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Technical Description: The EWI MQ-102 Pro Quad XLR cable is a starquad
type premium mic cable, suitable for high performance professional
applications.
Starquad mic cables are preferred by professionals for
their enhanced noise rejection and reliability due to special
electrical properties of the starquad wiring scheme. Instead of only
having two conductors and a shield, like regular mic cables,
starquad mic cables such as the MQ-102 cables actually have four conductors and a
shield. There are two
conductors wired to each of the signal connectors (pins 2 and 3); therefore, pin 2, and pin 3 have two wires each attached.
These four conductors are twisted in a square formation the length
of the cables. The opposite conductors are connected in
parallel at both ends to form a single, magnetically-concentric
balanced pair, which minimizes magnetic induction in the cable.
The
4 ea. 22 gauge signal conductors are extremely high purity 99.98%
copper. The braided shield is also tinned 99.98% copper
tightly braided to give 98% coverage, which is some of the highest
braid coverage available.
The outer casing of
the MQ-102 cables is manufactured with SFIN type PVC. SFIN PVC
is an acronym for "Super Flexible Innocuous Neoprene Poly Vinyl
Chloride". Since the MQ-102 cable is constructed as a 22ga.
starquad cable with a fairly tightly braided shield, the cable is
inherently less flexible than other types of mic cables might be,
but the SFIN PVC outer casing material is used to assist in
enhancing flexibility, tangle resistance, and durability of the
cable over a fairly wide range of temperatures.
The distinct royal blue color
of the MQ-102 cables was selected to offer minimal
distraction of the stage appearance, while intending a higher level
of visibility compared to black cables to
offer possibly a better measure of safety for stage personnel moving about on a
dimly lit stage.
The
MQ-102 series cables are equipped with EWI ES3FB-GDP and ES3MB-GDP XLR
three
pin XLR ends, which are fully compatible with standard XLR
connections. The XLR ends are a black anodized cast zinc shell with
gold contacts, and are hand soldered with good strain relief. The
connectors used are the same as those used on the MBQB Pro Quad mic
cables and the SLMA series cables. The grip and strain relief are very good on these
durable cord ends. See spec list for stock lengths, weights, and
prices.
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