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1806F - Audio Snake Cable, #24-12pr, TC, Indiv. Shielded, CMG




Digital Audio Snake Cable, CMG-Rated, 12-24 AWG tinned copper pairs, Datalene® insulation, individually shielded with Beldfoil, numbered/color-coded PVC jackets, 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
SizeStrandingMaterial
247x32TC - Tinned Copper
Insulation
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Insulation DiameterColor CodeNotes
PE - Polyethylene (Foam)0.022 in (0.56 mm)0.068 in (1.7 mm)Brown and Numbered 1, Red and Numbered 2, Orange and Numbered 3, Yellow and Numbered 4, Green and Numbered 5, Blue and Numbered 6, Purple and Numbered 7, Gray and Numbered 8, White and Numbered 9, Black and Numbered 10, Tan and Numbered 11, Pink and Numbered 12HDPE
Inner Shield
Shield TypeMaterialCoverage
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%
Table Notes: Indiv. Foil tapes bonded to inner jacket
Outer Shield
Shield TypeMaterialCoverage
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%
Inner Jacket
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Diameter
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.014 in (0.36 mm)0.167 in (4.24 mm)
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. DiameterRipcord
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.069 in (1.8 mm)0.829 inYes

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
Nom. Conductor DCRNom. Capacitance Cond-to-CondNom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield)Nom. Characteristic ImpedenceNom. Velocity of Prop.
23.7 Ohm/1000ft (77.8 Ohm/km)12 pF/ft (39 pF/m)26 pF/ft (85 pF/m)110 Ohm76%
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating
300 V RMS

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
UL TemperatureOperating
60°C-30°C To +60°C
Max. Pull Tension: 200 lbs (91 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight: 288 lbs/1000ft (429 kg/km)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: UL1685 FT4 Loading, FT4, 1202
NEC / UL Compliance: CMG
CEC / C(UL) Compliance: CMG
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)
APAC Compliance: China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)
Other Standard Compliance(s): AES/EBU

Product Notes

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

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.438 Revision Date: 02-03-2025

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPCFootnote
1806F Z4B2500VioletReel2,500 ft612825438199
1806F Z4B500Violet Z4BReel500 ft612825123200C
1806F Z4B1000Violet Z4BReel1,000 ft612825123194C
Date: 2004-01-01
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