ClearCast™ Cables for Broadcast & Audio/Video

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ClearCast™ Cables by Remee Include:

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. Every quality camera, camera position, truck dock, and more, require SMPTE 311 cables today. Remee Wire & Cable was one of the pioneers to manufacture quality SMPTE 311 cable, as well as hybrid fiber/copper camera cables for best-in-class performance.

Some of the cameras that use SMPTE 311 cables include Hitachi, 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
• Riser / Wet Location: 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
• Multi-Channel Camera Cables: 1-, 3-, or 4-channel cables available

Fiber Optic Cables

Remee offers their broad line of tight buffered fiber optic distribution cables for broadcast industry applications, which include:

• Indoor / Outdoor Plenum & Riser Rated Cables
• OFNP and OFNR Rated
• 6, 12, 24, and 48 SM OS2 fibers
• Interlocking armor options

Speaker Cables

Remee provides a variety of speaker cables for recording studios, TV and radio stations, sound system installations and other audio applications for commercial or residential use.

The Remee line-up of standard speaker cables includes the following SPK Series options. All cables feature stranded bare copper conductors and are unshielded. Plenum rated cables include a REMGuard™ Plenum Polymer jacket and a CL3P or CMP rating. Riser rated cables include a PVC jacket and have a CL3R or CMR rating. Construction options include:

• 10AWG – 2C unshielded
• 12 AWG – 2C unshielded
• 14 AWG – 2C unshielded
• 16 AWG – 2C unshielded

Digital & Analog Audio Cables

Remee also provides a variety of digital and analog audio cables in single and multi-channel options for recording studios, TV and radio stations, sound system installations and other audio applications for commercial broadcast use.

The line-up of Digital & Analog Audio Cables includes:

• 22AWG and 24AWG cables
• Stranded Tinned Copper Conductors
• Individually shielded pairs; many also with overall shield
• Plenum (CMP), Riser (CMR) or FPLP Rated
• Water Blocking Tape Options for Wet Locations

HD 4K Coaxial Cables

Remee’s 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. Options include:

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

STREAMline™ LAN & Premise Cables

Remee’s popular STREAMline™ selection of LAN & Premise cables are also used in the broadcast industry, especially in commercial venues for entertainment, such as arenas and stadiums. Choose from the CT Series of 4-pair STREAMline™ cables which include:

• Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6 Enhanced, Cat 6A
• Plenum (CMP, Riser (CMR), and Indoor/Outdoor Rated (CMX)
• Frequencies at 100, 250, 500, 550, and 650 MHz
• Shielded and Unshielded

STREAMline™ Premise Bundled Snake Cables

Remee designs and manufactures custom bundled snake cables for broadcast use. With significant expertise in bundling cable, Remee can provide the components you need on a custom-made basis for dependable and reliable use, including Cat 6A. Please contact Remee directly to discuss your application with a Remee representative. Typical applications include:

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

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 or CMR 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

Modified Standard & Custom ClearCast™ 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: Request A Custom Cable

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.