DMX CABLING TIPS
Do not use XLR audio microphone cables for your lighting fixtures. Microphone cables are designed
to work with analogue audio signals, while DMX cables are specifically designed for digital data
transfer.
When troubleshooting DMX lighting, one of the most common problems will be with cabling. Below
are a few tips that will help ensure clean, error-free data flow throughout your DMX network.
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Always use a high quality, professional grade DMX cable*
Always use the shortest cable possible for each light fixture within the chain
Do not allow excessive tension on cable or connectors
When using wire ties to secure cable, do not over tighten and pinch the cable
Keep cable away from electromagnetic sources such as power cables, motors, etc.
Do not allow kinks or excessive twisting to occur in the cable
Do not split a DMX chain with a “Y-Splitter” use an optical isolated DMX splitter only
Do not connect more than 16 fixtures within a single chain, use an *optical isolated
DMX splitter and create additional chains
Always use a *DMX Terminator on the last fixture in a chain
NEVER use audio microphone cables for DMX lighting
Failure to follow these guidelines can cause problems with data transmission and/or degrade signal.
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We recommend ColorVerge™ brand DMX cables, terminators and optical splitters. DMX Splitters
significantly reduce the amount of cabling needed in a network and help ensure the signal is clean
and error-free. Visit www.ColorVerge.com to find an online distributor.
Controller
DMX
Terminator
DMX
Terminator
DMX Optical Splitter
Fewer than 16 fixtures per chain
Use the shortest cables possible
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