These 1-foot MIDI cables are built for musicians, producers, and live performers who need reliable connections between MIDI-enabled instruments, controllers, and interfaces in tight rack spaces or desktop setups. The compact length eliminates cable clutter while maintaining full MIDI functionality.

Each cable delivers complete MIDI data transmission through premium 5-pin DIN connectors that lock securely into MIDI ports. The cables use discrete 5-pin wiring that's compatible with all MIDI standard devices, ensuring your drum machines, synthesizers, controllers, and audio interfaces communicate without dropouts or timing issues.

Oxygen-free copper conductors provide clean signal transfer, while the OFC spiral shield blocks electromagnetic interference that can cause timing glitches or data corruption. Nickel-plated connectors resist corrosion and provide lasting durability even with frequent plugging and unplugging. At just 0.08 pounds each, these cables won't add bulk to your setup.

Perfect for connecting MIDI controllers to audio interfaces in home studios, linking synthesizers in rack-mounted rigs, or creating short connections between drum machines and sequencers on stage. The 1-foot length is ideal for adjacent rack units or desktop gear where longer cables create unnecessary loops.

You get two cables in each pack, so you can create multiple MIDI chains or have a backup ready. Ships with Seismic Audio's one-year warranty and fast shipping to get your MIDI connections working right away.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What MIDI devices are compatible with these cables?

These cables work with any device that has standard 5-pin MIDI DIN ports, including synthesizers, drum machines, MIDI controllers, audio interfaces, sequencers, and sound modules. The discrete 5-pin wiring follows MIDI specification standards, ensuring compatibility across all brands and generations of MIDI equipment.

Are 1-foot MIDI cables long enough for most setups?

One-foot MIDI cables are perfect for rack-mounted equipment, desktop studio setups, or connecting adjacent devices on the same surface. They're ideal when your MIDI controller sits next to your audio interface, or when connecting synthesizers in a rack where units are stacked directly above each other. For devices more than a foot apart, you'll need longer cables.

Do these cables carry MIDI clock and timing information accurately?

Yes, these cables transmit all MIDI data including clock, timing, note information, and control changes with full accuracy. The oxygen-free copper conductors and proper shielding prevent timing jitter and data corruption that can occur with poorly constructed cables, ensuring your sequences and external sync stay tight.

Can I daisy-chain multiple MIDI devices with these cables?

You can use these cables as part of a MIDI chain, but remember that MIDI is a one-way protocol from OUT to IN ports. To connect multiple devices, you'll need a MIDI splitter or devices with MIDI THRU ports. Each cable handles one connection in your MIDI signal path.

Why choose short MIDI cables over longer ones?

Short cables reduce signal degradation over distance, minimize cable clutter in tight spaces, and eliminate cable loops that can pick up interference. In rack systems or desktop setups, 1-foot cables keep your MIDI connections clean and organized while maintaining perfect signal integrity for timing-critical applications.

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