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We are offering a custom-configured, Canare
precision cable, with your choice of 10 different cable colors, 11 different strain-relief
boot options, and four different connector options -- RCA, RCA-female, BNC,
"F", or "TS" type. The cables are suitable for
many kinds of video, audio, and RF applications.
Use a single cable for SPDIF Digital audio applications, such as Dolby Digital or
DTS. Alternately, a single cable also makes an ideal composite video cable, or specify
"F" connectors for cable TV and satellite patch cables. Terminated
with BNC connectors, they are ideal for test equipment. Use a pair
for analog audio interconnects, three for component video, five for RGBHV video,
six for SACD audio...the possibilities are almost endless.
For RCA, RCA-female, BNC, or F connectors, you may
specify your choice of flexible silicone boots, which enhance the
appearance of the cable, while avoiding sharp bends at the connectors, and
provide visual identification of the channels. The cable can also be made
with no boots - required for lengths less than 0.5 meter, and some customers prefer the streamlined appearance, and shorter
profile. The 1/4" TS phone plug option uses a spring-type strain-relief.
The Cable
With cable design, it is certainly true that there are many compromises to
be made. That is why some cables may be good at audio, but
not good for video. Likewise, cables that are good for
video are often poor for video. That is why it may be hard
to understand how Canare LV-61S can be so good at so many
things.
Nonetheless, LV-61S has plenty of bandwidth for all kinds of video,
including both composite and component video, right up to 1080p. We have
customers using these cables for component video runs in the hundreds of feet
with excellent results.
Audio presents it's own set of challenges, so it is somewhat surprising that
a cable that works so well for video also works so well with audio signals.
We had not actually considered using this cable for audio until our founder
visited with an engineer at one of the local television stations, and noticed
that they were using this cable in most all of their patch panels - for both video and
audio. More about audio later!
While it is true that you might not want to use this cable for long,
high-bandwidth RF runs,
such as satellite down-leads, the unique connector implementation means that it
often outperforms cables with better specs (on paper), when used for short RF
runs. (for long RF runs, please consider
these cables)
These Canare cables are lightweight and extremely flexible. Considerably
more flexible than Monster or even the highly regarded Tributaries. They have
PVC jackets with a smooth, non-glare finish. They are smooth
and pleasing to the touch. They even stay flexible
in sub-zero weather! Hopefully, your equipment will never be subjected to
such an extreme temperature, but the point is that the cables really are made of
high-quality materials. Here are some specs on the cable:
- Outside diameter, 6.1mm (.240 in.))
- Low loss - less than .013 db per meter at 1 MHz, and less than 4.2 db even
at 1 GHz!
- Tightly woven all-copper shield with greater than 95% coverage
- Nominal capacitance, 67 pF per meter at 1 KHz
- Nominal impedance, 75 ohms
- Velocity of propagation, 66%
In our experience, this is one of the finest all-around
coaxial cables available
at any price. For patch cables and other relatively short
runs, we prefer it even to other offerings from Canare, such as
the CFB series cables (which we also offer), for several
important reasons. Compared to the CFB series cable, LV-61S is much more flexible and is easier to work with.
It also stands up better to handling and bending.
Canare RCA Connectors
It is hard to imagine a finer RCA connector than Canare's.
They are precision machined to maintain a constant 75 Ohm impedance.
We install them using a Canare tool that always prepares the cable
ends, just right. The connectors are crimped in place, using
heavy, precision-machined dies. The crimps are so tight that
oxygen is excluded, and thus corrosion is prevented. It's
an awesome system, and the resulting terminations are in a class
of their own.
Generic RCA audio plugs and cables have been around for over
50 years, but the old solder-type plugs typically have an
impedance of about 25 Ohms. They exhibit extremely poor
return loss performance, even when mated to high-quality cable.
Some of the so-called "high end" cables use exotic-sounding
materials and make unsupportable claims, but still fail to solve
this very real and important problem.
Canare's new 75 Ohm RCA crimp plugs solve these problems.
