What are hybrid cables and how are they used?

Hybrid cables are cables that combine two or more different cable types — for example a data or control line (DMX, CAT5e, audio, coax or fibre) together with a power core — under one common outer jacket. In event technology, hybrid cables are used to feed mains voltage and control signal to the same fixture over a single line, so one cable powers and controls moving heads, LED bars and effect lights. This one-cable technology reduces cabling effort, saves setup time and keeps truss rigs and stages tidy, which makes hybrid cables especially popular for touring, mobile DJ and theatre applications.

Is hybrid cable available by the metre (Meterware)?

Yes, hybrid cable is available by the metre (Meterware) on cable reels as well as in ready-made assemblies. Metre-ware lets you cut and confection custom lengths for fixed installations or bespoke stage cabling, while ready-made hybrid cables come with connectors such as powerCON and XLR already fitted in standard lengths like 1.5 m, 3 m, 5 m and 10 m. Choose metre-ware when you need exact custom runs and want to fit your own connectors, and choose ready-made assemblies when you need reliable, plug-and-play cables for fast rig builds.

Which brands offer hybrid cables?

Several established brands offer hybrid cables for event technology. At LTT you find hybrid and combi cables associated with manufacturers such as Adam Hall Cables, SOMMER CABLE, Accu Cable, Eurolite and Showtec, while the lockable connectors are typically supplied by Neutrik (powerCON, etherCON) and Seetronic. Beyond the event sector, industrial names like LAPP are also known for hybrid cables. For stage and touring use, focus on brands that combine proper double shielding, honest current ratings and rugged, flame-retardant jackets, because these deliver the reliability a professional rig demands.

What is a network-and-power (data + power) hybrid cable?

A network-and-power hybrid cable combines a data core — usually CAT5e — with a power core carrying mains voltage under one jacket. This data + power hybrid cable transports Ethernet-based lighting protocols such as Art-Net or sACN together with the electricity a fixture needs, using etherCON for the network side and powerCON for the power side. It is ideal for network-controlled LED walls, media servers and modern moving heads, where a single cable both feeds and controls the device. The CAT5e core is shielded to keep the data stable despite the adjacent power core.

What is a coax-and-LAN hybrid cable?

A coax-and-LAN hybrid cable combines a coaxial core with a LAN (data) core in one jacket. The coaxial core carries high-frequency or video signals, while the LAN core handles Ethernet data — and some variants add a power core as well. In event and broadcast technology, coax-and-LAN hybrid cables suit camera positions, video links and installations where both a high-frequency feed and a network connection must reach the same point. Combining coax and LAN in one hybrid cable reduces the number of separate leads on the run and simplifies cable management.

Does the power core interfere with the data signal in a hybrid cable?

In a properly built hybrid cable, the power core does not interfere with the data signal, thanks to layered shielding. The signal cores are wrapped in a copper braid shield covering about 85–90 % of the surface, plus an aluminium foil shield that reflects residual interference. DMX and balanced audio additionally use a symmetrical design, so any disturbance couples equally into both cores and cancels at the receiver. This triple protection lets data and 16 A of mains voltage share one jacket safely — as long as you use a purpose-built hybrid cable rather than taping two ordinary leads together.

What jacket materials and properties should a hybrid cable have?

A good hybrid cable should have an outer jacket that suits its environment. Common jacket materials are PVC for general use and halogen-free FRNC for venues with crowds, because FRNC produces far less toxic smoke in a fire. Look for a flame-retardant, UV-resistant jacket, a defined minimum bend radius and a rugged construction that survives repeated coiling and transport. For touring durability the jacket should protect the copper conductors — up to 4 mm² — and the shielded signal cores through constant flexing, while still remaining flexible enough for quick, clean cable management on truss.

Which hybrid cable should I buy for a mobile DJ or touring lighting rig?

For a mobile DJ setup, buy a ready-made DMX + powerCON hybrid cable with a 1.5 mm² power core in common lengths such as 3 m or 5 m; this feeds and controls a handful of LED pars and effect lights with minimal cabling. For a touring lighting rig with many moving heads and long throws, choose a 2.5 mm² power core to limit voltage drop, plus a rugged flame-retardant jacket, generous bend radius and solid strain relief for repeated on-the-road use. In both cases, powerCON TRUE1 plus 3-pin XLR connectors let you daisy-chain fixtures cleanly along the truss.

