Question 1

Why are patch cables made of such thin wire?  22AWG is really meagre.

Accepted Answer

I don't know what your application is, but plain RCA patch cables are usually made with 26AWG wire.  This is actually an RG59 coax cable designed for megahertz signals.  In other words, it is already complete overkill for audio connections.

Question 2

Are these balanced or unbalanced connectors?

Accepted Answer

They are RCA connectors.  All 2-conductor cables are inherently 'unbalanced.'  Balanced connections require three conductors, such as XLR cables.

Question 3

Is this cable rated for in wall installation?

Accepted Answer

No, It may work; but is not code in most areas.

The difference is in it's ability to handle voltage surges, and in some cases fire retardants. The theory is that if something goes wrong with a cable outside a wall, well you can see it and replace it before it becomes a safety issue. In the wall, you can't really see it. The specific codes used to specify requirements for in wall audio wire would also fall under fire resistance rating defined in Article 725 of the National Electric Code. And in the case of a cold air return where gases released if the cable is exposed to fire could be spread to the whole house, Plenum (added fire retardant) is usually required by code. Basically when it comes to "In Wall look for these things;

CL2: Class 2 cable, In wall low voltage cable. Protects against surges of up to 150 Volts. Common uses are for burglar alarm cabling and speaker wire. It could also be seen as a CL2P, which means that it is also Plenum rated (added Fire Retardant).
CL3: Class 2 cable, In wall low voltage cable. Protects against surges of up to 300 Volts. Common uses are for burglar alarm cabling and speaker wire. It could also be seen as a CL3P, which means that it is also Plenum rated (added Fire Retardant).

Question 4

Is this a single cable with 2 rca ends each side, or 2 separate cables?

Accepted Answer

Technically two separate cables fused together; you could pull them completely apart and have two independent cables if desired.

ASIN	B003L1717K
Best Sellers Rank	#378,395 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #490 in RCA Cables
Brand	Monoprice
Brand Name	Monoprice
Cable Type	Composite
Colour	Black
Compatible Devices	DVD Player
Compatible Phone Models	Compatible with smartphones, specific models not listed
Connectivity Technology	HDMI
Connector Gender	Male-to-Male
Connector Type	Optional
Country of Origin	USA
Customer Reviews	4.4 out of 5 stars 16,800 Reviews
Data Transfer Rate	16 Gigabits Per Second
Gauge	22.0
Importer Contact Information	Shop The World B112 Virwani Industrial estate Western Express Highway Goregaon east Mumbai 400063 Email [email protected] www.shoptheworld.in WhatsApp no +919820168421
Included Components	1.5-Feet RCA Plug Cable
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Item Shape	Round
Item Weight	45 g
Manufacturer	Monoprice
Model Number	105346
Number Of Pins	4
Number of Items	1
Other Special Features of the Product	Magnetic
Outer Material Type	Other
Packer Contact Information	Shop The World B112 Virwani Industrial estate Western Express Highway Goregaon east Mumbai 400063 Email [email protected] www.shoptheworld.in WhatsApp no +919820168421
Recommended Uses For Product	Connecting DVD players to audio systems or devices with RCA connectors
Special Feature	Magnetic
Specification Met	HDMI 1.4
UPC	844660053460 710348847365
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	no warranty available

105346 1.5-Feet RCA Plug Cable for DVD Player (Black)

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