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8408

Product Number: 8408

Microphone Cable, 2 Conductor 16 AWG, TC, CPE Jkt

Microphone Cable, 2 Conductor 16 AWG stranded (65x34) high-conductivity tinned copper conductors, EPDM rubber insulation, rayon braid, tinned copper braid shield (85% coverage), cotton wrap, CSPE - Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene heavy-duty jacket.

Availability
Global
Status
Active
Orderable items
1

Ships from and sold by A5 IT.

Part numbers

8408 is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.

Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPCFootnoteOrder
8408 001500BrownReel500 ft612825355274COrder online

Specifications

Product Overview

Suitable ApplicationsRuggedized, deployable microphone for studio or live performance; Balanced analog audio

Construction Details

Conductor

ElementConductor(s)
No. of Elements2
Size16
Stranding65x34
MaterialTC - Tinned Copper

Insulation

ElementConductor(s)
MaterialEPDM - Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer
Nom. Thickness0.037 in (0.94 mm)
Nom. Insulation Diameter0.133 in (3.38 mm)
Color CodeBlack, White

Outer Shield

Shield TypeMaterialCoverage
BraidRayon®85%
BraidTinned Copper (TC)85%

Outer Jacket

SeparatorCotton Serve
MaterialCSPE - Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene
Nom. Thickness0.040 in (1.0 mm)
Nom. Diameter0.38 in (9.7 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Nom Outer Shield DCR2.4 Ohm/1000ft (7.9 Ohm/km)

Electricals

ElementConductor(s)
Nom. Conductor DCR4 Ohm/1000ft
Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond30 pF/ft (98 pF/m)
Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield)55 pF/ft (180 pF/m)
Nom. Characteristic Impedence59 Ohm
Max. Current5.6 Amps per Conductor at 25oC (10°C Temperature Rise)

Voltage

Voltage Rating600 V

Mechanical Characteristics

Max. Pull Tension150 lbs (68 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight93 lbs/1000ft

Temperature

Operating-30°C To +60°C

Standards and Compliance

Environmental SuitabilityIndoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor
Flammability / Reaction to FireVW-1
European Directive ComplianceEU CE Mark, EU 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: 0.467 Revision Date: 09-07-2025
FootnoteC - CRATE REEL PUT-UP.

Resources

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