Hybrid cables

DAP-Audio FP-13 Hybrid Cable - powerCON TRUE1 & 3-pin XLR - DMX / Power DMX & Strom - 6 m

DAP-Audio FP-13 Hybrid Cable - powerCON TRUE1 & 3-pin XLR - DMX / Power 6 m

2-in-1 combi cable • Suitable for DMX supported lighting fixtures • 3-pin Neutrik XLR connectors • powerCON TRUE1 connectors • Available in different lengths • The DAP...

€90.74 *

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DAP-Audio FP-14 Hybrid Cable - powerCON TRUE1 & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power DMX & Strom - 10 m

DAP-Audio FP-14 Hybrid Cable - powerCON TRUE1 & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power 10 m

2-in-1 combi cable • Suitable for DMX supported lighting fixtures • 5-pin Neutrik XLR connectors • powerCON TRUE1 connectors • Available in different lengths • The DAP...

€121.48 *

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DAP-Audio FP-14 Hybrid Cable - powerCON TRUE1 & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power DMX & Strom - 15 m

DAP-Audio FP-14 Hybrid Cable - powerCON TRUE1 & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power 15 m

2-in-1 combi cable • Suitable for DMX supported lighting fixtures • 5-pin Neutrik XLR connectors • powerCON TRUE1 connectors • Available in different lengths • The DAP...

€125.63 *

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DAP-Audio FP-14 Hybrid Cable - powerCON TRUE1 & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power DMX & Strom - 150 cm

DAP-Audio FP-14 Hybrid Cable - powerCON TRUE1 & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power 1.5 m

2-in-1 combi cable • Suitable for DMX supported lighting fixtures • 5-pin Neutrik XLR connectors • powerCON TRUE1 connectors • Available in different lengths • The DAP...

€81.71 *

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DAP-Audio FP-14 Hybrid Cable - powerCON TRUE1 & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power DMX & Strom - 3 m

DAP-Audio FP-14 Hybrid Cable - powerCON TRUE1 & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power 3 m

2-in-1 combi cable • Suitable for DMX supported lighting fixtures • 5-pin Neutrik XLR connectors • powerCON TRUE1 connectors • Available in different lengths • The DAP...

€90.74 *

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DAP-Audio FP-14 Hybrid Cable - powerCON TRUE1 & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power DMX & Strom - 6 m

DAP-Audio FP-14 Hybrid Cable - powerCON TRUE1 & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power 6 m

2-in-1 combi cable • Suitable for DMX supported lighting fixtures • 5-pin Neutrik XLR connectors • powerCON TRUE1 connectors • Available in different lengths • The DAP...

€103.30 *

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DAP-Audio FP20 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro & 3-pin XLR - DMX / Power 10 m, schwarze Ummantelung

DAP-Audio FP20 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro & 3-pin XLR - DMX / Power 10 m - black jacket

2-in-1 combi cable • Suitable for effects and LED screens • 3-pin XLR connectors • Power Pro connectors • Available in different lengths • Power Pro hybrid cables are the...

€76.33 *

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DAP-Audio FP20 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro & 3-pin XLR - DMX / Power 15 m, schwarze Ummantelung

DAP-Audio FP20 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro & 3-pin XLR - DMX / Power 15 m - black jacket

2-in-1 combi cable • Suitable for effects and LED screens • 3-pin XLR connectors • Power Pro connectors • Available in different lengths • Power Pro hybrid cables are the...

€102.85 *

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DAP-Audio FP20 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro & 3-pin XLR - DMX / Power 1.5 m - black jacket

2-in-1 combi cable • Suitable for effects and LED screens • 3-pin XLR connectors • Power Pro connectors • Available in different lengths • Power Pro hybrid cables are the...

€29.50 *

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DAP-Audio FP20 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro & 3-pin XLR - DMX / Power 6 m, schwarze Ummantelung

DAP-Audio FP20 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro & 3-pin XLR - DMX / Power 6 m - black jacket

2-in-1 combi cable • Suitable for effects and LED screens • 3-pin XLR connectors • Power Pro connectors • Available in different lengths • Power Pro hybrid cables are the...

€59.50 *

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DAP-Audio FP21 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power 10 m, schwarze Ummantelung

DAP-Audio FP21 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power 10 m - black jacket

2-in-1 combi cable • Suitable for effects and LED screens • 5-pin XLR connectors • Power Pro connectors • Available in different lengths • Power Pro hybrid cables are the...

€75.20 *

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DAP-Audio FP21 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power 15 m, schwarze Ummantelung

DAP-Audio FP21 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power 15 m - black jacket

2-in-1 combi cable • Suitable for effects and LED screens • 5-pin XLR connectors • Power Pro connectors • Available in different lengths • Power Pro hybrid cables are the...

