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Characteristics and design of Cinema Products ultra-flexible Triax cable with silicone jacketing
12 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A custom Triax cable was manufactured for Cinema Products with silicone insulation and stranded cadmium center conductor instead of copper, making it exceptionally flexible and limp.
- The cable was produced in a single one-time run of 1000 feet with no identifying markings, and when depleted, the manufacturer did not produce additional spools.
- Triax cables carry 165 volts DC and ground/telemetry signals, creating potential shock hazard if the insulation cracks between inner conductor and shield, which is why some studio engineers restrict use of thin jumper adapters.
- Fiber optic camera cables have largely replaced Triax cables, reducing concerns about voltage-related restrictions on professional jumper cables.
- The ultra-flexible silicone Triax cable design was considered superior to standard copper-based alternatives for field use.
Depends on
- The manufacturer identity and detailed specifications are not documented.
- The custom production details and exact year are not fully confirmed in the discussion.
- No viable method for reproducing the cable has been identified.