DMX vs. XLR: What's the Difference?

One of the most enduring mysteries among working musicians is the difference between Mic Cables and DMX cables. They look exactly the same. They both use three pin XLR connectors, mostly. A mic cable will send DMX signals and a DMX cable will send audio signals. But, are they truly interchangeable?

Can anyone identify this connector? : r/lightingdesign

Seefeful DMX Stage Light Cable,DJ XLR Cable, 3-Pin Male XLR to 5-Pin Female XLR DMX Turnaround Connection for,Moving Head Light Par Light Spotlight with XLR Input & Output 11.8inch/2Pack : Musical

XLR 5 Pin Female to Female Adapter Cable Dmx Ethernet Adapter for Stage

DMX has a higher impedance (110 ohms) than XLR (75 ohms). DMX utilize 110-ohm signals for professional audio cable performance. Upgraded to Metal

MFL. 4 Pack 15 ft DMX Cable 3 Pin XLR Male to Female Connector Wires for Stage Lighting DJ Lights 22 AWG 110 Ohms

XLR to 3.5 mm Cable - Microphone Cables

Clark Wire & Cable X-DMX-3-XFMBG • Clark Wire & Cable

ENOVA XLR DMX Cable XLFM5-Serie 1 m ENOVA Solutions AG Connectors & Cables Switzerland

DMX Stage Light Cable,DJ XLR Cable,3-Pin Female XLR to 5-Pin Male XLR DMX Turnaround Connection for Moving Head - AliExpress

XLR Vs DMX Cable - What's The Difference?

Monoprice 6 Meter (20ft) 3-pin DMX Lighting & AES/EBU Cable

This XLR mic cable is designed to connect a stereo microphone with a single XLR output to a mini stereo phone 3.5 mm input. It is ideal for connecting