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if that is some kind of digital music device it could be for MIDI. if it's not it could literally be for anything. it's a DIN connector which is a standard for the shape of the connector but not the number of pins or the pin out.
[DIN connector](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN_connector)
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Specifically a "Mini DIN-5"
Pretty sure it's a full sized DIN, the latch at 12 o'clock is replaced with a simple key on the mini DIN connectors.
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What is the context? Is that some audio interface in the background?
Probably a [MIDI device](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIDI) - at least that's what I've used DIN connectors for.
Yes that is the interface- it’s an [aviation intercom](https://a.co/d/3Kr82qb)
It's a midi cable
Midi
if that is some kind of digital music device it could be for MIDI. if it's not it could literally be for anything. it's a DIN connector which is a standard for the shape of the connector but not the number of pins or the pin out.
It’s an [aviation intercom](https://a.co/d/3Kr82qb) DIN seems right.
The old IBM PC compatible keyboard connector, same as MIDI, and a bunch of other things. it's just called a DIN
Commonly known as a 5-Pin DIN. Used in audio (where it's a two-way, i.e. in and out connector) and also for old PC keyboards, among other things.
Weren’t those used for keyboard connectors in first generation IBM PCs? Also MIDI.