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Audio and DMX: similar plugs, different jobs

The connector is only the beginning of a compatibility check.

Sources checked 11 September 2026.

The signal determines the cable

XLR describes a connector format, not automatically the cable’s application. DMX is a digital control link requiring suitable transmission characteristics. A microphone cable with the same pin count is not automatically a DMX cable.

Separate audio signal and speaker power

A signal cable to a powered loudspeaker differs from a cable between an amplifier and passive speaker. Neutrik speakON is designed for loudspeaker connections; it is not a mains power connector.

Describe both ends

For a cable order, specify device A, device B, signal, both connectors, length and conditions. A connector photograph helps, but a readable label and device manual provide more precise information.

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Two more useful answers

Will an adapter convert audio to DMX?

No. A mechanical adapter does not change the protocol or signal characteristics.

Can I use speakON for 230 V?

No. Use connections approved for mains power.

Sources and further reading

Editorial summary · checked 11 September 2026. International guidance provides technical context, not a statement of Croatian regulations. Current instructions for the exact model take precedence.

  1. ETC · DMX512 information
  2. Neutrik · NL4FXX-W-S

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