
Audio Snake Cable, #26-16pr, TC, Indiv. Shielded, CM
Digital Audio Snake Cable, CM-Rated, 16-26 AWG tinned copper pairs, Datalene® insulation, individually shielded with Beldfoil® bonded to numbered/color-coded PVC jackets so both strip simultaneously, PVC jacket
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Discontinued
- Orderable items
- 2
Part numbers
7893A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7893A Z4B2000 | Violet | Reel | 2,000 ft | 612825003601 | Order online |
| 7893A Z4B1000 | Violet Z4B | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825434252 | 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 | 2023-02-21 |
Construction Details
| Inner Shield Table Notes | Indiv. Foil tapes bonded to inner jacket |
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Conductor
| Size | 26 |
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| Stranding | 7x34 |
| Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
| No. of Pairs | 16 |
Insulation
| Material | Nom. Insulation Diameter | Color Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE - Polyethylene (Foam) | 0.054 in (1.4 mm) | 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, Gray/Brown Stripe and Numbered 13, Gray/Red Stripe and Numbered 14, Gray/Orange Stripe and Numbered 15, Gray/Yellow Stripe and Numbered 16 | HDPE |
| Red & Black |
Inner Shield
| Shield Type | Tape |
|---|---|
| Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Coverage | 100% |
Inner Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Nom. Diameter | 0.136 in (3.45 mm) |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Tape |
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| Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Coverage | 100% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Nom. Diameter | 0.77 in |
| Ripcord | Yes |
Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
| Nom. Characteristic Impedance | 110 Ohm |
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Delay
| Nom. Velocity of Prop. | 76% |
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High Frequency
| Frequency [MHz] |
|---|
| 0.384 |
| 0.7056 |
| 0.768 |
| 1.024 |
| 1.4112 |
| 1.536 |
| 2.048 |
| 2.8224 |
| 3.072 |
| 4.096 |
| 5.6448 |
| 6.144 |
| 8.192 |
| 11.2896 |
| 12.288 |
| 24.576 |
Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 171 lbs (77.6 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 198 lbs/1000ft (295 kg/km) |
Temperature
| Operating | -30°C To +80°C |
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Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | UL1685 UL Loading, FT4 |
| NEC / UL Compliance | CM |
| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | CM. |
| 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 | 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: 0.362 Revision Date: 07-30-2026 |
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| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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