Mic Line Level Control Cables

Summary: Mic Line Level Control Cables

Pro A/V Low-Voltage Cable Solutions

Windy City Wire manufactures SmartWire low-voltage cabling specifically for commercial and industrial Pro A/V systems. From balanced audio and control to device/zone wiring, our portfolio covers mic line and line level applications with consistent electrical performance and simple, reliable installation. If you are building out a rack room, integrating conferencing spaces, or wiring distributed audio, our pro av cable offering is designed to help you standardize materials across sites and finish projects with confidence.

Why SmartWire for Pro A/V

• Built for audio and control: Options for mic line, line level audio cable, and general Pro A/V analog audio/control runs.
• Commercial ratings where you need them: Plenum (CMP) and Non-Plenum/Riser (CMR) constructions to match building requirements.
• Noise management: Unshielded, shielded, and each-pair shielded (EPS) constructions to align with your noise environment and channel count.
• Smoother pulls: SmartWire Glide lubrication is applied during manufacturing to reduce pull friction and help protect cable during installation.
• Clear identification: Multiple conductor color-code options support efficient terminations and easier field tracing.
• Compliance: UL Listed options and RoHS compliant materials for code-driven commercial work.
• Lengths: 1,000 FT standard, with select items also available in 100, 250, and 500 FT to match job requirements and reduce waste.
• Made in the USA: SmartWire is manufactured domestically to support consistent quality and dependable supply.

Typical Pro A/V Use Cases

• Balanced audio interconnects for mic cables and line level feeds
• Analog and digital I/O wiring for DSPs, amplifiers, and control processors
• Device/zone control, contact closures, and GPIO
• Multi-channel audio/control in shared jackets to reduce pulls

Available AWGs and Shielding

• AWG options: 18, 20, 22
• Shielding options: Non-Shielded, Shielded, and EPS (Each Pair Shielded)

Conductor Color-Code Options

• Examples include: Black/White/Red; Black/Red; Black/White; Black/Red/White/Green; Black/White/Red/Green; Black-Red/White-Green; Black/Green; Black/Blue

Available Constructions

• 18 AWG 3 Conductor Bare Copper Plenum (CMP) Low-Voltage: Unshielded cable for device/zone control and analog/digital I/O in plenum spaces; commonly used where low noise susceptibility and short-to-medium runs are expected.
• 18 AWG 2 Pair Bare Copper Plenum (CMP) Low-Voltage: Individually shielded pairs provide channel isolation for balanced audio/control; a solid choice for multi-channel line level runs.
• 20 AWG 2 Conductor Bare Copper Plenum (CMP) Low-Voltage: Shielded construction supports longer mic line or cable runs and adds rejection for electrically noisy pathways.
• 22 AWG 2 Conductor Bare Copper Plenum (CMP) Low-Voltage: Shielded, balanced pair for mic line and control circuits where flexibility and compact OD are priorities.
• 22 AWG 4 Conductor Bare Copper Plenum (CMP) Low-Voltage: Shielded multi-conductor for stereo feeds, dual-channel control, or combined I/O to reduce individual pulls.
• 22 AWG 1 Pair Tinned Copper Plenum (CMP) Low-Voltage: Shielded single-pair for balanced audio/control in plenum spaces; tinned copper supports dependable terminations.
• 22 AWG 2 Pair Bare Copper Plenum (CMP) Low-Voltage: Individually shielded pairs for two-channel balanced audio or control within one jacket to streamline cable management.
• 22 AWG 2 Pair Tinned Copper Plenum (CMP) Low-Voltage: Each pair shielded (EPS) to minimize pair-to-pair crosstalk; well-suited for parallel mic line or line level signals in shared pathways.
• 22 AWG 4 Pair Bare Copper Plenum (CMP) Low-Voltage: Individually shielded pairs in a single gray-jacket cable for multi-channel line level audio cable or bundled control.
• 22 AWG 1 Pair Tinned Copper Non-Plenum (CMR) Low-Voltage: Shielded riser-rated balanced pair with an EZ-strip bonded shield for faster terminations on Pro A/V analog audio/control runs.

