TRIBUTARIES 8 Balanced Audio 1.0м, 8 Balanced Audio 4.0м, 8 Balanced Audio 3.0м, 8 Balanced Audio 1.5м, 8 Balanced Audio 0.5м Specification.pdf

Detailed Specifications

& Technical Data

8AB

Description

Tributaries 8AB is a high-performance balanced audio cable made by hand in Orlando, Florida. The 8AB is designed with three heavy
20AWG Long-Crystal Oxygen-Free (LC-OFC) copper conductors for true balanced audio signal transfer. The conductors have a unique
individually insulated dual-gauge configuration for superior sound clarity. The 8AB is available in pair as well as mono and is stocked
in ½ meter to 4 meter lengths with custom lengths available

Features

• Hand-soldered in Orlando, Florida, USA

• 20AWG LC-OFC copper conductors for superior signal transfer

• Sophisticated multi-gauge design for superior bass and midrange

• Insulated conductors eliminate strand interaction / distortion

• Dual shielded to lower the noise floor

• Gold-plated solid brass XLR connectors

• Decorative woven jacket over a UL® CL2 PVC jacket

• Available in custom lengths either in pairs or mono cables

Terminations

The 8AB is terminated with red & white XLR connectors. The wires are hand soldered with high-quality lead-free solder in Orlando,
Florida to solid gold-plated brass XLR connectors. The shield is connected on the source end only making this cable directional and
noise free. The connection is protected with a solid collar strain relief and solid brass connector covers that have colored rings for
signal identification.

Conductor

Construction

Material

20AWG

LC-OFC Copper

Insulation

Conductor 1

Conductor 2

Overall Insulation Material

Overall Thickness

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PE 1.2mm

PE 1.0mm

PVC (Red / White / Black)

3.5mm

Detailed Specifications

& Technical Data

8AB

Shielding

Aluminum Mylar

Tinned Copper Braid

Outer Jacket

Decorative Outside Jacket Cover

UL® CL2 Rated Jacket Color

Material

Outside Diameter

100% shield with 25% overlap

95% shield

Woven Mesh Black

Blue

PVC – Polyvinyl Chloride

9.5mm (8.5mm without decorative woven mesh)

Notes

While Tributaries has made every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of these specifications, information contained herein
may be subject to error and omission and to change without notice. Tributaries provides these specifications on an “AS IS” basis,
with no representations or warranties, whether express, statutory or implied.

The cable will be packaged to preclude the inducement of damage due to handling and transportation, and will be in accordance
with the best commercial practices available. Shipping containers will be constructed as to eliminate any possible damage to the
cable due to shipment.

Put-Ups and Colors

Stock Code Description Color Quantity

8AB-005 Series 8Balanced Audio —.5m Blue w/Black Decorative Mesh Each

8AB-010 Series 8 Balanced Audio — 1m Blue w/Black Decorative Mesh Each

8AB-015 Series 8 Balanced Audio — 1.5m Blue w/Black Decorative Mesh Each

8AB-020 Series 8 Balanced Audio — 2m Blue w/Black Decorative Mesh Each

8AB-030 Series 8 Balanced Audio — 3m Blue w/Black Decorative Mesh Each

8AB-040 Series 8 Balanced Audio — 4m Blue w/Black Decorative Mesh Each

*Available up to 10 meter and in custom lengths upon request

Packaging

Display Packaging

Bag Packaging

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Re-Sealable Plastic Clamshell up thru 4m

Zip-Lock Bag all lengths