Control room to live room in a studio
- Backline synth reached from a separate keyboard riser
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Short desk hops where 10 feet is tidier
- USB-only controllers with no 5-pin jacks
- Audio signal; MIDI carries data only
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
5-pin DIN ends
Fits standard MIDI IN, OUT, and THRU jacks. Not compatible with USB or TRS mini-jack MIDI.
Detail 03
MIDI, not audio
Notes, clock, and controller data only. Sound needs its own run back to the mixer.
Detail 04
One cable
Each cable is one direction. Sync or two-way control means buying a second 20-footer.
Detail 05
Extra length underfoot
Twenty feet of slack wants taping or a cable tie on stage, or it becomes a trip hazard.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your gear has 5-pin MIDI jacks, not just USB or TRS.
- 02Two-way sync needs a second cable; one lead ships here.
- 03Longer runs mean more slack to coil and secure at gigs.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 20 feet too long for MIDI?
No. MIDI is reliable well past this distance, so a 20-foot run behaves the same as a short one.
02Should I get 10 ft or 20 ft?
Measure the actual path, not the straight line. If it routes under a stand or around a rack, take 20 feet.
03Can this connect my keyboard to a computer?
Only through a MIDI interface with 5-pin jacks. Computers don't have MIDI ports built in.
04Why isn't my gear responding?
Check the direction. The cable goes from MIDI Out on the sender to MIDI In on the receiver, and channels must match.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
