PD Connex CX186 RJ45 to 5-Pin XLR DMX Stage Box Converter – Male

DMX Splitter Box for Clean Stage and Rig Cabling

The PD Connex CX186 is made for setups where multiple 5-pin XLR lines need to travel together without the mess of separate cables. It connects four XLR male channels to one RJ45 cable, creating a tidy multicore-style link for stage, lighting and studio environments. It’s worth being clear: the signal is not split, processed or converted. This box simply carries four individual lines over the four twisted pairs inside the network cable.

Key Features and Benefits

Four-channel transport through a single RJ45 lead

By using one RJ45 cable instead of several individual XLR runs, the CX186 helps keep setups more organised. The internal pairing is straightforward and practical, especially where cable management is part of the job. Used as a compact DMX snake, it reduces excess cable on floors, risers and truss structures, which can save time during setup and make the whole rig easier to read.

Passive operation for direct signal routing

There is no active circuitry handling the signal inside the unit. Each line passes directly through, which makes behaviour predictable for technicians who prefer simple hardware in the chain. That direct approach also means there’s no dependence on software or configuration. As a day-to-day lighting accessory, it suits users who want clarity rather than complexity.

Compatible with several common signal formats

The CX186 can be used for analogue transmission and digital protocols such as DMX and AES/EBU. That flexibility means it can move between lighting tasks, audio support duties and hybrid technical setups without feeling too specialised. If your rig already uses a 5 Pin XLR DMX Cable layout, this box offers a neat way to condense four runs into one manageable line.

Made for distance without adding cable bulk

For runs up to 100 metres, this unit offers a practical alternative to laying multiple separate cables across the same path. Use CAT5, CAT6 or CAT7 cable only, and if phantom power is involved, choose shielded cable. In venues where longer DMX cable routes are common, that can make patching cleaner and less awkward to maintain.

Stage-friendly enclosure with mounting provision

The aluminium housing keeps the box compact and easy to place, while the numbered XLR connections make identification simpler during patching. There’s also an M10 internal thread for attaching a clamp or adaptor, making it easier to position on truss or support hardware where needed.

Applications

This stage box is a good fit for touring crews, theatre technicians, lighting programmers and installers who need a cleaner way to move several signal lines together. In live venues, it can simplify cable runs between control positions and stage areas. In lighting applications, it helps keep data paths organised when several fixture or universe-related lines need to follow one route.

It also works well in studios and production spaces where order matters as much as function. For buyers comparing passive transport units with an active DMX splitter, the CX186 is intended for carriage, not duplication. That makes it ideal where four separate lines need to remain discrete all the way through the run.

Summary

The PD Connex CX186 RJ45 to 5-Pin XLR DMX Stage Box Converter is a passive four-channel cable-routing box for stage, studio and lighting use. It transports analogue, DMX and AES/EBU signals over one RJ45 cable using the four twisted pairs inside CAT5, CAT6 or CAT7 cable. With numbered XLRs, support for long runs and an M10 mounting thread, it gives you a tidy, technically sound way to manage multi-line connections.