The black, 15' 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. I am trying to use this cable with my Yamaha E303, but only the midi in light is on, there is no signal on the midi out channel, any one else facing this issue?

A: Unfortunately the Yamaha PSR-E303 is no longer unavailable. Im sorry due to lack of information we are unable to answer your question.

Q: 2. I have this cable...and for some reason, the only light that comes on is the usb light. are all 3 of the lights supposed to be on in order for it to work properly? T.G.

A: Be sure that your MIDI instrument is actually sending a MIDI information. If you have purchased this at B&H, please contact our customer service departmtnt for a return within 30 days of purchase: cs@a href= http://bhphotovideo.com target= _blank bhphotovideo.com/a ------------------------------------800.221.5743 or 212.239.7765

Q: 3. 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: 4. Will this work with F8 recorders the same way it works with MixPre10?

A: Yes, the Korg nanoKONTROL2 - Slim-Line USB MIDI Controller should work the same way with the Zoom F8n Multitrack Field Recorder as it does with the Sound Devices MixPre-10 Multitrack Field Recorder.

Q: 5. Can the knobs on this controller be configured as relative/infinite or are the absolute only?

A: The knobs are absolute only.

Q: 6. 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: 7. What's the size/diameter of the top metal piece? My speedlight bracket opening is too small to fit on top of this

A: This has a standard 5/8 diameter stud. In many cases your speedlight bracket might have an adapter in it that can be removed.

Q: 8. Will this work with windows 10?

A: Yes, The USM-422 (Tracklink Midi-USB interface) Windows requirement is Windows Vista or newer. There should be no compatibility issues with this unit and Windows 10. I hope this information is helpful!

Q: 9. is this male or female?

A: These are 5-Pin male MIDI connectors.

Q: 10. Does the photo for this MIDI cable match the one you received? Or did you get a new-style cable? Hosa is restyling their cable connectors, but there are original-style cables still in the pipeline. I am curious if you got the original or new style when you purchased. Thanks.

A: The restyling of this cable occurred in 2015. It is likely all the old-style cables have already been sold off since it has been 2 years.