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Short 6-inch DMX adapter with 5-pin male XLR to 3-pin female XLR connectors, black finish

PigHog Cables

PigHog Cables 6" DMX adapter 5-pin male to 3-pin female XLR

SKU CH-2YS9-YS3MV

Connects 5-pin DMX equipment to standard 3-pin XLR inputs in a compact 6-inch adapter

  • Transparent audio reproduction with no coloration or distortion
  • 6-inch length keeps stage and studio cable runs tidy
  • 5-pin male to 3-pin female XLR converts DMX and audio connections
  • Designed by musicians for reliable performance in live and studio use
  • Compatible with microphones, cameras and other XLR-equipped devices

Audio professionals needing DMX conversion

The PigHog Cables adapter converts a 5-pin male XLR connection to a 3-pin female XLR input in a compact six-inch form factor. It is built for studio and live stage environments where reliable signal transfer between mismatched XLR devices is required. The design focuses on transparent audio reproduction without added coloration or distortion. Musicians and engineers use it to bridge equipment with differing pin configurations.

5-pin male to 3-pin female XLR interface

The single specification that determines compatibility is the gender and pin count conversion: a 5-pin male XLR plug on one end and a 3-pin female XLR socket on the other. This allows a 5-pin output source to connect directly into a standard 3-pin input. No other connector types or pin arrangements are supported by this specific adapter. Verify your equipment matches this exact configuration before purchasing.

Six-inch length for tight rack spacing

The short six-inch cable provides just enough reach to connect adjacent rack units or stage boxes without excess slack that creates clutter. It comfortably handles permanent installations and touring rigs where space behind consoles is limited. The length runs out when devices are separated by more than a few inches or when routing around obstacles requires additional cable. For longer runs, a standard extension cable is necessary.

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Price $18.99
Cheaper than about 72% of the 624 comparable items (median $56.49).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

What does the 6-inch length mean when I plug this adapter into my DMX chain?

The 6-inch length adds a short, rigid link between a 5-pin DMX output and a 3-pin DMX input, keeping cable strain low in tight racks or on crowded truss.

Which DMX signals pass through the 5-pin male to 3-pin female XLR connection?

The adapter routes the standard DMX data pair (pins 2 and 3) and ground (pin 1) from the 5-pin side to the matching 3-pin pins; the extra pins on the 5-pin connector are not connected.

What clearance do I need behind the connector for this 6-inch adapter to fit?

Allow roughly 6 inches of straight run from the 5-pin panel or cable end, plus the depth of the 3-pin plug you will insert, so the adapter sits without bending sharply.

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