The SADMX10 is a professional-grade 10-foot DMX cable designed for lighting technicians, DJs, and venue operators who need reliable control signal transmission for their DMX lighting systems. This heavy-duty cable connects DMX controllers to lighting fixtures, splitters, and other DMX devices in your lighting chain.

Built with 18-gauge copper wire and premium XLR connectors, this cable delivers consistent DMX512 protocol signals without dropouts or interference. The male 3-pin XLR connector links to your lighting console or previous fixture, while the female 3-pin XLR connects to the next device in your DMX chain.

The 18-gauge copper conductors and professional shielding ensure clean signal transmission across the full DMX data stream. Heavy-duty XLR connectors with secure locking mechanisms prevent accidental disconnection during shows or installations. At 10 feet, this cable provides the right length for most rack-to-rack connections and short fixture runs without excess cable clutter.

Perfect for mobile DJ setups, small venue installations, church lighting systems, and studio applications where you need reliable DMX control. The 10-foot length works well for connecting lighting controllers to dimmer racks, LED par cans to splitters, or moving heads in compact stage setups.

The cable features standard 3-pin XLR connectors that work with all DMX512-compatible lighting equipment. No adapters needed – just plug into any device with XLR DMX inputs or outputs.

Seismic Audio backs this DMX cable with a one-year warranty. Professional-grade construction at a direct-to-customer price point, shipped fast to keep your lighting rig running.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What lighting equipment does this DMX cable work with?

This cable works with any DMX512-compatible lighting equipment including LED par cans, moving head fixtures, lighting controllers, dimmer packs, and DMX splitters. The standard 3-pin XLR connectors are the industry standard for DMX lighting control. Simply connect the male end to your controller or previous fixture and the female end to the next device in your lighting chain.

How many fixtures can I control through one 10-foot DMX cable?

A single DMX cable doesn't limit the number of fixtures you can control – that depends on your lighting controller's capabilities. This cable carries the complete DMX512 data stream, which supports up to 512 individual control channels. You can daisy-chain multiple fixtures through this cable as long as your controller has enough channels and processing power.

Is 10 feet long enough for most DJ and small venue setups?

Yes, 10 feet works well for most rack-to-rack connections, controller-to-first fixture runs, and short fixture spacing in mobile DJ setups. For small churches, clubs, or mobile rigs where equipment stays relatively close together, this length prevents excess cable clutter while providing enough reach. For longer runs between widely spaced fixtures, you'll need longer DMX cables.

Can I use regular XLR microphone cables instead of DMX cables?

While DMX cables use the same XLR connectors as microphone cables, they're built differently internally. DMX cables use specific impedance and shielding designed for digital data transmission, while mic cables are optimized for analog audio signals. Using mic cables for DMX can cause signal degradation, data errors, or lighting malfunctions, especially on longer cable runs.

Do I need a DMX terminator with this cable?

DMX cables themselves don't require terminators, but your complete DMX chain does. You need a 120-ohm terminator plug at the very end of your DMX chain – after the last fixture in the line. This prevents signal reflections that can cause erratic lighting behavior. Most professional lighting setups use a terminator plug in the final fixture's DMX output connector.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov