AV Wireless Broadcast Non-Plenum Cables

Summary: ProAV Wireless Broadcast Non-Plenum Cables

ProAV Low-Voltage SmartWire for Professional Video, Audio, and Broadcast

Windy City Wire manufactures SmartWire, our registered brand of low-voltage cable made in the United States for demanding commercial and industrial installations. For integrators and broadcast engineers who need dependable signal delivery, our ProAV portfolio focuses on consistent electrical performance, durable construction, and streamlined installation across venues, studios, campuses, and large enterprise environments.

Why choose SmartWire for ProAV?

• Purpose-built for signal integrity: Consistent materials and precise shielding help maintain stable video and audio signals across cameras, switchers, encoders/decoders, displays, and DSPs.
• Shielding options for the environment: Select tinned copper braid for enhanced corrosion resistance or bare copper braid for maximum conductivity and easy termination.
• Installation efficiency: SmartWire Glide Technology is our term for the lubrication applied to SmartWire jackets during manufacturing; it reduces pulling friction by up to 70% to help crews move faster through conduit and dense rack layouts.
• Standard black jacket: Clean, professional appearance that blends into equipment racks, theaters, and architectural finishes.
• Low-voltage by design: Built for modern ProAV distribution and control where low-voltage infrastructure is preferred for safety and code compliance.
• Configuration flexibility: Available in 19 and 20 AWG to balance attenuation and flexibility across short- and long-run applications.
• Brand consistency on the job: Ask about custom jacket and stripe colors to standardize identification across projects and service programs.

Where ProAV teams use SmartWire

• Video backbones, camera runs, production control rooms, and flypacks in live event and studio environments
• Enterprise conferencing, classrooms, training spaces, and digital signage in multi-building campuses
• Arenas, theaters, houses of worship, and touring rigs where rugged, low-voltage pro av cable is required
• Wireless broadcast signal paths from receivers, encoders, and IFB systems to routing and monitoring gear; suitable as wireless broadcast cables for truck, OB, and field packages

How our product offering delivers value

• AV focus: We build and support SmartWire for professional integrators and facility teams who need reliable coax cables and related ProAV cabling to meet schedules and specifications.
• Consistent quality: Tight manufacturing control supports repeatable results from project to project, minimizing rework and service calls.
• Faster pulls, cleaner terminations: SmartWire Glide lubrication and well-balanced cable geometry help reduce labor time during installation and retrofit work.
• Standardized identification: Optional jacket and stripe color customization helps your teams identify signal paths quickly across large systems.
• Supply confidence: Built for commercial and industrial environments where uptime and predictable performance matter.

Product snapshot

• Application: Professional video, audio, control, and Wireless broadcast infrastructure
• Jacket: Black
• Shielding options: Tinned Copper Braid or Bare Copper Braid
• Available conductor sizes: 19 AWG and 20 AWG
• Length: 1000 FT

Available constructions

1. 20 AWG 1 Conductor Solid PE Low-Voltage: Bare Copper Braid shield with black jacket; a compact choice for short to mid-length video and device interconnects in racks and equipment rooms.
2. 20 AWG 1 Conductor Solid PE Low-Voltage: Tinned Copper Braid shield with black jacket; added corrosion resistance for mobile rigs, humid spaces, and frequent handling.
3. 19 AWG 1 Conductor Solid PE Low-Voltage: Bare Copper Braid shield with black jacket; lower attenuation supports longer runs through large venues and production facilities.
4. 19 AWG 1 Conductor Solid PE Low-Voltage: Tinned Copper Braid shield with black jacket; durable option for stage, studio, and Wireless broadcast support paths where environmental variability is a concern.

Use cases at a glance

• Point-to-point camera and display links, router I/O, and frame sync connections
• Production interconnects in OB trucks, broadcast facilities, and field kits
• Venue infrastructure for scoreboards, LED walls, IPTV, and control systems
• Integrations requiring pro av cable that behaves consistently during pulls and terminations

Summary

Windy City Wire’s SmartWire ProAV lineup gives integrators and engineers a reliable low-voltage foundation for video, audio, and Wireless broadcast systems. With black-jacketed constructions in 19 and 20 AWG, options for tinned or bare copper braid shielding, and SmartWire Glide lubrication to reduce pull friction, these coax cables help teams deliver clean installs and dependable signal performance on every project. Talk with our team to configure SmartWire products and solutions that align with your next specification or rollout plan.

Solutions: ProAV Wireless Broadcast Non-Plenum Cables

AV Wireless Broadcast Non-Plenum Cables: Where They Fit and How They Perform

Windy City Wire supplies low-voltage ProAV wiring designed to support RF signal paths that make modern Wireless broadcast systems work. These coax cables are used to connect remote antennas, distribution equipment, receivers, and transmitters for wireless microphones, in-ear monitoring (IEM), IFB, and wireless intercom. In venues and production environments where air-handling ratings are not required, our AV Wireless Broadcast Non-Plenum Cables provide a reliable, install-ready option for system integrators and technical teams who need consistent RF performance from a pro av cable built for daily use.

