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TNP 1FT MIDI Cable, 5 Pin DIN Male to Male Cord for Keyboard and Synth | Shielded 1Ft Male-To-Male 5 Pin Din Cord for Keyboards, Synthesizers, Drum Machines, Controllers, and Midi Interfaces
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TNP Products TNP 1FT MIDI Cable

Bottom line: The TNP Products TNP 1FT MIDI Cable: Oxygen-free copper conductors with double shielding reject hum, RF and EM interference; main trade-off: 1 ft length is too short to reach anything past an adjacent rack unit.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Oxygen-free copper conductors with double shielding reject hum, RF and EM interference
  • ✓ Molded 5-pin DIN plugs with strain relief survive repeated setup and teardown
  • ✓ Male-to-male 5-pin DIN fits synths, samplers, drum machines and MIDI interfaces

Cons

  • ✗ 1 ft length is too short to reach anything past an adjacent rack unit
  • ✗ 5-pin DIN only, so no help for USB-MIDI or TRS MIDI gear
  • ✗ Male-to-male ends won't extend an existing cable despite the 'extension' wording
  • ✗ No listed warranty terms; check the product listing before buying

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SpecPicks scored TNP Products TNP 1FT MIDI Cable using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the audio & midi category. TNP Products's audio & midi lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • RELIABLE 5 PIN MIDI CONNECTION: This 5 pin midi cable delivers stable, latency-free performance between your keyboard, synthesizer, drum machine and audio interface, so your notes and timing reach your DAW or sound module exactly as you play them
  • NOISE-FREE, SHIELDED PERFORMANCE: Unlike other 5-pin din midi cable, our oxygen free copper conductors and double shielding reject hum, RF and EM interference, giving you clean, detailed MIDI data and consistent triggering on stage, in the studio or at home
  • BUILD FOR DAILY USE: Sturdy molded 5 pin DIN plugs with strain relief and a flexible jacket let this midi extension cable handle frequent setups, teardowns and touring without loose connections, intermittent signals or broken ends
  • UNIVERSAL MIDI GEAR COMPATIBILITY: Male to male midi cable design works with controllers, synths, samplers, drum machines, workstations and external effects, letting you connect classic 5 pin DIN hardware to modern rigs, mixers and interfaces
  • IDEAL LENGTH FOR FLEXIBLE SETUPS: This five pin midi cable gives you enough reach from your keyboard stand to your rack, mixer or audio interface while keeping your space tidy, perfect for home studios, rehearsal rooms and live stages

Full Specifications

BrandTNP Products
ColorBlack
ModelCBL_MIDI_5PIN_1FT
Frequency31.25 KHz
Cable Type5-pin DIN
Item ShapeRound
Model NameCBL_MIDI_5PIN
Unit Count1 Count
Item Length1 feet
Part NumberCBL_MIDI_5PIN_1FT
Connector TypeDin
Number of Pins5
Number of Items1
Connector GenderMale-to-Male
Specification MetMidi
Compatible DevicesMIDI Controllers, Synthesizers, Drum Machines, Samplers, Workstations, External Effects
Indoor Outdoor UsageIndoor, Outdoor
Customer Package TypeFFP
Compatible Phone ModelsJack
Recommended Uses For ProductMIDI devices, live sound applications, professional mixers, wireless systems, broadcast, AV audio, studio monitor recording, touring
Full listing titleTNP 1FT MIDI Cable, 5 Pin DIN Male to Male Cord for Keyboard and Synth | Shielded 1Ft Male-To-Male 5 Pin Din Cord for Keyboards, Synthesizers, Drum Machines, Controllers, and Midi Interfaces

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