Belden 8451 Shielded Audio Cable — Per Metre

Belden 8451 Shielded Audio Cable — Per Metre

Belden 8451 is a single-pair 22 AWG shielded audio cable sold by the metre for suitable analogue signal wiring and termination.

Why Choose Belden 8451?

Belden specifies stranded tinned-copper conductors, polypropylene insulation and a foil shield with a drain arrangement for 8451. Its construction serves a signal-wiring role, distinct from the heavier speaker cable used between an amplifier and passive cabinet. Choose an appropriate connector and pinout for the intended balanced or unbalanced route. The selling unit here is a metre, not the manufacturer’s complete reel length. The exact jacket and cable marking should be checked for the installation, while fitted connectors and termination work need their own clear specification.

Key Features

• Single pair: two signal conductors for appropriate wiring.
• 22 AWG conductors: stranded tinned-copper reference.
• Foil shielding: documented shield/drain arrangement.
• Metre selling unit: raw cable rather than fitted lead.

Best Suited For

Building a suitable analogue audio cable for a microphone, line-level or installed signal route. The raw cable must be matched to the equipment, shielding requirements and chosen connector arrangement. A cable sold by the metre is a material for termination, rather than a finished lead with plugs already fitted.

Setup and Connection Guide

Measure the route and allow practical slack before selecting the ordered length. Check the exact cable code and choose connectors that match its outside diameter, conductor size and shielding arrangement. Strip and terminate according to the cable and connector instructions, maintaining the intended pin assignment. Inspect every joint and verify continuity, polarity and isolation before attaching equipment. Test the complete audio route at a modest level. For installed work, confirm the actual jacket marking and applicable installation requirements rather than assuming that a brand name establishes a particular fire classification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 8451 the same kind of cable as 12 AWG speaker wire?

No. 8451 is a shielded signal cable with 22 AWG conductors. Speaker cable carries amplified output and is selected around load and distance. Choose the construction for the actual signal route.

Does buying one metre include fitted XLR connectors?

A bulk cable listing sold by the metre supplies cable length unless fitted connectors are specifically included. Choose a finished assembly or suitable separate connectors and termination work for a plug-ready connection.

Will shielding make an incorrectly wired cable balanced?

A balanced connection requires the appropriate sending output, receiving input and conductor wiring. A shield supports interference management but does not convert an unbalanced device into a balanced one by itself.

Technical Specifications

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