
Microphone Cable, 2 Conductor 18 AWG, TC
Microphone Cable, 2 Conductor, 18 AWG stranded (41x34) High-conductivity TC conductors, EPDM rubber insulation, rayon braid, TC braid shield (85% coverage), cotton wrap, CPE jacket.
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 3
Part numbers
8428 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8428 010100 | Black | Reel | 100 ft | 612825206880 | Order online |
| 8428 010500 | Black | Reel | 500 ft | 612825206866 | Order online |
| 8428 0101000 | Black | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825206897 | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Ruggedized, deployable microphone for studio or live performance; Balanced analog audio |
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Construction Details
Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 2 |
| Size | 18 |
| Stranding | 41x34 |
| Material | TC - Tinned Copper (High Conductivity) |
Insulation
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | EPDM - Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.0235 in (0.597 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.1 in (2.5 mm) |
| Color Code | White, Black |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Material | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Braid | Rayon® | 85% |
| Braid | Tinned Copper (TC) | 85% |
Outer Jacket
| Separator | Cotton Serve |
|---|---|
| Material | CPE - Chlorinated Polyethylene |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.030 in (0.76 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.29 in (7.4 mm) |
Electrical Characteristics
| Nom Outer Shield DCR | 2.7 Ohm/1000ft (8.9 Ohm/km) |
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Electricals
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 6.8 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 35 pF/ft (110 pF/m) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | 60 pF/ft (200 pF/m) |
| Nom. Characteristic Impedence | 50 Ohm |
| Nom. Inductance | 0.19 μH/ft (0.62 μH/m) |
| Max. Current | 5.2 Amps per Conductor at 25oC |
Voltage
| Voltage Rating | 600 V |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 138 lbs (62.6 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 54 lbs/1000ft |
Temperature
| Operating | -30°C To +60°C |
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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) |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.451 Revision Date: 09-07-2025 |
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| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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