SmartFIBER Multimode 50 - Panels & Couplers

Summary: SmartFIBER Multimode 50 - Panels & Couplers

ProAV cabling for dependable commercial installations

Windy City Wire supplies low-voltage cabling products and solutions designed for professional audiovisual environments. From conference rooms and campuses to arenas and hospitality venues, our goal is to help integrators, contractors, and designers deliver clear signals, clean installs, and fewer callbacks. Each pro av cable is engineered to support consistent performance, efficient pulls, and straightforward terminations, helping projects stay on schedule and within budget.

Why Windy City Wire for ProAV

• Signal integrity and consistency: Tight electrical tolerances and construction options that support balanced audio, control, video, and AVoIP infrastructure.
• Installation efficiency: SmartWire Glide lubrication is applied during manufacturing to reduce friction during cable pulls by up to 70%, helping crews move faster and minimize rework.
• Purpose-built low-voltage designs: ProAV-focused constructions for device control, DSP and amplifier hookups, speakers, cameras, displays, and network uplinks.
• Color identification: Broad jacket color and stripe options to standardize your organization’s installs and simplify device-to-cable identification. Contact our team to discuss custom color requests.
• U.S.-manufactured SmartWire: SmartWire cable is manufactured in the United States and is part of our complete solution focused on safety, efficiency, and labor savings.

Built for the full ProAV signal chain

• Audio and control: Multiconductor, shielded options for microphones, line-level audio, control processors, touchpanels, relays, and device triggers.
• Speakers and amplification: Flexible, stranded speaker runs sized for distributed audio and performance sound systems.
• Video transport: Copper options for short-to-medium runs and fiber optic cable for long-distance 4K/8K distribution and low-latency links between rooms, buildings, and headends.
• Networked AV and infrastructure: Category cabling for AVoIP, control networks, and connections to racks, patch panels, and patch cables in the equipment room.

SmartWire, defined

• SmartWire is the brand name of the low-voltage cable Windy City Wire manufactures in the United States. It is not a technology.
• SmartWire cable is part of our complete solution designed to improve safety and efficiency while reducing labor costs on every project.
• All stock SmartWire cables come standard with SmartWire Glide lubrication at no additional cost.

How this helps your next ProAV project

• Fewer surprises on-site: Reliable construction and flexible stranding help crews navigate tight pathways and dense racks with less risk of jacket damage or deformation.
• Clean termination workflow: Constructions aligned to common ProAV terminations, simplifying install and test across audio, control, and networked devices.
• A scalable product platform: From a single room to multi-building campuses, choose from copper and fiber options that match bandwidth, reach, and code requirements.

Where keywords fit your search

• Looking for a dependable pro av cable for balanced audio, device control, or speakers? Our SmartWire options are designed for professional environments.
• Need to span longer distances or add backbone capacity? Specify fiber optic cable to deliver high-bandwidth video and networked AV between spaces.
• Coordinating terminations at the rack? Our copper offerings pair well with your preferred patch panels and patch cables to complete the signal path from equipment to endpoint.

Summary: value you can count on

When you choose Windy City Wire for ProAV, you get U.S.-manufactured SmartWire cabling designed for clarity, reliability, and installation speed. With construction options for audio, control, speakers, and networked AV—plus standard SmartWire Glide lubrication and broad jacket color choices—you can standardize your builds, reduce labor, and deliver consistent results from bid to closeout. Our team is ready to help you select the right products and solutions for your next system.

Available constructions (representative)

• 22 AWG 2C STRANDED PVC 300V: A compact, flexible choice for balanced audio or low-current device control where space is limited and signal integrity matters.
• 22 AWG 4C STRANDED PVC 300V: Supports multi-channel control or stereo audio runs in a single pull to streamline terminations at the rack and device.
• 18 AWG 2C STRANDED PVC 300V: A workhorse control/power pair for AV devices, relays, sensors, and peripherals that need a slightly larger gauge.
• 16 AWG 2C STRANDED PVC 300V: Well-suited for speaker circuits and longer control runs where lower resistance and robust construction are preferred.
• 18 AWG 2C + 22 AWG 2C COMPOSITE STRANDED PVC 300V: Combines power and control in one jacket to reduce pulls and simplify device drops at displays, projectors, and processors.

Note on options

• Shielding, plenum or riser ratings, and jacket color/stripe combinations are available across select constructions. Contact Windy City Wire to discuss specifications for your application.
• All products referenced are low-voltage cables intended for professional commercial and industrial use.

Solutions: SmartFIBER Multimode 50 - Panels & Couplers

SmartFIBER Multimode 50 – Panels & Couplers for Professional AV

Windy City Wire supports commercial and industrial AV integrators with a complete fiber backbone approach. SmartFIBER Multimode 50 panels and couplers provide a structured, serviceable cross‑connect for high‑bandwidth audio, video, and control. When paired with the right fiber optic cable trunks, pro av cable interconnects, and properly sized patch panels, they help deliver reliable signal distribution from the rack to the edge of the network—and simplify ongoing service, upgrades, and expansion.

Where SmartFIBER Panels & Couplers Fit in AV Systems

• AV-over-IP distribution: Establish clean fiber cross‑connect points between core switches, edge switches, and encoder/decoder locations for 4K/8K streaming and low-latency transport.
• Video conferencing and collaboration: Create dedicated fiber paths from room systems to MDF/IDF rooms, enabling high‑resolution content sharing and room-to-room connectivity.
• Broadcast, live events, and eSports: Use couplers and patch panels to manage fiber runs between production racks, control rooms, stages, and arenas for camera feeds, intercom, and return video.
• Digital signage and experiential displays: Support distributed players, LED walls, and kiosks across campuses with centralized fiber aggregation and easy patching.
• Command and control rooms: Maintain organized fiber cross‑connects for visualization systems, redundant head‑ends, and long-haul display feeds.
• Networked audio: Backhaul Dante/AVB networks over fiber to eliminate distance and EMI concerns between racks, amp rooms, and performance spaces.
• Security and surveillance backbones: Tie NVRs, core networking, and remote camera clusters together with clear, serviceable fiber terminations.

