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Io Audio Technologies’ Install-Grade Ethernet Cable

Victoria KnightJune 23, 20221 min read

Io Audio Technologies’ Install-Grade Ethernet Cable

Io Audio Technologies has improved upon their line of install grade Category 5E and Category 6 bulk stranded wire. Among the most notable changes is a new, black, non-reflective jacket which gives the cable a sleek appearance, making it perfect for on-stage installations of AVoIP gear where cables should blend into the background. 

These cables are also CMR rated and meet the IEC flammability standards so they are equally at home in commercial or residential installation projects where safety and performance are both priorities.

Another notable improvement is a robust, premium foil shield which offers best-in-class protection from interference and crosstalk between cables. Lastly, a Polyolefin jacket makes conduit runs smoother, and ensures that less stress is being transferred to the conductors.

“We aimed high with our new stranded category cables. We made them more user friendly and made several improvements that AV and IT integrators will love, including

heavy duty pull boxes that allow the cable to be dispensed right from the box without buckling or warping the cardboard. Additionally, we added distance markers every 2 feet in order to ensure integrators can keep tabs on how much product they’ve run and also how much product they have left on their reels for other jobs.” – Randy Rivero, VP of Technology.

For more information about the stranded bulk Category 5E and Category 6 cables and to find an authorized distributor, please visit https://ioaudiotech.com/products/bulk-wire/. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What install-grade bulk Ethernet cable does Io Audio Technologies offer?

We offer install grade stranded bulk Category 5E and Category 6 cable. A black, non-reflective jacket gives the cable a sleek appearance, making it perfect for on-stage installations of AVoIP gear where cables should blend into the background.

Is the install-grade Cat 6 CMR rated?

Yes. Our stranded Category 5E and Category 6 Ethernet cables are CMR rated and meet IEC flammability standards, so they are at home in commercial or residential installation projects where safety and performance are both priorities.

Is this shielded Cat6 and Cat5e cable?

Yes. A robust, premium foil shield offers best-in-class protection from interference and crosstalk between cables.

What jacket does this stranded Ethernet cable use?

The cable uses a Polyolefin jacket that makes conduit runs smoother and ensures that less stress is transferred to the conductors. The jacket is black and non-reflective.

How is the Cat5e and Cat6 bulk cable packaged?

The cable comes in heavy duty pull boxes that allow it to be dispensed right from the box without buckling or warping the cardboard. Distance markers every 2 feet let integrators track how much they've run and how much is left for other jobs.