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Five-pin DIN versus five-pin XLR

Five contacts do not establish the connector family or signal.

Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph. — P110 · Connector5-pin DIN connector: MIDI and legacy uses

How they differ

5-pin DIN connector: MIDI and legacy uses Read the DIN marking and device role. Compare the arrangement in the manual rather than assuming all five-pin circular connectors are alike.
5-pin XLR connector Compare five contact positions, housing key and latch features with the exact device manual.

At a glance

Source-scoped form facts; counts, variants and unknowns are distinct
Field	5-pin DIN connector: MIDI and legacy uses	5-pin XLR connector
Type	Connector	Connector
Family	Audio	Audio
Shape	round	round
Nominal contacts	5S089Nominal contact count; some implementations may omit populated positions. It is not a wiring map.	5S101Nominal contact count; some implementations may omit populated positions. It is not a wiring map.
Positions / cavity span	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	5 (Claim C126C)S101 · S620Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. Source identity discrepancy retained, not corrected by inference. The qualitative study follows the linked end view; no current dimensional certification or DMX/audio wiring claim.
Contact rows	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Connector role	plug (NYS322)S617Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. NYS322. Documented role: plug. 6.5mmmaximum cableOD is wire acceptance,not shell diameter.; NYS322drawingS618full text provides59.5,13.35diameter,16diameter but axes not visually verified after503; these are not adopted as geometry.; Gold-platedNYS322G andgold-shellNYS322AG variants stay separate; no MIDI circuit map from physical5pin form.	plug; socket; plug (NC5MXX)S101 · S101 · S101Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. five-pole XLR plug/receptacle interface NC5MXX. Documented role: plug. Exact part layout must control; no NC6MXX versus NC6MSXX intermateability inferred.; Global503forNC4/NC6; official US page/PDF successfully read. No drawing axes or rows proposed.
Key distinction	MIDI is a transport context, not every DIN socket.	XLR names a family, not one signal.

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Families represented: Audio

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What you are comparing	P110 / Connector5-pin DIN connector: MIDI and legacy uses Identification schematic · not to scale · drawing review pending	P126 / Connector5-pin XLR connector Identification schematic · not to scale · drawing review pending
Layer	Connector	Connector
Key distinction	MIDI is a transport context, not every DIN socket.	XLR names a family, not one signal.
Nominal contacts	5S089Nominal contact count; some implementations may omit populated positions. It is not a wiring map.	5S101Nominal contact count; some implementations may omit populated positions. It is not a wiring map.
Positions / cavity span	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	5 (Claim C126C)S101 · S620Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. Source identity discrepancy retained, not corrected by inference. The qualitative study follows the linked end view; no current dimensional certification or DMX/audio wiring claim.
Populated contacts	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Contact rows	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Contact pitch	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Dimensions / axis	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Connector role	plug (NYS322)S617Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. NYS322. Documented role: plug. 6.5mmmaximum cableOD is wire acceptance,not shell diameter.; NYS322drawingS618full text provides59.5,13.35diameter,16diameter but axes not visually verified after503; these are not adopted as geometry.; Gold-platedNYS322G andgold-shellNYS322AG variants stay separate; no MIDI circuit map from physical5pin form.	plug; socket; plug (NC5MXX)S101 · S101 · S101Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. five-pole XLR plug/receptacle interface NC5MXX. Documented role: plug. Exact part layout must control; no NC6MXX versus NC6MSXX intermateability inferred.; Global503forNC4/NC6; official US page/PDF successfully read. No drawing axes or rows proposed.
Coupling / latch	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	latch (Claim C126B); Latch lock; improved locking recess without window (NC5MXX)S101 · S101Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. Identification and explicitly scoped documentation only; not an end-to-end connection approval NC5MXX. Documented role: plug. Exact part layout must control; no NC6MXX versus NC6MSXX intermateability inferred.; Global503forNC4/NC6; official US page/PDF successfully read. No drawing axes or rows proposed.
Keying / polarization	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Documented identification	The DIN guide describes a five-pin circular connector used by older AT-style keyboards.C110A	Neutrik NC5MXX is a five-pole XLR cable connector.C126A
Important distinction	The MIDI Association separately specifies a MIDI transport using five-pin DIN.C110B	The manufacturer lists latch-lock retention for that connector.C126B
Source-observed V148 component scope	REAN NYS322 male DIN component, not an identified MIDI device port.C110C	NC5MXX-linked five-position end view; source title discrepancy retained.C126C
Evidence	C110A,C110B,C110C → Independent review pending	C126A,C126B,C126C → Independent review pending

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Layer

5-pin DIN connector: MIDI and legacy usesP110 / Connector: Connector
5-pin XLR connectorP126 / Connector: Connector

Key distinction

5-pin DIN connector: MIDI and legacy usesP110 / Connector: MIDI is a transport context, not every DIN socket.
5-pin XLR connectorP126 / Connector: XLR names a family, not one signal.

