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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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