Broadcast Audio/Video Cables

SMPTE 311 Hybrid Camera Cables

With the advent of 4K ultra high-definition cameras, and 8K soon to follow, the industry realized that copper cables will not be able to carry the UHD signals far enough.  Coax and triax were insufficient to go the distances needed for carrying HD-SDI video signals at many broadcast venues, such as sports arenas, golf courses, and other applications requiring longer distances.  Even the highest performing coax would only travel about 1,000 feet with HD-SDI video.

So, the industry adopted high-bandwidth fiber optic cabling solutions, and SMPTE 311 became the standard solution to meet the newer distance and signal integrity requirements.  New SMPTE 311 hybrid cables have been designed exclusively for use with HD cameras to meet these new requirements.  These composite cables can multiplex audio signals and video signals and deliver power to the camera.  A hybrid combination of copper conductor cables and fiber optic cables serve this purpose.

Depending on the application and conditions, the hybrid copper and fiber combination may require some flexibility or flame retardancy.  The Remee line of SMPTE 311 cables provides a variety of cables to meet these needs, covering a range of requirements for broadcasting.

In addition to allowing longer lengths than coax or triax, SMPTE hybrid cables do not increase weight.  They are more flexible and their strength members provide durability for continued use.

SMPTE 311 cables are used for transmission in arenas, stadiums and for sporting events and large venues where long cable runs are needed.  Some of the cameras that use SMPTE 311 cables include Alexa Fiber Remote, JVC GY-HM790, Sony cameras with HDCU-2500, Grass Valley LDX Series and Ikegami camera systems.

Here is a glimpse of Remee’s standard offering of their SMPTE 311 Series Camera Cables, each designed for specific applications or environmental conditions.  Modifications and custom designs are available and are a specialty at Remee.

• Standard SMPTE 311 Camera Cable:
  20 AWG – 4C copper; 24 AWG – 2C copper; 2 Single Mode OS2 tight buffered fibers; overall 90% TC braid shield; stranded steel strength member
• Direct Burial:
  20 AWG – 4C copper; 24 AWG – 2C copper; 2 Single Mode OS2 tight buffered fibers; overall 90% TC braid shield, PVC jacket, water blocking tape; stranded steel strength member
• Rugged Environment:
  20 AWG – 4C copper; 24 AWG – 2C copper; 2 Single Mode OS2 tight buffered fibers; overall 90% TC braid shield, water blocking tape, polyurethane jacket; up-jacketed stranded steel strength member

Audio & Speaker Cables

Remee provides a variety of analog audio and speaker cables for recording studios, TV and radio stations, sound system installations and other audio applications for commercial or residential use.  High strand audio cable versions are ideally suited for pro-audio applications.

If a standard product is not available, check with Remee for any modifications needed or a custom-made cable to suit the needs for broadcast engineers and system integrators.

The Remee line-up of standard speaker cables includes the following 725 Series options.  All cables feature stranded bare copper conductors, a REMGuard™ Plenum Polymer jacket and a CL3P rating.  Shielded cable versions include a 100% coverage foil shield.

• 12 AWG – 2C unshielded & shielded
• 14 AWG – 2C unshielded & shielded, 4C unshielded
• 16 AWG – 2C and 4C unshielded & shielded
• 18 AWG – 2C, 3C, 4C, 6C and 8C unshielded & shielded
• 22 AWG – 2C , 4C and 6C unshielded & shielded

Hi-Strand Pro-Audio Cables

Remee’s line-up of CH Series pro-audio cables feature hi-strand conductors for maximum flexibility.  All cables are unshielded, use oxygen-free copper, are suitable for outdoor use and CL3R rated.

• 12 AWG – 2C with hi strand 105/34 bare copper
• 14 AWG – 2C and 4C with hi strand 105/34 bare copper
• 16 AWG – 2C and 4C with hi strand 65/34 bare copper

6 GHz UHD (4K) Precision Video Coax Cables

Another recent addition to the Remee Broadcast Cable line-up, these Precision Video Digital Coax cables operate at 6 GHz for 4K video resolution.  These 75 ohm cables are used for HD/SDI, standard SDI or other high resolution video applications.  Each cable features a dual shield: an inner coax shielding tape plus and outer 95% coverage tin copper braid shield. All cables include a solid bare copper conductor and outer PVC jacket.  They are CMR riser rated and 100% sweep tested to 6.0 GHz.

• RG6U type – 18 AWG
• RGMini – Miniature 23 AWG
• RG59U type – 20 AWG
• RG11U type – 14 AWG

Microphone Audio Cable

Remee’s line of low-loss microphone cables feature PE insulation, high strand conductors, braid shields and high-flex jackets.

• 24 AWG – 2C Stranded Bare Copper, 36 AWG 95% coverage Bare Copper Braid, ultra-flex PVC jacket

Premise Bundled Snake Cables

This premise bundled cable meets or exceeds the TIA/EIA Category 6A standard and is suitable for both data and broadcast audio/video applications, including:

• 10 Gb Ethernet
• 100BAseTX
• 100BaseVG ANYLAN
• 155ATM
• 622ATM
• NTSC/PAL Component or Composite Video
• EBU Digital Audio
• RS-422

The recently introduced Remee Cat. 6A Bundled Cable features an overall polyester tape, a foil shield and a tin copper braid shield with an overall TPE jacket.

• 23 AWG – 4 unshielded twisted pairs (8C) assembled around a pair separator

Standards & Certifications

Some Remee broadcast cables meet the applicable ETL and CSA requirements.  All Remee cable products are manufactured under ISO 9001 certification.

Modified Standard & Custom Broadcast Cables

Remee specializes in custom made cables, especially composite cable, hybrid cable and custom fiber optic cable, to meet the exact requirements for your application.  If you don’t see what you need in the table of standard cable products below, please contact Remee to get a quote on the cable design you need: New Product Request.

Here are some of the features you can select for a custom designed cable:

• Alternate jacket material
• Vary conductor sizes
• Oxygen-free copper
• Different shielding configurations
• Non-standard colored jackets
• Plenum jacketing on non-standard cables

Options for fiber optic cable types:

• Aqua-Lock® dry tube or gel-filled
• Duplex Single Mode
• Multimode

Standard and Other Available Broadcast Cables

Choose from the cable options listed in the following table.  Most items are in stock, but check with Remee for availability.  Part numbers link to cable Spec Sheets.