Can you use a DMX cable for a microphone XLR. Are they the same? review chauvet & accu-cable

[gyrene4]

Hey mike dj cph with cph dj and lighting co so will u get the new adj saner I for got the name ? Lol

[odjt2009]

Hi all, I'm Dan Hutter the owner of Our DJ Talk, the site mentioned in this video. Just wanted to say thanks for the shout out Mike. Ben's a great guy with way toooo much knowledge about cables, lol. Everyone is welcome to stop by we're a great group over at Our DJ Talk.

[DarkMan352]

yo mike can you send me the video of you breaking a light for me that was so funny because i cant find it what did you do with it? delete the video?

[chsay6058]

Check out Brian S Redd's video on the same subject, titled: DMX Cable Vs Microphone Cable - What's The Difference?

[chsay6058]

DMX cables are made to transfer data and XLR cables are made to transfer audio. If you use a XLR cable as a DMX cable, there could be data loss between the DMX controller and the light fixture. It is NEVER ok to substitute one for the other because DMX cables are only made for data between lighting fixtures and XLR cables are only made for audio.

[abbeylanedj]

How do you tell the difference in the cables if they're not in the packages?

[PolishGuy89]

@abbeylanedj, All "professional" cables will have text printed on them.

[setzer808]

@abbeylanedj Sometimes a DMX cable might not actually have DMX printed on it, but instead it may say Data. Just look for one of those words usually, DMX or Data.

[1ABCMIKE]

@abbeylanedj Some DMX cables will say RS-485 on it, or, DMX, Digital or Digital Laser, Etc. On the other hand, if it says "low noise audio" or "mic" or "audio" it is not DMX. There are a few exceptions.... Thanks, Mike

[traderpete007]

Was that Ben Stowe? The guy is a freakin' genius!

[1ABCMIKE]

@traderpete007 I'm not sure, but, everything he talks about is amazing!

[traderpete007]

@1ABCMIKE Agreed - He's got a fantastic lighting video out - you should carry it in your store!

[djbriank]

what about using a dmx cable for a XLR speaker cable?

[1ABCMIKE]

@djbriank NOPE! They are simply not designed to give you the Best AUDIO!

[bizzyb53]

Thank you ,Mike!!!