AV HDSDI Non-Plenum Cables

Summary: ProAV HDSDI Non-Plenum Cables

Pro A/V Low-Voltage Cable for Reliable SDI Performance

Windy City Wire manufactures SmartWire low-voltage pro A/V cable designed for dependable serial digital video transport in demanding commercial environments. From broadcast and production to corporate AV and live venues, our SDI cable constructions deliver stable impedance, low attenuation, and consistent shielding for clear 1080P signals and beyond. As a ProAV partner, we focus on products and solutions that help integrators streamline installation, standardize projects, and maintain long-term system performance.

Engineered for Serial Digital Video

• Solid bare copper center conductors and precision shielding provide the signal integrity SDI and HD-SDI runs require.
• Shielding choices include OAS (overall aluminum foil) combined with high-coverage braid options to mitigate interference in dense equipment racks and long pulls.
• SmartWire Glide lubrication is applied during manufacturing to reduce pull friction by up to 70%, supporting smoother installs through conduit and tight pathways.
• Available jacket colors include Black, Green, and Purple, with custom jacket and stripe color options to align with your organization’s standards and simplify identification in the field.
• Manufactured in the United States and RoHS compliant, SmartWire helps maintain quality and consistency across multi-site deployments.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast facilities, production studios, and OB trucks needing dependable HD-SDI wire and cable for camera chains and routing.
• Corporate AV, higher education, and houses of worship distributing SDI/HD-SDI video to switchers, recorders, and displays.
• Stadiums, arenas, and event spaces requiring durable coax cables for long-run backbone and patching to support 1080P video.
• Digital signage and control rooms where deterministic video transport is essential.

Product Options at a Glance

• Available AWGs: 18, 20, and 23 (varies by construction)
• Available Shielding: Tinned Copper Braid/OAS, Aluminum Braid/OAS
• Jacket Colors: Black, Green, Purple; custom colors and stripe combinations available upon request

Available Constructions

• 20 AWG 1C Solid Non‑Plenum Dielectric Low-Voltage: RG 59/U Serial Digital SDI cable with overall aluminum foil and high-coverage tinned copper braid for robust noise immunity. Well-suited for HD-SDI 1080P runs in standard spaces and equipment rooms.
• 20 AWG 1C Solid Plenum Dielectric Low-Voltage: RG 59/U Serial Digital SDI cable designed for use in environmental air spaces where plenum ratings are required. Combines OAS and high-coverage tinned copper braid to maintain signal quality for 1080P distribution.
• 18 AWG 1C Solid Non‑Plenum Dielectric Low-Voltage: RG 6/U Serial Digital SDI cable with larger conductor size to support longer transmission distances. Ideal for headend-to-endpoint links and camera home runs carrying 1080P video.

How SmartWire Helps You Deliver Projects with Confidence

• Consistent electrical performance: Stable impedance and effective shielding across constructions help reduce rework and signal issues during commissioning.
• Easier pulls and terminations: SmartWire Glide lubrication supports faster installation in conduit and trays, helping teams maintain schedules on complex builds.
• Standardization and identification: Multiple jacket colors and custom color/stripe options simplify cable management and maintenance across large facilities.
• Dependable supply from a U.S. manufacturer: SmartWire is produced in the United States to support quality control and project predictability across your portfolio.

Summary

When your project calls for pro av cable built for SDI and HD-SDI workflows, SmartWire provides a focused line of RG59/U and RG6/U constructions with shielding options that match real-world installation needs. Whether you are routing SDI cable through a broadcast facility or deploying 1080P video across a campus, Windy City Wire delivers ProAV products and solutions that support reliable performance, clear installation practices, and long-term maintainability. Talk with our team about selecting the right SmartWire construction and jacket color scheme for your next project.

Solutions: ProAV HDSDI Non-Plenum Cables

AV HD‑SDI Non‑Plenum Coax for Professional Video
Windy City Wire manufactures low‑voltage ProAV cabling designed for dependable serial digital video transport in commercial and industrial environments. Our AV HD‑SDI non‑plenum 75‑ohm coax cables support SDI and HD‑SDI workflows for applications ranging from camera feeds and production switchers to distribution amplifiers and monitoring. Built with solid bare copper conductors and robust shielding, these pro av cable options help maintain signal integrity for 720p, 1080i, and 1080P video where system design and distance requirements are matched to the cable selected.

What makes these cables a fit for HD‑SDI and SDI deployments
These non‑plenum RG designs are engineered for reliable serial digital performance in equipment rooms, studio floors, conduit runs, and hard‑working production spaces. Options include 20 AWG RG59/U and 18 AWG RG6/U with solid bare copper conductors for low attenuation, plus dual shielding configurations that combine an overlapped aluminum foil with a high‑coverage braid. Tinned copper braid/OAS and aluminum braid/OAS choices help control interference in electrically noisy buildings. Durable outer jackets are available in multiple colors to streamline channel identification across complex systems.

