
Microphone Cable, 5 Conductor 20 AWG, TC
Mic, 20 AWG stranded (19x32) high-conductivity TC conductors, cabled, polyethylene insulation, rayon braid, TC braid shield (85% coverage), PVC jacket.
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 3
Part numbers
8405 is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | Put-Up Type | Length | UPC | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8405 060250 | Chrome | Reel | 250 ft | 612825206224 | Order online |
| 8405 060500 | Chrome | Reel | 500 ft | 612825206231 | Order online |
| 8405 0601000 | Chrome | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825206217 | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Ruggedized, deployable microphone for studio or live performance; Balanced analog audio |
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Physical Characteristics (Overall)
| Conductor Count | 5 |
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Conductor
| AWG | 20 |
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| Stranding | 19x32 |
| Material | TC - Tinned Copper (High Conductivity) |
| Nominal Diameter | 0.037 in |
| No. of Conductors | 5 |
Insulation
| Material | PE - Polyethylene |
|---|---|
| Nominal Diameter | 0.069 in |
| Nominal Wall Thickness | 0.016 in |
Color Chart
| Number | Color |
|---|---|
| 1 | Black |
| 2 | Clear |
| 3 | Green |
| 4 | Red |
| 5 | Blue |
Outer Shield
| Type | Material | Coverage [%] |
|---|---|---|
| Braid | Rayon® | 85% |
| Braid | Tinned Copper (TC) | 85% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nominal Diameter | 0.281 in |
| Min. Wall Thickness | 0.005 in |
| Nominal Wall Thickness | 0.035 in |
| Separator Material | Cotton Serve |
Construction and Dimensions
Cabling
| Filler | Jute |
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Electrical Characteristics
Conductor DCR
| Nominal Conductor DCR | 10.2 Ohm/1000ft |
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| Nominal Conductor DCR Conductor Resistance | 10.2 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nominal Outer Shield DCR | 3.47 Ohm/1000ft |
Capacitance
| Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor | 23 pF/ft |
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| Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Other Conductor to Shield | 40 pF/ft |
Current
| Max. Recommended Current [A] | 3.2 Amps per Conductor at 25oC |
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Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V RMS (UL AWM Style 2094) |
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Temperature Range
| UL Temperature Rating | 60°C |
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| Operating Temperature Range | -20°C To +60°C |
Mechanical Characteristics
| Bulk Cable Weight | 59 lbs/1000ft |
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| Maximum Recommended Pulling Tension | 139 lbs |
| Minimum Minor Axis Bend Radius | 2.8 in |
Standards
| UL AWM Style Compliance | AWM 2094 (300 V 60°C) |
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Applicable Environmental and Other Programs
| Environmental Space | Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum) |
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| EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV) | Yes |
| EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR) | Yes |
| EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) | Yes |
| EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) | Yes |
| EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment) | Yes |
| EU Directive Compliance | EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR) |
| EU CE Mark | Yes |
| MII Order #39 (China RoHS) | Yes |
Suitability
| Suitability - Indoor | Yes |
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Flammability, LS0H, Toxicity Testing
| UL Flammability | UL1685 UL Loading, VW-1 |
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| UL voltage rating | 300 V RMS (UL AWM Style 2094) |
Plenum/Non-Plenum
| Plenum (Y/N) | No |
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Related Part Numbers
| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.386 Revision Date: 02-03-2025 |
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