The red, 5' 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. is this compatible with ableton?

A: No, it is not. Currently it is compatible with Bitwig, Cubase, Garageband, Logic, Nuendo, Digital Performer, Mixcraft, Reason, Reaper, Sonar, and Studio One.

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 this male or female?

A: These are 5-Pin male MIDI connectors.

Q: 4. Could I connect this keyboard to another keyboard as a keyboard extension, without connection to a computer or laptop?

A: No. This keyboard requires a usb midi connection and software to function.

Q: 5. Is this cable RG-58 or RG-213?

A: The Hosa Technology BNC to BNC Antenna Cable is RG-58.

Q: 6. 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: 7. 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: 8. CAN I USE HEADPHONES WITH IT?

A: No, this is a controller only and there are no sounds in it to hear. You will monitor audio via your device's headphone output (computer/iPad).

Q: 9. Is it 50ohm bnc?

A: The Hosa BNC-58-150 is 50-ohm.

Q: 10. Can this be used as an extension to another keyboard?

A: The Nectar SE49 is a MIDI controller, so it could be sent digital information from another MIDI-enabled keyboard and act as an extension of that keyboard.