Mesa Music - Bulk Cable

Bulk Cables

Horizon is a leader in the design and production of quality cable products. As the fastest growing manufacturer of wire and cable for the audio industry, we control all raw materials on a first-priority basis with our suppliers. This avoids shortages that often befall others in our industry. At Horizon's cable manufacturing plant, located in Leominster, MA., our management team has an average of 20 years experience in the wire and cable industry. A highly skilled and motivated workforce, in a modern manufacturing facility, gives Horizon its #1 advantage. Production, Efficiency, Experience and Service at affordable prices.

GUIDE TO ABBREVIATIONS USED IN SPECIFICATIONS

PR = Pair, Cond. = Conductor, AWG = American Wire Gauge, Resist. = Resistance, Cap = Capacitance

STUDIO SERIES MULTI-PAIR SNAKE CABLE

Studio Series offers ultra-flexible design utilizing oxygen free copper (OFC), high strand count conductors, each pair shielded individually with a 95% pure copper serve and a 25 AWG. tinned copper drain. For easy assembly each pair is numbered. SERIOUS ABOUT SOUND? Try Studio Series Multi-Pair from Horizon.

Horizon Model Cond. Gauge Capacitance /Conductors Cond. to Shield Impedance D.C. Resist. O.D.

1 PR 26 AWG 21pF/ft.@ 1 kHz 38pF/ft. @ 1 kHz 70 Ohms NOMINAL 36.5 Ohms@ 1000 ft. 0.115"

2 PR " " " " " 0.310"

4 PR " " " " " 0.350"

8 PR " " " " " 0.450"

12 PR " " " " " 0.560"

16 PR " " " " " 0.600"

20 PR " " " " " 0.680"

24 PR " " " " " 0.760"

28 PR " " " " " 0.780"

36 PR " " " " " 0.880"

48 PR " " " " " 0.990"

56 PR " " " " " 1.020"

Specifications subject to change without notice.

CL-2 MULTI-PAIR SNAKE CABLE

CL-2 Multi-Pair snake cable is constructed using individual jacketed pairs of 24 AWG. conductors with individual channel numbers on each. Each Pair is individually shielded with a 100% coverage foil, for optimum signal protection. The outer jacket of Matte PVC was constructed to meet permanent install rating requirements*.

*Underwriters Laboratories: Listed National Electric Code type CL2 for use in accordance with NEC articles 640, 520, and 725 for audio and sound recording equipment for general use without conduit except in risers and plenums.
*Additional certifications UL listed to meet CSA C22.2 No. 03-M-1985 vertical flame test-cables in cables in cable trays flame test denotes FT4.
*Specifications subject to change without notification.

Horizon Model Cond. Gauge Capacitance /Conductors Cond. to Shield Impedance D.C. Resist. O.D.

6 PR 24 AWG 25pF/ft.@ 1 kHz 45pF/ft. @ 1 kHz 60 Ohms NOMINAL 24.5 Ohms@ 1000 ft. 0.450"

9 PR " " " " " 0.525"

12 PR " " " " " 0.595"

16 PR " " " " " 0.665"

20 PR " " " " " 0.755"

28 PR " " " " " 0.890"

32 PR " " " " " 0.930"

36 PR " " " " " 0.960"

40 PR " " " " " 1.000"

48 PR " " " " " 1.140"

58 PR " " " " " 1.205"

DIGITAL CABLE

13 Pair 26 AWG stranded bare copper, semi-rigid PVC insulated, overall foil and braid shielded, matte PVC jacketed cable.

Insulation: Semi-rigid PVC, Wall Thickness: .010" nominal, Diameter: .039" nominal, Pair Assembly: 1" Left hand, Cable Assembly: 5 1/2" Left hand, Overall Shield: Aluminum/Polyester tape, drain wire and braid, Material: Aluminum/polyester tape with drain wire, Application Helical with 20% overlap, aluminum side in contact with braid, Outer Layer Coverage: 70% nominal, Jacket: Matte polyvinyl chloride, Color: Black.

