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Silver anodized aluminum DMX adapter with 3-pin male and 5-pin female connectors

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice 601604 3-Pin Male to 5-Pin Female DMX Converter

SKU CH-WC4G-TPG1G

An anodised aluminium adapter linking 3-pin male to 5-pin female DMX connectors, passing ground and data pins while losing auxiliary channels

  • TypeOthers
  • ColorBlack
  • Connector Number2
  • Terminal GenderMale to Female
  • FeaturesConnect 3-pin and 5-pin DMX cables and equipment.
  • Connect 3-pin and 5-pin DMX gear with this male-to-female adapter
  • Anodized aluminium body resists wear and corrosion in stage environments
  • Female 5-pin socket includes lock release button for secure cable retention
  • Passes ground on pin 1 plus DMX data on pins 2 and 3
  • Auxiliary data on pins 4 and 5 is not carried through the adapter

3-Pin Male to 5-Pin Female DMX Adapter

This anodized aluminum adapter connects 3-pin DMX output devices to 5-pin DMX input equipment. It carries the ground connection on pin one and the primary data signals on pins two and three. The lock release button on the female end secures the connection during use. Auxiliary data on pins four and five is not passed through.

Suitable for linking 3-pin controllers to 5-pin

Lighting technicians who need to integrate 3-pin DMX sources into 5-pin cable runs will find this adapter fits the requirement. Users who rely on the auxiliary data channels present on pins four and five should look elsewhere, as those signals are lost in this conversion.

Pin 4 and 5 auxiliary data is not transmitted

The adapter only bridges pins one through three between the connectors. Any equipment that expects secondary data on the extra pins will not receive it through this unit.

Highlights

  • Connect 3-pin and 5-pin DMX gear with this male-to-female adapter
  • Anodized aluminium body resists wear and corrosion in stage environments
  • Female 5-pin socket includes lock release button for secure cable retention
  • Passes ground on pin 1 plus DMX data on pins 2 and 3
  • Auxiliary data on pins 4 and 5 is not carried through the adapter

Specifications

BrandMonoprice
Model601604
TypeOthers
ColorBlack
Connector Number2
Terminal GenderMale to Female
FeaturesConnect 3-pin and 5-pin DMX cables and equipment.

Questions about this item

How do I connect this Monoprice 601604 adapter between my 3-pin DMX output and 5-pin DMX input?

Plug the male 3-pin end into the 3-pin DMX output and the female 5-pin end into the 5-pin DMX input; the lock release button on the 5-pin side secures the connection.

Will I need to replace this adapter if the lock release button on the 5-pin female connector stops working?

Yes, a failed lock release button means the 5-pin connection cannot latch securely, so the adapter should be replaced to maintain reliable DMX linking.

What signal limitation appears first when using this converter for extended DMX runs?

Auxiliary data on pins 4 and 5 is not passed through, so any equipment relying on those pins will lose that information immediately.

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