HDMI Cables

Summary: HDMI Cables

ProAV Cabling Solutions for Reliable Signal Transport

Windy City Wire supports commercial and industrial AV integrators with low-voltage SmartWire solutions designed for clear signal delivery, code compliance, and efficient installation. From backbone runs to device connections, our ProAV lineup helps you move audio, video, and control signals with the consistency large facilities demand. Whether you are routing a fiber optic cable through plenum spaces, pulling an in wall HDMI cable to a display, or finishing equipment racks with patch cables, our products are built to perform in the field and stand up to repeated use.

Why ProAV Teams Choose Windy City Wire

• Signal integrity for modern formats: Options that support 18G HDMI 2.0 performance for today’s displays and switchers.
• Plenum-rated choices for code-driven jobs: Install in return-air spaces with confidence where plenum is required.
• Multimode fiber cores that help future-proof your pathways: Scale to higher bandwidth as endpoints evolve.
• SmartWire Glide lubrication on every cable jacket: Reduces friction during pulls by up to 70% to save time and minimize rework.
• Low-voltage products and solutions only: Purpose-built for commercial AV, control, and data applications.
• Color and stripe options on many SmartWire constructions: Standardize identification practices across projects.
• Made in the United States: Consistent quality and dependable lead times.

Built for Commercial AV Environments

• Conference and training facilities
• Higher education and K-12 campuses
• Houses of worship and performing arts venues
• Corporate headquarters and collaboration spaces
• Hospitality, retail, and digital signage networks
• Broadcast, control rooms, and command centers

Product Snapshot: Media Over Fiber for HDMI 2.0

• MOFO Media Over Fiber optic design for carrying HDMI signals in ProAV deployments
• 18G HDMI 2.0 capability for current-generation media transport
• Plenum rated for use in environmental air spaces when required by code
• Multimode core supports present needs and provides a path to future bandwidth upgrades

How Our ProAV Offering Delivers Value

• Fewer pulls and smoother runs: SmartWire Glide lubrication reduces friction to help you hit schedules on complex paths and tight conduit fills.
• Consistent results across sites: Standardized constructions help large rollouts maintain predictable performance from room to room.
• Clear pathway to upgrades: Selecting a multimode fiber optic cable today gives you flexibility as resolutions, frame rates, and formats advance.
• Balanced portfolio: Round out long-haul transport with practical pro av cable options for in-wall device drops, rack interconnect patch cables, and pre made fiber cables where field terminations aren’t desired.

Why HDMI over Fiber for Commercial Projects

• Long-distance 4K connectivity: Maintain full 18 Gbps HDMI 2.0 bandwidth over extended runs between equipment rooms and endpoints.
• EMI/RFI immunity: Fiber is resistant to electrical noise common in facilities with motors, VFDs, LED lighting, and dense power distribution.
• Code-compliant plenum installation: Plenum-rated construction supports routing through return-air spaces typically found in office towers, campuses, hospitals, and stadiums.
• Signal security and reliability: Optical transport reduces the risk of ground loops and unintended signal radiation.
• Future-ready backbone: The multimode core enables a clear upgrade path as AV formats and distribution hardware evolve.

AV Systems and Integrations Supported

• Conference rooms, executive boardrooms, divisible meeting spaces, and huddle areas—long-haul connections from centralized switchers to room displays or projectors.
• Training centers and classrooms—consistent 4K/60 delivery to interactive flat panels and projection systems across buildings or campuses.
• Lecture halls and auditoriums—reliable, high-bandwidth runs to projectors, confidence monitors, and overflow spaces.
• Video walls and LED canvases—stable source-to-processor links for digital signage, NOC/SOC monitoring, and broadcast-style control rooms.
• Hospitality and entertainment venues—distribution from headend racks to bars, suites, and event spaces with minimal latency and strong immunity to interference.
• Retail and experiential environments—long continuous pathways to window displays, kiosks, and specialty screens without signal degradation.
• Houses of worship—quiet optical transmission to FOH positions and stage displays, minimizing interference with audio systems.
• eSports and live production—secure, stable connections for stage displays and player stations in congested RF and electrical environments.