Conductors Shield Cap. Between Cond. @ 1 kHz Cap. Cond. to Shield @ 1 kHz Characteristic Impedance @ 1 MHz D.C. Resistance @ 1000' O.D. +/- 0.005"

26 AWG
7 Strands
34 AWG
36 AWG
TINNED COPPER
BRAID
26 pF/ft @ 1 kHz 42 pF/ft @ 1 kHz 110 Ohms @ 1 MHz @ 20 C 39 Ohms per 1000' 0.385"

Underwriters Laboratories Listed National Electric Code type CL2 for use in accordance with NEC articles 640, 520 and 725 for audio and sound recording equipment for general use without conduit except in risers and plenums.
Additional certifications UL listed to meet CSA C22.2 No. 03-M-1985 vertical flame test-cables in cable trays flame test denotes FT4.

1 Black paired with Black/White 8 Gray paired with Gray/White

2 Red paired with Red/White 9 Violet paired with Violet/White

3 Brown paired with Brown/White 10 Lt. Blue paired with Lt. Blue/White

4 Pink paired with Pink/White 11 Dk. Blue paired with Dk Blue/White

5 Yellow paired with Yellow/White 12 Lt. Green paired with Lt. Green/White

6 Orange paired with Orange/White 13 Dk. Green paired with Dk. Green/White

7 White paired with White/Black

AES/EBU DIGITAL CABLE

Eight-Pair 26 AWG stranded bare copper, polyethylene insulated, each pair foil shielded, matte PVC jacketed.

Conductors Shield Cap. Between Cond. @ 1 kHz Cap. Cond. to Shield @ 1 kHz Characteristic Impedance @ 1 MHz D/C Resistance @ 1000' O.D. +/- 0.005"

26 AWG
7 STRANDS
34 AWG
ALUMINUM
POLYESTER TAPE
DRAIN WIRE
15 pF/ft @ 1 kHz 28 pF/ft @ 1 kHz 110 Ohms @ 1 MHz @ 20 C 39 Ohms per 1000' 0.495"

Capacitance is measured between cables
Specifications subject to change without notification

1 Black paired with Red 5 Black paired with Yellow

2 Black paired with White 6 Black paired with Brown

3 Black paired with Green 7 Black paired with Orange

4 Black paired with Blue 8 Black paired with White

TDIF DIGITAL CABLE

25 conductors 24 AWG stranded bare copper, semi-rigid PVC insulated, overall foil shielded, matte PVC jacketed cable.

Conductors Shield Cap. Between Cond. @ 1 kHz Cap. Cond. to Shield @ 1 kHz Characteristic Impedance @ 1 MHz D/C Resistance @ 1000' O.D. +/- 0.005"

24 AWG
7 Strands
34 AWG
Aluminum
Polyester Tape
Drain Wire/Braid
30 pF/ft @ 1 kHz 55 pF/ft @ 1 kHz 110 Ohms @ 1 MHz @ 20 C 24 Ohms per 1000' 0.345"

1 Black 6 Blue 11 Pink 16 White/Black 21 White/Brown

2 Red 7 Brown 12 Tan 17 White/Red 22 White/Orange

3 White 8 Yellow 13 Red/Green 18 White/Green 23 White/Gray

4 Green 9 Violet 14 Red/Yellow 19 White/Yellow 24 White/Violet

5 Orange 10 Gray 15 Red/Black 20 White/Blue 25 White/Black/Red

SILVERFLEX HI-Z1

One conductor 22 AWG stranded silver plated copper, polyethylene insulated, overall conductive vinyl and silver plated copper braid shielded, PVC jacketed guitar cable. Silver Flex Cable Information.

Conductors Shield Cap. Characteristic Impedance D.C. Resistance O.D. +/- 0.005"

22 AWG
19 Strands
34 AWG
Composite Conductive Vinyl with Copper Braid 28 pF/ft @ 1 kHz 55 Ohms Nominal @20C 14.8 Ohms per 1000' 0.242"

Specifications subject to change without notification.

SILVERFLEX LO-Z1

Two conductors 24 AWG stranded silver plated copper, polypropylene insulated, overall silver plated copper serve shielded, PVC jacketed microphone cable.

