Audio and Instrumentation Control Cable

Audio and Instrumentation Control Cable

Audio and instrumentation control cable for audio signal, instrument measurement and control wiring. Shielded options available to block EMI and guarantee reliable signal transmission for industrial & building automation systems.
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Jiaxing Doublewin Cable Co., Ltd. is one of the most reliable manufacturers and suppliers of audio and instrumentation control cable in China. If you're going to wholesale bulk audio and instrumentation control cable made in China, welcome to get pricelist and free sample from our factory. All customized cables are with high quality and competitive price.

 

Audio And Instrumentation Control Cable - Shielded Multi-Conductor Cables for Audio, Broadcast, Process Control & PLC I/O
 

Audio and instrumentation control cable is a family of shielded multi-conductor cables designed for low-voltage audio, broadcast, instrumentation and process-control signals. It pairs stranded copper conductors with an aluminium-foil or tinned-copper-braid shield and a drain wire to reject electromagnetic interference (EMI) and preserve signal integrity. Available in 2 to 24 cores, paired or unpaired configurations, with LSZH or PVC jacket and CPR EN 50575 fire performance. As an audio and instrumentation control cable manufacturer, Jiaxing Doublewin Cable Co., Ltd produces these cables in-house in Haiyan, Zhejiang, China and supplies them in bulk worldwide.

✓ Conductor: Multi-stranded bare or tinned copper

✓ Insulation: Colour-coded PVC, LSZH or PE per core

✓ Pairing: Twisted pairs or triples with controlled lay length

✓ Pair shield (optional): Al foil + tinned Cu drain wire per pair

✓ Overall shield (optional): Al foil or tinned Cu braid overall

✓ Sheath: LSZH or PVC flame-retardant outer jacket

Audio and instrumentation control cable
 

Low voltage instrumentation cable

Audio & Instrumentation Cable
Reel Packing
Instrumentation Control Cable
Wooden Spool Packing

 

                                                                             Full Technical Specifiations

 

Product Name Audio & Instrumentation Control Cable

Core Configurations

Unpaired, twisted pairs, twisted triples
Core Counts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24 cores (up to 48 cores on pairs)
Conductor Sizes 22 AWG, 20 AWG, 18 AWG, 16 AWG
Conductor Material Stranded bare copper (tinned copper on request)
Conductor Construction 22AWG: 7/0.20mm · 20AWG: 10/0.20mm · 18AWG: 16/0.20mm · 16AWG: 26/0.20mm
Conductor Colour BS EN colour code; pair colours: red/black, blue/orange, green/white, brown/green, slate/blue, etc.
Pair Shielding Al/polyester foil per pair + tinned Cu drain wire (optional)
Overall Shielding Al/polyester foil overall OR tinned Cu braid overall (optional)
Shield Coverage Foil: 100% · Braid: min 85%

Drain Wire

Tinned copper, 22 AWG or 20 AWG
Insulation PVC or LSZH (PE for high-frequency pair versions)
Outer Jacket LSZH (standard) or PVC, flame retardant
Jacket Colour Black (standard); grey, blue, orange, custom on request
Rated Voltage 300/300 V (signal); 300/500 V on request
Temperature Range 300/300 V (signal); 300/500 V on request
Fire Performance CPR EN 50575 (Eca/Dca/Cca); IEC 60332-1
Compliance CE, RoHS, CPR EN 50575, BS 5308, IEC 60189, NEC CL2/CL3
   
 
Available Core Counts & Conductor Construction

 

Configuration Core Count AWG Conductor Construction  Cross-Section
Unpaired 2-24 cores 22AWG 7 / 0.20 mm OFC 0.22 mm²
Unpaired 2-24 cores 20AWG 10 / 0.20 mm OFC 0.31 mm²
Unpaired 2-16 cores 18AWG 16 / 0.20 mm OFC 0.50 mm²
Unpaired 2-12 cores 16AWG 26 / 0.20 mm OFC 0.82 mm²
Twisted Pairs 1-24 pairs (2-48 cores) 22AWG 7 / 0.20 mm OFC 0.22 mm²
Twisted Pairs 1-12 pairs 20AWG 10 / 0.20 mm OFC 0.31 mm²
Twisted Pairs 1-8 pairs 18AWG 16 / 0.20 mm OFC 0.50 mm²
Twisted Triples 1-8 triples (3-24 cores) 22/20AWG 7 / 0.20 or 10 / 0.20 mm 0.22–0.31 mm²
 
 
Why Audio & Instrumentation Control Cable Is Essential for Signal Integrity

Audio, instrumentation and control signals are low-voltage and highly sensitive to EMI. Unshielded cables pick up noise from mains wiring, motors, VSDs and radio equipment, causing hum in audio, errors in instrumentation and faults in PLC inputs. A shielded audio control cable or instrumentation control cable wraps the signal conductors in a metallic screen that diverts interference to ground, keeping the signal clean and the system reliable.

