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[Debbie Dunkley]

Trying to save set up and tear down time.
I have 2 stands for my 8 slimpars - 4 each bar. I connect my 4 slimpars on each stand to each other (same stand) with short (2-3ft) DMX cables. I do the same with short mains cords too. I keep the fixtures attached to the T bar and simply attach the T bars to the stands each gig. That way I can transport each bar in guitar cases - saves time connecting to bar each gig.
However, I have been connecting and disconnecting the DMX cables and mains cords each gig because the bars do not fit in the cases with them attached. I want keep them connected though to save even more time.
If I use angled XLRs and angled IECs the bars would fit the cases with cables still attached. However, I don't want to have to make the short patch cables (again) but the only ones I can find already made are XLR audio cables at the length I want ( 2-3 feet) and with angled connectors.
1) Would they be OK in the DMX run at these very short lengths?
2) Does anyone know where I could very short mains cords with angled IEC connectors???

Thanks all....

[Rob Spence]

If you used Neutric XLRs, you can perhaps replace the shell with a right angle.


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[duane massey]

I doubt very seriously that you will have any issues whatsoever with the audio cables.

[Debbie Dunkley]

If you used Neutric XLRs, you can perhaps replace the shell with a right angle.


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Hi Rob... not Neutrik I'm afraid this time. All my audio connectors are but not my DMX  - Will replace slowly though. I might get Neutrik 90 degree connectors and solder them myself but I was trying to save some time for now.

[Debbie Dunkley]

I doubt very seriously that you will have any issues whatsoever with the audio cables.

That is what I thought. I'll probably just get them and try them out. They'll either work or they won't...
Thanks for the response.

[Paul G. OBrien]

FWIW I regularly run a pair of light trees on 50ft of mic cable and have run DMX down a 150ft snake with another 50ft of mic cable on the other end.. all with no problems.

[Rob Gow]

I'm in the middle of nowhere, so at the time, I sacrificed a 50' XLR or 2 to make all my short run lighting cables. I haven't had any issues yet. I've since bought a couple 50' proper DMX cables that I will turn into short run cables one of these days, when I get the time.


One of these days.

[Shawn Keck]

It is a impedance issue between true DMX and XLR audio cable, it will probably work "most" of the time...it also follows under the 90/10 rule...it technically requires a different impedance cable but XLR cable will work as DMX cable 90% of the time. It will only become an issue over distance or devices that need a lot of information.

Now with that said, I run my DMX LED pars on XLR 90% of the time and haven't ever had a problem. When we move to the intelligent lighting world, it is strictly DMX.

[Jamin Lynch]

Trying to save set up and tear down time.
I have 2 stands for my 8 slimpars - 4 each bar. I connect my 4 slimpars on each stand to each other (same stand) with short (2-3ft) DMX cables. I do the same with short mains cords too. I keep the fixtures attached to the T bar and simply attach the T bars to the stands each gig. That way I can transport each bar in guitar cases - saves time connecting to bar each gig.
However, I have been connecting and disconnecting the DMX cables and mains cords each gig because the bars do not fit in the cases with them attached. I want keep them connected though to save even more time.
If I use angled XLRs and angled IECs the bars would fit the cases with cables still attached. However, I don't want to have to make the short patch cables (again) but the only ones I can find already made are XLR audio cables at the length I want ( 2-3 feet) and with angled connectors.
1) Would they be OK in the DMX run at these very short lengths?
2) Does anyone know where I could very short mains cords with angled IEC connectors???

Thanks all....

http://www.hosatech.com/product/68509/PWC-143R/_/Power_Cord%2C_Right-angle_IEC_C13_to_NEMA_5-15P%2C_3_ft

[Debbie Dunkley]

Well, I ordered the xlr (non DMX) cables and I'll give it a go. I'll keep my short DMX patch cables with me so if I have any issues I can switch them out.
Jamin, thank you for the link. I was hoping to find an iec cable with both the iec end and the NEMA end angled otherwise  I still have to unplug the NEMA end to make the lights fit into the case. In the absence of one like that, I'll get one like the one you posted the link to and unplug just one end of each cord. Not a big deal.
Thank you for all your responses.

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