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Black anodized aluminium 5-pin male DMX connector with plastic cap and rubber strain relief boot

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice 601653 5-Pin Male DMX Connector Black Anodized Aluminum

SKU CH-RSH3-5ADES

A 5-pin male DMX connector in black anodized aluminium with a plastic cap, rubber strain relief boot and solder cup terminals for building custom lighting cables

  • Connector count2
  • Connector genderMale to Male
  • Product typeOthers
  • Key featuresBlack, anodized aluminum construction with a plastic cap and
  • Black anodized aluminium shell resists wear and corrosion
  • Rubber strain relief boot protects cable from bending stress
  • Three solder cup posts simplify conductor termination
  • Shield solder loop ensures reliable ground connection
  • Designed for 4-conductor DMX bulk cable assemblies

Custom DMX cable building

This 5-pin male DMX connector lets installers create cables to exact lengths using bulk cable. The black anodised aluminium shell includes a plastic cap and rubber strain relief boot for durability in stage and studio environments. It is intended for professionals assembling their own DMX lighting runs.

Solder assembly and strain relief

Five solder cup posts accept the conductors while a holed loop connector secures the shield. The rubber boot protects the solder joints from bending stress during installation and repeated handling. No active electronics are present so thermals, noise and power draw are not applicable.

Three solder cups for four-conductor cable

The connector provides three solder cup connectors for the conductors despite being designed for 4-conductor DMX bulk cable. Buyers needing a dedicated solder point for every conductor should verify this pin count matches their wiring scheme before purchase.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name601653
Product typeOthers
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector genderMale to Male

Questions about this item

How do you install the 5-pin male DMX connector on 4-conductor bulk cable and what step is often missed?

Slide the rubber strain relief boot and plastic cap onto the cable first, strip each conductor, solder the four wires into the three solder cup posts and the shield wire to the holed loop connector, then tighten the boot over the jacket to secure the cable.

What maintenance or replacement will this connector need after repeated plugging cycles?

The anodized aluminium shell and solder joints are durable; inspect the rubber strain relief boot for cracking and re-solder any loose cup connections if signal dropouts appear.

What is the first limit you hit when running DMX signals through this connector over long cable runs?

Signal integrity depends on the 4-conductor bulk cable quality and solder workmanship; the connector itself adds no active circuitry, so cable capacitance and shielding effectiveness set the practical distance limit.

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