Van Damme Classic XKE Cable - Neutrik Female XLR to Male XLR - Custom Length - Balanced
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High quality balanced leads for interconnecting devices such as microphones, mixing desks & consoles, outboard gear, pre-amps, home AV systems, audio interfaces, sound cards, active speakers, amplifiers, plus many more.
High quality balanced leads for interconnecting devices such as microphones, mixing desks & consoles, outboard gear, pre-amps, home AV systems, audio interfaces, sound cards, active speakers, amplifiers, plus many more.
This range of leads uses Van Damme’s world renowned Classic XKE balanced cable and Neutrik Silver connectors. Available in a variety of lengths & colours using the drop down menus. These cables are used extensively by the BBC, Abbey Road and many leading touring companies. The worlds toughest components, assembled by designacable.
Wiring Notes
So how do balanced cables work? A balanced cable carries audio using two signal wires plus a ground. One wire carries the normal signal, the other carries an inverted copy of it. Any electrical noise picked up along the cable affects both wires equally. At the receiving end, the inverted signal is flipped back and combined with the original. This cancels out the noise while keeping the audio intact. The result is a cleaner signal with reduced hum and interference, especially over longer cable runs.
Why Van Damme cable?
- Widely used in Studio and Live environments
- Consistent signal transmission
- Strong shielding against interference
- Durable construction for repeated use
- Built for environments where cables get punished
Why Neutrik connectors?
- Neutrik XLR connectors are the industry standard
- Secure locking connections
- Reliable electrical contact
- Long-term mechanical durability
Technical Specifications
- Cable Type - Van Damme Classis XKE
- Capacitance Core to screen - 105pF/m
- Cable Resistance - 85 ohm per km
- Conductors - 25awg OFC Copper
- Shielding - close lap spiral bare oxygen free copper wire
- Cable Diameter - 6.35mm
- Jacket Type - Flexible PVC/Neoprene composite
- Connector A - Neutrik NC3FXX
- Connector B - Neutrik NC3MXX
- Professionally assembled, electrically tested & built for a demanding world
- Manufactured using audiophile grade Silver Solder
Standards & Compliance
- RoHS compliant materials
- REACH standards
- Professional audio wiring conventions
Part Numbers
- Black Van Damme Classix XKE Cable part number - 268-020-000
- Blue Van Damme Classix XKE Cable part number - 268-021-060
- Green Van Damme Classix XKE Cable part number - 268-023-050
- Red Van Damme Classix XKE Cable part number - 268-022-020
- Orange Van Damme Classix XKE Cable part number - 268-042-030
- Purple Van Damme Classix XKE Cable part number - 268-046-070
- Yellow Van Damme Classix XKE Cable part number - 268-025-040
- White Van Damme Classix XKE Cable part number - 268-040-090
- Grey Van Damme Classix XKE Cable part number - 268-024-080
- Brown Van Damme Classix XKE Cable part number - 268-044-010
- Connector A - Neutrik - NC3FXX
- Connector B - Neutrik - NC3MXX
| Delivery Speed | Made to Order - Next Day Delivery Available |
|---|---|
| Cable Capacitance | Core to core pF/m 56 nominal |
| Cable Resistance | Conductor Ohm/Km <85 |
| Cable Conductor | Bare Silver Plated UPOFC wire; 7 x 0.10mm strands + Bare UPOFC wire; 21 x 0.10mm strands |
| Cable Screening | 80 x 0.10mm close lap spiral bare oxygen free copper wire |
| Cable Jacket | Flexible PVC/Neoprene composite. Average thickness. 1.40mm |
| Overall Diameter | 6.5mm |
| Cable Brand | Van Damme |
| Application | Tour Grade |
| Contact Material | Silver Plated |
| Number of Contacts | 3 Pole |


















