Rosco LitePad 4-Pin XLR (Canon) Adaptor Cable
Lets a LitePad plug directly into a 12 V DC power supply with a 4-pin XLR connector. Female 2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel to male 4-pin XLR, rated to 12 V DC, 5 A max.
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Power LitePads from 4-pin XLR sources
4-pin XLR is a common 12 V DC power connector on location power supplies. This cable bridges it to the LitePad’s barrel connector.
- Connects LitePads to 4-pin XLR 12 V DC sources
- Female 2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel to male 4-pin XLR
- Rated 12 V DC, 5 A maximum
Shared power on location
Camera departments
Run LitePads from 12 V DC 4-pin XLR power on the camera cart or rig.
Location lighting
Power LitePads from 4-pin XLR power supplies away from mains.
Vehicles & tight sets
Use the 12 V DC supply already rigged instead of a transformer.
What it is — and what it isn’t
Use it for
- Rosco LitePads with the 2.1 x 5.5 mm DC connection
- 12 V DC power sources with a female 4-pin XLR output
- Loads up to 5 A
Don’t use it for
- Sources that aren’t 12 V DC — check voltage and pin-out first
- Loads over 5 A
- Mains (AC) power
Getting the best result
- Confirm your power source outputs 12 V DC on 4-pin XLR and check its pin-out.
- Check the LitePad load is under 5 A.
- Connect the XLR end to the source and the barrel end to the LitePad (or splitter).
- Switch on and test before use.
Key details
| Connectors | Female 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm barrel to male 4-pin XLR |
|---|---|
| Max load | 12 V DC, 5 A |
| Works with | Rosco LitePads |
| Rosco code | 290637700012 |
Common questions
What does the LitePad 4-pin adaptor connect to?
Any power supply with a 4-pin XLR (12 V DC) connector. The other end is a female 2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel for the LitePad.
What’s the maximum load?
12 V DC at 5 A maximum, per Rosco.
Can I power several LitePads through it?
Yes, with a Y Splitter or 4-Way Spider Cable, as long as the total stays under 5 A and within the source’s own rating.
Is “Canon” the same as XLR?
Yes — in Australian trade use, “Canon” is common shorthand for XLR-style connectors.
Voltage and pin-out on 4-pin XLR sources vary — confirm your source suits the LitePad before connecting. Check the combined current draw of every LitePad on a circuit against the rating of the power source and every cable in the chain, and test the setup before the shoot or show. Specifications are from Rosco data and are a guide only.
Planning a LitePad setup?
Tell us which LitePads you’re running and how you want to power them, and we’ll help you choose the right supply, cables and mounts.
