Detail 01
7-pin DIN
Two extra pins carry DC power alongside MIDI data, so one cable feeds and controls the device.
Product detailSKU #1274034477530
HosaADA-725 7-Pin Phantom MIDI Cable
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 7-pin MIDI cable for gear that carries phantom power over MIDI. Buy it only if your device explicitly uses 7-pin MIDI.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Powering a MIDI foot controller from the host over one cable
- Replacing a lost 7-pin cable on wind controllers or older synths
- Studio racks where you want power and MIDI in one run
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Standard MIDI gear — that uses 5-pin, and this won't seat right
- USB-MIDI setups, which need no DIN cable at all
- Anyone unsure whether their device is 7-pin
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
Phantom MIDI
Power comes from the host device, not a wall wart. The host has to actually supply it.
Detail 03
MIDI protocol
Data is still standard MIDI. The extra pins add power only, no extra channels or speed.
Detail 04
Molded DIN ends
Fixed strain relief at the connectors. Not repairable, but less likely to fail at the joint.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your manual for 7-pin MIDI; most gear is 5-pin and this won't fit
- 02A 7-pin cable does not create phantom power — the host must supply it
- 03No power supply, adapters, or 5-pin conversion included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work with a normal 5-pin MIDI jack?
No. The 7-pin plug won't seat correctly in a 5-pin socket. Use a standard 5-pin MIDI cable for normal MIDI gear.
02Does this cable supply power on its own?
No. It only carries power that the host device puts on the extra pins. If your host doesn't output DC there, nothing is powered.
03Can I use it as a regular MIDI cable?
Only between two 7-pin jacks. It passes standard MIDI data plus the power pins.
04What length is it?
Hosa lists this ADA-725 as a fixed-length assembly; check the length on the package before buying if run distance matters.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
