The red, 3' Hosa Standard MIDI to MIDI Cable is a nonserviceable cable with male 5-pin DIN connectors on each end. The cable features oxygen-free copper conductors and a dense spiral copper shield to block interference and hum.

Nonserviceable Cable    Oxygen-Free Copper Conductors    OFC Spiral Shielding Reduces EMI and RFI    26 AWG Cable, Nickel-Plated Connectors

The MIDI protocol allows communication between a computer and a digitally controlled synthesizer (keyboard, drum machine, etc.) by transmitting how the notes are to be produced. For example, commands like note-on, note-off, pitch-shift, and tempo create much smaller files and more realistic music, relying on the synthesizer to create all audible sounds.

This nonserviceable cable features durable, nickel-plated connector bodies, and the stranded copper conductors are surrounded by a dense copper shield to ensure interference-resistant data transfer.

Each of the five pins on the connectors of these MIDI cables is wired to support all MIDI functions, including uploading and downloading data and relaying SysEx information.

Hosa makes their cables in a variety of lengths to suit virtually any application.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What's the pin out on this?

A: The IK Multimedia IP-CABLE-MIDI-IN is a 2.5mm TRS to 5-pin DIN MIDI female adapter cable that is 3.9" (10 cm) long and intended for use various iRig models like the iRig Pro and iRig Keys 2, as well as the UNO Drum and UNO Synth. It is also suitable for use with other MIDI interfaces that use this type of cable. The manufacturer has not provided details for the pin out, but it seems to be standard.

Q: 2. All of the MIDI cables are plugged in to the keyboard and PC but the notes don't appear on my DAW. How can I fix this?

A: The ART M-Connect Midi to USB cable is a plug and play product. If you are unable to establish communication, make sure any drivers necessary for your keyboard are installed, your keyborad is set to transmit MIDI data, and your DAW software is able to receive MIDI via USB.

Q: 3. Can this be mounted directly to a grip head?

A: You need a specific grip head for it. https://bhpho.to/2LcE1Fb

Q: 4. Is the 2.5mm end type A or type B?

A: Information about the CME WIDI DIN-5 MIDI Cable's wiring has not been made available by the manufacturer. It is intended to be used with the CME WIDI Jack Wireless MIDI-Over-Bluetooth Adapter, which allows switching between Type A and Type B.

Q: 5. Is there a longer version of this dual MIDI Cable?

A: That is the longest dual MIDI cable we have. For longer single options click here: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=midi%20cable&filters=fct_length_6411%3A20ft%7C25ft%7C50ft%7C100ft

Q: 6. how much does the frame weigh?

A: The frame would weight a little more than 3 lbs without the original packaging.

Q: 7. Does it include the Diffusion?

A: No, the Manfrotto Midi Skylite Rapid Frame (5 X 5') is only the frame. This is a link to the Manfrotto fabrics, https://bhpho.to/3dSlFKh .

Q: 8. is this male or female?

A: These are 5-Pin male MIDI connectors.

Q: 9. Does this adapter have a brass metal tab in (what I call) the line-up slot inside the outer ring of the female MIDI connector? The one that came with the iRig Pro Duo I/O does and that metal tab blocks a standard MIDI male connector from fully connecting so the connection will hold. thx

A: The IK Multimedia iRig TRS to MIDI Cable is the same cable that is included with the iRig Pro Duo.

Q: 10. Is the MIDI end of this cable male or female?

A: The MIDI connections on this adapter cable are female.