Conductors Shield Cap. Between Cond. @ 1 kHz Cap. Cond. to Shield @ 1 kHz Characteristic Impedance @ 1 MHz D/C Resistance @ 1000' O.D. +/- 0.005"

24 AWG
19 STRANDS
36 AWG
Silver Plated
Annealed
Copper Serve
21 pF/ft @ 1 kHz 37 pF/ft @ 1 kHz 70 Ohms @ 1 MHz @ 20 C 23 Ohms per 1000' 0.240"

SILVERFLEX VINTAGE HI-Z1 -Cloth Jacketed Guitar Cable

One conductor 22 AWG stranded silver plated copper, polyethylene insulated, overall conductive vinyl and silver plated copper braid shielded, cloth jacketed guitar cable.

Conductors Shield Cap. Characteristic Imp. D.C. Resistance O.D. +/- 0.005"

22 AWG
19 Strands
34 AWG
Composite Conductive Vinyl with Copper Braid 28 pF/ft @ 1 kHz 55 Ohms Nominal @20C 14.8 Ohms per 1000' 0.265"

SILVERFLEX VINTAGE LO-Z1 - Cloth Jacketed Microphone Cable

Two conductors 24 AWG stranded silver plated copper, polypropylene insulated, overall silver plated copper serve shielded, cloth jacketed microphone cable.

Conductors Shield Cap. Between Cond. @ 1 kHz Cap. Cond. to Shield @ 1 kHz Characteristic Impedance @ 1 MHz D/C Resistance @ 1000' O.D. +/- 0.005"

24 AWG
19 STRANDS
36 AWG
Silver Plated
Annealed
Copper Serve
21 pF/ft @ 1 kHz 37 pF/ft @ 1 kHz 70 Ohms @ 1 MHz @ 20 C 23 Ohms per 1000' 0.265"

Specifications subject to change without verification.

SILVERFLEX 10GA / 12GA*

Horizon High Definition Mega-Flex speaker cable offers performance at its best. Where other companies use terminology to sell, Horizon lets its cable do the talking. For the BEST performance try Mega-Flex.
*Please specify 10GA or 12GA when ordering.

Model Gauge Cond. Stranding Electrical Rating O.D. Colors Cap. Between Cond.

MFS12GA 12 AWG. 2 259 Strands
36 AWG.
" 0.150" x 0.320" Clear 31pF/ft

2 413 Strands
36 AWG.
" 0.165" x 0.350" Clear 35pF/ft

SILVERFLEX FLAT 12GA / 14GA / 16GA

Horizon High Definition Mega-Flex speaker cable offers performance at its best. Where other companies use terminology to sell, Horizon lets its cable do the talking. For the BEST performance try Mega-Flex.
*Please specify 12GA, 14GA or 16GA when ordering.

Model Gauge Cond. Stranding Electrical Rating O.D. Colors Cap. Between Cond.

MFFS16GA 16 AWG. 2 112 Strands
36 AWG.
" 0.130" x 0.280" Clear 12pF/ft

MFFS14GA 14 AWG. 2 168 Strands
36 AWG.
" 0.150" x 0.320" Clear 11pF/ft

MFFS12GA 12 AWG. 2 240 Strands
36 AWG.
" 0.165" x 0.350" Clear 10pF/ft

Capacitance is measured between cables
Specifications subject to change without notification.

LO-Z1 Microphone Wire

Used by more musicians around the world than any other microphone cable.

Conductors

Shield

Cap. Between Cond. @ 1 kHz

Cap. Cond. to Shield @ 1 kHz

Characteristic Impedance @ 1 MHz

D/C Resistance @ 1000'

O.D. +/- 0.005"

2 Conductor 24 AWG.

95% Serve

21 pF/ft @ 1 kHz

37 pF/ft @ 1 kHz

70 Ohms @ 1 MHz

@ 20 C 23 Ohms per 1000'

0.240"

Black White Neon Pink

Blue Neon Blue Neon Yellow

Purple Neon Green

Red Neon Orange

LO-Z2 (CL-3) Balanced Install Cable

Miniature high performance CL3 rated microphone cable. Available by the foot, on reels, or in convenient pull boxes.

Conductors

Shield

Cap. Between Cond. @ 1 kHz

Cap. Cond. to Shield @ 1 kHz

Characteristic Impedance @ 1 MHz

D/C Resistance @ 1000'

O.D. +/- 0.005"

CL2/CL3 2 Cond. 22 AWG.

