AV Jacks & Plates

Summary: ProAV Jacks & Plates

ProAV Connectivity Accessories for Commercial and Industrial Projects

Windy City Wire supports professional AV integrators and low-voltage contractors with a complete portfolio of ProAV cabling accessories designed for reliable, consistent performance on commercial job sites. From keystone jacks to faceplates and small parts, our B2B product offering helps you standardize hardware, control costs, and keep schedules on track. Based in Bolingbrook, IL, we manufacture low-voltage wire and provide complementary connectivity solutions that fit the demands of structured cabling and professional audio video installations.

Why choose Windy City Wire for ProAV accessories?

• One trusted source for low-voltage wire, keystone jacks, and keystone faceplates, reducing procurement steps and simplifying project submittals.
• Consistent product families, including MT‑Series keystone jacks and matching faceplates, to streamline design standards across sites.
• Clear, contractor-friendly packaging with options priced per each or per pack, helping you estimate and order quickly.
• Commercial focus for ProAV, IT/OT, education, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial environments.
• Dedicated B2B support with product documentation and responsive account teams—solutions without added services you don’t need.

Product overview: keystone jacks and accessories

Build out structured cabling and professional AV drops with MT‑Series components that keep racks, rooms, and endpoints clean and consistent.

• Category 5e MT‑Series Unscreened Keystone Jack
  • T568A/B wiring
  • Color options include Black
  • Priced per each on select models
• Category 6 MT‑Series Keystone Jacks
  • Screened and Unscreened options
  • T568A/B wiring
  • Color options include Light Ivory and others
  • Model availability includes priced per each
• Category 6A MT‑Series Keystone Jacks
  • Screened and Unscreened options, T568A/B
  • High-density Cat 6A MT‑Series option available
  • Color options include Lt. Ivory/Ivory
  • Available priced per each or price per pack of 20 depending on model
• Single‑gang keystone faceplates
  • Port counts: 1‑port, 2‑port, 3‑port, 4‑port, 6‑port
  • Colors include Black, White, Light Ivory, and Gray
  • Standard faceplates available in multiple colors and port configurations
  • With labeling windows for clear identification; priced per pack of 10 on select models
  • Blank single‑gang faceplate and stainless steel 2‑port option available
• Double‑gang keystone faceplates
  • Port counts: 6‑port and 12‑port
  • Available in Black and White, with select models featuring labeling windows

Ordering and packaging details

• Price per package is clearly indicated where applicable.
• When noted, Order Qty 1 = 1 package (for example, Package Quantity: 20 means 20 pieces per package).
• Faceplates with labeling windows are commonly priced per pack of 10.
• Select keystone jacks are priced per each; high‑density or bulk-friendly options may be price per pack of 20.

How these accessories add value to ProAV projects

• Standards-based terminations with T568A/B wiring on keystone jacks to align with IT and AV infrastructure practices.
• Screened and unscreened choices so you can match EMI/RFI environments or project specifications across Cat 5e, Cat 6, and Cat 6A.
• Consistent labeling using faceplates with labeling windows to simplify documentation, MAC work, and ongoing maintenance.
• Room-to-rack uniformity using the same MT‑Series family across endpoints, conference rooms, classrooms, control rooms, and digital signage.
• Clear BOM control with defined package quantities for predictable ordering and job costing.

Common applications

• Conference rooms, training spaces, and divisible meeting areas
• Lecture halls, auditoriums, and campus deployments
• Healthcare and hospitality guest spaces and back‑of‑house operations
• Retail and digital signage networks
• Industrial facilities requiring reliable low‑voltage connectivity

Summary: Put Windy City Wire on your next ProAV bill of materials

When your project calls for dependable ProAV cabling accessories, Windy City Wire offers a focused selection of MT‑Series keystone jacks and keystone faceplates that align with commercial installation standards. You get the benefit of a leading low‑voltage wire manufacturer paired with compatible connectivity solutions, clear packaging, and a B2B approach that respects your schedule and budget. Whether you need Category 5e, Cat 6, or Cat 6A screened or unscreened jacks, or single‑ and double‑gang faceplates with clean labeling options, our products help you deliver consistent results at scale.

Ready to build your structured cabling and professional AV spec?
Add the required jacks and faceplates to your BOM, reference package quantities where listed (for example, pack of 10 or pack of 20), and contact our team for product availability and project pricing.

