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Professional 110-Ohm AES/EBU Digital Audio Cables
AV-Cables manufactures professional AES/EBU digital audio cables for recording studios, broadcast facilities, post-production systems, equipment racks and commercial AV installations. These assemblies provide the controlled 110-ohm signal path required for dependable AES3 digital audio transmission.
Every cable is hand assembled in the USA using genuine Canare DA202AT 110-ohm digital audio cable and genuine Neutrik 3-pin XLR connectors. Each completed assembly is individually tested before shipment and backed by our Lifetime Connector Replacement Warranty.
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Canare Cable with Genuine Neutrik XLR Connectors
These professional assemblies combine genuine Canare DA202AT digital audio cable with genuine Neutrik 3-pin XLR male and female connectors. Neutrik connectors provide secure locking connections, dependable strain relief and the durability required for professional audio, broadcast and installed AV systems.
Canare DA202AT is a compact 4 mm, 25 AWG digital audio cable designed for internal equipment-rack connections and high-density professional wiring. Its slim construction makes cable routing easier behind consoles, converters, processors, digital patchbays and other rack-mounted equipment.
- Genuine Canare DA202AT digital audio cable
- Genuine Neutrik 3-pin XLR male and female connectors
- Nominal 110-ohm AES/EBU construction
- Compatible with professional AES3 digital audio connections
- Compact 4 mm outside diameter
- 25 AWG stranded twisted-pair conductors
- Aluminum foil shield with integral drain wire
- Special PE filler rods help maintain consistent impedance
- Secure locking XLR connections
- Professional connector strain relief
- Hand assembled and precision soldered in the USA
- Individually tested before shipment
- Standard and custom lengths available
- Lifetime Connector Replacement Warranty
Why Use a True 110-Ohm AES/EBU Cable?
AES/EBU, also known as AES3, transmits professional digital audio over a balanced connection, most commonly using 3-pin XLR connectors. Although an AES/EBU cable may look similar to an ordinary analog microphone cable, its electrical construction is different.
A true AES/EBU cable is engineered to maintain a nominal 110-ohm characteristic impedance. Using the correct cable helps minimize signal reflections and transmission errors, particularly as cable length increases or when equipment is installed in electrically noisy environments.
| Feature | AES/EBU Cable | Standard Microphone Cable |
|---|---|---|
| Primary signal | AES3 professional digital audio | Balanced analog audio |
| Characteristic impedance | Nominal 110 ohms | Usually not controlled to 110 ohms |
| Typical connector | 3-pin XLR | 3-pin XLR |
| Recommended use | Professional digital audio equipment | Microphones and analog audio equipment |
Recommended Applications
Canare DA202AT AES/EBU cables are an excellent choice for protected equipment connections, permanent installations and compact rack systems where reliable digital audio transmission and efficient cable management are important.
- Broadcast audio facilities
- Recording and mastering studios
- Post-production suites
- Digital mixing consoles
- Audio interfaces and digital recorders
- A/D and D/A converters
- Digital signal processors
- AES/EBU routers and distribution equipment
- 110-ohm digital audio patchbays
- Permanent commercial AV installations
- High-density equipment-rack wiring
- Broadcast trucks and protected production racks
Choosing the right construction: Canare DA202AT is optimized for compact rack wiring, installed systems and protected equipment interconnections. For touring, repeated stage deployment or applications requiring a heavier portable cable, contact AV-Cables about a custom heavy-duty AES/EBU assembly.
Canare DA202AT Cable Specifications
| Cable manufacturer | Canare |
| Cable model | DA202AT |
| Application | AES/EBU and AES3 professional digital audio |
| Characteristic impedance | Nominal 110 ohms |
| Conductors | 25 AWG stranded twisted pair |
| Shield | Aluminum foil with integral drain wire |
| Outside diameter | 4.0 mm / 0.157 inches |
| Jacket color | Blue |
| Connector manufacturer | Neutrik |
| Connector configuration | Neutrik 3-pin XLR female to 3-pin XLR male |
| Assembly | Hand assembled and individually tested in the USA |
| Warranty | Lifetime Connector Replacement Warranty |
Why Choose AV-Cables?
AV-Cables has manufactured professional audio, video and broadcast cable assemblies since 1995. Our AES/EBU assemblies are built by experienced technicians using genuine Canare cable and genuine Neutrik connectors—not generic cable and unbranded connectors.
- Genuine Canare DA202AT 110-ohm digital audio cable
- Genuine Neutrik 3-pin XLR connectors
- Hand assembled and precision soldered in the USA
- Every completed cable is individually tested
- Standard and custom lengths available
- Volume manufacturing for studios, integrators, broadcasters and OEM customers
- Lifetime Connector Replacement Warranty
Need a special length, connector arrangement or multiple matching cables for an equipment rack? Contact AV-Cables for a custom quote.
AES/EBU Cable Frequently Asked Questions
Is AES/EBU the same as AES3?
AES/EBU is the commonly used name for the AES3 professional digital audio interface. Balanced AES3 connections typically use 3-pin XLR connectors and 110-ohm cable.
Why are Neutrik XLR connectors used?
Neutrik XLR connectors are widely used in professional audio and broadcast systems because they provide dependable locking connections, effective strain relief and durable construction. AV-Cables uses genuine Neutrik connectors on these AES/EBU assemblies.
Can I use an ordinary XLR microphone cable for AES/EBU?
It may work over a short distance, but an ordinary microphone cable is not necessarily manufactured to maintain the 110-ohm characteristic impedance specified for AES3. A true AES/EBU cable is the more dependable choice for professional digital audio systems.
Can an AES/EBU cable carry analog audio?
A properly wired AES/EBU XLR cable can generally carry balanced analog audio, but this assembly is specifically designed and marketed for 110-ohm AES3 digital audio connections.
Is Canare DA202AT intended for stage use?
DA202AT is optimized for compact rack wiring, digital patchbays and protected equipment interconnections. A heavier cable construction is preferable for touring or repeated floor deployment.
Are custom lengths available?
Yes. Standard lengths are available online, and AV-Cables can manufacture custom lengths for equipment racks, studios, broadcast facilities and larger installation projects.