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3 Things That Make a Cable Flexible

Posted by Samantha Flannery on Apr 29, 2021 10:00:00 AM

There are many instances where a flexible cable is needed. Especially when installing temporary installations such as stages for musical festivals or outdoor concerts. The flexibility in cable makes it easier to coil, pack away, and reinstall when necessary. Also, the flexibility guarantees that the cable is able to withstand frequently pulling and twisting.

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Topics: Low Voltage Cables, cable construction, Audio cables, flexible

Different Types of Outdoor Cables

Posted by Samantha Flannery on Jun 10, 2020 10:00:00 AM

When it comes to installing cables outside or underground for ensuring that there is continued performance, there are a few different types of outdoor cabling products to consider:

  • Outdoor Cable
  • Underground Burial Cable
  • Direct Burial Cable
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Topics: Aquaseal, Wet Location, direct burial, Audio cables, AV, outdoor cable

Top 5 Read Blog Posts of 2019

Posted by Samantha Flannery on Jan 6, 2020 3:00:00 PM

At the end of each year, we take a look at our most popular blog posts to see what our customers found to be most useful and compelling. Here are the top 5 blogs that help you learn more about low voltage cabling and fiber optic products:

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Topics: Fiber Optic Connector, Fiber Optic, HDMI Cables, fire alarm cables, fire alarm systems, plenum cable, Audio cables

HDMI Vs. Optical Audio Cables

Posted by Samantha Bante on May 25, 2018 1:30:00 PM

When installing new home entertainment centers, sound bar or audio equipment it comes down to two main choices: HDMI or optical audio cables. These cables will both pass digital audio signals and multi-channel audio between devices.

So how do you know which to choose for proper installation and signal transmission?

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Topics: HDMI, 4K, HDMI Cable, HDMI Cables, Audio cables, line level audio, home theaters, Optical audio cables, entertainment centers

Beginner's Guide: Audio Cables 101

Posted by Samantha Bante on May 14, 2018 10:00:00 AM

When it comes to audio cables recording the right types of sound depends on what cables are chosen during the installation process. In order to recognize the right cables to use, it's important to understand the makeup and design of audio cables. Let's begin...

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Topics: Low Voltage Cables, Audio cables, speaker cables, line level audio

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