BELDEN 1696A, 22 AWG 1-PAIR DIGITAL AUDIO CABLE
BELDEN 1696A is a professional-grade, high-performance cable designed specifically for AES/EBU digital audio transmission. It is engineered with precise characteristic impedance and superior shielding to ensure bit-perfect audio delivery, making it the industry standard for recording studios, broadcast facilities, and live sound environments where signal integrity is non-negotiable.
Product Description
This cable is purpose-built to overcome the challenges of transmitting high-frequency digital audio signals over long distances without jitter or data loss:
Optimized for Digital Audio: It features one pair of 22 AWG stranded (7x30) tinned copper conductors. The specific gauge and construction are tuned to maintain a 110-ohm nominal impedance, which is the critical standard for AES/EBU digital audio interfaces, preventing signal reflections that can degrade sound quality.
Advanced Noise Immunity: Digital signals are highly susceptible to interference. To counter this, the 1696A utilizes a dual-shielding system: a 100% coverage Beldfoil® (aluminum/polyester) shield for high-frequency protection, combined with a 90% coverage tinned copper braid for low-frequency noise rejection. This robust architecture ensures the audio data remains clean even in areas with heavy EMI from lighting dimmers or power lines.
Datalene® Insulation: The conductors use Datalene® (foamed polyethylene) insulation. This material offers a low dielectric constant, which significantly reduces signal capacitance and attenuation, allowing for clean, high-bandwidth data transmission over long runs.
Flexible and Durable: The cable is encased in a PVC jacket that offers excellent durability while remaining flexible for easier routing in crowded equipment racks and patch bays.
Optimized for Digital Audio: It features one pair of 22 AWG stranded (7x30) tinned copper conductors. The specific gauge and construction are tuned to maintain a 110-ohm nominal impedance, which is the critical standard for AES/EBU digital audio interfaces, preventing signal reflections that can degrade sound quality.
Advanced Noise Immunity: Digital signals are highly susceptible to interference. To counter this, the 1696A utilizes a dual-shielding system: a 100% coverage Beldfoil® (aluminum/polyester) shield for high-frequency protection, combined with a 90% coverage tinned copper braid for low-frequency noise rejection. This robust architecture ensures the audio data remains clean even in areas with heavy EMI from lighting dimmers or power lines.
Datalene® Insulation: The conductors use Datalene® (foamed polyethylene) insulation. This material offers a low dielectric constant, which significantly reduces signal capacitance and attenuation, allowing for clean, high-bandwidth data transmission over long runs.
Flexible and Durable: The cable is encased in a PVC jacket that offers excellent durability while remaining flexible for easier routing in crowded equipment racks and patch bays.
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