Broadcast cables

Broadcast Cables: Triax, SMPTE Camera, SDI

Cables for TV, radio, studios, OB vans and live production: Triax and SMPTE 311M camera cables, tactical fibre, SDI video and audio. Ask for Belden, BLANKOM and Telegärtner products by code and length.

  • Triax 8 / 11 / 14
  • SMPTE 311M
  • 12G-SDI
  • Tactical fibre
  • Common types in stock
  • Cut lengths
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Belden SMPTE hybrid camera cable family

Which cable for which job in broadcast

A broadcast chain is built from a few cable families. The table below links each job to the cable family and its page.

Application Cable family Products
Video lines in studio, control room and OB van 75 ohm SDI coax: HD, 3G, 6G, 12G Video cables: 156 products
Camera to camera control unit, copper Triax 8, Triax 11, Triax 14 36 Belden codes, on this page
Camera to camera control unit, fibre SMPTE 311M hybrid fibre camera cable 25 Belden codes, on this page
Deployable fibre lines for field and outside production Tactical fibre optic cable 298 Belden codes, on this page
Microphone, analog and AES/EBU audio, speaker Microphone, snake, AES/EBU and speaker cables Audio cables: 712 products
How far with which Belden cable Belden distance tables and Triax types Belden broadcast cables, Belden video cables

Triax camera cables: Triax 8, Triax 11, Triax 14

A triax cable carries the camera signal, the return signals and the camera power over one cable. A larger type carries further; a smaller type is lighter and more flexible. The 36 Belden codes are listed below; the types are described in detail on Belden broadcast cables.

