Midas CAT5E-5M Cable

PRO SERIES CAT5E-5M

The CAT5E-5M ruggedised Cat5e cable provides a bidirectional digital audio network data link and features industry-standard RJ45 connector carriers with an integral O-ring gasket to achieve IP54 water protection for high reliability, especially desirable in concert touring and festival applications. When used with Midas PRO and M Series and Klark Teknik products equipped with HyperMAC and copper snake interfaces, the CAT5E-5M cable can transmit up to 192 bidirectional channels of 24 bit digital audio at 96 kHz sample rate. CAT5E-5M also supports 24 bidirectional channels and 48 bidirectional channels at 96 kHz and 48 kHz sample rates respectively for AES50 connections. CAT5E-5M can also be used for standard Ethernet applications, and is suitable for both 100 Mbit/s and Gigabit networks. The CAT5E-5M cable uses highly durable upjacketed Belden 1305A unscreened cable with a nominal 7.6 mm diameter. The 1305A cable features 24 AWG bonded-pair stranded (7/32) copper conductors with polyolefin insulation and both inner and outer PVC protective jackets.

Architecture and Engineering Specifications

The network cable shall be intended for use to provide digital audio multi-channel network data link and snake connections and be capable of bidirectional operation. The network cable shall provide transmission of up to 192 bidirectional channels of 24 bit digital audio at 96 kHz sample rate. The network cable shall also be suitable for standard Ethernet applications and meet the requirements for a Cat5e cable, and shall be suitable for use in both 100 Mbit/s and Gigabit networks. The network cable shall be 5 metres in length. The network cable shall use Belden 1305A cable. The network cable shall be fitted with industry-standard RJ45 connector carriers. The network cable connector carriers shall be protected to the IP54 standard for water protection by an integral O-ring seal. The network cable shall be the Midas CAT5E-5M and no other alternative shall be acceptable.