Product Description
Professional 110-Ohm AES3 Digital Audio Cable
The Cable Evolution Canare DA202AT AES/EBU Cable is built for dependable AES3 digital audio transmission in professional recording studios, broadcast facilities, post-production systems, equipment racks and commercial AV installations.
Each assembly is manufactured using genuine Canare DA202AT 110-ohm digital audio cable and genuine Neutrik 3-pin XLR connectors. Every cable is hand assembled, precision soldered and individually tested in the USA before shipment.
Professional Canare and Neutrik construction: Genuine Canare DA202AT cable provides the controlled 110-ohm impedance required for AES3 digital audio, while genuine Neutrik XLR connectors provide secure locking connections, dependable strain relief and professional durability.
Key Features
- Genuine Canare DA202AT 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
- Compact 4 mm cable diameter for high-density rack wiring
- 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
- Standard lengths from 1 to 35 feet
- Custom lengths up to 100 feet available upon request
- Hand assembled and individually tested in the USA
- Lifetime Connector Replacement Warranty
Designed for Professional Rack and Studio Wiring
Canare DA202AT is a compact, lightweight digital audio cable designed for protected equipment connections and internal rack wiring. Its slim 4 mm diameter makes it especially useful in crowded equipment racks, behind digital consoles and around high-density patching systems.
The twisted-pair construction, controlled 110-ohm impedance and foil shield provide the electrical characteristics required for reliable AES/EBU signal transmission between compatible professional digital audio devices.
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 systems
- 110-ohm digital audio patchbays
- Broadcast trucks and protected production racks
- Permanent commercial AV installations
Application note: Canare DA202AT is optimized for equipment racks, permanent installations and protected interconnections. For touring, repeated stage deployment or applications requiring a heavier portable cable, contact AV-Cables about a custom heavy-duty AES/EBU assembly.
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 looks similar to an ordinary analog microphone cable, the electrical construction is different.
An 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 professional environments.
| Feature | Canare DA202AT 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 |
| Connector | Genuine Neutrik 3-pin XLR | Varies by cable |
| Recommended use | Professional AES3 digital audio equipment | Microphones and analog audio equipment |
Canare DA202AT and Neutrik Specifications
| Cable manufacturer | Canare |
| Cable model | DA202AT |
| Cable type | AES/EBU digital audio cable |
| Digital audio standard | AES3 |
| 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 | 3-pin XLR female to 3-pin XLR male |
| Standard lengths | 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 25 and 35 feet |
| Assembly | Hand assembled and individually tested in the USA |
| Warranty | Lifetime Connector Replacement Warranty |
Why Choose Cable Evolution?
Cable Evolution professional cable assemblies are manufactured by AV-Cables using components from trusted professional brands. This AES/EBU cable combines genuine Canare digital audio cable with genuine Neutrik XLR connectors for dependable performance in professional digital audio systems.
- Genuine Canare DA202AT cable
- Genuine Neutrik XLR connectors
- Hand assembled and precision soldered in the USA
- Every completed assembly 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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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 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 and marketed for 110-ohm AES3 digital audio connections.
Is Canare DA202AT intended for stage use?
DA202AT is optimized for compact equipment-rack wiring, digital patchbays and protected interconnections. For touring or repeated floor deployment, a heavier portable AES/EBU cable construction is preferable.
Are custom lengths available?
Yes. Standard lengths from 1 to 35 feet are available online. Custom lengths up to 100 feet can be manufactured for studios, equipment racks, broadcast facilities and commercial installations.