Their impedance-matched design achieves excellent digital and analog
performance, with a usable bandwidth to 200 MHz! The connector
design ensures consistent and extremely reliable terminations.
VSWR is typically less than 1.1 from DC to 200 MHz. The crimp
design excludes oxygen, preventing corrosion associated with dissimilar
metals, which can degrade even the best soldered connections.
The center shaft is gold plated. If you look closely at
the picture at the right, you can see the internal pressure fingers,
which ensure good contact, while solving the "grip of death" problem,
which has been a issue with Monster's connectors. The "grip
of death" connectors put unnecessary strain on your equipment.
Canare connectors connect up smoothly, and maintain good contact,
while protecting your equipment investment.
Canare RCA-Female Connectors
Canare does not offer an RCA-female connector, as such, but we have come up
with a very good work-around. We start with Canare's excellent BNC
connector (described below), then add a high-quality Canare BNC/RCA-female
adapter. These are not your average adapters - these are Canare adapters,
and they are about as good as such an adapter can possibly be. As you may
notice, the high quality of the adapters is reflected in their cost. We
then heat-shrink the complete assembly to maintain excellent electrical and
mechanical integrity. You can see how the finished assembly looks in the
picture at the right.
Canare BNC Connectors
The BNC-type connector is the best connector that is commonly
available for applications of this type. In general, it is
both mechanically and electrically superior to an RCA connector.
It has a twist-lock mechanism to ensure that the the connection
is mechanically secure, and the electrical design of the connector
does a good job of maintaining constant impedance at the connector.
Canare takes this inherent superiority to the next level.
For example, many BNC connectors have a characteristic impedance
of only 50 Ohms, but Canare connectors are engineered to maintain
a constant impedance of 75 Ohms. This make a lot of sense
because virtually all A/V equipment is designed to work best with
75 Ohm cables. It follows that if you want the best performance
your equipment can deliver, you will need cables and connectors
that maintain this impedance..
This electrical superiority is the result of superior mechanical
design, high-quality materials and precision manufacturing.
Canare's BNC connectors are almost artful in their design...and
they work very well indeed.
In our experience, the key to great video cables is in the connectors.
Exotic conductors and shielding are fine, but it's the connectors
that really make the difference.
Canare "F" Connectors
The unique Canare "F" connector design features an electromechanically stable
nickel-over-brass body, with an extra-wide torque nut and machined threads.
Unlike virtually every other "F" connector, Canare's design does not unitize the
center conductor of the coaxial cable as the plug's center contact pin. Instead,
the center pin is made from gold-plated brass. This innovative approach
avoids problems that are often associated with typical "F" connectors, such as
corrosion, misalignment, incorrect length, and poorly shaped tip of the center
contact.
The dedicated center pin design prevents equipment damage
that can occur with lesser designs. For example, the instruction manual
that comes with Jensen Transformer's excellent
VRD-1FF Cable TV Ground
Isolator specifically warns that the warranty can be voided by damage resulting from using a center conductor that is misshapen, or too long. This
kind of damage will never happen with a Canare "F" connector because it is
always exactly the correct length and shape!
The precision of the body design, combined with the dedicated center pin
results in a precision connector. This precision results in a 75 Ohm
impedance-matched connector that connects up smoothly and accurately, providing
a consistently reliable connection and thus a very high level of performance.
Canare 1/4" "TS" Phone Plugs
Canare's excellent 1/4" TS phone plugs use a patented "V-Lock" system that
ensures good electrical contact by keeping the plugs tight where others pull
out. These connectors feature a one-piece body with a pure brass bar that
runs the full length of the handle. The design is 50% stronger than
ordinary plugs and 20% stronger than other high-grade plugs.
The solid brass handle shuts out static and EM noise. A satin-finished
nickel plating provides long-lasting protection and beauty. A spring-type
strain-relief prevents cable damage due to repeated bending at the cable entry
point, so cables last up to three times longer than with plugs that do not have
strain-reliefs.
Please notice that if you choose this connector option, you must also choose
the "Spring" strain-relief option as well, as this connector is not compatible
with Canare's strain-relief boots.