Aluminum Polyester Tape with Drain

32 pF/ft @ 1 kHz

37 pF/ft @ 1 kHz

45 Ohms @ 1 MHz

@ 20 C 15.3 Ohms per 1000'

0.135"

Black Brown Red

Orange Yellow Green

Blue Purple Gray

White Pink

Specifications subject to change without notification.

LO-Z3 Miniature Microphone Cable

High performance in a miniature microphone cable with 105 strands for flexibility and maximum frequency response.

Conductors

Shield

Cap. Between Cond. @ 1 kHz

Cap. Cond. to Shield @ 1 kHz

Characteristic Impedance @ 1 MHz

D/C Resistance @ 1000'

O.D. +/- 0.005"

2 Cond. 22 AWG.

80% Braid

25 pF/ft @ 1 kHz

45 pF/ft @ 1 kHz

60 Ohms @ 1 MHz

@ 20 C 23 Ohms per 1000'

0.175"

LO-Z4 Quad Microphone Cable

Studio quality performance with two twisted pairs and a 95% tinned braid shield. The definition of quiet. Compare to others Quad-Cable Construction. The Best in Balanced Microphone and Line performance and it also makes a premium MIDI cable.

Conductors

Shield

Cap. Between Cond. @ 1 kHz

Cap. Cond. to Shield @ 1 kHz

Characteristic Impedance @ 1 MHz

D/C Resistance @ 1000'

O.D. +/- 0.005"

4 Cond. 24 AWG.

95% Tinned Copper Braid

46 pF/ft @ 1 kHz

Nominal

57 pF/ft @ 1 kHz

Nominal

44 Ohms @ 1 MHz

@ 20 C 29.9 Ohms per 1000'

0.235"

Black Red

Blue White

Purple

Subject to change without notification.

LO-Z5 Heavy Duty Balanced Microphone Cable

Performance and rugged durability that's Horizon's work horse in the industry.

Conductors

Shield

Cap. Between Cond. @ 1 kHz

Cap. Cond. to Shield @ 1 kHz

Characteristic Imp. @ 1 MHz

D/C Resistance @ 1000'

O.D. +/- 0.005"

2 Cond. 20 AWG.

85% Copper Braid

21 pF/ft @ 1 kHz

37 pF/ft @ 1 kHz

70 Ohms @ 1 MHz

@ 20 C 10.3 Ohms per 1000'

0.260"

Black Red Blue

HI-Z1

Horizon standard performance guitar and instrument cable.

Conductors

Shield

Cap.

Characteristic Impedance

D.C. Resistance

O.D. +/- 0.005"

1 Conductor 24 AWG.

70% Copper Serve

25 pF/ft @ 1 kHz

60 Ohms Nominal

@20C 23 Ohms per 1000'

0.242"

Black Glow Green Neon Yellow

Blue Glow White

Purple Neon Blue

Red Neon Green

White Neon Orange

Yellow Neon Pink

HI-Z2 (MINIATURE)

Horizon performance miniature guitar and instrument cable.

Conductors

Shield

Cap.

Characteristic Impedance

D.C. Resistance

O.D. +/- 0.005"

1 Conductor 20 AWG.

65% Copper Serve

45 pF/ft @ 1 kHz

35 Ohms Nominal

@20C 10.3 Ohms per 1000'

0.195"

CONCERT 1

Horizon's #1 selling professional quality guitar and instrument cable.

Conductors

Shield

Cap.

Characteristic Impedance

D.C. Resistance

O.D. +/- 0.005"

1 Conductor 20 AWG.

90% Copper Braid

35 pF/ft @ 1 kHz

45 Ohms Nominal

@20C 10.7 Ohms per 1000'

0.242"

Black Blue

Red White

STUDIO 1

Horizon sets a standard, truly a musicians dream in guitar and instrument cable.

Conductors

Shield

Cap.

Characteristic Impedance

D.C. Resistance

O.D. +/- 0.005"

1 Conductor 18 AWG.

95% Copper Braid

45 pF/ft @ 1 kHz

35 Ohms Nominal

@20C 5.6 Ohms per 1000'

0.228"

Black Translucent Blue

Blue Translucent Purple

Red

Specifications subject to change without notification.

VINTAGE II "NYLON BRAID"

Horizon offers the Vintage II, a more economical construction with the same detail toward quality. Available in 28 color patterns.

Conductors

Shield

Cap.