Solutions: ProAV Jacks & Plates

AV Jacks & Plates for Commercial and Industrial ProAV
Reliable terminations and clean device interfaces are critical in every professional audiovisual environment. AV jacks and plates provide the structured, low-voltage connectivity that powers AV-over-IP, control systems, networked audio, digital signage, collaboration spaces, and more. Windy City Wire supports commercial integrators, electrical contractors, and facility teams with a broad selection of keystone jacks and keystone faceplates designed to simplify installation, standardize builds, and maintain code-compliant, serviceable systems.

Where These Products Fit in AV Systems and Integrations

• AV-over-IP and Dante/NDI networks: Use Category 6 and Category 6A keystone jacks for switch-to-endpoint runs feeding encoders/decoders, audio DSP endpoints, PTZ cameras, and streaming devices. Screened options help manage EMI near lighting control or broadcast gear.
• Unified communications and conferencing: Terminate drops for touch panels, scheduling displays, microphones over Ethernet, and BYOD connectivity in conference rooms, huddle spaces, boardrooms, and training facilities.
• Digital signage and kiosks: Provide reliable terminations behind displays, wayfinding kiosks, and interactive exhibits—often with faceplates featuring labeling windows for quick identification and service.
• Command, control, and NOC environments: High-density jacks support dense patching for KVM, operations dashboards, and video walls.
• House of worship and performance venues: Wall plates at stage boxes and tech booths keep runs organized and protected while delivering PoE to cameras and control panels.
• Campus and enterprise networks: Standardize on Cat 6A in new builds for headroom across UC, surveillance, and AV endpoints, including PoE-powered devices.

Industries That Rely on AV Jacks & Plates

• Corporate offices and multi-tenant facilities
• Higher education and K-12
• Healthcare and clinical simulation labs
• Hospitality, retail, and quick-serve environments
• Government, public safety, and transportation hubs
• Manufacturing, distribution, and industrial plants
• Stadiums, arenas, and entertainment venues
• Broadcast studios and event production

Product Options to Match Your Specification
Select from screened and unscreened keystone jacks across performance categories, along with single-gang and double-gang keystone faceplates that streamline labeling and service.

• Keystone Jacks (T568A/B wiring):
  • Category 5e MT-Series Unscreened Keystone Jack, T568A/B (Black, priced per each)
  • Category 6 MT-Series Unscreened Keystone Jack, T568A/B
  • Category 6 Screened MT-Series Keystone Jack, T568A/B Wiring
  • Category 6A MT-Series Unscreened Keystone Jack, T568A/B
  • Category 6A Screened MT-Series Keystone Jack, T568A/B
  • Cat 6A MT Series High-Density Keystone Jack T568A/B
  • Category 6A MT-Series Screened Keystone Jacks (Lt. Ivory and additional color options)
• Keystone Faceplates:
  • 1-Port Single-Gang Keystone Faceplate (Black or White)
  • 2-Port Single-Gang Keystone Faceplate (Black, Light Ivory, Gray, or White)
  • 3-Port Single-Gang Keystone Faceplate (Light Ivory or White)
  • 4-Port Single-Gang Keystone Faceplate (Black or Gray)
  • 6-Port Single-Gang Keystone Faceplate (White)
  • 12-Port Double Gang Keystone Faceplate (Black)
  • 6-Port Double-Gang Keystone Faceplate with Labeling (White)
  • 1-Port Single-Gang Keystone Faceplate with Labeling Windows (Gray; priced per pack of 10)
  • 2-Port Single-Gang Keystone Faceplate with Labeling Windows (priced per pack of 10)
  • 4-Port Single Gang Keystone Faceplate w/Labeling Windows (price per pack of 10)
  • 2-Port Single Gang Stainless Steel Faceplate
  • Blank Single Gang Faceplate

How to Choose: Performance, Shielding, and Form Factor

1. Performance category:
   • Cat 5e: Suitable for legacy AV control and non‑critical endpoints.
   • Cat 6: Common in conference rooms, signage, and voice/data. Good for 1G and short 2.5/5GBASE‑T runs depending on the environment.
   • Cat 6A: Preferred for new AV-over-IP deployments, 10G core-to-edge, and higher PoE budgets. Choose Cat 6A MT-Series Screened Keystone Jacks for noise-prone areas.
2. Screened vs. unscreened:
   • Screened jacks reduce interference near LED walls, dimmers, motors, broadcast gear, and dense switch stacks.
   • Unscreened is suitable for typical office environments with moderate EMI.
3. Density and port count:
   • Cat 6A MT Series High-Density Keystone Jack T568A/B maximizes capacity in racks and wall boxes.
   • Faceplates offered in 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12-port layouts—select based on device count, future growth, and service clearance.
4. Environment and finishes:
   • Stainless steel plates for high-traffic or industrial areas.
   • Light Ivory, Ivory, Gray, Black, and White options to match interiors and simplify identification.
   • Labeling windows enable clear port IDs at the wall for faster service.

