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Key Clamps

DMX Connections

Standard 5 pin XLR wiring

(Viewed from front of plug)

Pin

Designation

Core

Pin 1

Common Shield
Pin 2 Data 1 Complement (1-) Yellow or Red
Pin 3 Data 1 True (1+) Black or Clear
Pin 4 Data 2 Complement (2-) Not Required*
Pin 5 Data 2 True (2+) Not Required*
*These pins may be used for dual outputs on desks such as Avo's Pearl. Splitter leads are required for this purpose. Some devices (e.g. some Clay Paky scans) use these for power supply, so exercise great caution!

Standard 3 pin XLR wiring*

(Viewed from front of plug)

Pin

Designation

Core

Pin 1

Common Shield
Pin 2 Data 1 Complement (1-) Yellow or Red
Pin 3 Data 1 True (1+) Black or Clear
*Early Martin fixtures used a three pin DMX connection with the phase reversed, e.g. pin 2 Data True, pin 3 Data Complement. If mixing types, phase reverse adaptors will be required.

Green Ginger 6 Pin DIN

Pin

Designation

Core

Pin 1

Common Shield
Pin 2 Data 1 Complement (1-)
Pin 3 Data 1 True (1+)
Pin 4 Data 2 Complement (2-)
Pin 5 Data 2 True (2+)
Pin 6 +V Supply for Green Ginger Desk only
 

 

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