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1218B - Audio Snake Cable, #22-6pr, TC, Indiv. Shielded




Audio Snake Cable, 6-22 AWG tinned copper pairs, Datalene® insulation, individually shielded with Beldfoil® bonded to numbered/color-coded PVC jackets so both strip simulteaneously, flexible PVC jacket

Product Overview

Suitable Applications: Multi-channel interconnect between audio equipment such as microphones, speakers, amplifiers, mixing consoles; Live events or studio sound; Analog audio

Construction Details

Conductor
SizeStrandingMaterialNo. of Pairs
227x30TC - Tinned Copper6
Insulation
MaterialNom. Insulation DiameterColor CodeNotes
PE - Polyethylene (Foam)0.06 in (1.5 mm)Brown, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, BlueHDPE
Inner Shield
Shield TypeMaterialCoverage
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%
Inner Jacket
MaterialNom. Diameter
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.153 in (3.89 mm)
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. DiameterRipcord
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.578 inYes

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
Nom. Characteristic Impedance
70 Ohm
Delay
Nom. Velocity of Prop.
78%
Voltage
Voltage Rating
150 V RMS, 300 V RMS

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
Operating
-20°C To +60°C
Max. Pull Tension: 164 lbs (74.4 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight: 148 lbs/1000ft (220 kg/km)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: IEC 60332-1-2
CPR Compliance: CPR Euroclass: Eca
European Directive Compliance: EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
UK Regulation Compliance: UKCA Mark
APAC Compliance: China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)

Product Notes

Notes: Datalene® insulation features include a low dielectric constant and a low dissipation factor for high-speed, low distortion data handling. Physical properties include good crush resistance and light weight. Pair jackets and shields are bonded so both strip simultaneously with automatic stripping equipment.

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.452 Revision Date: 09-07-2025

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPCFootnote
1218B B59500Black, MatteReel500 ft612825108993C
1218B B591000Black, MatteReel1,000 ft612825108986C
Footnote: C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP.
Date: 2004-01-01
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