Installation and Service Considerations

• Terminate to T568A/B consistently across the project; document the scheme in your submittals.
• Use screened jacks and follow bonding practices when EMI or code requires it.
• Plan for PoE loads on AV endpoints; Cat 6A helps with thermal and headroom considerations.
• Choose faceplates with labeling windows to align with your labeling standards and speed turnover to IT/Facilities.
• Color-code plates or icons by system (control, audio, video, corporate LAN) to simplify MACs and troubleshooting.
• Test and certify links to your specified category to ensure predictable AV performance.

Packaging and Ordering Notes

• Many keystone jacks are Package Quantity: 20 with Price per package. Ordering “1” equals one package of 20 (Order for 1 = 1 package of 20).
• Select faceplates are priced per pack of 10 (for example, 1-Port Single-Gang Keystone Faceplate with Labeling Windows and 2-Port Single-Gang Keystone Faceplate with Labeling Windows).
• Certain items are priced per each (e.g., Category 5e MT-Series Unscreened Keystone Jack, T568A/B in Black).
• Please review each SKU’s unit of measure to align counts with project BOMs and spares.

Streamlining Your AV Build with Windy City Wire
When used with our cabling solutions, AV jacks and plates support consistent termination practices and clean device interfaces across sites. Pairing keystone jacks with labeled faceplates reduces turn-up time and future MAC effort. If your project uses SmartWire cable, the printed measurement and jacket legends can help installers cut precise lengths and align labeling at the wall plate. For large rollouts, RackPacks can aid in staging cable by zone, helping crews keep pace with rough-in and trim phases.

Typical Use Cases by Space Type

• Conference rooms and huddle spaces: Cat 6A screened jacks for touch panels, cameras, DSP endpoints, and networked mics.
• Lecture halls and training rooms: Multi-port faceplates at lecterns and rear walls; clear labeling for AV/IT handoff.
• Hospitals and labs: Stainless steel faceplates and screened terminations near imaging or sensitive equipment.
• Retail and hospitality: Low-profile faceplates for signage players, kiosks, and PoE displays.
• Industrial floors: Screened jacks for control networks and overhead signage where EMI is present.
• Broadcast and events: High-density keystones at patch points supporting KVM and IP production workflows.

Plan Your Next Project
Our team can help you select the right mix of Category 5e, Category 6, and Category 6A jacks—screened or unscreened—plus the keystone faceplates and labeling options that match your specification, environment, and schedule. Share your BOM, site conditions, and required package quantities, and we’ll help align the portfolio to your deployment.

Frequently Asked Questions: ProAV Jacks & Plates

• What’s the difference between screened and unscreened MT-Series keystone jacks, and which categories are available?

  Screened (shielded) jacks help reject EMI/RFI and provide a grounding path—ideal for high-noise environments and higher-speed links. Unscreened jacks are great for standard office/education installs where interference is minimal. In AV Jacks & Plates, we offer MT‑Series options across Category 5e (unscreened), Category 6 (screened and unscreened), and Category 6A (screened and unscreened), plus a Cat 6A MT‑Series high‑density keystone jack. All support T568A/B wiring. Select colors include Black, Light Ivory/Ivory, and others for easy room or rack identification.

• How are keystone jacks and faceplates packaged and priced, and how do I place an order correctly?

  Most small parts are sold by package, with the product page noting “Price per package” and the “Package Quantity.” For example, many keystone jacks are sold in packs of 20 (Order for 1 = 1 package of 20), while many faceplates are sold in packs of 10 (priced per pack of 10). Some items—such as certain Cat 5e MT‑Series unscreened keystone jacks—are priced per each. Always check the listing: if it states “Price per pack of 20” or “Pack of 10,” your order quantity reflects packs; if it states “priced per each,” you’re buying single units.

• Which faceplate sizes, port counts, and finishes are available, and will they fit MT‑Series keystone jacks?

  We offer single‑gang plates in 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 ports, double‑gang plates in 6 and 12 ports, blank plates, and versions with labeling windows for faster identification. Common finishes include Black, White, Light Ivory, Gray, and a 2‑port stainless steel option. These are standard keystone openings designed to accept MT‑Series snap‑in jacks (Cat 5e/Cat 6/Cat 6A, screened or unscreened), including high‑density variants where noted.

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