
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
Part numbers
8424 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8424 010100 | Black | Reel | 100 ft | 612825206606 | Order online |
| 8424 010250 | Black | Reel | 250 ft | 612825206620 | Order online |
| 8424 010500 | Black | Reel | 500 ft | 612825206583 | Order online |
| 8424 010U500 | Black | UnReel | 500 ft | 612825206804 | Order online |
| 8424 0101000 | Black | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825206613 | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Ruggedized, deployable microphone for studio or live performance; Balanced analog audio |
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Construction Details
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.294 in (7.47 mm) |
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Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 4 |
| Size | 20 AWG |
| Stranding | 26x34 |
| Material | TC - Tinned Copper (High Conductivity) |
Insulation
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | EPDM - Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.023 in (0.58 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.083 in (2.1 mm) |
| Color Code | Black, White, Red, Green |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Material | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Braid | Rayon® | 85% |
| Braid | Tinned Copper (TC) | 85% |
Outer Jacket
| Separator | Cotton Serve |
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| Material | EPDM - Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.036 in (0.91 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.294 in (7.47 mm) |
Electrical Characteristics
| Nom Outer Shield DCR | 3.2 Ohm/1000ft (10 Ohm/km) |
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Electricals
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 10.2 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 47 pF/ft (150 pF/m) |
| Nom. Characteristic Impedence | 52 Ohm |
| Nom. Inductance | 0.18 μH/ft (0.59 μH/m) |
| Nom. Velocity of Prop. | 52% |
| Max. Current | 3.2 Amps per conductor @ 25°C |
Voltage
| Voltage Rating | 600 V |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 87 lbs (39 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 61 lbs/1000ft |
Temperature
| Operating | -50°C to +90°C |
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Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 2.9 in (74 mm) |
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| Installation Min. | 2.9 in (74 mm) |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor |
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| 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. Outer Shield Separator Material: Cotton Wrap |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.467 Revision Date: 09-07-2025 |
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| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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