Nanlite DMX Adapter Y-Cable with Locking 3.5mm Connector

Overview

The Nanlite DMX Adapter Y-Cable is a professional control interface designed to enable DMX512 integration for compatible Nanlite fixtures, including Forza series COB lights and PavoTube LED tubes.

This adapter connects directly to the 3.5mm DMX control port on supported fixtures and converts it into standard 5-pin XLR DMX input and output connections, allowing seamless integration into professional lighting control systems.

The cable is designed as a Y-split configuration, providing both DMX IN and DMX OUT functionality, enabling users to chain multiple fixtures together in a single DMX universe. This makes it suitable for studio environments, film sets, and stage lighting applications where coordinated multi-light control is required.

A key feature of this cable is its locking 3.5mm connector, which ensures a secure and stable connection to the fixture during production use, reducing the risk of accidental disconnection during shoots.

Built for professional workflows, the adapter allows users to integrate Nanlite fixtures into existing DMX consoles, lighting desks, and control systems without requiring additional proprietary hardware.

This accessory is part of Nanlite’s broader control ecosystem, enabling reliable wired DMX communication for precise brightness, colour, and effect control across compatible lighting systems.

Key Features
• Enables DMX512 control for compatible Nanlite fixtures
• Converts 3.5mm port to standard 5-pin XLR DMX IN/OUT
• Y-cable design for daisy-chaining multiple fixtures
• Locking 3.5mm connector for secure connection
• Compatible with Forza and PavoTube series lights
• Supports professional DMX lighting control systems
• Ideal for studio, film, and broadcast environments
• Enables precise multi-fixture lighting coordination
• Durable construction for production use
• Compact and easy to integrate into lighting rigs

Specifications
• Product Type: DMX adapter Y-cable
• Brand: Nanlite
• Model: CB-DMX-3.5C-1/2
• Connector Type (Light Side): Locking 3.5mm
• Connector Type (DMX Side): 5-pin XLR (Male & Female)
• Function: DMX IN / OUT signal conversion
• Cable Type: Control / data cable (DMX512)
• Compatibility: Forza 60C / 60B II / 60 II / 150B / 150 and PavoTube II series
• Application: Film, photography, broadcast, stage lighting
• Configuration: Y-split DMX adapter cable

What’s in the Box
• 1 × Nanlite DMX Adapter Y-Cable (CB-DMX-3.5C-1/2)

Why we stock it

Hand-picked for its build quality, service backup, and on-set reliability. Talk to our team for kit-list recommendations.

Technical specifications

Detailed specifications available on request.

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Local support, in-house workshop

Every fixture we sell is backed by a 24-month warranty, fully serviced from our Johannesburg workshop. We stock genuine spares and can usually return a unit to service within 5 working days of intake.

Our technical team has run the original manufacturer training courses in South Africa — if you need help configuring DMX, integrating with a CRMX system, or troubleshooting on location, we're a phone call away.

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