HUALEU GY5FF-180 5-Pin DMX512 XLR Cable, 6 ft, 2-Pack

A braided jacket helps these 6-foot cables route and coil neatly around stage setups. The HUALEU GY5FF-180 is a 5-pin XLR female-to-female DMX512 cable, supplied as a two-pack for compatible lighting connections.

Each cable is designed for DMX512 equipment with a 5-pin XLR interface, including stage lights and mixers. The female-to-female ends make it useful when the connection you need calls for two matching female connectors.

Need to bridge a compatible 5-pin DMX connection while keeping the cable manageable on stage? The flexible PVC jacket and braided protective mesh support practical routing and storage between setups.

The essentials

This cable is built around a specific connector configuration: 5-pin XLR female on both ends. It is intended for DMX512 signal connections, including stage lighting setups with compatible 5-pin XLR input and output connections. Examples include moving-head lights, PAR lights, spotlights, and uplights. Check the connector type on the equipment and the connection point before choosing a cable, a 3-pin XLR lead is a different format and does not match this product’s 5-pin ends.

The package contains two cables, each 6 feet long. That gives you a pair of matching leads for a setup that needs more than one connection or a spare cable ready for another compatible position. Multi-layer shielding is described as protection against radio-frequency and electromagnetic interference, while the zinc-alloy die-cast connector housings provide a solid connection point for repeated plugging and unplugging.

Usage tips

Start with the equipment’s DMX interface and identify whether the connection requires 5-pin female-to-female ends. The cable is intended for indoor use, with stage lighting and mixer connections among its stated applications. When deciding between a 3-pin DMX cable and this 5-pin version, the equipment’s connector format is the practical deciding factor, this cable is specifically for 5-pin XLR connections.

Its 6-foot length suits nearby connections where a short cable run is appropriate. Route it along the planned path without pulling on the connectors, and coil it for storage after use. The soft PVC jacket and braided protective mesh are designed to make routing and coiling easier, helping keep cables organized around a stage or lighting position.

Tips for day-to-day use

Keep the connector ends aligned as you plug them in or remove them, and use the connector housings rather than pulling on the cable. This supports a secure connection and helps avoid unnecessary strain during setup changes. After use, coil each cable for storage and keep the pair together so both leads are easy to locate when preparing the next compatible DMX512 setup.

The female-to-female layout is the key detail to match before connecting: both ends of each cable are female, and both use a 5-pin XLR format. For a fixture-to-fixture or mixer-to-light connection, confirm that the connection points accept those ends. Matching the connector configuration makes this two-pack useful for stage lighting arrangements that need this particular cable layout.

Questions before you buy

What type of connection does this cable make? Each lead has a 5-pin XLR female connector at both ends and is intended for DMX512 signal connections. It is not a 3-pin XLR cable.

How many cables are included, and how long is each one? The set includes two cables, each measuring 6 feet.

Which equipment is it intended to connect? It is suitable for DMX512 stage lighting equipment with a 5-pin XLR interface, such as moving-head lights, PAR lights, spotlights, and uplights. A mixer is also listed as a compatible use when its connection matches the cable’s 5-pin female-to-female format.

Is it worth it?

For a DMX512 setup that specifically calls for 5-pin female-to-female connections, the GY5FF-180 combines a practical 6-foot length with two cables in one set. Its braided protective mesh, flexible PVC jacket, and shielded construction suit stage routing and storage, while the connector format makes the intended application clear. Choose it for compatible indoor lighting connections when two 5-pin female-to-female leads fit the way your equipment is arranged.