Characteristic Impedance

D.C. Resistance

O.D. +/- 0.005"

1 Conductor 20 AWG.

70% Copper Serve

35 pF/ft @ 1 kHz

45 Ohms Nominal

@20C 10.7 Ohms per 1000'

0.265"

VINTAGE III "NYLON BRAID"

Award winning design with the performance of a classic. Available in two color patterns.

Conductors

Shield

Cap. Between Cond. @ 1 kHz

Cap. Cond. to Shield @ 1 kHz

Characteristic Impedance @ 1 MHz

D/C Resistance @ 1000'

O.D. +/- 0.005"

2 Cond. 24 AWG.

95% Spiral Serve

21 pF/ft @ 1 kHz

37 pF/ft @ 1 kHz

70 Ohms @ 1 MHz

@ 20 C 23 Ohms per 1000'

0.265"

Specifications subject to change without notification.

STEVE VAI ARTIST EDITION

NUMBER ONE. America's first artist endorsed cable. This is the one made for the one and only Steve Vai, one of America's truly great guitarists. It's all here - gold plated connectors, shrink reinforced ends, and very cool translucent red Horizon wire. You could spend a lot of time checking out guitar cords, trying to find the best one for your setup, or you can choose this one and get on with the performance.

Conductors

Shield

Cap.

Characteristic Impedance

D.C. Resistance

O.D. +/- 0.005"

1 Conductor 18 AWG.

95% Copper Braid

45 pF/ft @ 1 kHz

45 Ohms Nominal

@20C 5.6 Ohms per 1000'

0.240"

Specifications subject to change without notification.

DUAL STUDIO

Two conductor 18 AWG stranded bare copper, polyethylene insulated, conductive vinyl and copper braid shielded, PVC jacketed.

Conductors

Shield

Cap.

Characteristic Impedance

D.C. Resistance

O.D. +/- 0.005"

2 Conductor 18 AWG.

95% Copper Braid

45 pF/ft @ 1 kHz

35 Ohms Nominal

@20C 5.6 Ohms per 1000'

0.230" x 0.475"

GLIMMER HI-Z1

Horizon standard performance guitar and instrument cable.

Conductors

Shield

Cap.

Characteristic Impedance

D.C. Resistance

O.D. +/- 0.005"

1 Conductor 24 AWG.

65% Copper Serve

25 pF/ft @ 1 kHz

60 Ohms Nominal

@20C 23 Ohms per 1000'

0.242"

Capacitance is measured between cables

Specifications subject to change without notification.

ZIP SPEAKER CABLE 18GA / 16GA / 14GA

Horizon's most economical speaker cable. Two conductor, one conductor tinned and ribbed for easy polarity identification.
Typical Application: Connecting amplifier to speakers - Speaker distribution systems - Studio installation - Sound reinforcement. Please specify GA when ordering.

Model

Gauge

Cond.

Stranding

Electrical Rating

O.D.

Colors

Cap. Between Cond.

Z18GA

18 AWG.

2

16 Strands

30 AWG.

300 Volts DC/AC RMS

0.082" x 0.180"

Black

28pF/ft

Z16GA

16 AWG.

2

26 Strands

30 AWG.

"

0.115" x 0.240"

Black, White, Brown, Clear

38pF/ft

Z14GA

14 AWG.

2

41 Strands

30 AWG.

"

0.132" x 0.280"

Black

38pF/ft

COMMERCIAL

Horizon Commercial series speaker cable offers a twisted pair, individually jacketed with an overall matte PVC outer jacket. This series is our best selling and will stand the test of time.

Model

Gauge

Cond.

Stranding

Electrical Rating

O.D.

Colors

Cap. Between Cond.

18GA

18 AWG.

2

41 Strands

34 AWG.

300 Volts

0.235"

Black

30pF/ft

16GA

16 AWG.

2

16 Strands

26 AWG.

"

0.295"

Black, Red, White, Blue

30pF/ft

14GA

14 AWG.

2

41 Strands

30 AWG.

"

0.330"

Black, Red, White, Blue

32pF/ft

12 GA

12 AWG.

2

65 Strand

30 AWG.

"

0.365"

Black

35pF/ft

10 GA

10 AWG.

2

105 Strand

30 AWG.

"

0.420"

Black

35pF/ft

Capacitance is measured between cables.

