
Microphone Cable, Star Quad, 4 C #16 Str TC, Rayon & 85% TC Braid, Cotton Serve, CPE Jkt
Microphone Cable, Star Quad, 4 Conductor 16 AWG (65 x 34) Tinned Copper (High conductivity), EPDM Insulation, Rayon® Braid, 85% Tinned Copper Braid Shield, Cotton Serve, CPE Jacket
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 2
Part numbers
8407 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8407 010100 | Black | Reel | 100 ft | 612825206262 | Order online |
| 8407 010250 | Black | Reel | 250 ft | 612825206279 | 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) | 0.416 in (10.6 mm) |
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Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 4 |
| Size | 16 AWG |
| Stranding | 65x34 |
| Material | TC - Tinned Copper (High Conductivity) |
Insulation
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | EPDM - Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.031 in (0.79 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.12 in (3.0 mm) |
| Color Code | Black, White, Red, Green |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Material | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Braid | Rayon® | 20% |
| Braid | Tinned Copper (TC) | 85% |
Outer Jacket
| Separator | Cotton Serve |
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| Material | CPE - Chlorinated Polyethylene |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.043 in (1.1 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.416 in (10.6 mm) |
Electrical Characteristics
| Nom Outer Shield DCR | 2.63 Ohm/1000ft (8.63 Ohm/km) |
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Electricals
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 4 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 30 pF/ft (98 pF/m) |
| Nom. Characteristic Impedence | 44 Ohm |
| Nom. Velocity of Prop. | 52% |
| Max. Current | 5.6 Amps per conductor at 25°C |
Voltage
| Voltage Rating | 600 V |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 162 lbs (73.5 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 111 lbs/1000ft |
Temperature
| Operating | -30°C to +60°C |
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Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 4.1 in (100 mm) |
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| Installation Min. | 4.1 in (100 mm) |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | VW-1 |
| 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 | Quad connection scheme: The black and red wires (or wires directly opposite one another) are connected together to form one conductor, and similarly the white and green wires (or remaining wires) are connected together to form the second conductor. |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.510 Revision Date: 09-07-2025 |
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| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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