How We Add Value to Your Next Project

Windy City Wire focuses on products and solutions that help integrators finish on time with consistent results. SmartWire cabling is engineered for the realities of commercial Pro A/V work—meeting code requirements, supporting mic line and line level performance, and offering the right mix of shielding, channel counts, color-coding, and lengths. With domestic manufacturing, SmartWire Glide lubrication for easier pulls, and a full range of CMP and CMR options, you can standardize on a single source for pro av cable and simplify purchasing, installation, and long-term maintenance across your portfolio.

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Solutions: Mic Line Level Control Cables

Mic Line Level Control Cables for Professional AV
Windy City Wire supplies mic and line-level control cabling designed for the demands of commercial and industrial environments. These low-voltage ProAV solutions support clear audio, reliable control, and code compliance across a wide range of systems—helping integrators deliver consistent performance from the rack to the room and across the entire facility.

Where these cables fit in your AV systems

• Conferencing and collaboration: Home runs from table and ceiling microphones to DSPs and mixers; balanced mic line and line level feeds to amplifiers, codecs, and recorders; GPIO/contact-closure control for presets and room logic.
• Paging and mass notification: Mic stations to headend electronics, mixer-to-amplifier interconnects, and distributed zone control lines for BGM and announcements.
• Performance venues: Stage boxes to FOH and rack rooms, intercom and talkback, orchestra pit and choir mics, and line level audio cable runs for signal distribution.
• Broadcast and streaming: Studio mics, voiceover booths, tie-lines to production switchers, tally/GPI, and return feeds for monitoring.
• Houses of worship: Pulpit and podium mic cables, choir loft tie-lines, stage snakes, and amplifier inputs for distributed systems.
• Education: Lecture halls and active learning rooms—ceiling array mics, instructor station tie-lines, lecture capture inputs, and control triggers.
• Healthcare and simulation: Observation mics, debriefing room ties, control I/O for scenario triggers, and quiet, shielded runs near sensitive equipment.
• Government, courtrooms, and council chambers: Gooseneck mics to DSPs, interpreter feeds, evidence presentation audio, and hearing assist interfaces.
• Hospitality, retail, and casinos: Background music and paging, zone controllers, player-piano or DJ tie-lines, and event space changeovers.
• Industrial, utilities, and transportation: Plant PA mic stations, control-room tie-lines, contact closures for alarms, and airport/rail paging and announcement systems.
• Stadiums and arenas: Commentary positions, bowl mics for crowd capture, broadcast booths, concourse paging, and distributed amplification inputs.

Signals and integrations these cables support
Cables in this category are engineered for balanced analog audio—both microphone and line level—as well as low-voltage control and logic. That includes:

• Balanced microphone-level runs from source to DSP, mixer, or preamp
• Balanced line level interconnects between processors, crossovers, and amplifiers
• Low-voltage control signals such as GPIO, contact closures, analog control lines, and select digital I/O where specified

Cable constructions to match your environment

• Multiple gauges: 18, 20, and 22 AWG options help you balance run length, voltage drop, and flexibility across spaces large and small.
• Shielding choices: Available as Non-Shielded for low-noise spaces, or Shielded/Electrostatic Shield (EPS) for enhanced rejection of EMI/RFI near lighting, motors, radio systems, or high-density racks.
• Pair and conductor configurations: From single-pair to multi-conductor/multi-pair constructions for mic tie-lines, stereo feeds, talkback/intercom, or combined audio and control paths.
• Plenum and riser ratings: CMP plenum and CMR riser options support code-compliant installations through air-handling spaces and vertical risers.
• Conductor materials: Bare copper and tinned copper offerings provide reliable termination and long-term stability.
• EZ-termination shielding: Select shielded models feature an easy-strip bonded foil that speeds preparation and cleanly removes for consistent grounds and drains.
• Identification-friendly color codes: Multiple conductor color-code sets (for example, Black/Red or Black/White/Red/Green) assist with fast terminations and serviceability.
• Compliance: UL listed and RoHS-compliant options support safety and environmental requirements across commercial projects.