Industries That Benefit

• Corporate and enterprise: Campus backbones, conferencing suites, divisible meeting spaces, and all-hands venues.
• Higher education: Lecture capture, distance learning, student centers, and stadium AV infrastructure.
• Healthcare: Simulation labs, training theaters, and fiber‑based distribution that isolates sensitive environments from electrical interference.
• Hospitality and convention centers: High-density patching for ballrooms, exhibit halls, and flexible event spaces.
• Government and public safety: TOC/IOC facilities, council chambers, and secure video transport.
• Transportation and critical infrastructure: Wayfinding displays, operations centers, and ruggedized remote enclosures.
• Houses of worship and performing arts: Stage-to-FOH fiber links, broadcast outreach, and overflow rooms.
• Manufacturing and industrial: Facility-wide monitoring, production displays, and segregated AV networks.

Why Use Panels & Couplers with Multimode 50 Fiber

• Serviceability: Centralize terminations and simplify moves, adds, and changes with accessible front-of-rack connections and organized rear cable management.
• Scalability: Add or reconfigure fiber paths as systems grow—without re-pulling trunks—by repatching with short, labeled patch cables.
• Performance consistency: Maintain optical budgets and clean end‑face connections with defined handoff points and standardized connectors.
• Segmentation and redundancy: Cleanly separate mission‑critical video/audio, control, and management networks; create redundant routes between IDF/MDF rooms.
• Time savings for integrators: Faster turn‑up, easier testing, and less downtime during upgrades or space reconfigurations.

Common AV Integration Scenarios

• Rack‑to‑rack and room‑to‑room links: Use SmartFIBER panels at both ends to establish a structured cross‑connect, then complete equipment handoffs with short patch cables.
• Core to edge switching: Land campus or building riser fiber on patch panels to simplify AV-over-IP aggregation and switch replacement.
• Remote venue and overflow spaces: Run multimode fiber between primary auditoriums and secondary rooms; use couplers at localized enclosures for clean takeoffs to projectors and displays.
• Hybrid copper/fiber installations: Combine fiber optic cable backbones with copper pro av cable at endpoints where local device distances are short.

How to Choose the Right Panel & Coupler Configuration

• Connector type: Match your transceivers and equipment (for example, LC or SC) to avoid unnecessary adapters and losses.
• Fiber count and density: Plan for current needs and near‑term expansion. Higher density accommodates growth without consuming additional rack space.
• Access and management: Consider front access needs, labeling conventions, and service clearances for fast troubleshooting.
• Cross‑connect strategy: Define which links are permanent and which should remain patchable to protect trunks during frequent changes.
• Testing and maintenance workflow: Ensure easy access for cleaning, certification, and documentation during commissioning and service windows.

Best Practices for Deployment

• Design clear pathways from head‑end to IDF/IDF to endpoint, landing each segment on patch panels for structured, repeatable terminations.
• Use color coding and consistent port mapping to speed identification during cutovers or event changeovers.
• Maintain bend radius, protect connectors, and clean end faces before mating to preserve optical performance.
• Document link budgets and test results at turn‑up to streamline future troubleshooting and upgrades.

Pairing with Windy City Wire Solutions

• Fiber backbones: Combine SmartFIBER Multimode 50 panels and couplers with Windy City Wire fiber optic cable trunks for reliable short‑to‑medium runs common in commercial buildings and campuses.
• Patch fields: Build flexible cross‑connects using patch panels and short patch cables to complete device connections without disturbing backbone terminations.
• SmartWire workflow support: Use SmartWire tools and processes to help standardize identification and documentation across racks and rooms, shortening installation time and simplifying future service.

The Outcome for AV Teams

With SmartFIBER Multimode 50 panels and couplers, integrators can deliver stable, high‑capacity AV transport while preserving flexibility. Structured termination points reduce risk during equipment swaps, accelerate moves and adds, and keep projects aligned with IT standards. The result is a fiber infrastructure that is easier to deploy, easier to manage, and ready for evolving ProAV requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions: SmartFIBER Multimode 50 - Panels & Couplers

• What AWG conductors are available with this SmartWire SmartFIBER Multimode 50 - Panels & Couplers cable?

  AWG does not apply. SmartFIBER Multimode 50 panels and couplers are fiber-optic connectivity components and do not use copper conductors.

• What other colors is this SmartWire SmartFIBER Multimode 50 - Panels & Couplers cable available in?

  No additional standard colors are specified for this category. For customization on SmartWire cable jacket and stripe colors to support identification standards, please contact Windy City Wire.

• Is this SmartWire SmartFIBER Multimode 50 - Panels & Couplers cable made with solid or stranded copper conductors?

  Neither. These are fiber-optic panels and couplers and do not contain solid or stranded copper conductors.

• What length is this SmartWire SmartFIBER Multimode 50 - Panels & Couplers cable sold in?

  SmartWire cables are sold in 1,000 FT as the standard length. At Windy City Wire, we manufacture and stock SmartWire Building Wire in 1,000 FT lengths as our standard. Note: Panels and couplers are hardware components and are not sold by length.

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

  SmartWire ProAV cable is packaged in our patented RackPack carton to maximize labor savings and jobsite efficiency as part of our complete RackPack Field Systems Solution. Learn more about our RackPack: https://windycitywire.com/solutions/rackpack-overview

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