Brand Code Centre conductor Jacket Details
Triax 8 (4)
Belden 7783ECH AWG 18 Halogen-free (LSZH) Triax 8, RG-6, 18 AWG SBC, Double BC Braids, LSZH-C Jkt
Belden 7783AF AWG 18 stranded PVC Triax 8, RG-6, 18 AWG Str SPC, SPC + BC Braids, PVC Jkt
Belden 7783E AWG 18 PVC Triax 8, RG-6, 18 AWG SBC, Double BC Braids, PVC Jkt
Belden 7783AFP AWG 18 stranded Flexible, stage and PUR Triax 8, RG-6, 18 AWG Str SPC, SPC + BC Braids, PUR Jkt
Triax 11 (10)
Belden 7784ALY AWG 15 solid Halogen-free (LSZH) Triax 11, 15 AWG Solid SPC, Double BC Braids, LSZH-C Jkt
Belden 7784ANH AWG 15 solid Halogen-free (LSZH) Triax 11, 15 AWG Solid SPC, Double BC Braids, LSZH-C Jkt
Belden 7784ECH AWG 15 solid Halogen-free (LSZH) Triax 11, 15 AWG Solid BC, Double BC Braids, LSZH-C Jkt
Belden 7784ELW AWG 15 solid Halogen-free (LSZH) Triax 11, 15 AWG Solid BC, Double BC Braids, LSZH-C Jkt
Belden 7784ELY AWG 15 solid Halogen-free (LSZH) Triax 11, 15 AWG Solid BC, Double BC Braids, LSZH-C Jkt
Belden 7784ENH AWG 15 solid Halogen-free (LSZH) Triax 11, 15 AWG Solid BC, Double BC Braids, LSZH Jkt
Belden 7784AF AWG 15 stranded PVC Triax 11, 15 AWG Str SPC, SPC + BC Braids, PVC Jkt
Belden 7784AS AWG 15 solid PVC Triax 11, 15 AWG Solid SPC, Double BC Braids, PVC Jkt
Belden 7784E AWG 15 solid PVC Triax 11, 15 AWG Solid BC, Double BC Braids, PVC Jkt
Belden 7784AFP AWG 15 stranded Flexible, stage and PUR Triax 11, 15 AWG Str SPC, SPC + BC Braids, PUR Jkt
Triax 14 (4)
Belden 7785ANH AWG 11 stranded Halogen-free (LSZH) Triax 14, 11 AWG Str SPC, SPC + BC Braids, LSZH-C Jkt
Belden 7785ECH AWG 11 stranded Halogen-free (LSZH) Triax 14, 11 AWG Str BC, Double BC Braids, LSZH-C Jkt
Belden 7785A AWG 11 stranded PVC Triax 14, 11 AWG Str SPC, SPC + BC Braids, PVC Jkt
Belden 7785E AWG 11 stranded PVC Triax 14, 11 AWG Str BC, Double BC Braids, PVC Jkt
RG-59 triax (6)
Belden 8232A AWG 20 solid PVC Video Triax, RG59, #20 Solid, CMR/CMG
Belden 88232 AWG 20 solid Plenum (CMP) Triax, RG59, 20 AWG Solid BC, Double 95% BC Braids, FEP Jkt, CMP
Belden 1856A AWG 20 solid Flexible, stage and PUR Triax, RG59, 20 AWG Solid BC, Double 95% BC Braids, Belflex® Jkt
Belden 1857A AWG 22 stranded Flexible, stage and PUR Triax, RG59, 22 AWG Str BC, Double 95% BC Braids, Belflex® Jkt, Flexible
Belden 2232RW AWG 20 solid Outdoor Indoor/Outdoor Stadium Cable, RG-59/U Triax, 20 AWG solid, CMR
Belden 8232 AWG 20 solid See datasheet Video Triax, RG59, #20 Solid
RG-11 triax (10)
Belden 8233A AWG 14 solid PVC Triax, RG11, 14 AWG Solid BC, Double BC Braids, PVC Jkt, CMR
Belden 9192 AWG 15 stranded PVC Video Triax, RG11, #15 Stranded, CL2X
Belden 1859A AWG 15 stranded Plenum (CMP) Triax, RG11, 15 AWG Str BC, Double BC Braids, PVDF Jkt, CMP
Belden 8233P AWG 14 solid Plenum (CMP) Triax, RG11, 14 AWG Solid BC, Double BC Braids, PVDF Jkt, CMP
Belden 1858A AWG 15 stranded Flexible, stage and PUR Video Triax, RG11, #15 Stranded, Belflex PVC jacket
Belden 2233RW AWG 14 solid Outdoor Indoor/Outdoor Stadium Cable, RG-11/U Triax, 14 AWG solid, CMR
Belden 7803A AWG 14 solid Outdoor Video Triax, RG11, #14 Solid, PE Jacket, Waterblocked
Belden 8233WB AWG 14 solid Outdoor Video Triax, RG11, #14 Solid BC, CPE Jacket, Waterblocked, CM
Belden 9232 AWG 15 stranded Outdoor Video Triax, RG11, #15 Stranded, CSPE Jacket
Belden 8233 AWG 14 solid See datasheet Video Triax, RG11, #14 Solid
Other triax constructions (2)
Belden H124C01 AWG 18 solid Halogen-free (LSZH) Broadband Triax, H124, 18 AWG Solid BC, CU-Foil + 40% BC Braid, LSZH Jkt, 60% BC Braid, LSZH Jkt
Belden 7801A AWG 19 solid Flexible, stage and PUR Metric Video Triax, #19 Solid SPC, SPC Braid, PVC Jacket, BC Braid, Belflex Jacket

Constructions are given in Belden catalogue shorthand: Pr = pair, C = conductor, Str = stranded, Sol = solid, TC = tinned copper, BC = bare copper, OS = overall shield, IS = individual shield, Brd = braid, Ins = insulation, Jkt = jacket.

SPC = silver-plated copper, SBC = solid bare copper.

SMPTE 311M hybrid fibre camera cables

The SMPTE 311M hybrid cable combines a fibre pair with copper conductors for camera power and control in one jacket. Fibre allows longer camera runs than triax. The 25 Belden codes are listed below.

