AV Wireless Broadcast Plenum Cables

Summary: ProAV Wireless Broadcast Plenum Cables

Professional A/V Low-Voltage Coax from Windy City Wire

Windy City Wire supplies commercial and industrial integrators with SmartWire® low-voltage coax engineered for consistent, code-conscious performance. Whether you are building out a campus-wide RF system, upgrading an arena, or standardizing a broadcast facility, our pro av cable options deliver the electrical stability and installation efficiency your team expects—project after project.

Why SmartWire for ProAV and Broadcast

• Reliable RF performance: Tinned copper braid shields (90–95% coverage, model dependent) support strong noise rejection and stable impedance across critical signal paths.
• Plenum-rated constructions: Select models are designed for use in environmental air spaces to support code-compliant installations in commercial buildings.
• Faster pulls with less effort: SmartWire Glide lubrication comes standard on SmartWire cable and reduces friction during pulls by up to 70%, helping crews work efficiently through long conduit runs and congested pathways.
• Built for ProAV environments: Durable black jackets and consistent outer diameters support clean terminations, repeatable connectorization, and dependable long-term performance.
• Options that fit your design: Multiple AWG sizes (10, 13, 19) and lengths of 1000 ft and 250 ft allow you to match attenuation and handling characteristics to each run. Custom jacket and stripe color combinations are available to support cable identification and standardization across large facilities—contact our team for details.
• Compliance and quality: Low-voltage constructions with RoHS-compliant options help meet specification requirements while supporting sustainability goals.

Built for the Work You Do

• Wireless broadcast systems: antenna feeders, RF distribution, IFB, and intercom paths where shielding integrity and attenuation control matter.
• Large venues and campuses: trunk runs that require lower loss and robust construction across long distances.
• Production spaces and control rooms: dependable coax cables for routers, patch fields, and equipment interconnects.

Available Constructions

• 19 AWG 1 Conductor Solid Bare Copper Plenum Low Voltage: Type RG 58/U with a 95% tinned copper braid shield and a nominal OD of 0.156" for compact, flexible RF and control runs. Ideal for short to medium distances in ProAV and wireless broadcast cables applications.
• 10 AWG 1 Conductor Solid Tinned Copper Plenum Low Voltage: Type RG 8/U with a 90% tinned copper braid shield and a nominal OD of 0.341" for lower-loss, higher-power RF paths. A strong choice for long antenna feeders and trunk lines in large facilities.
• 13 AWG 1 Conductor 7-Strand Tinned Copper Plenum Low Voltage: Type RG 8/U with a 95% tinned copper braid shield and a nominal OD of 0.349" to balance flexibility and performance. Well-suited to mobile racks, fly packs, and permanent pulls where routing space is limited.

Key Specifications at a Glance

• Available AWG sizes: 10, 13, 19
• Shielding: Tinned copper braid (90–95% coverage, construction dependent)
• Lengths: 1000 ft and 250 ft
• Jacket color: Black
• Category: Low-voltage
• Compliance: RoHS-compliant options

How Windy City Wire Adds Value

• Consistent performance at scale: U.S.-made SmartWire cable supports repeatable electrical characteristics for multi-phase builds and enterprise standards.
• Labor efficiency: SmartWire Glide lubrication reduces pull friction, helping crews complete more runs per day and minimize rework.
• Design flexibility: Multiple conductor sizes, shielding coverage, and lengths enable precise matching of loss and handling to each run, reducing over-specification and controlling budget.
• Project readiness: Pro av cable and coax cables options align with common broadcast and AV requirements so procurement can move quickly from submittal to installation.
• Customization on request: Standardize your installs with custom jacket and stripe color combinations for easy identification across rooms, floors, and buildings.

Summary

When your project depends on dependable low-voltage RF performance, Windy City Wire’s SmartWire coax portfolio offers the right balance of shielding effectiveness, plenum-rated safety, and installation efficiency. From control rooms to stadiums—and across demanding Wireless broadcast deployments—our products and solutions help integrators deliver reliable results on time and on budget.

Solutions: ProAV Wireless Broadcast Plenum Cables

AV Wireless Broadcast Plenum Cables for Professional Environments

Windy City Wire supplies plenum-rated coax cables engineered for Wireless broadcast, live production, and enterprise AV. These pro av cable solutions support reliable RF signal transport in return-air spaces and other challenging commercial installations. With multiple conductor sizes, robust tinned copper braid shielding, and RoHS-compliant materials, our AV Wireless Broadcast Plenum Cables help system integrators build dependable RF infrastructure for mission-critical audio, intercom, and video transmission.

Where these cables fit in your AV and broadcast systems

• Wireless microphones and IEM/IFB systems: antenna remoting, receiver distribution, and combiner connections in studios, venues, and mobile flypacks.
• Intercom and communications: base station to RF splitter links, beltpack coverage zones, and redundant RF paths for production teams.
• Camera support and production RF: connections to antenna farms, RF routers, or low-loss backbones between stages and control rooms.
• Stadium, arena, and event coverage: long-haul backbone runs to remote antenna locations, press areas, and mix positions.
• Command, control, and broadcast infrastructure: tie-lines between equipment rooms, technical cores, and rooftop or catwalk antenna placements.

