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8424

Product Number: 8424

Microphone Cable, Star Quad, 4 C #20 Str TC, Rayon & 85% TC Braid, Cotton Serve, EPDM Jkt, Flexible

Microphone Cable, Star Quad, 4 Conductor 20 AWG (26 x 34) Tinned Copper (High conductivity), EPDM Insulation, Rayon® Braid, 85% Tinned Copper Braid Shield, Cotton Serve, EPDM Jacket

Availability
Global
Status
Active
Orderable items
5

Ships from and sold by A5 IT.

Part numbers

8424 is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.

Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPCOrder
8424 010100BlackReel100 ft612825206606Order online
8424 010250BlackReel250 ft612825206620Order online
8424 010500BlackReel500 ft612825206583Order online
8424 010U500BlackUnReel500 ft612825206804Order online
8424 0101000BlackReel1,000 ft612825206613Order online

Specifications

Product Overview

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

Construction Details

Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal)0.294 in (7.47 mm)

Conductor

ElementConductor(s)
No. of Elements4
Size20 AWG
Stranding26x34
MaterialTC - Tinned Copper (High Conductivity)

Insulation

ElementConductor(s)
MaterialEPDM - Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer
Nom. Thickness0.023 in (0.58 mm)
Nom. Insulation Diameter0.083 in (2.1 mm)
Color CodeBlack, White, Red, Green

Outer Shield

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

Outer Jacket

SeparatorCotton Serve
MaterialEPDM - Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer
Nom. Thickness0.036 in (0.91 mm)
Nom. Diameter0.294 in (7.47 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Nom Outer Shield DCR3.2 Ohm/1000ft (10 Ohm/km)

Electricals

ElementConductor(s)
Nom. Conductor DCR10.2 Ohm/1000ft
Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond47 pF/ft (150 pF/m)
Nom. Characteristic Impedence52 Ohm
Nom. Inductance0.18 μH/ft (0.59 μH/m)
Nom. Velocity of Prop.52%
Max. Current3.2 Amps per conductor @ 25°C

Voltage

Voltage Rating600 V

Mechanical Characteristics

Max. Pull Tension87 lbs (39 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight61 lbs/1000ft

Temperature

Operating-50°C to +90°C

Bend Radius

Stationary Min.2.9 in (74 mm)
Installation Min.2.9 in (74 mm)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental SuitabilityIndoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor
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)

Product Notes

NotesQuad 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. Outer Shield Separator Material: Cotton Wrap

History

Update and RevisionRevision Number: 0.467 Revision Date: 09-07-2025
FootnoteC - CRATE REEL PUT-UP.

Resources

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