Nominal contacts

5-pin DIN connector: MIDI and legacy usesP110 / Connector: 5S089Nominal contact count; some implementations may omit populated positions. It is not a wiring map.
5-pin XLR connectorP126 / Connector: 5S101Nominal contact count; some implementations may omit populated positions. It is not a wiring map.

Positions / cavity span

5-pin DIN connector: MIDI and legacy usesP110 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
5-pin XLR connectorP126 / Connector: 5 (Claim C126C)S101 · S620Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. Source identity discrepancy retained, not corrected by inference. The qualitative study follows the linked end view; no current dimensional certification or DMX/audio wiring claim.

Populated contacts

5-pin DIN connector: MIDI and legacy usesP110 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
5-pin XLR connectorP126 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Contact rows

5-pin DIN connector: MIDI and legacy usesP110 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
5-pin XLR connectorP126 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Contact pitch

5-pin DIN connector: MIDI and legacy usesP110 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
5-pin XLR connectorP126 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Dimensions / axis

5-pin DIN connector: MIDI and legacy usesP110 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
5-pin XLR connectorP126 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Connector role

5-pin DIN connector: MIDI and legacy usesP110 / Connector: plug (NYS322)S617Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. NYS322. Documented role: plug. 6.5mmmaximum cableOD is wire acceptance,not shell diameter.; NYS322drawingS618full text provides59.5,13.35diameter,16diameter but axes not visually verified after503; these are not adopted as geometry.; Gold-platedNYS322G andgold-shellNYS322AG variants stay separate; no MIDI circuit map from physical5pin form.
5-pin XLR connectorP126 / Connector: plug; socket; plug (NC5MXX)S101 · S101 · S101Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. five-pole XLR plug/receptacle interface NC5MXX. Documented role: plug. Exact part layout must control; no NC6MXX versus NC6MSXX intermateability inferred.; Global503forNC4/NC6; official US page/PDF successfully read. No drawing axes or rows proposed.

Coupling / latch

5-pin DIN connector: MIDI and legacy usesP110 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
5-pin XLR connectorP126 / Connector: latch (Claim C126B); Latch lock; improved locking recess without window (NC5MXX)S101 · S101Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. Identification and explicitly scoped documentation only; not an end-to-end connection approval NC5MXX. Documented role: plug. Exact part layout must control; no NC6MXX versus NC6MSXX intermateability inferred.; Global503forNC4/NC6; official US page/PDF successfully read. No drawing axes or rows proposed.

Keying / polarization

5-pin DIN connector: MIDI and legacy usesP110 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
5-pin XLR connectorP126 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Documented identification

5-pin DIN connector: MIDI and legacy usesP110 / Connector: The DIN guide describes a five-pin circular connector used by older AT-style keyboards.C110A
5-pin XLR connectorP126 / Connector: Neutrik NC5MXX is a five-pole XLR cable connector.C126A

Important distinction

5-pin DIN connector: MIDI and legacy usesP110 / Connector: The MIDI Association separately specifies a MIDI transport using five-pin DIN.C110B
5-pin XLR connectorP126 / Connector: The manufacturer lists latch-lock retention for that connector.C126B

Source-observed V148 component scope

5-pin DIN connector: MIDI and legacy usesP110 / Connector: REAN NYS322 male DIN component, not an identified MIDI device port.C110C
5-pin XLR connectorP126 / Connector: NC5MXX-linked five-position end view; source title discrepancy retained.C126C

Evidence

5-pin DIN connector: MIDI and legacy usesP110 / Connector: C110A,C110B,C110C →
Independent review pending
5-pin XLR connectorP126 / Connector: C126A,C126B,C126C →
Independent review pending

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6 linked sources · 6 scoped claims · 0 sources with inspection/access flags.

Page scope: Evidence behind the compared records; the editorial comparison still needs separate review.

