Benchmark Digital XLR Cable
Benchmark Digital XLR Cable with Blue Jacket for easy identification - coil
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Benchmark Digital XLR Cable
Benchmark Digital XLR Cable with Blue Jacket for easy identification - coil
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Benchmark Digital XLR Cable
Benchmark Digital XLR Cable with Blue Jacket for easy identification - coil
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Benchmark Studio&Stage™ XLR Cable for Digital Audio

$50.00 USD
$50.00 USD
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Hand assembled in the USA
Top-Quality Connectors
Designed for use in all AES/EBU digital applications
Size:
15 In Stock

SKU: 500-06913-206

Benchmark Studio&Stage™ XLR Cable for Digital Audio

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  • Blue Jacket Color identifies this as a digital cable
  • One end is XLR-Male, the other end is XLR-Female

Note: This cable is optimized for digital use, but may also be used with analog signals if magnetic fields and ground loops are not an issue.  When possible, use our StarQuad XLR cables for analog signals.

Features

Hand assembled in the USA with Top-Quality Connectors

Benchmark Studio&Stage™ Digital XLR Cables combine the best cable, connectors, and construction techniques in order to offer performance that meets the demands of world-class studios, while providing the strength and reliability required for stage applications. Canare AES/EBU Digital Audio cables are handcrafted with Canare DA206 110-ohm cable and Neutrik premium black XLR connectors with gold contacts.

Designed for use in all AES/EBU digital applications

This cable is specially designed for use in all AES/EBU digital audio applications. The robust construction and large OD makes these cables an excellent choice for all digital applications in the field or in the studio. These 110-Ohm cables are optimized for digital connections, but may be also be used for analog connections. However, for the best performance in analog applications, we recommend our Studio&Stage™ Analog XLR Cables.

Use this cable when connecting AES digital inputs and outputs such as those found on some Benchmark A/D and D/A converters.

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Additional Information

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  • Canare DA206 110-Ohm AES/EBU Digital Audio Cable
  • Large OD for high performance and low loss
  • Maximum recommended AES/EBU length: 1,180 ft. (360 meters)
  • 110-ohm Nominal Impedance
  • Special PE Filler Rods maintain constant 110-ohm impedance
  • Shield: > 95% Copper High-density Braid
  • Shield DC Resistance: < 4.3 Ohms / 1000 ft.
  • Conductor DC Resistance: < 10.1 Ohms/ 1000 ft.
  • Nominal Capacitance: 14.6 pF / ft.
  • 20 AWG, Stranded Twisted Pair Copper conductors for flexibility
  • Hand assembled with true silver solder
  • Neutrik premium black XLR connectors with gold contacts
  • Blue Jacket Color identifies this as a digital cable
  • One end is XLR-Male, the other end is XLR-Female

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 12 reviews.

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Very nice cable. Well built,

"Very nice cable. Well built, packed and shipped with the utmost care. Will be buying again"

— Matt B. (5/5)

Excellent cables and an excellent

"Excellent cables and an excellent value."

— Michael A. (5/5)

Solidly built and does what

"Solidly built and does what I need (output from a DAT into a computer). No issues."

— Candace H. (5/5)

Extremely well-built AES/EBU digital cable,

"Extremely well-built AES/EBU digital cable, perfect data transmission from my Onix transport to the DAC, very musical, no glitches or hiccups. Will probably only get better with further run-in. Fast service from Benchmark, would definitely buy again."

— Tom G. (5/5)

Great quality

"Great quality"

— Scott S. (5/5)

Benchmark's engineering precision and outstanding

"Benchmark's engineering precision and outstanding support elevate Benchmark Studio&Stage AES/EBU to essential status for high-end digital chains - with active monitors in my case. Highly recommended."

— Michal (5/5)

Fantastic quality. Colored coded so

"Fantastic quality. Colored coded so that I can keep it separate from my analog xlr patch cords."

— Sino p. (5/5)

Excellent cable. Rivaled cables 3

"Excellent cable. Rivaled cables 3 times it's cost"

— Nick (5/5)

Bought a 6 foot to

"Bought a 6 foot to connect my DAC and Streamer as a stand in until I got a " better" cable and this is actually a better match for my system than the high $ one. Also tried another perennial highly recommended cable from Japan and the Canare one still reigns supreme. Thanks!"

— ian v. (5/5)

6 feet is the right

"6 feet is the right length to avoid reflections causing jitter, very effective and a comparable low noise floor as my $ 1000 RCA cable- switched to XLR research the canare cable from japan, a winner"

— doug (5/5)

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