Detail 01
110-ohm characteristic impedance
This is data cable. DMX pulses keep their shape down the run instead of smearing into flicker and dropped channels.
Product detailSKU #1273887986675
ACCU CABLE3-Pin Male XLR to 5-Pin Female XLR Turnaround
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A short turnaround that lets a 3-pin DMX output feed a 5-pin fixture input. Real 110-ohm data cable, not repurposed mic wire.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Patching 5-pin fixtures into a rig that is otherwise 3-pin
- Keeping one in the road case for the odd 5-pin light
- Front of a DMX chain where a 3-pin console meets 5-pin gear
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Rigs already 5-pin end to end — use a straight 5-pin cable
- Going the other way: a 5-pin output into a 3-pin fixture
- Fixtures that actually use pins 4 and 5 for anything
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Two conductors, one pair
Only pins 1–3 are wired, so the 5-pin end's pins 4 and 5 are dead. Almost nothing uses them anyway.
Detail 03
Foil tape at 100% plus 85% tinned-copper braid
Two shield layers. Foil blocks RF from dimmers and wireless, braid handles the low-frequency hum and takes flexing.
Detail 04
3.2 inch minimum bend radius
Don't coil it tight or crank it around a truss corner. Crushing the pair changes impedance and starts costing you packets.
Detail 05
-30°C to +75°C operating range
Survives outdoor winter load-ins and a spot high in a hot truss without the jacket going stiff or soft.
Detail 06
0.229 inch outside diameter, 22 AWG
About mic-cable thickness. Coils normally, fits standard ties, and won't strain a panel connector hanging off a fixture.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The 3-pin male plugs into a 3-pin output; the 5-pin female takes a fixture's male input
- 02Pins 4 and 5 are not carried — check your fixture before relying on them
- 03This changes gender and pin count, not distance. Runs still need DMX cable
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which direction does this go?
3-pin output to 5-pin input. The male 3-pin end goes into your console or fixture's 3-pin output, and the 5-pin female accepts a 5-pin fixture's input.
02Can I use a mic cable instead?
It usually works on short hops, but mic cable is not 110-ohm. On long chains or with many fixtures you get flicker, stuck channels and hunting for the fault.
03Are pins 4 and 5 connected?
No. There is one pair inside, so only pins 1, 2 and 3 are wired. Standard DMX512 ignores 4 and 5, so this is normal for a turnaround.
04Will it work outdoors?
It is rated from -30°C to +75°C, so cold and hot truss positions are fine. Protect the connectors from rain and standing water.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51273887986675
- Prop65
- 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, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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