Belden 1850F Z4B, Multi Conductor Snake Cable 16 FS PR 24 AWG PVC
Description
Belden 1850F Z4B is a digital audio snake cable designed for multi-channel interconnects in live events or studio sound. It is built with 16 pair 24 AWG (7 x 32) tinned copper conductors, Datalene® insulation, and individually foil shielded and jacketed pairs. A flexible PVC jacket and overall Beldfoil® shield support noise rejection while maintaining a nom. characteristic impedance of 110 Ohm. Designed for indoor use, it meets CMG requirements and supports AES/EBU applications.
Belden 1850F Z4B Key Features
- The 16 pair construction supports multi-channel digital audio interconnects.
- 24 AWG (7 x 32) tinned copper conductors use a stranded conductor design for flexible handling.
- Individually foil shielded and jacketed pairs with 100% coverage help reduce interference between channels.
- An overall Beldfoil® shield with 100% coverage adds an additional shielding layer.
- A nom. characteristic impedance of 110 Ohm supports digital audio performance.
- Designed for indoor use and meets CMG requirements.
- Flexible PVC jacket with ripcord: Yes.
- Supports AES/EBU applications.
Belden 1850F Z4B Applications
- Use it for multi-channel interconnects between audio equipment such as microphones, speakers, amplifiers, and mixing consoles.
- Install it in live events or studio sound setups where multiple audio channels need to be routed together.
- Choose it for digital audio signal connections where consistent performance is required across multiple channels.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Conductor Material | Tinned Copper |
| Conductor Type | Stranded Conductor |
| Insulation | Datalene® Insulation |
| Insulation Material | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
| Nom. insulation diameter | 0.068 in (1.7 mm) |
| Insulation notes | HDPE |
| Color Code | Brown and Numbered 1, Red and Numbered 2, Orange and Numbered 3, Yellow and Numbered 4, Green and Numbered 5, Blue and Numbered 6, Purple and Numbered 7, Gray and Numbered 8, White and Numbered 9, Black and Numbered 10, Tan and Numbered 11, Pink and Numbered 12, Gray/Brown Stripe and Numbered 13, Gray/Red Stripe and Numbered 14, Gray/Orange Stripe and Numbered 15, Gray/Yellow Stripe and Numbered 16; Red & Black |
| Inner jacket material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Inner jacket nom. diameter | 0.167 in (4.24 mm) |
| Outer jacket material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Outer jacket nom. diameter | 0.944 in |
| Inner shield type | Tape |
| Inner shield material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Inner shield coverage | 100% |
| Inner Shield notes | Indiv. Foil tapes bonded to inner Jacket |
| Outer shield type | Tape |
| Outer shield material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Outer shield coverage | 100% |
| Nom. velocity of prop. | 76% |
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V RMS |
| Frequency [MHz] | 0.384, 0.706, 0.768, 1.024, 1.411, 1.536, 2.048, 2.822, 3.072, 4.096, 5.645, 6.144, 8.192, 11.29, 12.288, 24.576 |
| UL temperature | 60°C |
| Operating | -30°C To +60°C |
| Max Pull Tension | 264 lbs (120 kg) |
| Bulk cable weight | 367 lbs/1000ft (546 kg/km) |
| Environmental suitability | Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor |
| NEC / UL compliance | CMG |
| CEC / C(UL) compliance | CMG |
| Flammability / reaction to fire | UL1685 FT4 Loading, FT4 |
| CPR compliance | CPR Euroclass: Eca |
| European directive compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| UK regulation compliance | UKCA Mark |
| APAC compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
| Item Type | Belden Audio Cable |
| Other Part Numbers | 1850F Z4B, 1850F Z4B100, 1850F Z4B250, 1850F Z4B500, 1850F Z4B1000 |
| Priced Per | FT |
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