Industries and environments that benefit

• Broadcast studios and Wireless broadcast facilities
• Sports venues, arenas, and entertainment complexes
• Live events, touring productions, and rental/staging
• Corporate campuses and town hall spaces
• Higher education lecture capture and performance halls
• Houses of worship
• Hospitality, convention centers, and casinos
• Public sector, emergency operations, and training centers
• Healthcare simulation labs and teaching environments

Construction choices that support performance

• Plenum-rated jackets enable cable runs in return-air spaces while meeting stringent commercial installation requirements.
• Tinned copper braid shielding (high coverage) helps maintain signal integrity in dense RF environments with multiple transmitters and receivers.
• Solid or stranded copper conductors are available across multiple gauges for the right balance of attenuation, durability, and handling.
• RoHS-compliant materials support enterprise sustainability and compliance goals.
• Black jacket helps maintain a clean, unobtrusive look in exposed pathways and equipment racks.

Selecting the right pro av cable for your Wireless broadcast application

• 19 AWG RG58/U Plenum: A compact RF option well-suited for short runs, equipment interconnects, and tight-bend installations in racks, lecterns, and portable setups.
• 13 AWG RG8/U Plenum: A balanced choice using a flexible stranded center conductor for medium-length runs to remote antennas or RF distribution points where handling and reliability both matter.
• 10 AWG RG8/U Plenum: A larger-gauge, low-loss option for long backbones in stadiums, convention centers, and multi-floor facilities where extended distance and consistent signal levels are critical.
• All options use tinned copper braid shielding to reduce interference and help preserve signal quality across busy production environments.
• Available lengths include 1000 FT and 250 FT to match project requirements and minimize waste.

Integration and installation considerations

• Plenum construction supports routing through air-handling spaces above ceilings and within risers where permitted by code.
• Consistent outer diameters and flexible constructions make routing through trays, conduits, and raceways straightforward when following bend-radius best practices.
• Compatible with standard termination practices; choose connectors specified by your system (e.g., BNC or N-type) and follow manufacturer crimp or solder guidelines for reliable terminations.
• Ideal for use with antenna splitters/combiners, receivers, transmitters, RF distribution amplifiers, and test/measurement gear common to professional AV and broadcast workflows.

Common AV and RF use cases

• Connecting distributed antenna systems for wireless microphones and IEMs in performance spaces.
• Running low-loss links from control rooms to roof-mounted or catwalk antennas for event coverage.
• Building permanent RF backbones for arenas and training facilities with predictable, repeatable performance.
• Temporary and semi-permanent pro AV cable runs in rental/staging and mobile production where plenum compliance may still be required indoors.

Why specify these coax cables for your next project

• Purpose-built for professional AV and Wireless broadcast environments where uptime and signal stability are essential.
• Multiple gauges (19, 13, and 10 AWG) provide clear choices for distance, flexibility needs, and equipment interface expectations.
• High-coverage tinned copper braid shielding supports cleaner signals in multi-transmitter venues.
• Plenum-rated, RoHS-compliant construction helps satisfy building codes and organizational compliance requirements.

Planning support

Need help matching cable type to run length, installation environment, or device requirements? Our team supports designers and contractors with take-offs, submittal documentation, and selection guidance to ensure your wireless broadcast cables meet performance and code expectations across the entire project.

Frequently Asked Questions: ProAV Wireless Broadcast Plenum Cables

• What AWG conductors are available with this SmartWire AV Wireless Broadcast Plenum Cables cable?

  Available conductor sizes include 10 AWG, 13 AWG, and 19 AWG to support a range of AV wireless broadcast plenum applications (RG-8/U and RG-58/U options).

• What other colors is this SmartWire AV Wireless Broadcast Plenum Cables cable available in?

  The standard jacket color is Black. Additional standard colors are not listed for this item; however, SmartWire cables can be made with custom jacket and stripe colors to match your organization’s standards—contact Windy City Wire for details.

• Is this SmartWire AV Wireless Broadcast Plenum Cables cable made with solid or stranded copper conductors?

  Both options are available, depending on the model: 19 AWG solid bare copper, 10 AWG solid tinned copper, and 13 AWG 7‑strand tinned copper.

• What length is this SmartWire AV Wireless Broadcast Plenum Cables cable sold in?

  At Windy City Wire we manufacture and stock SmartWire Building Wire in 1,000 ft length as our standard length. Select AV Wireless Broadcast Plenum Cables are also available in 250 ft lengths.

• How is your SmartWire ProAV cable sold on spools or in boxes?

  Our SmartWire ProAV cable is packaged in our patented RackPack carton for efficient handling and faster pulls. Learn more about our RackPack: https://windycitywire.com/solutions/rackpack-overview

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