Common AV Systems and Integration Points

• Wireless microphone and IEM racks: antenna runs from stage or ceiling mounts back to RF distribution and receiver bays.
• IFB and talent monitoring: cabling from control rooms to distributed antennas and wall plates for reliable return feeds.
• Wireless intercom infrastructure: base stations to remote antenna locations for robust crew communications.
• Camera RF support: short-to-medium runs between receive sites, combiners/splitters, and CCRs within production spaces.
• Event patching: tie-lines between RF rooms, amp rooms, and patch fields to reconfigure coverage zones quickly.

Industries and Environments That Benefit

• Broadcast and production: OB trucks, flypacks, control rooms, and studio facilities that require dependable wireless broadcast cables for daily operations.
• Rental and staging: touring rigs, corporate shows, and convention centers where fast, clean RF deployment matters.
• Corporate AV and enterprise video: town halls, all-hands spaces, and executive briefing centers with dense wireless use.
• Higher education: lecture capture, auditoriums, and athletics venues supporting simultaneous wireless systems.
• Houses of worship: multi-service schedules with overlapping wireless microphone and IEM demands.
• Stadiums and arenas: bowl coverage, back-of-house coordination, and media zones.
• Government and public safety operations centers: reliable communications and monitoring in mission-critical rooms.
• Hospitality and entertainment: theaters, casinos, and themed attractions requiring discreet RF antenna cabling.
• eSports and streaming venues: dense RF deployments for talent audio, comms, and return feeds.

What Sets These Cables Apart

• Shielding tuned for RF reliability: choose between tinned copper braid or bare copper braid to align with your environment and performance needs. Tinned copper braid offers added corrosion resistance in challenging conditions, while bare copper braid supports excellent conductivity and shielding effectiveness.
• Multiple conductor sizes: available in 19 AWG and 20 AWG to help balance flexibility, routing, and termination preferences across different installation styles.
• Installation-friendly in non-plenum spaces: ideal for equipment rooms, stages, under-platform runs, furniture, vehicle racks, and conduit where non-plenum is permitted by code.
• Black jacket for low visibility: blends into sets, truss, and architectural finishes for a professional look in camera-visible environments.

Typical Cable Runs Inside a Facility

• Remote antenna positions to RF distribution and receiver racks.
• Combiners/splitters to transmitters and receivers for clean signal management.
• IFB and IEM transmitters to distributed antenna points for consistent coverage.
• Patch panels interlinking control rooms, stages, dock areas, and media zones.

Planning Tips for System Integrators and Engineers

1. Map RF zones and antenna locations to minimize path loss and avoid problematic cable runs near high-noise sources.
2. Select the conductor size (19 or 20 AWG) that best aligns with your routing, bend-radius, and connectorization needs.
3. Match shielding to the environment: tinned copper braid where corrosion resistance is valued; bare copper braid for maximum conductivity.
4. Separate RF coax runs from AC power and LED drivers to limit interference, and maintain appropriate grounding practices.
5. Confirm non-plenum routing complies with local code for the spaces you’re using, and verify system performance with RF sweeps after installation.

When to Specify These Cables

• Building or upgrading wireless microphone, IEM, IFB, or intercom infrastructure in non-plenum areas.
• Outfitting studios, OB trucks, and flypacks that require durable, black-jacket coax cables for daily deployment.
• Designing scalable RF networks in stadiums, arenas, and large corporate venues where coverage zones may change by event.

For ProAV teams managing complex AV deployments, these AV Wireless Broadcast Non-Plenum Cables provide a dependable backbone for Wireless broadcast workflows. If you need guidance on choosing between shielding types or AWG options—or aligning cable selection to RF distribution, splitters, and antenna layouts—our team can help you specify the right solution for your project.

Frequently Asked Questions: ProAV Wireless Broadcast Non-Plenum Cables

• What AWG conductors are available with this SmartWire AV Wireless Broadcast Non-Plenum Cables cable?
  Available in 19 AWG and 20 AWG constructions. Select models are offered with tinned copper braid or bare copper braid shielding.
• What other colors is this SmartWire AV Wireless Broadcast Non-Plenum Cables cable available in? (Available colors are )
  This cable is available with a Black jacket. SmartWire® also supports custom jacket and stripe color combinations to help standardize and identify your installations—contact Windy City Wire for details.
• Is this SmartWire AV Wireless Broadcast Non-Plenum Cables cable made with solid or stranded copper conductors?
  These AV wireless broadcast, non‑plenum constructions use stranded copper conductors for flexibility and durability in the field. For exact strand counts, reference the specific part number.
• What length is this SmartWire AV Wireless Broadcast Non-Plenum Cables cable sold in? (Mention that at Windy City Wire we manufacture and stock SmartWire Building Wire in 1,000ft length as our standard length.)
  1,000 ft. At Windy City Wire, we manufacture and stock SmartWire Building Wire in 1,000 ft as our standard length. All stock SmartWire® cables include SmartWire Glide Technology® lubrication to reduce pulling friction and feature FastFIND Footage Markers for easy footage calculations.
• How is your SmartWire ProAV cable sold on spools or in boxes?
  Our SmartWire ProAV cable is packaged in our patented RackPack carton as part of the complete RackPack Field Systems Solution. Learn more about our RackPack: https://windycitywire.com/solutions/rackpack-overview

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