DMX vs. XLR: What's the Difference?
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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?
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DMX vs. XLR: What's the Difference?
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XLR Vs DMX Cable - What's The Difference?
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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
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