Nanlite DMX Adapter cable with 3.5mm

Nanlite CB-DMX-3.5C-1/2 – Short DMX adapter cable with 3.5mm plug to dual 5-pin XLR for series control

The Nanlite CB-DMX-3.5C-1/2 is a short DMX adapter cable designed for use with compatible Forza and Pavotube models. It connects directly to the lamp's DMX port using a male 3.5mm plug and terminates in two standard 5-pin XLR connectors. One XLR is male and the other is female to provide input and output connections. As a result, you can control multiple fixtures that are connected in series.

Key features

• Short DMX adapter cable made specifically for compatible Nanlite Forza and Pavotube models.
• Male 3.5mm plug connects to the DMX port on the lamp for direct control.
• Terminates in two standard 5-pin XLR connectors — one male and one female — to provide input and output connections.
• Allows control of multiple fixtures connected in series, enabling daisy-chained DMX control.

How it works

First, plug the male 3.5mm connector into the DMX port on a compatible Nanlite lamp. Then use the 5-pin XLR connectors to link fixtures together. The female and male XLR ends provide the necessary input and output points to pass DMX signals along the chain. This straightforward configuration lets you extend DMX control from the initial lamp to subsequent fixtures in series.

Compatibility and use cases

This adapter cable works with compatible Forza and Pavotube models. Use it when you need to connect a Nanlite fixture to a DMX chain or when multiple fixtures require synchronized DMX control. Because it is a short adapter cable, it is suitable for close connections between fixtures or for adapting a fixture’s 3.5mm DMX port to standard 5-pin XLR cabling.

FAQ

Question: Which Nanlite models work with this adapter cable?
Answer: It is made for compatible Forza and Pavotube models, so use it with those fixtures that have the matching 3.5mm DMX port.

Question: What connectors does the cable include?
Answer: The cable features a male 3.5mm plug for the lamp and two standard 5-pin XLR connectors — one male and one female — to serve as DMX input and output points.

Question: How does this cable help with multiple fixtures?
Answer: By providing XLR input and output connections, the adapter enables you to daisy-chain fixtures and control multiple units in series with DMX signals.

Question: Is this a long extension cable for distant fixtures?
Answer: No, this is described as a short DMX adapter cable intended for close connections and for adapting a fixture’s 3.5mm DMX port to standard 5-pin XLR cabling.