Cables & Connectivity
BELDEN 1353A
Belden 1353A is a jacketed, single-pair Cat-5e patch cable. This cable is specifically made to carry not just data, but also analog or digital audio. The bonded-pair construction gives it excellent CMRR for noise reduction. The small diameter and stranded conductors make it ideal where cables must be small and hidden.
www.belden.com
BLUELOUNGE CABLEBOX
This affordable and simple enclosure from Bluelounge offers a tidy, practical solution to unsightly AC cable clutter, while eliminating fire risk and dust accumulation. The CableBox ($29.95) accommodates power strips and surge protectors of all shapes and sizes, with room to spare for surplus cable length and adapters. The unit comes in black or white; it has nonslip rubber feet and is made from flame-retardant plastic.
www.bluelounge.com
NEUTRIK CONVERTCON
Neutrik introduces the world's first unisex (male and female) 3-pin XLR connector. By simply sliding the housing back and forth, ConvertCON (NC3FM-C) is transformed from a male to a female connector. Sharing some of the features and benefits of Neutrik's best-selling XLR XX Series, it also has an improved chuck-type strain relief that provides higher pull-out force and makes assembly easier and faster. Its rugged zinc die-cast shell ensures a long-lasting, dependable connection. Booth #6428, Hall A
www.neutrikusa.com
PLANET WAVES MODULAR SNAKE SYSTEM
The Modular Snake System is a quick 1-2-3 process: Simply choose the optimally sized Planet Waves Core Cable (available in 5, 10 and 25-feet lengths) and the appropriate Planet Waves Breakout multi-connector end pieces (available in XLR male or female, TRS or AES/EBU) to customize the cable configuration to your specific needs. Booth #4834, Hall C
www.planetwaves.com
SOLID CABLES DYNAMIC ARC BETA
The Dynamic Arc Beta instrument cable is designed to be the best-sounding cable with instruments using single-coil pickups. Prices start at $135. Features: helical-wound spiral shielding; polymer-suspended carbon insulator; triple-strain relief; metal die-cast shell; and 6,000 psi tear-resistant protective outer armor. Hand soldered using premium-grade silver-alloy solder. Available in carbon-black only. Booth #3392, Hall D
www.solidcables.com
WIREWORKS MUSILUX
MusiLUX is the ultimate in sonic excellence and microphone cable flexibility. It's constructed of one 22-gauge pair, a bare copper drain wire and features a 100-percent coverage conductive thermoplastic shield. The ultra-flexible PVC satin-finish outer jacket is available in black, brown, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, grey and white to match studio decor or for signal identification.
www.wireworks.com
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