Industries That Benefit

• Corporate campuses and multi-tenant offices
• Higher education and K-12 facilities
• Healthcare and life sciences
• Government, municipal, and public safety operations centers
• Industrial and manufacturing plants
• Hospitality, casinos, and entertainment complexes
• Transportation hubs and arenas/stadiums
• Retail and quick-serve restaurants

How Integrators Use These Cables in the Field

• Centralized headend to endpoint: Run fiber-based HDMI from equipment rooms to displays while keeping sources and switchers secure in the rack.
• In-space device feeds: Feed projector lifts, ceiling displays, and stage confidence monitors across large rooms without copper limitations.
• Campus interconnects: Deliver consistent results between buildings where copper HDMI would exceed distance or encounter electrical noise.
• Mixed infrastructure: Combine fiber HDMI backbones with short device-to-device patch cables at the rack and display for quick serviceability.

Key Performance Attributes for Professional Results

• 18G HDMI 2.0 compatibility: Supports 4K/60 workflows, HDR formats, and modern content protection used by enterprise sources and displays.
• Plenum rated: Suitable for in-ceiling and return-air spaces common to commercial code requirements.
• Media over fiber optic cable design: Optical transmission maintains high fidelity across distance with strong immunity to interference.
• Multimode core: Built for today’s installations and aligned with future transport upgrades as equipment evolves.

Typical System Architectures

1. Room-based AV: A single source (or local switcher) connects via HDMI over fiber to a projector or display, ideal for large rooms and auditoriums.
2. Centralized switching: A matrix or video processor feeds multiple zones; fiber HDMI runs service endpoints across floors and buildings.
3. Control and monitoring: Source-to-video-wall or processor-to-display links in command centers and NOCs where uptime and signal integrity are critical.

Planning and Installation Considerations

• Confirm end-to-end 18G HDMI 2.0 requirements across sources, switchers, and displays to ensure full 4K/60 operation.
• Follow best practices for fiber routing: respect bend radius, protect terminations, and maintain separation from high-voltage conductors.
• Use short rack-level patch cables for service loops and quick equipment swaps, reserving long fiber HDMI runs for pathway distances.
• When a plenum pathway is required, choose a plenum-rated in wall HDMI cable to meet code and streamline inspections.

Value for Integrators and Contractors

• Fewer signal calls: Optical links reduce troubleshooting time associated with copper HDMI distance limits and interference.
• Design flexibility: Longer reach supports centralized headends, secure equipment rooms, and simplified device location decisions.
• Lifecycle readiness: A multimode fiber backbone protects infrastructure investments as AV formats evolve.

How This Category Fits Broader AV Infrastructure

• As a pro av cable solution, HDMI over fiber complements fiber optic cable backbones used for network and control, supporting unified pathways in conduit and tray.
• Where device-to-device connections are required, pre made fiber cables can simplify specific links while maintaining overall system reliability.
• Racks and IDFs often combine HDMI fiber runs to displays with copper data patch cables for control, streaming, and device management.

Summary

For professional AV projects that demand dependable 4K performance, code-compliant routing, and an installation that stands up over time, HDMI over fiber delivers. Plenum-rated construction supports in-ceiling and return-air spaces; an optical design resists electrical noise; and a multimode core positions your infrastructure for future transport needs. Whether you are outfitting a boardroom, lecture hall, operations center, or a full campus, these HDMI Cables provide the reach, reliability, and consistency that commercial AV teams rely on.

Frequently Asked Questions: HDMI Cables

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

  SmartWire ProAV cable is packaged in our patented RackPack carton. Learn more about our RackPack: https://windycitywire.com/solutions/rackpack-overview

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