SmartFIBER Multimode 50 - Connectors

Summary: SmartFIBER Multimode 50 - Connectors

ProAV Low‑Voltage Cable for Commercial and Industrial Projects

Windy City Wire manufactures SmartWire® low‑voltage cable in the United States for professional audio‑visual integration. Our ProAV product offering supports everything from high‑power distributed audio to control, digital audio/lighting, and networked AV. Engineered for consistent electrical performance, simplified installation, and clear system organization, SmartWire is built for contractors, design‑build firms, and enterprise end‑users who need dependable results on every project.

Whether you are deploying room‑based systems, campus‑wide AV over IP, or large venue audio, our ProAV portfolio helps you standardize materials, reduce installation time, and maintain signal integrity across long runs. If your environment mixes copper with fiber optic cable, our copper ProAV solutions integrate cleanly alongside fiber infrastructure and support the connectivity path from endpoint to headend, including structured cabling that leads to terminations, panels, and patch cables at the rack.

Why SmartWire for ProAV

• Low‑voltage copper constructions designed for commercial AV performance and code compliance in plenum and riser spaces.
• SmartWire Glide lubrication reduces friction during pulls by up to 70%, helping installers move cable efficiently through conduit and pathways.
• Consistent materials and tight tolerances support reliable terminations, repeatable testing, and predictable attenuation across long runs.
• Broad application coverage: speaker distribution, line‑level/microphone, control and automation, AES/EBU and DMX512, networked AV, and 75‑ohm video backbones.
• Jacket and stripe color options available to support standardized identification schemes across sites, trades, and phases.

Built for Commercial AV Environments

• Applications: auditoriums, stadiums and arenas, higher education, corporate campuses, healthcare, hospitality, retail, houses of worship, and government facilities.
• Shielding options available to help mitigate interference in dense, electrically noisy pathways and equipment rooms.
• Plenum (CMP) and riser (CMR) options to meet building code requirements across pathways and air‑handling spaces.
• Color and stripe customization available to align with your organization’s cable standards and documentation practices.

How Our ProAV Cable Adds Value

• Consistent performance and materials across product families help standardize designs and simplify documentation and maintenance.
• Installation efficiency through SmartWire Glide lubrication supports faster pulls and fewer reworks, even in congested pathways.
• Shielded and unshielded options let you match cable to the noise environment, reducing troubleshooting once systems are live.
• Flexible jacket and stripe color options improve identification at the rack and in the field, supporting cleaner service and upgrades.
• Made in the USA with dependable lead times for project planning and roll‑out across multi‑site deployments.

Where ProAV Integrators Rely on Windy City Wire

• Distributed audio and voice‑alarm paths where speaker cable gauge, strand count, and clarity matter.
• Line‑level audio and microphones that benefit from consistent shielding and low capacitance.
• Digital audio and lighting control (AES/EBU, DMX512) requiring stable impedance and clean data transmission.
• Networked AV transport over category cabling with reliable terminations to panels and patch cables in the rack.
• Video distribution backbones using 75‑ohm coax in hybrid systems alongside IP‑based transport.

ProAV and Your Next Project

SmartWire ProAV constructions are designed to help you specify once and deploy repeatedly, supporting the same pull characteristics, bend behavior, and termination quality across similar projects. From small retrofits to campus‑wide rollouts, our low‑voltage pro av cable portfolio supports consistent performance and simplified field work so your teams can focus on delivering a reliable AV experience.

Connect with Windy City Wire to discuss standard builds and customization options, including jacket colors and stripe combinations that align with your installation standards.

Solutions: SmartFIBER Multimode 50 - Connectors

SmartFIBER Multimode 50 – Connectors for Commercial and Industrial Pro AV

SmartFIBER Multimode 50 connectors are built for the demands of commercial and industrial audio visual infrastructure. When paired with quality fiber optic cable, these connectors help deliver reliable, high‑bandwidth transport for video, audio, control, and network traffic across complex facilities. Integrators, contractors, and AV/IT teams use multimode 50 µm fiber to simplify long runs, reduce signal loss, and limit interference in environments where copper pro av cable may not meet distance or noise requirements.

Where these connectors fit in AV systems and integrations

• AV over IP backbones: Link switches, encoders/decoders, and core network gear for 4K/8K distribution, multicast, and device control. Multimode connectors support high throughput with low latency across enterprise floors and between telecom rooms.
• Video walls and control rooms: Feed processors, KVM extenders, and operator workstations with stable, low‑noise uplinks. Fiber reduces EMI and crosstalk around dense racks and power equipment.
• Unified communications and conferencing: Connect room PCs, DSPs, cameras, and codecs back to core switching and storage. Fiber uplinks help maintain performance in large conference centers and multi‑floor deployments.
• Broadcast and production: Tie together studios, edit bays, and machine rooms for ingest, playout, and media transport without the noise susceptibility seen with copper.
• Digital signage networks: Provide reliable distribution from headends to remote displays, media players, and content servers across campuses, stadiums, and large public spaces.
• Live events and staging: Build temporary or semi‑permanent fiber trunks to FOH, stage racks, and camera positions. Use patch cables at end points to protect trunk connectors during frequent changeovers.
• Security and surveillance backhaul: Carry IP video from IDFs to NVRs and VMS servers while minimizing distance limitations and electrical interference.
• Command and control centers: Support multi‑source visualization, operator KVM, and resilient network paths for mission‑critical operations.

