
Microphone Cable, Star Quad, 4 C #20 Str TC, Rayon & 85% TC Braid, PVC Jkt
Microphone Cable, Star Quad, 4 Conductor 20 AWG (19 x 32) Tinned Copper (High conductivity), PE Insulation, Rayon® Braid, 85% Tinned Copper Braid Shield, PVC jacket
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 4
Part numbers
8404 is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | Putup Type | Length | UPC | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8404 060100 | Chrome | Reel | 100 ft | 612825206187 | Order online |
| 8404 060500 | Chrome | Reel | 500 ft | 612825206163 | Order online |
| 8404 0601000 | Chrome | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825206194 | Order online |
| 8404 060U1000 | Chrome | UnReel | 1,000 ft | 612825206200 | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Low frequency microphone or musical instruments; Balanced analog audio; Low Noise for high-EMI environments |
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Construction Details
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.252 in (6.40 mm) |
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Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 4 |
| Size | 20 AWG |
| Stranding | 19x32 |
| Material | TC - Tinned Copper (High Conductivity) |
Insulation
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | PE - Polyethylene |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.016 in (0.41 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.069 in (1.8 mm) |
| Color Code | Clear, Black, Red, Green |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Material | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Braid | Rayon® | 85% |
| Braid | Tinned Copper (TC) | 85% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Nom. Thickness | 0.032 in (0.81 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.252 in (6.40 mm) |
Electrical Characteristics
| Nom Outer Shield DCR | 3.23 Ohm/1000ft (10.6 Ohm/km) |
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Electricals
| Element | Conductor(s) |
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| Nom. Conductor DCR | 10.2 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 23 pF/ft (75 pF/m) |
| Nom. Characteristic Impedence | 45 Ohm |
| Nom. Inductance | 0.2 μH/ft (0.66 μH/m) |
| Nom. Velocity of Prop. | 66% |
| Max. Current | 3.1 Amps per conductor @ 25°C |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 100 lbs (45 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 46 lbs/1000ft |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 60°C |
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| Operating | -20°C to +60°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 2.5 in (64 mm) |
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| Installation Min. | 2.5 in (64 mm) |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | VW-1 |
| AWM Compliance | AWM 2094 |
| 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) |
Product Notes
| Notes | Overall cabling separator material: Rayon braid. Quad connection scheme: The two blue wires (or wires directly opposite one another) are connected together to form one conductor, and similarly the two white wires (or remaining wires) are connected together to form the second conductor. |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.498 Revision Date: 09-07-2025 |
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| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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