€96.63 *

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DAP-Audio FP21 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power 3 m, schwarze Ummantelung

DAP-Audio FP21 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power 3 m - black jacket

2-in-1 combi cable • Suitable for effects and LED screens • 5-pin XLR connectors • Power Pro connectors • Available in different lengths • Power Pro hybrid cables are the...

€39.90 *

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DAP-Audio FP21 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power 6 m, schwarze Ummantelung

DAP-Audio FP21 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power 6 m - black jacket

2-in-1 combi cable • Suitable for effects and LED screens • 5-pin XLR connectors • Power Pro connectors • Available in different lengths • Power Pro hybrid cables are the...

€52.20 *

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DAP-Audio FP22 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro True & 3-pin XLR - DMX / Power 10 m, schwarze Ummantelung

DAP-Audio FP22 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro True & 3-pin XLR - DMX / Power 10 m - black jacket

2-in-1 combi cable • Suitable for DMX-supported lighting fixtures and effects • 3-pin XLR connectors • Power Pro True connectors • Available in different lengths • The DAP...

€75.86 *

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DAP-Audio FP22 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro True & 3-pin XLR - DMX / Power 15 m, schwarze Ummantelung

DAP-Audio FP22 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro True & 3-pin XLR - DMX / Power 15 m - black jacket

2-in-1 combi cable • Suitable for DMX-supported lighting fixtures and effects • 3-pin XLR connectors • Power Pro True connectors • Available in different lengths • The DAP...

€102.31 *

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DAP-Audio FP22 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro True & 3-pin XLR - DMX / Power 1.5 m - black jacket

2-in-1 combi cable • Suitable for DMX-supported lighting fixtures and effects • 3-pin XLR connectors • Power Pro True connectors • Available in different lengths • The DAP...

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€32.00 *

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DAP-Audio FP22 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro True & 3-pin XLR - DMX / Power 3 m, schwarze Ummantelung

DAP-Audio FP22 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro True & 3-pin XLR - DMX / Power 3 m - black jacket

2-in-1 combi cable • Suitable for DMX-supported lighting fixtures and effects • 3-pin XLR connectors • Power Pro True connectors • Available in different lengths • The DAP...

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€40.90 *

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DAP-Audio FP22 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro True & 3-pin XLR - DMX / Power 6 m, schwarze Ummantelung

DAP-Audio FP22 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro True & 3-pin XLR - DMX / Power 6 m - black jacket

2-in-1 combi cable • Suitable for DMX-supported lighting fixtures and effects • 3-pin XLR connectors • Power Pro True connectors • Available in different lengths • The DAP...

€50.35 *

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DAP-Audio FP23 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro True & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power 10 m, schwarze Ummantelung

DAP-Audio FP23 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro True & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power 10 m - black jacket

2-in-1 combi cable • Suitable for DMX-supported lighting fixtures and effects • 5-pin XLR connectors • Power Pro True connectors • Available in different lengths • The DAP...

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€77.50 *

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DAP-Audio FP23 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro True & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power 15 m, schwarze Ummantelung

DAP-Audio FP23 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro True & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power 15 m - black jacket

2-in-1 combi cable • Suitable for DMX-supported lighting fixtures and effects • 5-pin XLR connectors • Power Pro True connectors • Available in different lengths • The DAP...

€103.30 *

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DAP-Audio FP23 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro True & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power 1.5 m - black jacket

2-in-1 combi cable • Suitable for DMX-supported lighting fixtures and effects • 5-pin XLR connectors • Power Pro True connectors • Available in different lengths • The DAP...

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€32.90 *

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DAP-Audio FP23 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro True & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power 3 m, schwarze Ummantelung

DAP-Audio FP23 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro True & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power 3 m - black jacket

2-in-1 combi cable • Suitable for DMX-supported lighting fixtures and effects • 5-pin XLR connectors • Power Pro True connectors • Available in different lengths • The DAP...

€39.90 *

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DAP-Audio FP23 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro True & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power 6 m, schwarze Ummantelung

DAP-Audio FP23 Hybrid Cable - Power Pro True & 5-pin XLR - DMX / Power 6 m - black jacket

2-in-1 combi cable • Suitable for DMX-supported lighting fixtures and effects • 5-pin XLR connectors • Power Pro True connectors • Available in different lengths • The DAP...

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€48.45 *

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