PD Connex CX191 4x 5-Pin XLR to Ethernet RJ45 DMX Snake Cable – Male

DMX Splitter Box Alternative for Four-Line Transport

When a rig needs four separate XLR paths but you’d rather not run four loose cables across the same distance, the PD Connex CX191 makes good sense. This compact DMX snake takes four 5-pin male XLR connections and carries them down a single RJ45-linked network cable. It is a practical lighting accessory for live use, installs and temporary production systems, especially where a clean cable path matters just as much as signal continuity.

Key Features and Benefits

Uses all four twisted pairs inside the CAT cable

Each XLR line is assigned to one twisted pair within the connected CAT cable. That means the product makes full use of the structured cable format rather than trying to merge signals together. In use, this gives a logical and technically clear path for up to four lines, which is ideal for engineers who want predictable routing and simple patch plans.

No true splitting keeps the signal path direct

Although it may be searched for as a DMX splitter, this unit does not duplicate one input to multiple outputs. Instead, it transports four separate lines. That direct passive layout can be an advantage because there is no active circuitry to configure, power or troubleshoot. For many users, fewer variables mean fewer surprises on site.

Works as a compact multicore for several signal types

The CX191 is suitable for analogue, DMX and AES/EBU transmission, which opens up more than one use case. If your workload moves between lighting control and digital signal routing, this flexibility gives the product broader day-to-day value than a single-format lead.

Compact build suits stage edges and rack areas

With a 0.75m lead length, the breakout stays manageable in tighter spaces. It sits neatly around stage boxes, patch bays, truss drop points and control racks without leaving excess cable hanging around. That can help keep working areas more orderly and easier to service.

Clear connector numbering aids setup accuracy

Marked XLR connectors are useful when time is short and visibility is poor. They help crews patch faster, label systems more clearly and identify faults without second-guessing which line is which. Against unmarked alternatives, that’s a genuinely useful difference.

Applications

This 5 Pin XLR DMX Cable assembly is well-suited to lighting technicians, installers, venue teams and production companies that need a compact way to route four separate lines over a longer distance. In theatres and live event spaces, it can reduce clutter between FOH, stage and dimmer or node positions. In permanent systems, it offers a neat way to carry signal through a building using CAT infrastructure, provided the cable type is suitable for the application.

It is also a sensible DMX cable choice for mixed technical environments. If phantom power is part of the setup, shielded cable must be used, making correct cable selection an important part of the installation.

Summary

The PD Connex CX191 is a passive four-channel RJ45 to XLR breakout with four male 5-pin XLR connectors, numbered tails and support for CAT5, CAT6 and CAT7 cable. It carries four independent signals through one network cable, with no signal conversion and no duplication. For structured stage cabling, venue installs and practical multi-line routing, it is a compact and technically sound option.