
Audio Snake Cable, #24-12pr, TC, Indiv. Shielded, CMG
Digital Audio Snake Cable, CMG-Rated, 12-24 AWG tinned copper pairs, Datalene® insulation, individually shielded with Beldfoil, numbered/color-coded PVC jackets, flexible PVC jacket
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Discontinued
- Orderable items
- 3
Part numbers
1806F 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1806F Z4B2500 | Violet | Reel | 2,500 ft | 612825438199 | Order online |
| 1806F Z4B500 | Violet Z4B | Reel | 500 ft | 612825123200 | Order online |
| 1806F Z4B1000 | Violet Z4B | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825123194 | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Multi-channel interconnect between audio equipment such as microphones, speakers, amplifiers, mixing consoles; Live events or studio sound; Analog audio |
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Product Life Cycle
| Life Cycle | Discontinued - the product is no longer manufactured |
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| Discontinuation Announcement Date | 2003-05-29 |
Construction Details
| Inner Shield Table Notes | Indiv. Foil tapes bonded to inner jacket |
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Conductor
| Size | 24 |
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| Stranding | 7x32 |
| Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
Insulation
| Material | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
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| Nom. Thickness | 0.022 in (0.56 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.068 in (1.7 mm) |
| Color Code | Brown and Numbered 1, Red and Numbered 2, Orange and Numbered 3, Yellow and Numbered 4, Green and Numbered 5, Blue and Numbered 6, Purple and Numbered 7, Gray and Numbered 8, White and Numbered 9, Black and Numbered 10, Tan and Numbered 11, Pink and Numbered 12 |
| Notes | HDPE |
Inner Shield
| Shield Type | Tape |
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| Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Coverage | 100% |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Tape |
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| Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Coverage | 100% |
Inner Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Nom. Thickness | 0.014 in (0.36 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.167 in (4.24 mm) |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Nom. Thickness | 0.069 in (1.8 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.829 in |
| Ripcord | Yes |
Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 23.7 Ohm/1000ft (77.8 Ohm/km) |
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| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 12 pF/ft (39 pF/m) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | 26 pF/ft (85 pF/m) |
| Nom. Characteristic Impedence | 110 Ohm |
| Nom. Inductance | 0.18 μH/ft (0.59 μH/m) |
| Nom. Velocity of Prop. | 76% |
High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)
| Frequency | Nom. Insertion Loss (Attenuation) [dB/100ft] |
|---|---|
| 0.384 MHz | 0.29 |
| 0.706 MHz | 0.71 |
| 0.768 MHz | 0.77 |
| 1.024 MHz | 0.94 |
| 1.411 MHz | 1.1 |
| 1.536 MHz | 1.1 |
| 2.048 MHz | 1.3 |
| 2.822 MHz | 1.4 |
| 3.072 MHz | 1.4 |
| 4.096 MHz | 1.5 |
| 5.645 MHz | 1.7 |
| 6.144 MHz | 1.8 |
| 8.192 MHz | 2 |
| 11.29 MHz | 2.2 |
| 12.288 MHz | 2.3 |
| 24.576 MHz | 3.1 |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V RMS |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 200 lbs (91 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 288 lbs/1000ft (429 kg/km) |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 60°C |
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| Operating | -30°C To +60°C |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | UL1685 FT4 Loading, FT4, 1202 |
| NEC / UL Compliance | CMG |
| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | CMG. |
| 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) |
| Other Standard Compliance(s) | AES/EBU |
Product Notes
| Notes | Pair jackets and shields are bonded so both strip simultaneously with automatic stripping equipment. Datalene® insulation features include low dielectric constant and a dissipation factor for high-speed, low-distortion data handling. Physical properties include good crush resistance and light weight. |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.441 Revision Date: 07-30-2026 |
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| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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