See For Yourself !
In some ways, it's easier to see the difference that video cables can make, than it is to
hear a difference with audio cables. We have tested these Canare
cables in video applications against Monster, and some other
more esoteric video cables. In our test setup, the Canare cables
always produced a visibly superior picture. If you don't believe
it, you can try it yourself. If you don't already have it, get a
copy of the Video Essentials or Avia test disks for your DVD
player, and take a look at the test patterns. Look for ghost
images and "ringing" that are visible with lesser cables, then
switch to the Canare cables and see the difference that constant
impedance can make. The difference ranges from visible to
dramatic. We have tested cables ranging in length from 1 meter
to 100 meters. The Canare cables, without exception, always
looked the best to us. Some of the cables that we tested had
better specs for loss than the Canare cables, but we never
actually saw any cable produce a better picture than Canare.
Some of the same characteristics that
ensure great video performance are also desirable for great
audio. With analog audio, constant impedance helps to avoid
non-linearity in your amplifiers, and the lack of reflected
energy in the cable ensures maximum signal transfer. Muddiness
and distortion are avoided. High quality precision cable
protects you from audible hum and interference. Your sound will
be clear and clean.
Digital audio presents a different set
of challenges, but the same rules apply. Constant impedance
eliminates ringing, echo, and signal delays which may cause
decoder errors. Extraneous noise is excluded, so your digital
signal gets to the decoder intact. The end result is the same in
either application -- great sound.
Why Cable Solutions?
No one works harder than we do to get your order shipped out to you fast!
Customer service is our first priority. We do our best
to help you find the best solutions for your particular application.
We're enthusiasts too, so we know what it's like to wait for cables
to hook up new gear. We stock all of the components needed
to build all of the items listed on our website, so we are able
to do something that most cable shops do not - we build and ship
most orders within one business day.
We also know how important it is to be able to get a response
when you need help, so you'll often find us working long hours in
an effort to get you the answers that you need. It takes good
people to do outstanding work...the kind of workmanship you want
for your custom cables. It usually costs more to keep good
people, but the importance of high-quality workmanship is second
only to the importance of superior service. I'll let
you figure out for yourself why paying too little for a cable can
turn out to be just as bad as paying too much. Our pricing is based
upon the actual cost of building the cables.
Canare cable, Canare connectors, and Canare tools - an all Canare
system. When you take a system this good and put it in the
hands of technicians as good as ours, it becomes an awesome system!
Design excellence, high quality materials, meticulous workmanship,
and superior service...put it all together and you get a superior
product. Don't get stuck with bad advice, poor service, slow
shipment or an inferior product. If you want the best, here
it is.
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Click on any of the pictures below for a closer
view!
Here are the 11 different boot options, shown on both yellow and black cable,
with RCA connectors. Although only 2 cable colors are shown here, you may also
choose from the same 10 colors for your cable. Please choose the configuration
that you prefer below.
Here is an example of a 1 meter cable with black jacket, fitted with RCA
connectors and yellow strain-relief boots. You can select the length and
configuration that you need below.
Here is a close-up look at Canare's remarkable "True 75 Ohm" RCA connector. If you look closely, you can see the
beryllium pressure fingers.
This picture shows the RCA-female configuration in three different colors.
Shown here is an example of a 1 meter cable with yellow cable jacks, terminated
with BNC connectors and yellow strain-relief boots.
Here is a close-up look at Canare's excellent 75 Ohm BNC connector.
Notice the gold-plated center pin as well as the nice finish work on the body.
This example shows a 1 meter cable with brown jacket, terminated with F connectors.
Notice that the boots were
omitted on this example for easier access to the screw-on connectors.
Here is a close-up look at Canare's unique F connector. Notice the
dedicated gold-plated center pin as well as the nice finish work on the
connector body.
This cable can also be fitted with Canare's excellent F-15 TS Phone connectors.
If you choose this option, be sure to choose the "Spring" strain-relief option.
Also available as a TS mini-phone connector as F-11.
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