Industries and environments that benefit

• Corporate campuses: Connect conference rooms, training spaces, and network cores across multiple buildings.
• Higher education and K–12: Enable media‑rich lecture halls, labs, and distance learning with reliable fiber uplinks between IDFs and MDFs.
• Healthcare: Support imaging, telemedicine suites, and centralized content management while reducing susceptibility to EMI from medical equipment.
• Government and public safety: Power secure visualization, briefings, and monitoring environments with predictable performance.
• Transportation hubs: Distribute signage, paging, and surveillance across terminals and concourses.
• Hospitality and entertainment: Serve ballrooms, casinos, arenas, and theme venues with scalable distribution for events and daily operations.
• Houses of worship: Backhaul cameras, audio consoles, and streaming gear to production rooms without signal degradation.
• Manufacturing and warehousing: Overcome electrical noise, long distances, and challenging pathways common to industrial plants and distribution centers.
• Retail and experiential spaces: Connect LED walls, interactive kiosks, and content servers through centralized control rooms.

Design and deployment considerations

• Connector choices: Multimode 50 µm systems commonly use LC, SC, or ST connectors. Select the interface that matches your transceivers, patch panels, and field termination practices.
• Backbone vs. horizontal runs: Use multimode fiber for vertical risers and long horizontal links where copper pro av cable would exceed distance limits or face EMI challenges.
• Signal integrity: Properly terminated connectors help maintain low insertion loss and return loss, supporting high‑resolution video, audio, and control transport.
• Pathway and hardware alignment: Plan for enclosures, adapter plates, cassettes, and patch fields that streamline moves, adds, and changes while protecting trunk terminations.
• Maintenance and testing: Clean, inspect, and test connectors as part of commissioning to ensure performance meets project specifications.
• Edge connectivity: Use short fiber patch cables at switches, encoders/decoders, and AV devices to simplify serviceability and reduce wear on trunk connectors.

End‑to‑end integration with Pro AV infrastructure

SmartFIBER Multimode 50 connectors complement a structured approach: high‑capacity fiber optic cable trunks for distance and bandwidth, organized patch fields for flexibility, and short patch cables to connect active gear. This architecture supports current AV over IP, KVM, and media workflows while providing headroom for future upgrades. For facilities teams and AV integrators, the result is a cleaner design, easier troubleshooting, and predictable performance across diverse commercial and industrial environments.

When to choose fiber in Pro AV

• Long runs between rooms, floors, or buildings where copper links are impractical.
• Electrically noisy spaces with heavy equipment, lighting dimmers, or RF sources.
• High‑density racks and control rooms requiring low‑loss, high‑bandwidth interconnects.
• Backbones that need scalable capacity for video transport, control, and network traffic.

Whether you are building out a new facility or expanding an existing system, SmartFIBER Multimode 50 connectors, combined with quality fiber optic cable and properly managed patch cables, provide a dependable foundation for professional audio visual networks.

Frequently Asked Questions: SmartFIBER Multimode 50 - Connectors

• What AWG conductors are available with this SmartWire SmartFIBER Multimode 50 - Connectors cable?
  AWG does not apply. This SmartFIBER Multimode 50 - Connectors product uses optical fiber rather than copper conductors.
• What other colors is this SmartWire SmartFIBER Multimode 50 - Connectors cable available in?
  Color availability varies by part number. SmartWire cables can be produced in a wide range of jacket and stripe colors, and custom color options are available to support standardized installations. Please contact Windy City Wire for current SmartFIBER Multimode 50 - Connectors color options.
• Is this SmartWire SmartFIBER Multimode 50 - Connectors cable made with solid or stranded copper conductors?
  Neither. This product utilizes optical fiber, not copper, so solid/stranded copper conductor types do not apply.
• What length is this SmartWire SmartFIBER Multimode 50 - Connectors cable sold in?
  1,000 ft. At Windy City Wire, we manufacture and stock SmartWire Building Wire in 1,000 ft length as our standard length.
• How is your SmartWire ProAV cable sold on spools or in boxes?
  Our SmartWire ProAV wire is packaged in our patented RackPack carton to help maximize labor savings and efficiency. Learn more about our RackPack: https://windycitywire.com/solutions/rackpack-overview

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