Product Description
CAT6A EtherCON® Tactical Cable Assembly
AV-Cables CAT6A EtherCON tactical cable assemblies provide rugged, locking network connections for broadcast, touring, live production, professional audio, lighting control and AV-over-IP systems.
The protective locking connector shells help prevent accidental disconnection and protect the RJ45 interfaces during repeated setup, transport and deployment. Flexible tactical CAT6A cable supports easier routing, coiling and handling in demanding professional environments.
Professional CAT6A EtherCON Features
Available CAT6A EtherCON Lengths
Select the shortest length that safely reaches between your devices. Total network-channel length includes this cable along with any additional patch cables, couplers and permanent cabling in the signal path.
Suggested Lengths by Application
| Length | Common Applications |
|---|---|
| 6–12ft | Equipment racks, network switches, consoles, processors and closely positioned devices |
| 25–50ft | Studios, stages, control rooms and short professional network runs |
| 100–150ft | Live production, touring systems, venues, houses of worship and larger AV installations |
| 200–250ft | Long venue, broadcast, stage and field-production network connections |
Recommended Applications
- Dante® and AES67 audio networks
- AV-over-IP systems
- Broadcast facilities and production trucks
- Live event and touring production
- Digital mixing consoles and stage boxes
- Network switches and equipment racks
- PTZ cameras and production-control systems
- Lighting-control networks
- Professional intercom systems
- Streaming and recording systems
- Corporate AV installations
- Houses of worship
Technical Specifications
| Cable Category | Flexible tactical CAT6A Ethernet cable |
|---|---|
| Channel Count | One independent network channel |
| Connector Configuration | Locking EtherCON connector to locking EtherCON connector |
| Network Applications | Gigabit Ethernet and compatible 10-Gigabit Ethernet applications |
| Available Lengths | 6, 12, 25, 50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 feet |
| Cable Construction | Flexible tactical construction for professional deployment |
| Assembly | Hand-assembled in the USA |
| Testing | Every completed network cable individually tested |
| Warranty | Lifetime Connector Replacement Warranty |
Why Buy from AV-Cables?
- Professional cable assemblies built for broadcast, touring and live production
- Hand-assembled and individually tested in the USA
- Standard lengths from 6ft through 250ft
- Custom lengths and production quantities available
- Support for integrators, production companies, government and OEM customers
- Lifetime Connector Replacement Warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an EtherCON cable?
An EtherCON cable combines an RJ45 network connection with a rugged locking connector shell. The shell protects the network interface and helps prevent accidental disconnection in professional production environments.
What is the advantage of CAT6A?
CAT6A supports high-performance Ethernet applications, including Gigabit Ethernet and compatible 10-Gigabit Ethernet systems. Actual performance depends on the complete network channel and connected equipment.
Can this cable be used with Dante or AES67?
Yes. It can be used with compatible Dante, AES67 and other Ethernet-based professional audio equipment when the equipment and network configuration support the selected cable category and length.
Can it be used for AV-over-IP and PTZ cameras?
Yes. This assembly is suitable for compatible AV-over-IP systems, PTZ cameras, production-control equipment, network switches and other professional Ethernet devices.
How should I choose the cable length?
Choose the shortest length that safely reaches between devices while allowing enough cable for proper routing and strain relief. Remember to include every cable and connection in the total network-channel length.
Do I need a single-channel or multi-channel assembly?
Choose this single-channel CAT6A cable when you need one independent network connection. Choose a multi-channel CAT6 EtherCON assembly when several network connections follow the same route.
Are custom lengths available?
Yes. Contact AV-Cables for custom lengths, production quantities and specialized professional network-cable requirements.
Choose our multi-channel CAT6 EtherCON assembly when several independent network connections need to travel between the same equipment locations.
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