Assessment 2026-10-22 · earliest scheduled source review 2027-01-01. This is a recorded-date assessment, not a live source check. Page-level independent review is not established by this panel.

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S089 · DIN and Mini-DIN identification guide

C2G / Legrand · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-03 · due 2027-01-01

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Distinct DIN / Mini-DIN arrangements and the S-Video and PS/2 examples.

Not established / limitations: A historical application is not a guarantee of what a particular port carries.

Locator: 5-pin DIN; 4-pin Mini DIN; 6-pin Mini DIN

S090 · MIDI transports — DIN and TRS

MIDI Association · Standards-organization domain · inspected 2026-10-03 · due 2027-01-01

Within inspection window

Scoped support: MIDI has 5-pin DIN and separately specified TRS transports.

Not established / limitations: No pinout or adapter wiring is reproduced; this overview does not establish a given device wiring type.

Locator: 5 PIN DIN ELECTRICAL SPECS; SPECIFICATION FOR USE OF TRS CONNECTORS WITH MIDI DEVICES

S101 · NC5MXX five-pole XLR connector

Neutrik · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-03 · due 2027-01-01

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Five-pole XLR cable connector with latch-lock retention.

Not established / limitations: The device signal and wiring are unspecified by connector identity alone; no DMX or audio compatibility approval.

Locator: Product description; Mechanical / Locking device

S617 · REAN NYS322 male five-pole DIN cable connector

REAN · Unclassified publisher domain · inspected 2026-10-13 · due 2027-01-11

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Exact NYS322 component identity; not a MIDI cable, device role or transport approval.

Not established / limitations: Exact NYS322 component identity; not a MIDI cable, device role or transport approval. Raw document bytes were not obtained in the container; no raw-file hash or archived-source possession is claimed.

Locator: Product description; gender; article variations; linked NYS322 drawing.

S618 · NYS322 component drawing

REAN · Unclassified publisher domain · inspected 2026-10-13 · due 2027-01-11

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Product-linked male DIN component; no source dimensions, pin numbers or circuit copied.

Not established / limitations: Product-linked male DIN component; no source dimensions, pin numbers or circuit copied. Raw document bytes were not obtained in the container; no raw-file hash or archived-source possession is claimed.

Locator: Single sheet; side and end views. Designer/checked date 2020.11.11. Five lower-arc contact positions and upper key visually inspected.

S620 · ST-NC5MXX product-linked drawing; title discrepancy retained

Neutrik · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-13 · due 2027-01-11

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Linked from NC5MXX product page. Title/drawing-number inconsistency remains unresolved; no current dimensional equivalence is certified.

Not established / limitations: Linked from NC5MXX product page. Title/drawing-number inconsistency remains unresolved; no current dimensional equivalence is certified. Raw document bytes were not obtained in the container; no raw-file hash or archived-source possession is claimed.

Locator: Single sheet; five-position end view; revision B, changed-date 17.04.07. Drawing number ST-NC5MXX; main title visually reads NX5MXX.

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C110A · P110

The DIN guide describes a five-pin circular connector used by older AT-style keyboards.

Claim scope: Identification and explicitly scoped documentation only; not an end-to-end connection approval

Source links: S089 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C110B · P110

The MIDI Association separately specifies a MIDI transport using five-pin DIN.

Claim scope: Identification and explicitly scoped documentation only; not an end-to-end connection approval

Source links: S090 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C110C · P110

REAN identifies NYS322 as a male five-pole DIN cable component; its linked end view places the five contacts in a lower arc below the key.

Claim scope: Named component identity and observed end view only. This does not establish MIDI service, IN/OUT direction or a completed MIDI cable.

Source links: S617 · S618 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C126A · P126

Neutrik NC5MXX is a five-pole XLR cable connector.

Claim scope: Identification and explicitly scoped documentation only; not an end-to-end connection approval

Source links: S101 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C126B · P126

The manufacturer lists latch-lock retention for that connector.

Claim scope: Identification and explicitly scoped documentation only; not an end-to-end connection approval

Source links: S101 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C126C · P126

The drawing linked from the NC5MXX product page separates a five-position end view from two longitudinal profiles. Its drawing number is ST-NC5MXX, while the main title field reads NX5MXX.

Claim scope: Source identity discrepancy retained, not corrected by inference. The qualitative study follows the linked end view; no current dimensional certification or DMX/audio wiring claim.

Source links: S101 · S620 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

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