Monoprice Inc.
Monoprice 601605 5-Pin Male to 3-Pin Female DMX Converter
An anodized aluminium adapter joins 5-pin male and 3-pin female DMX cables, passing ground and data while losing auxiliary pins 4 and 5
- TypeOthers
- Connector Number2
- Terminal GenderMale to Female
- FeaturesConnect 3-pin and 5-pin DMX cables and equipment.
- Connect 3-pin and 5-pin DMX gear
- 5-pin male to 3-pin female adapter
- Anodized aluminum body with lock release button
- Passes ground on pin 1 and data on pins 2 and 3
- Auxiliary data on pins 4 and 5 is lost
DMX 5-Pin to 3-Pin Adapter
The Monoprice 601605 converts 5-pin male DMX connectors to 3-pin female sockets. It passes ground on pin 1 and data on pins 2 and 3. Auxiliary data on pins 4 and 5 is not transmitted. Lighting technicians and stage crews use it to link mixed-generation DMX gear.
Quick Locking Installation
The anodized aluminium body slides onto a 5-pin panel or cable end and the female 3-pin side has a lock release button. Align the keyway, push until it clicks, then press the button to remove. No tools are required. The only common mistake is forcing the connector without checking key orientation.
Signal Path and Limits
The adapter carries standard DMX ground and differential data signals. It handles normal show universes without degradation. Any device that relies on pins 4 and 5 for auxiliary data or return talkback will lose that channel. Buyers needing full 5-pin passthrough should use a straight-through cable instead.
Highlights
- Connect 3-pin and 5-pin DMX gear
- 5-pin male to 3-pin female adapter
- Anodized aluminum body with lock release button
- Passes ground on pin 1 and data on pins 2 and 3
- Auxiliary data on pins 4 and 5 is lost
Specifications
| Brand | Monoprice |
|---|---|
| Model | 601605 |
| Type | Others |
| Connector Number | 2 |
| Terminal Gender | Male to Female |
| Features | Connect 3-pin and 5-pin DMX cables and equipment. |
Questions about this item
How can I verify the 5-pin male to 3-pin female DMX converter passes signal correctly after connecting it?
Confirm the ground on pin 1 and DMX data on pins 2 and 3 are present at the receiving fixture; pins 4 and 5 carry no signal through this adapter.
What is included with the Monoprice 601605 adapter and what extra items are needed?
The box contains only the anodized aluminium converter; you must supply both a 5-pin DMX cable and a 3-pin DMX cable to complete the link.
When should I choose this 5-pin male to 3-pin female version instead of a different gender or pin arrangement?
Select this model when your source has a 5-pin DMX output and your destination requires a 3-pin DMX input; reverse-gender or same-pin adapters serve other cases.
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