PROEL HPC300 - Parallel Audio Cable "Figure 8" Balanced/Unbalanced 2x0.14mm²
The Proel HPC300 is a professional flat, parallel-structure audio cable (commonly known as a "figure-8" or twin ) specifically designed for creating high-fidelity stereo or dual mono connections. This bulk cable represents Proel's quality standard for sound engineers, installers, and audiophiles who need to create their own interconnect cables (such as RCA to RCA or jack to jack) with clean and durable signal transmission.
Manufactured with premium materials, the HPC300 stands out for its incredible flexibility thanks to a 50 Shore Soft PVC outer jacket, which eliminates the memory effect and facilitates handling in confined spaces, such as behind equipment racks or mixing consoles. Each of its two channels features individual high-density copper spiral shielding, guaranteeing perfect stereo separation and superior protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and parasitic noise on unbalanced lines.
Main features
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High Purity Conductors: Made with 25 AWG (0.14 mm²) bare copper, ensuring optimal conductivity and low electrical resistance for line signals.
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Divisible Design: Its flat structure allows the two conductors to be easily separated simply by pulling them apart, which greatly facilitates the stripping and soldering of individual connectors (RCA or Mono Jack).
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High Coverage Shielding: Incorporates a red copper spiral screen with over 90% coverage, keeping background noise to a minimum, crucial for critical recordings and playbacks.
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Robust Insulation: The internal 80 Shore PVC insulation protects the center conductors, preventing accidental short circuits during welding and daily use.
Benefits for the user
The greatest benefit of the PROEL HPC300 is its versatility and ease of use. Being an extremely flexible cable, it lies perfectly flat on the floor or behind furniture without creating rigid loops. For the technician or DIY enthusiast, the ease with which the cable can be separated and stripped significantly reduces setup time. Furthermore, its matte black finish offers a discreet and professional aesthetic, ideal for stages and studios where a clean look is important.
Recommended use cases
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RCA cable making: Ideal for creating custom stereo interconnect cables for DJ equipment (connecting mixing consoles to CDJ players or turntables).
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Home Studio and Hi-Fi: Perfect for connecting audio interfaces, active near-field studio monitors, or hi-fi components.
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Rack Cabling: Its flexibility and low profile make it excellent for internal cabling of effects and processor racks where space is limited.
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Y-adapters: Very useful for making insert cables or adapters from stereo jack to dual mono jack.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this cable suitable for passive speakers?
No, this is a line signal cable (low level). It should not be used to connect power amplifiers to passive speakers due to its 0.14 mm² cross-section.
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What is the total diameter of the cable?
The cable has a double structure; each individual conductor has an approximate diameter of 3.0 mm to 3.5 mm, resulting in a total width of about 6.0 mm to 7.0 mm when joined together.
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Is it difficult to weld?
Not at all. The copper used by Proel is high quality and bonds to the tin quickly, and the PVC insulation withstands moderate heat well without melting excessively.
Project description
Proel HPC300 parallel analog audio cable, "figure-8" type, for unbalanced line signals. It consists of two 18x0.10 mm bare copper conductors (0.14 mm² / 25 AWG cross-section) individually insulated with 80 Shore PVC (1.00 mm diameter). Each conductor has independent shielding via a copper spiral with >90% coverage. The cable features a common, divisible outer jacket of flexible 50 Shore PVC in black. Conductor resistance is 122.80 Ohm/Km and conductor/shield capacitance is 250 pF/mA at 1 kHz. Operating temperature range: -20°C to +70°C.
