Product Description
Professional 110-Ohm AES/EBU Cable for Studio, Broadcast and Production
The AV-Cables Canare DA202 AES/EBU Cable is engineered for dependable AES3 digital audio transmission between professional audio devices. Its flexible 5 mm construction, 95% braided shield and controlled 110-ohm impedance make it an excellent choice for recording studios, broadcast facilities, post-production systems, production racks and professional AV installations.
Each assembly is manufactured using genuine Canare DA202 digital audio cable and genuine Neutrik 3-pin XLR male and female connectors. Every completed cable is hand assembled, precision soldered and individually tested in the USA before shipment.
Professional Canare and Neutrik construction: Canare DA202 provides a flexible, braided-shield 110-ohm cable for professional equipment interconnections, while genuine Neutrik XLR connectors provide secure locking connections, dependable strain relief and professional durability.
Canare DA202 Key Features
- Genuine Canare DA202 AES/EBU digital audio cable
- Genuine Neutrik 3-pin XLR male and female connectors
- Nominal 110-ohm characteristic impedance
- Designed for professional AES3 digital audio transmission
- Flexible 5 mm cable construction
- 25 AWG stranded twisted-pair conductors
- 95% braided shield for dependable EMI and RFI protection
- Special PE filler rods help maintain consistent impedance when bent
- Lower signal attenuation than the slimmer DA202AT version
- Secure locking XLR connections
- Professional Neutrik connector strain relief
- Standard and custom lengths available
- Hand assembled and individually tested in the USA
- Lifetime Connector Replacement Warranty
Designed for Professional Equipment Interconnections
Canare DA202 is designed as a slim, flexible equipment-interconnect cable for professional digital audio systems. Compared with the thinner DA202AT rack-wiring cable, DA202 has a larger 5 mm outside diameter and a 95% braided shield, making it better suited for equipment-to-equipment connections and applications where the cable may be handled or repositioned more frequently.
The precision twisted-pair construction and special internal PE filler rods help maintain the cable’s nominal 110-ohm impedance through normal bends and routing. This construction helps provide consistent AES3 digital audio transmission between compatible consoles, converters, interfaces, recorders and signal processors.
Recommended Applications
- Recording and mastering studios
- Broadcast audio facilities
- Post-production suites
- Digital mixing consoles
- Professional audio interfaces
- A/D and D/A converters
- Digital audio recorders
- Digital signal processors
- AES/EBU routers and distribution equipment
- 110-ohm digital audio patchbays
- Broadcast trucks and production racks
- Live production audio systems
- Commercial AV installations
- Professional equipment interconnections
Need a slim rack cable? For high-density racks, digital patchbays and protected internal wiring where the smallest possible cable diameter is preferred, consider our Canare DA202AT AES/EBU Cable .
Why Use a True 110-Ohm AES/EBU Cable?
AES/EBU, also known as AES3, is a professional digital audio interface commonly carried over balanced 3-pin XLR connections. Although an AES/EBU cable may look similar to an ordinary analog microphone cable, its electrical construction is specifically controlled for digital audio transmission.
Canare DA202 is designed to maintain a nominal 110-ohm characteristic impedance. Using the proper cable helps minimize signal reflections and transmission errors, especially over longer connections or in professional environments containing numerous electronic devices and signal cables.
| Feature | Canare DA202 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 |
| Shield | 95% braided shield | Varies by cable |
| Connector | Genuine Neutrik 3-pin XLR | Varies by cable |
| Recommended use | Professional AES3 digital audio equipment | Microphones and analog audio equipment |
Canare DA202 vs. Canare DA202AT
Both cables provide professional 110-ohm AES/EBU performance, but each is optimized for a different type of installation.
| Specification | Canare DA202 | Canare DA202AT |
|---|---|---|
| Outside diameter | 5.0 mm | 4.0 mm |
| Shield construction | 95% braided shield | Aluminum foil shield with drain wire |
| Attenuation at 3 MHz | 5.1 dB per 100 meters | 6.7 dB per 100 meters |
| Canare recommended AES3 distance* | Up to approximately 180 meters / 590 feet | Up to approximately 140 meters / 459 feet |
| Best application | Flexible equipment interconnections | Compact protected rack wiring |
*Canare’s published distance guidance is based on AES3 transmission at a 48 kHz sample rate. Actual performance depends on the connected equipment, sample rate, installation conditions and total signal path.
Canare DA202 and Neutrik Specifications
| Cable manufacturer | Canare |
| Cable model | DA202 |
| Cable type | AES/EBU digital audio equipment-interconnect cable |
| Digital audio standard | AES3 |
| Characteristic impedance | Nominal 110 ohms |
| Conductors | 25 AWG stranded twisted pair |
| Shield | 95% braided shield |
| Nominal capacitance | 48 pF per meter between conductors |
| Attenuation | 5.1 dB per 100 meters at 3 MHz |
| Outside diameter | 5.0 mm / 0.197 inches |
| Jacket color | Blue |
| Connector manufacturer | Neutrik |
| Connector configuration | 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 manufactures professional audio, video and broadcast cable assemblies using components from trusted professional brands. This AES/EBU cable combines genuine Canare DA202 digital audio cable with genuine Neutrik XLR connectors for dependable performance in professional digital audio systems.
- Genuine Canare DA202 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 production for studios, broadcasters, integrators and OEM customers
- Lifetime Connector Replacement Warranty
Need a special length, connector configuration or multiple matching cables? Contact AV-Cables for a custom quote.
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Canare DA202 AES/EBU Cable FAQs
What is the difference between Canare DA202 and DA202AT?
Canare DA202 is a 5 mm equipment-interconnect cable with a 95% braided shield. DA202AT is a slimmer 4 mm foil-shielded cable designed primarily for compact, protected rack wiring. DA202 is the better choice when greater shielding durability and a more substantial cable construction are preferred.
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 nominal 110-ohm cable.
Why does this cable use Neutrik connectors?
Neutrik XLR connectors are widely used in professional audio and broadcast systems because they provide secure locking connections, effective strain relief and durable construction.
Can I use an ordinary 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 this 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 for 110-ohm AES3 digital audio connections.
Are custom lengths available?
Yes. AV-Cables can manufacture custom lengths for recording studios, equipment racks, broadcast facilities, production systems and commercial AV installations.
