PD-Connex CX02-20 - Schuko/XLR 20m Audio and Power Combo Cable
The PD-Connex CX02-20 is a professional and efficient solution for simplifying the cabling of your audio equipment. This 20-meter combo cable integrates both power and balanced audio signal into a single cable, eliminating the need for two separate cables. It's the ideal choice for sound professionals looking to optimize setup time and maintain a clean and organized work environment, whether on stage, in the studio, or in permanent installations.
Designed specifically for connecting powered speakers, stage monitors, or self-powered mixing consoles, the CX02-20 ensures reliable and secure signal transmission. It features a robust power cable with a cross-section of 3 x 1.50 mm², capable of handling up to 16A, terminated with male Schuko connectors and a female IEC connector. The balanced audio line uses 3-pin XLR connectors (female to male) and features high-density shielding to protect the signal from electromagnetic and radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI), ensuring clear, noise-free sound.
Main features
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All-in-One Solution: Combines a power cable and a balanced audio signal cable into a single protective cover.
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Professional Length: Its 20 meters in length provide a wide reach, ideal for medium-sized stages, recording studios or conference rooms.
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High Quality Connectors: Equipped with industry standard connectors: Schuko male and XLR female on one end, and IEC female and XLR male on the other.
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Safe Power Supply: The power cable has a cross-section of 3x 1.50 mm², suitable for equipment with a consumption of up to 16 amps.
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Clean Audio Transmission: The balanced signal line features effective shielding (64x0.08mm) that minimizes noise and interference, ensuring superior audio quality.
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Robust Construction: The 10.8 mm outer diameter and 3 kg weight reflect a durable construction, designed to withstand the demands of professional use and touring.
Benefits for the sound professional
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Time Optimization: Drastically reduces the time required for equipment assembly and disassembly by handling only one cable instead of two.
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Organized Work Environment: Eliminates cable clutter, resulting in a safer, more professional, and easier-to-manage stage or studio.
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Maximum Reliability: The integrated construction minimizes points of failure and ensures a stable and long-lasting connection between the power supply and the audio equipment.
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Portability and Convenience: Simplifies the transport and storage of cabling by reducing the number of cables to manage for each speaker or monitor by half.
Use cases
This combination cable is the perfect tool for a wide variety of professional applications, including:
- Connecting active speakers and PA systems at concerts and live events.
- Stage monitor cabling for musicians and performers.
- Fixed audiovisual installations in theaters, auditoriums, conference rooms and rehearsal rooms.
- Recording and broadcast studios that require clean and efficient cable management to connect active studio monitors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the audio signal be affected by the proximity of the power cable?
No, the cable is designed to prevent this problem. The audio signal line is balanced and has its own internal shielding, which effectively protects it from potential electromagnetic interference generated by the electrical current.
Is it compatible with any active speaker on the market?
It is compatible with the vast majority of active speakers and professional audio equipment that use an IEC power input (the standard connector on many electronic devices) and an XLR audio input.
What do the "Schuko" and "IEC" connectors mean?
The Schuko connector is the standard power plug used in Spain and much of Europe. The IEC connector (specifically, IEC C13) is the female power input connector commonly found on the back of computers, monitors, and many professional audio equipment, such as active speakers.
Is this cable suitable for outdoor use?
Although its construction is robust, it is not specifically rated to withstand adverse weather conditions such as rain or prolonged sun exposure. It is recommended for indoor use or in covered and protected outdoor areas.
Project description
20-meter combined audio and power cable. It includes a power line with Schuko male to IEC female connectors, with a conductor cross-section of 3 x 1.50 mm² (16A max.). It also includes a balanced audio line with 3-pin female XLR to 3-pin male XLR connectors. The signal conductor is 8 x 0.2 mm² and has 64 x 0.08 mm² shielding. The overall outer diameter of the cable is 10.8 mm.