EMI / RFI Protection

Al foil or tinned Cu braid shield rejects noise.

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Drain Wire

Tinned copper drain wire for easy grounding.

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Paired or Unpaired

Twisted pairs for balanced audio & differential signals.

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Multi-Conductor

2 to 24 cores in a single jacket - clean cable runs.

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                                             Audio & Instrumentation Control Cable Quality Assured Production

 

Our 5,000 m² facility specializes in audio and instrumentation control cable production. With decades of cable engineering experience, we focus on signal-grade wire fabrication and multi-stage quality checks to deliver consistent reels for global wholesale and industrial installation projects.

Multi core instrumentation cable

Precision Cabling & In-line Manufacturing

Our workshop adopts dedicated extrusion and stranding equipment for audio and instrumentation control cables. Strict process controls are implemented throughout core twisting, insulation coating and jacketing. Each finished cable meets signal transmission requirements for industrial and audio systems.

Shielded audio instrumentation cable

Signal Performance Verification & Lab Testing

We carry out specialized tests focusing on impedance, crosstalk and noise shielding performance. All audio and instrumentation cables undergo sampling inspection before delivery. Test records are saved for batch traceability to guarantee stable signal integrity.

Unshielded instrumentation control cable

Custom Order Handling & Global Logistics

We support customized cable specifications for different instrumentation and audio projects. Our export team arranges cargo loading and port delivery. Full sets of commercial and certification documents are provided to smooth overseas customs clearance.

 
Custom Cable Solutions Built Around Your Brand
 

Whether you need bespoke outer sheath marking or fully customised cable construction, Jiaxing Doublewin delivers tailored OEM & ODM parallel audio cable services for international distributors and private-label partners.

Project Brief & Enquiry   Share your target specs, required quantity and market destination. Our technical sales team will acknowledge your request promptly.

Proposal & Sample Validation                    We prepare cost details, production timeline and minimum order guidance. Custom-made prototypes can be manufactured for y our technical review.

 

Contract Confirmation & Down Payment  Once all technical details are agreed, we lock the production plan. Manufacturing will start after receiving your deposit.

Production & Progress Tracking                      We keep you updated throughout manufacturing. You will receive visual progress snapshots at critical production milestones.

Final Inspection &      Global Shipment         Every cable batch undergoes full electrical performance checks. We prepare complete export documentation and arrange delivery via Shanghai or Ningbo ports.

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FAQ

Q: What is audio and instrumentation control cable?

A:Audio and instrumentation control cable is a family of shielded multi-conductor cables designed for low-voltage audio, broadcast, instrumentation and process-control signals. It pairs stranded copper conductors with an aluminium-foil or tinned-copper-braid shield and a drain wire to reject EMI and preserve signal integrity. Available in 2 to 24 cores, paired or unpaired.

Q: What is the difference between audio cable and instrumentation cable?

A: Audio cable is optimised for balanced analog or digital audio signals (typically twisted pairs, often with individual pair shields for crosstalk rejection). Instrumentation cable is optimised for low-level analog signals like 4–20 mA, thermocouple and RTD (also twisted pairs with foil shields). The construction is similar; the difference is in the pair count, AWG and pair colour code conventions.

Q: When do I need twisted pairs vs unpaired cores?

A: Use twisted pairs for any balanced or differential signal - balanced audio, 4–20 mA, RS-485, thermocouple, RTD. Twisting rejects common-mode noise. Use unpaired (parallel) cores for non-critical digital I/O like PLC 24V inputs/outputs where noise rejection is less important.

Q: Foil or braid shield - which should I choose?

A: Foil (100% coverage) is best for high-frequency noise (≥ 10 MHz) and is cost-effective. Braid (~85%) is better for low-frequency RFI and is more flexible. Foil + braid (SF/UTP) gives broadband protection for extreme environments like VSD-driven plants. For multi-pair audio, use foil per pair + braid overall.

Q: How do I ground the shield on audio / instrumentation cable?

A: Ground the drain wire at one end only - usually the source or panel end. Single-point grounding prevents ground loops that cause hum in audio and offsets in instrumentation. For multi-pair cables, ground each pair's drain wire at the same single point.

Q: What standards apply to audio and instrumentation control cable?

A: Common standards: BS 5308 (UK instrumentation cable), IEC 60189 (international), NEC CL2/CL3 (North America), VDE 0271 (Germany). Fire performance is covered by CPR EN 50575 in Europe. Check your local code and spec.

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