ProAV Cabling Solutions for Commercial Integration
Windy City Wire supplies low-voltage ProAV cabling that supports reliable video, audio, and control signal performance across demanding commercial and industrial environments. Whether you are distributing Serial Digital video in a venue, running control to endpoints in a campus, or building out equipment rooms with point-to-point interconnects, our SmartWire cables are engineered to help integrators finish projects on time with consistent results.
Why SmartWire for Professional AV
Where ProAV Contractors Use Our Cable
Designed for Integration Efficiency
Application Fit
How Windy City Wire Adds Value
DB9 cables remain a core element of Pro AV control infrastructure. They provide a dependable serial interface between control processors and the devices they manage, enabling precise, repeatable operation of displays, projectors, signal processors, switchers, PTZ cameras, and more. This category focuses on DB9 solutions built for commercial and industrial environments, where uptime, clean terminations, and long-term serviceability matter.
What these DB9 cables do
Designed around a 9‑pin serial connection, these assemblies and bulk solutions support RS‑232 and compatible serial control in AV systems. A DB9 female connector transitions to stripped, pre‑tinned pigtail leads for fast field termination to terminal blocks, relay interfaces, or custom harnesses. This makes it straightforward to land control conductors where screw terminals or Euroblocks are used, while keeping the DB9 device-side connection secure and consistent.
Where DB9 fits in a Pro AV system
Industries and environments
Why DB9 female to stripped/tinned pigtail leads
Common devices controlled via DB9
Design and deployment considerations
How DB9 control complements your broader cabling plan
In most deployments, serial control rides alongside network and video transport. DB9 control lines work in tandem with CATx patch cables connecting control processors and management networks, and with video interconnects for source and display transport. By specifying the right pro av cable for each layer—control, data, and video—you achieve reliable operation without over‑complicating field terminations. If a patch cable is used at the rack or device, the DB9 breakout allows you to land the final control conductors exactly where they are needed.
Summary
DB9 cables remain a practical, serviceable way to deploy serial control in professional AV. A female DB9 to stripped/tinned pigtail format streamlines installation, reduces time on site, and supports a wide range of integrated systems—from conference rooms and classrooms to auditoriums, command centers, and production spaces. When paired with the right infrastructure choices for audio, video, and network transport, these serial solutions deliver dependable device control across the full spectrum of commercial and industrial AV environments.
Our SmartWire ProAV Wire is packaged in our patented RackPack carton for jobsite efficiency. Learn more about our RackPack: https://windycitywire.com/solutions/rackpack-overview