Selection guidance

• Choose gauge by distance and application: Use 18 AWG for longer runs or when bundling with control conductors; 20 and 22 AWG fit typical room-to-rack mic lines and flexible patching.
• Apply shielding by noise exposure: Use shielded or individually shielded pairs in venues with dimmers, motors, RF, or dense power; unshielded can serve quiet paths or dedicated conduits.
• Pick pair counts by workflow: Single-pair for one mic or a balanced feed; two-pair for stereo or audio plus control; multi-conductor for talkback, tally, or future expansion.
• Meet code with the proper rating: CMP in plenum or air-handling spaces; CMR for risers and general vertical pathways, as required by the AHJ and project specification.
• Standard terminations: Compatible with XLR, TRS, Euroblock/phoenix, and terminal-strip connections used throughout Pro AV systems.

Lengths and project scaling
To help match project scope and reduce waste, cables in this category are offered in multiple put-ups, including 100 FT, 250 FT, 500 FT, and 1000 FT lengths.

How this category supports AV outcomes

• Audio clarity: Properly matched mic line wire or cable preserves low-noise performance for critical speech and music applications across classrooms, meeting spaces, and performance venues.
• Reliability: Rugged constructions, correct shielding, and compliant ratings help ensure uptime in 24/7 environments such as transportation hubs and healthcare facilities.
• Efficiency: Installer-friendly features like easy-strip shielding and clear conductor color codes reduce termination time across large rollouts.
• Consistency: Using a single family of pro av cable across mic, interconnect, and control paths simplifies standards, documentation, and maintenance.

Typical use examples

1. Corporate campus: Ceiling array mics to DSP over shielded 22 AWG; line level outputs to amplifiers via two-pair shielded; contact-closure control to podiums using spare conductors.
2. Theater: Stage box tie-lines for mic line sources using individually shielded pairs; orchestra pit returns on 20 AWG; intercom paths on separate pairs for noise isolation.
3. Broadcast suite: Voice booth mic cables (shielded 22 AWG) to preamps; line level audio cable from processor to router core; GPI/GPO for tally and slate triggers.
4. Education complex: Lecture capture mics on plenum-rated 22 AWG; two-pair for stereo playback and control in active learning rooms; riser-rated trunks between IDFs and AV headends.
5. Transportation terminal: Paging mics to control frames using shielded constructions; zone inputs and amplifier feeds over 18 AWG for extended distances in noisy electrical environments.

Whether you are engineering a single conference room or a campus-wide deployment, Windy City Wire’s mic and line-level control cables provide a consistent, spec-friendly foundation for dependable audio and control distribution across today’s integrated AV environments.

Frequently Asked Questions: Mic Line Level Control Cables

• What AWG conductors are available with this SmartWire Mic Line Level Control Cables cable?

  Available in 18 AWG, 20 AWG, and 22 AWG.

• What other colors is this SmartWire Mic Line Level Control Cables cable available in?

  Available conductor color codes include: Black/White/Red, Black-Red/White-Green, Black/Red, Black/Red/White/Green, Black/White/Red/Green, Black/Red, Black/White, Black/White, Black/Red, Black/Green, Black/Blue.

• Is this SmartWire Mic Line Level Control Cables cable made with solid or stranded copper conductors?

  Stranded copper conductors for flexible ProAV installation, with options in bare or tinned copper depending on the specific construction.

• What length is this SmartWire Mic Line Level Control Cables cable sold in?

  Standard length is 1,000 ft. Additional lengths available include 100 ft, 250 ft, and 500 ft on select items. At Windy City Wire, we also manufacture and stock SmartWire Building Wire in 1,000 ft lengths as our standard length.

• How is your SmartWire ProAV cable sold on spools or in boxes?

  Our SmartWire ProAV cable is packaged in our patented RackPack carton to maximize labor savings and efficiency. Learn more about our RackPack.

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