Roland MSC-50 5-Meter Standard MIDI Cable

Roland MSC-50 Standard High-Performance MIDI Cable (5 Meters)

Ensure a flawless, latency-free connection across your digital performance ecosystem. The Roland MSC-50 is a professional-grade, heavy-duty 5-meter (16-foot) MIDI cable engineered to handle high-density data synchronization between electronic keyboards, hardware synthesizers, drum machines, and floor-based multi-effects units. Perfect for complex stage configurations in Dubai or studio production desks in Abu Dhabi, this tour-grade cable delivers absolute signal integrity without dropped messages or data lag.

Shielded Core Architecture for Noise-Free Performance

In modern performance spaces, electromagnetic interference from surrounding stage lighting rigs, wireless systems, and heavy power mains can corrupt digital data streams. Roland combats this by building the MSC-50 with a high-density spiral copper shield wrapped tightly around premium oxygen-free copper core wires. This robust architectural barrier successfully repels external electrical hum and digital noise, maintaining an ultra-clean, pristine connection for your critical MIDI clock timing signals, program changes, and continuous controller data parameters.

Commercial-Grade Molded 5-Pin Connectors

The weakest links in any digital instrument rig are frequently the physical connector housings. The MSC-50 features heavy-duty, commercial-grade molded 5-pin DIN plugs built to endure continuous packing, traveling, and rough handling. The reinforced, internal stress-relieving boots prevent the delicate internal wire solders from breaking or fraying when the cable is pulled tight or woven tightly around complex keyboard stands and studio cable racks.

Key Product Benefits

• Extended 5-Meter (16ft) Length: Provides extensive room to safely route connection signals across large concert stages, orchestra pits, or large multi-tier studio desks.
• High-Density Copper Shielding: Rejects environmental electromagnetic noise, preventing data corruption or dropped performance messages mid-song.
• Heavy-Duty Molded Shells: Extremely resilient plastic connector heads absorb heavy accidental impact while maintaining a secure mechanical fit.
• Oxygen-Free Inner Cores: Maximizes electrical conductivity to guarantee lag-free, accurate transmission of high-density pitch bend and velocity information.
• Flexible Exterior Jacket: Thick, highly supple outer insulation layer resists permanent cable kinking and tangles, wrapping cleanly for rapid teardowns.

Official Technical Specifications

• Cable Model Identifier: Roland MSC-50 (Standard Series)
• Total Wire Length: 5.0 Meters / 16 Feet
• Connector Formats: Dual Male 5-Pin DIN configurations
• Internal Wire Core Type: Highly conductive Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC)
• Shielding Layout: High-density, tight spiral copper insulation weave
• Outer Insulation Material: Ultra-flexible heavy-duty matte black PVC jacket
• Pin Wiring Configuration: Standard 5-pin discrete connection path (fully compatible with all standard MIDI protocols)

Common Customer Questions Answered

Can I use the MSC-50 cable to connect a standard keyboard to a computer?

No, you cannot connect it directly to a modern computer without an additional hardware bridge. The MSC-50 features standard 5-pin DIN connectors on both ends, which are designed for traditional hardware instruments. To route your signals to a laptop, you must plug this cable into an external audio interface equipped with 5-pin MIDI ports, or utilize a dedicated Roland USB-to-MIDI interface adapter.

Is this cable fully compatible with older vintage synths?

Yes, absolutely. The MSC-50 is built according to the universal, standard 5-pin DIN hardware specifications established by the MIDI Manufacturers Association. This guarantees full plug-and-play operation with legacy vintage 1980s synthesizers, modern hardware samplers, current production digital pianos, and advanced computer controller keyboards alike.

Does a longer 5-meter cable cause midi note lag compared to short 1-meter leads?

Not at all. MIDI messages travel as electrical data pulses that move nearly at the speed of light. Even with high-density data flows like rapid pitch bend wheels or clock synchronization across multiple chained units, a length of 5 meters introduces zero humanly perceptible latency or note hesitation, giving you an instantaneous tactile playing response.