Hosa 110-Ohm AES/EBU Digital Audio Cable

Precision for the Digital Signal Path

Don’t let a standard microphone cable compromise your digital audio. While it may look like a typical XLR, the Hosa EBU Series AES/EBU Cable is engineered with a true 110-ohm characteristic impedance. This is critical for preventing signal reflections and “jitter”—the timing errors that degrade the clarity and clocking of your digital recording or live sound system.

Creator Note: If you are using professional studio monitors with digital inputs, using an AES/EBU cable allows you to bypass an extra stage of conversion. By keeping your signal path digital from your interface to your speakers, you ensure the purest possible sound with zero added noise or latency.

Common Applications

• Studio: Connecting Digital Audio Interfaces to External A/D D/A Converters.
• Monitoring: Direct digital feed to Genelec, Neumann, or JBL monitors.
• Live Sound: Connecting digital mixing consoles to system processors or power amplifiers.
• Lighting: High-speed data transfer for DMX512 lighting control systems.

Key Features for Professionals

• True 110-Ohm Impedance: Specifically designed to meet AES3 standards, ensuring 100% accurate data transfer between interfaces, converters, and monitors.
• EMI/RFI Protection: Equipped with a high-density Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) braided shield to reject interference in crowded studio racks or touring rigs.
• Rugged Reliability: Genuine XLR connectors featuring internal strain relief, making this cable durable enough for the road and reliable enough for the studio.
• Versatile Application: While optimized for digital audio, the EBU series also meets requirements for DMX512 lighting control, making it a versatile tool for any production kit.

Technical Specifications

• Interface: AES/EBU (AES3) Digital Audio
• Connectors: XLR3F to XLR3M
• Impedance: 110-Ohm
• Conductors: 24 AWG x 2 OFC
• Shielding: High-density OFC Braid

Downloads:
EBU-000 Specifications