What should I check before buying Adam Hall DMX cables?
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Check your lighting equipment’s pin count, the cable length you need and any weather-protection requirements. The Adam Hall options here include a 3-pin, 1.5m IP65-rated cable and a 5-pin, 20m cable, so they serve different setups.
Start with the connections on your lights and controller. The Adam Hall 4 STAR Rean IP65 Rated 3-Pin DMX Lighting Cable 1.5m suits connections requiring a short, 3-pin lead; the 5 STAR Neutrik DMX 5-Pin Lighting Cable 20m offers a longer run for 5-pin connections. They aren’t direct substitutes.
Measure the actual cable route, allowing some slack rather than leaving connectors under tension. A 1.5m lead can keep nearby connections tidy, while a 20m cable gives you more reach but also more cable to manage.
For exposed setups, the 4 STAR cable’s stated IP65 rating is relevant, but check the manufacturer’s conditions and the protection of the complete connection. No weather-protection rating is supplied here for the 5 STAR cable, so don’t assume it has the same protection.
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