PROEL HPC110 BRONZE - Low Noise OFC Coaxial Instrument Cable
The Proel HPC110 BRONZE sets a new standard in the professional audio world, meticulously designed for musicians, sound engineers, and installers who demand nothing less than excellence in signal transmission. This noiseless coaxial instrument cable combines Italian precision engineering with premium materials, offering a robust and reliable solution for creating custom cables for electric guitars, basses, keyboards, and effects pedal connections.
At the heart of this cable is a center conductor made of high-purity (99.95%) Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) . This feature is crucial for preserving the tonal integrity of your instrument, ensuring that every nuance, from the brightest highs to the deepest lows, travels from the source to the amplifier without loss of definition or unwanted coloration. Unlike standard cables, the use of OFC dramatically reduces long-term oxidation, guaranteeing superior conductivity for years of heavy use.
What truly sets the HPC110 apart is its sophisticated double-shielding system. To combat static noise and electromagnetic (EMI) and radio frequency (RFI) interference that plague stages and studios, Proel has implemented a first layer of conductive, graphite-impregnated PVC, followed by a dense copper spiral that covers 95% of the surface. This architecture effectively eliminates the annoying "microphone effect" (that noise produced when you step on or move the cable), providing a silent, black background for your music to shine.
Its bronze- colored outer sheath not only provides an elegant and distinctive aesthetic, ideal for standing out on a stage full of black cables, but it is also made of flexible PVC with a Shore hardness of 60. This gives it exceptional maneuverability, allowing the cable to wind and unwind easily without creating memory or rigid loops, while resisting being stepped on, pulled, and the usual wear and tear of touring.
Main features
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High-performance OFC conductor: Oxygen-free copper that ensures clean and crystal-clear signal transmission.
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Noiseless Technology: Double shield with conductive thermoplastic sub-layer to eliminate handling noise.
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Superior flexibility: The soft PVC cover (60 Shore) facilitates cable management and prevents tangling.
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Unique aesthetics: Bronze color finish, perfect for quick identification or vintage/premium aesthetics.
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Low capacitance: Designed to maintain the instrument's natural brightness and attack, even on long runs.
Benefits for the user
For the live musician, the Proel HPC110 offers the peace of mind of a quiet and stable connection, eliminating the hum that can ruin a performance. For the studio engineer, the purity of the OFC copper means more faithful recordings. Furthermore, its robust construction ensures a long-lasting investment, withstanding daily assembly and disassembly without compromising its electrical properties.
Use cases
- Custom-made jack-jack cables for electric guitar and bass.
- Pedalboard cabling (patch cables) where flexibility and silence are critical.
- Connecting keyboards, synthesizers and drum machines to mixing consoles.
- Fixed installations in recording studios and rehearsal rooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this cable suitable for microphone signals?
No, this is an unbalanced coaxial cable designed for high-impedance instruments (guitar, bass, keyboard). Balanced two-conductor cables are recommended for microphones.
What does it mean for it to be OFC?
It stands for "Oxygen Free Copper." It's a refining process that removes impurities, improving electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance compared to standard copper.
Is it difficult to weld?
Conversely, the high-quality copper and PE insulation allow for clean and fast soldering. It is important to remember to remove (peel) the black conductive graphite layer from the center conductor before soldering to prevent short circuits.
Project description
High-fidelity unbalanced coaxial instrument cable, model HPC110. Technical specifications: 0.25 mm² (23 AWG) OFC bare copper center conductor. 1.8 mm diameter PE insulation. Double shielding consisting of a 2.40 mm diameter high-resistivity conductive PVC (graphite) layer and a flexible copper spiral with 95% coverage. Flexible PVC outer jacket (60 Shore) with a total diameter of 6.40 mm. Nominal conductor/shield capacitance of 120 pF/mA at 1 kHz. Conductor resistance of 74 Ohm/Km at 20°C. Operating temperature range of -20°C to +70°C.