• Signal integrity for SDI paths: 75‑ohm impedance control and high shield coverage help reduce jitter and timing errors across SDI, including HD‑SDI transport to 1080P where distances are engineered appropriately.
• Multiple gauges to match the run: Choose 18 AWG for lower loss on longer camera or backbone runs, or 20 AWG when flexibility and routing in dense racks or tight pathways are priorities.
• Shielding options for challenging sites: Select braid and foil combinations to mitigate EMI/RFI near lighting dimmers, motors, wireless systems, or high‑voltage equipment.
• Color‑based organization: Black, green, and purple jacket options support channel coding, room standards, or quick service identification across large facilities.
• RoHS compliant construction: Meets material requirements for modern commercial specifications.

Where HD‑SDI Non‑Plenum Coax Fits in AV Systems

• Broadcast and production: Camera‑to‑switcher home runs, router tie‑lines, monitor walls, replay and recording bays, patch fields, and OB truck or flypack builds that rely on sdi cable for predictable performance.
• Live events and staging: Stage boxes, FOH to stage camera connectivity, IMAG feeds, LED wall processors, and redundant distribution paths in arenas and theaters.
• Corporate and enterprise: Executive briefing centers, conference rooms with SDI‑based cameras or capture, training studios, and all‑hands spaces using coax cables for straightforward point‑to‑point video.
• Education: Lecture capture, media labs, campus TV studios, and eSports venues where hdsdi wire and cable supports production‑grade reliability.
• Houses of worship: Camera runs to switchers, confidence monitors, and overflow rooms needing clean HD‑SDI feeds.
• Government and public sector: Courtrooms, council chambers, command and control, and emergency operations centers that require dependable video paths with simple serviceability.
• Hospitality and retail: Ballrooms, casinos, and digital signage headends where HD‑SDI simplifies distribution to displays and processors.
• Healthcare and simulation: Skills labs, training theaters, and live procedure viewing where robust video transport and noise immunity are critical.
• Transportation and large venues: Wayfinding, message boards, and venue production facilities with centralized video distribution.

Common AV Integrations Supported

• Studio and field cameras, PTZ cameras, converters, and recorders using sdi cable.
• Video routers, production switchers, distribution amplifiers, and multiviewers.
• Signal extension and conversion between SDI and other formats where a reliable 75‑ohm backbone is required.
• Projectors, LED processors, and broadcast‑grade monitors fed by SDI/HD‑SDI sources.
• Interim links in hybrid IP/SDI facilities where coax cables continue to serve latency‑sensitive endpoints.

Choosing the right HD‑SDI Non‑Plenum cable

1. Match gauge to distance and handling: 18 AWG generally provides lower attenuation for longer runs; 20 AWG offers easier routing in dense racks and furniture pathways.
2. Select RG type based on system design: RG6/U is typically used for extended runs or when extra headroom is desired; RG59/U suits shorter camera whips, patching, and rack interconnects.
3. Plan for EMI/RFI: Use high‑coverage braid with foil shielding near lighting power, generators, or wireless gear.
4. Standardize jacket colors: Assign colors to sources, destinations, or program/preview paths to accelerate installation and service calls.
5. Terminate with 75‑ohm connectors: Use quality BNC connectors specified for the cable’s diameter and dielectric, and observe recommended strip dimensions and crimp/compression profiles.
6. Validate performance: Test continuity, shielding, and path quality to confirm the installation meets required formats up to 1080P.

How Windy City Wire supports your team
Beyond supplying hdsdi wire and cable built for consistent SDI performance, Windy City Wire provides project support for takeoffs, submittals, and cable scheduling so integrators can move from design to deployment with confidence. When included in your workflow, our SmartWire solution is designed to streamline planning, installation, and ongoing service across large facilities, helping crews reduce rework and keep projects on schedule.

Talk with us
Whether you are building a new production facility, upgrading a live event rig, or standardizing a campus distribution backbone, our team can help you select the right pro av cable configuration—shielding, gauge, and jacket color—for your environment. Contact Windy City Wire for technical guidance, quotes, and integrator resources to keep your HD‑SDI systems running reliably.

Frequently Asked Questions: ProAV HDSDI Non-Plenum Cables

• What AWG conductors are available with this SmartWire AV HDSDI Non-Plenum Cables cable? 18 AWG, 20 AWG, and 23 AWG options are available.
• What other colors is this SmartWire AV HDSDI Non-Plenum Cables cable available in? (Available colors are ) Available jacket colors include Black, Green, and Purple.
• Is this SmartWire AV HDSDI Non-Plenum Cables cable made with solid or stranded copper conductors? Solid bare copper conductors.
• What length is this SmartWire AV HDSDI Non-Plenum Cables cable sold in? (Mention that at Windy City Wire we manufacture and stock SmartWire Building Wire in 1,000ft length as our standard length.) 1,000 ft. At Windy City Wire, we manufacture and stock SmartWire Building Wire in 1,000 ft length as our standard length.
• How is your SmartWire ProAV cable sold on spools or in boxes? Our SmartWire ProAV wire is packaged in our patented RackPack carton. Learn more about our RackPack: https://windycitywire.com/solutions/rackpack-overview

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