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EMK 5-Pin MIDI Cable Compatible with MIDI Keyboard, Keyboard Synth, Rack Synth, Sampler, External Sound Card, Sound Source and Other Music Gear (3.3Feet/1m-2PCS)
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EMK 5-Pin MIDI Cable Compatible with MIDI Keyboard

Bottom line: The EMK 5-Pin MIDI Cable Compatible with MIDI Keyboard: Two 3.3ft/1m cables in the pack, so you can wire MIDI In and Out in one buy; main trade-off: 1m length is short for rack gear or across-the-room synth-to-interface runs.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Two 3.3ft/1m cables in the pack, so you can wire MIDI In and Out in one buy
  • ✓ Standard 180-degree 5-pin DIN male ends fit vintage synths, drum machines and sound modules
  • ✓ Rated for 10,000+ bends, with a nylon jacket and strain relief at both connector necks
  • ✓ Nickel-plated pins over oxygen-free copper with double shielding to cut EMI and RF pickup

Cons

  • ✗ 1m length is short for rack gear or across-the-room synth-to-interface runs
  • ✗ 5-pin DIN only, so USB-MIDI and TRS MIDI (Type A/B) gear needs an adapter
  • ✗ One MIDI link still carries 16 channels max, unchanged by cable quality
  • ✗ Nylon-braided cable is stiffer to coil tightly than plain PVC jackets

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Key Features

  • Wide Compatibility:This 5-pin DIN MIDI Male-to-Male cable is compatible with MIDI keyboards/keyboard controllers/foot pedal controllers/analog synthesizers/sequencers/audio interface boxes, samplers, electronic drum machines, effects, audio mixers, amplifiers, external sound cards, electronic pianos, ideal for use in the studio, recording or live performance.
  • Standard 5-Pin DIN MIDI Cable:A single MIDI link can transmit information for up to 16 channels, each of which can be separated to individual devices. The standard 5-pin male head has a 180-degree pin configuration common on musical instruments, and the connection is firm and not easy to loosen, ensuring stable audio transmission.
  • Premium Material:With a 10,000+ bend lifespan several times longer than original 5-pin midi cables，high quality nylon jacket contributes to the strain-relief construction that not only provides flexibility, but also protects the cable from kinks.
  • Lossless Transmission:EMK MIDI interface connector cable plug 5-pin part is made of nickel-plated material, the wire is combined with oxygen-free copper wire and double shielding to prevent electromagnetic/RF interference, enhance internal noise suppression and eliminate strand interaction distortion, reduce signal loss, high transmission efficiency, no delay, high quality to ensure your signal transmission stability.
  • What's In The Box:1*EMK 5-Pin MIDI Cable,If you are not satisfied with our products for any reason,please contact us and we will help solve the problem.

Full Specifications

BrandEMK
Cable TypeCoaxial
Unit Count2 Count
Item Length3.3 feet
Part NumberLSMD00105
Connector Type5 Pin Din
Number of Pins5
Number of Items1
Special FeatureBraided
Connector GenderMale-to-Male
What's In The Box1*EMK 5-Pin MIDI Cable,If you are not satisfied with our products for any reason,please contact us and we will help solve the problem.
Compatible DevicesAudio Interface, External Sound Card, Guitar Multi Effects, MIDI Keyboard, Synthesizer
Included Components1*EMK MIDI to MIDI DIN Cable
Indoor Outdoor UsageIndoor
Compatible Phone ModelsNo Compatible Phone Models
Recommended Uses For ProductMusic Production, Music Performance
Other Special Features of the ProductBraided
Full listing titleEMK 5-Pin MIDI Cable Compatible with MIDI Keyboard, Keyboard Synth, Rack Synth, Sampler, External Sound Card, Sound Source and Other Music Gear (3.3Feet/1m-2PCS)

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