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1816WB

Product Number: 1816WB

Audio Snake Cable, 6 Pr #22 Str TC, Ind. Shielded & Jacketed, O/A Foil, PE Jkt, Waterblocked

Audio Snake Cable, 6 Pair 22 AWG (7 x 30) Tinned Copper, PP Insulation, Individually Foil Shielded and PVC Jacketed, Overall Beldfoil® Shield, Waterblocking Tape, PE Outer Jacket

Availability
Global
Status
Active
Orderable items
2

Ships from and sold by A5 IT.

Part numbers

1816WB is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.

Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPCOrder
1816WB 0101000BlackReel1,000 ft612825123569Order online
1816WB 0104000BlackReel4,000 ft612825431817Order online

Specifications

Product Overview

Suitable ApplicationsMulti-channel interconnect between audio equipment such as microphones, speakers, amplifiers, mixing consoles; Live events or studio sound; Analog audio; Below-grade, wet-locations

Construction Details

WaterblockingWaterblock Tape
Outer Jacket1 Table NotesHDPE
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal)0.486 in (12.3 mm)

Conductor

ElementPair(s)
No. of Elements6
Size22 AWG
Stranding7x30
MaterialTC - Tinned Copper

Insulation

ElementPair(s)
MaterialPP - Polypropylene
Nom. Thickness0.010 in (0.25 mm)
Nom. Insulation Diameter0.05 in (1.3 mm)
Color CodeBlack, Red

Inner Shield

ElementPair(s)
Shield TypeTape
MaterialBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)
Coverage100%
Drainwire Type22 AWG (7x30) TC
NotesIndividual pair tapes are adhered to their inner jackets for easy stripping

Outer Shield

Shield TypeTape
MaterialBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)
Coverage100%
Drainwire Type18 AWG (19x30) TC

Inner Jacket

ElementPair(s)
MaterialPVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. Diameter0.133 in (3.38 mm)

Outer Jacket

MaterialPE - Polyethylene
Nom. Thickness0.030 in (0.76 mm)
Nom. Diameter0.486 in (12.3 mm)
RipcordNo

Electrical Characteristics

Nom Outer Shield DCR11.8 Ohm/1000ft (38.7 Ohm/km)

Electricals

ElementPair(s)
Nom. Conductor DCR14.8 Ohm/1000ft (48.6 Ohm/km)
Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond31 pF/ft (100 pF/m)
Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield)56 pF/ft (180 pF/m)
Nom. Characteristic Impedence50 Ohm
Nom. Inductance0.18 μH/ft (0.59 μH/m)
Nom. Velocity of Prop.66%
Max. Current2.0 Amps per conductor @ 25°C

Mechanical Characteristics

Max. Pull Tension131 lbs (59.4 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight109 lbs/1000ft (162 kg/km)

Temperature

Operating-20°C to +75°C

Bend Radius

Stationary Min.4.9 in (120 mm)
Installation Min.4.9 in (120 mm)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental SuitabilityIndoor/Outdoor, Indoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance, Aerial - When supported by messenger wire, Burial
European Directive ComplianceEU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
APAC ComplianceChina RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)

History

Update and RevisionRevision Number: 0.355 Revision Date: 09-07-2025

Resources

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