Specifications subject to change without notification.

MEGA-FLEX SPEAKER CABLE

Horizon High Definition 18GA / 16GA / 14GA / 12GA / 10GA
Horizon High Definition Flat Two-Conductor 16GA / 14GA / 12GA

Horizon High Definition Mega-Flex speaker cable offers performance at its best. Where other companies use terminology to sell, Horizon lets its cable do the talking. For the BEST performance use Mega-Flex. Please specify GA when ordering.

Model

Gauge

Cond.

Stranding

Electrical Rating

O.D.

Colors

Cap. Between Cond.

MF18GA

18 AWG.

2

41 Strands

34 AWG.

300 Volts DC/AC RMS

0.115" x 0.250"

**

22pF/ft

MF16GA

16 AWG.

2

65 Strands

34 AWG.

"

0.130" x 0.280"

**

26pF/ft

MF14GA

14 AWG.

2

168 Strands

36 AWG.

"

0.150" x 0.320"

**

29pF/ft

MF12GA

12 AWG.

2

259 Strand

36 AWG.

"

0.165" x 0.350"

**

31pF/ft

MF10GA

10 AWG.

2

4

"

**

FLAT

MFF16GA

16 AWG.

2

112 Strands

16 AWG. Braid

"

0.085" x 0.490"

**

12pF/ft

MFF14GA

14AWG.

2

168 Strands

36AWG. Braid

"

0.085" x 0.610"

**

11pF/ft

MFF12GA

12 AWG.

2

240 Strands

36 AWG.

"

0.085" x 0.720"

**

10pF/ft

**Ask sales representative for available colors.

Specifications subject to change without notification.

SS SPEAKER SNAKE CABLE - 4SS / 6SS / 8SS

Available in four, six, or eight conductor configurations, this cable is ideal for stereo, biamped, three-way, and four-way PA system applications.

Model

Cond. Gauge

Conductors

Stranding per Cond.

Resistance @ 20C

Cap. Cond./Cond.

O.D.

SS4

13

4

52 Strands 30 AWG.

2.1 Ohms @ 20C

35pF/ft

0.420"

SS6

13

6

"

"

"

0.500"

SS8

13

8

"

"

"

0.545"

INSTALLATION SPEAKER CABLE

These cables are Horizon's UL listed cables and carry the CL3 rating classification, suitable for use in Class 2 or 3 applications. Typical Installation: Studio, Sound Reinforcement, Speaker Distribution, Low Level Distribution, as permanently installed wiring.
*These cables all have sequential foot markers every 12". Perfect for inventory and job estimation.
*All models are available in pull boxes. This makes cable access easy on Installations
*Options include custom color and company name imprinted directly on the cable.

Model #

# of Cond.

Gauge Size

Stranding

Nominal O.D.

Standard Package

Colors

CL2-18GA

2

18

16/30

0.185"

1000'

Black

CL2-16GA

2

16

19/0.0117"

0.210"

1000"

Black

CL2-14GA

2

14

19/0.0147"

0.255"

500"

Black

CL3-16/2

2

16

19/0.0117"

0.210"

1000'

White

CL3-16/4

4

16

19/.0117"

0.245"

500'

White

CL3-14/2

2

14

19/0.0147"

0.255"

500'

White

CL3-14/4

4

14

19/0.0147"

0.295"

500'

White

CL3-12/2

2

12

65/30

0.305"

500'

White

CL3MF-16/2

4

16

65/34

0.230"

1000"

CL3MF-16/4

2

16

65/34

0.265"

500'

Shielded
Cable

with

Drain

Wire

CL3-22/2

1 Pair

22

7/30

0.140"

1000'

Yellow

CL3-22/4

2 Pair

22

7/30

0.165"

100'

Yellow

These cables all have sequential foot markers every 12". Perfect for inventory and job estimation. (CL3 models only)

All models are available in pull boxes. This makes cable access easy on installations. Ask your sales representative for details.

Ask your sales representative for details on customizing cable with color and your company name imprinted directly on the cable.

Available in pull boxes!

Specifications subject to change without notification.

HORIZON FLAT INSTALLATION CABLE

This unique wire is specifically designed for those tough installs. The low-profile design allows this cable to be run under carpet or in narrow spaces where bulky round wire just won't fit.

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