SPA22GS – 22 AWG Single‑Pair Audio Cable
Product Summary
A low-noise, 22 AWG single-pair audio cable designed for balanced line‑level or microphone‑level applications. Ideal for installations requiring high-fidelity, interference-resistant audio transmission.
🧵 Conductors & Insulation
- Two stranded tinned copper conductors: 22 AWG (7 × 30 strands)
- Insulation: Polypropylene, ~0.008″ wall thickness, color-coded (red & black)
🛡️ Shield & Drain
- 100% aluminum/foil shield for excellent RF/EMI attenuation
- High-strand-count tinned copper drain wire (22AWG, stranded) bonded to shield
🧴 Jacket
- Flexible PVC jacket, ~0.137″ overall diameter
- Designed for easy stripping and termination
⚙️ Key Features
- Precision twisted pair for noise rejection
- Foil shield + drain wire for simplified installation
- Tinned copper for corrosion resistance and long-term performance
- UL CMR rated for riser applications
📏 Performance Data
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Conductor DC Resistance | 14.4 Ω per 1,000 ft |
| Shield + Drain DC Resistance | 12.5 Ω per 1,000 ft |
| Capacitance Between Conductors | 25.7 pF per ft |
| Capacitance to Shield (common-mode) | 47.3 pF per ft |
| Temperature Rating | –20 °C to +75 °C |
| Weight | Approx. 14 lbs/1,000 ft |
| UL Rating | CMR (riser-rated) |
✅ Use Case Scenarios
🔊 Recording Studios:
Clean microphone-level signal runs between vocal booths, control rooms, and outboard gear with minimal RF interference.
🎚️ Live Sound Installations:
Reliable connection from stage boxes to FOH racks and mixers in concert venues, houses of worship, and theaters.
🏢 Commercial AV Systems:
Ideal for boardrooms, conference centers, and public spaces where low-noise, balanced audio is essential.
🎥 Broadcast Environments:
Supports long cable runs between microphones, patch panels, and broadcast processors while maintaining signal integrity.
🏗️ Fixed Infrastructure Installations:
Designed for vertical riser shafts in schools, hospitals, stadiums, and airports where UL-rated riser cable is required.
📋 Ordering Information
- Part Number: SPA22GS
- Description: 22 AWG single-pair audio cable with foil shield, drain wire, and tinned copper conductors. Riser-rated (UL CMR).