Brand Code Jacket Details
SMPTE 311M camera cable (16)
Belden 7804ELV Halogen-free (LSZH) Indoor/Mobile Duty SMPTE 311M Cable, 2 Fiber, 2 Conductor 24 AWG, 4 Conductor 20 AWG, FRNC jacket
Belden 7804ELW Halogen-free (LSZH) Indoor/Mobile Duty SMPTE 311M Cable, 2 Fiber, 2 Conductor 24 AWG, 4 Conductor 20 AWG, FRNC jacket
Belden 7804ELY Halogen-free (LSZH) Indoor/Mobile Duty SMPTE 311M Cable, 2 Fiber, 2 Conductor 24 AWG, 4 Conductor 20 AWG, FRNC jacket
Belden 7804ESH Halogen-free (LSZH) Indoor/Mobile Duty SMPTE 311M Cable, 2 single fiber sub units, 2 Conductor 24 AWG, 4 Conductor 20 AWG, LSZH jacket
Belden 7804E PVC Indoor/Mobile Duty SMPTE 311M Cable, 2 Fiber, 2 Conductor 24 AWG, 4 Conductor 20 AWG, PVC jacket
Belden 7804ES PVC Indoor/Mobile Duty SMPTE 311M Cable, 2 single fiber sub units, 2 Conductor 24 AWG, 4 Conductor 20 AWG, PVC jacket
Belden 7804P Plenum (CMP) SMPTE 311M Cable, 2 Fiber, 2 Conductor 24 AWG, 4 Conductor 20 AWG, Flamarrest® Jacket
Belden 7804C Flexible, stage and PUR SMPTE 311M Cable, 2 Fiber, 2 Conductor 24 AWG, 2 Conductor 16 AWG, Belflex® Jacket, CMR
Belden 7804EPU Flexible, stage and PUR Indoor/Mobile Duty SMPTE 311M Cable, 2 Fiber, 2 Conductor 24 AWG, 4 Conductor 20 AWG, PUR jacket
Belden 7804LW Flexible, stage and PUR Light Duty SMPTE 311M Cable, 2 Fiber, 2 Conductor 24 AWG, 4 Conductor 20 AWG, Belflex®Jacket
Belden 7804R Flexible, stage and PUR SMPTE 311M Cable, 2 Fiber, 2 Conductor 24 AWG, 4 Conductor 20 AWG, Belflex® Jacket, CMR
Belden 7818A Flexible, stage and PUR Harsh Environment SMPTE 311M Cable, 2 Fiber, 2 Conductor 24 AWG, 4 Conductor 20 AWG, Polyurethane Jacket
Belden 2804RW Outdoor Indoor/Outdoor Stadium Cable, SMPTE 311M, 2 Fiber, 2 Conductor 24 AWG, 4 Conductor 20 AWG, CPE Jacket
Belden 7804ESP Outdoor Indoor/outdoor/Mobile Duty SMPTE 311M Cable, 2 single fiber sub units, 2 Conductor 24 AWG, 4 Conductor 20 AWG, PUR jacket
Belden 7804WB Outdoor Industry Standard SMPTE 311M, 2 Fiber, 2 Conductor 24 AWG, 4 Conductor 20 AWG, PE Jacket
Belden 7817A See datasheet SMPTE 311M Double Jacket, 2 Fiber, 2 Conductor 24 AWG, 4 Conductor 20 AWG
Multi-channel SMPTE stadium cable (7)
Belden 7824R PVC 3-Channel SMPTE Stadium Cable, 6 Fiber, 6 Conductor 18 AWG, 6 Conductor 24 AWG, CMR
Belden 7844R PVC 4-Channel SMPTE Stadium Cable, 8 Fiber, 8 Conductor 18 AWG, 8 Conductor 24 AWG, CMR
Belden 7824P Plenum (CMP) 3-Channel SMPTE Stadium Cable, 6 Single Mode Fiber, 6 Conductor 18 AWG and 6 Conductor 24 AWG, Plenum
Belden 7834P Plenum (CMP) 3-Channel SMPTE Stadium Cable, 6 Single Mode Fiber, 6 Conductor 18 AWG and 6 Conductor 24 AWG, Plenum
Belden 7844P Plenum (CMP) 4-Channel SMPTE Stadium Cable, 8 Single Mode Fiber, 8 Conductor 18 AWG and 8 Conductor 24 AWG, Plenum
Belden 2824RW Outdoor Indoor/Outdoor Stadium Cable, 3-Channel SMPTE, 6 Fiber, 6 Conductor 18 AWG, 6 Conductor 24 AWG, CPE Jacket
Belden 7824WB Outdoor 3-Channel SMPTE Stadium Cable, 6 Fiber, 6 Conductor 18 AWG, 6 Conductor 24 AWG, Waterblocked
SMPTE electrical breakout cable (2)
Belden 7825R PVC SMPTE Electrical Camera Breakout Cable, 2 Conductor 16 AWG, 2 Conductor 22 AWG, CMR
Belden 7825P Plenum (CMP) SMPTE Electrical Camera Breakout Cable, 2 Conductor 16 AWG, 2 Conductor 22 AWG, CMP

Tactical fibre optic cables

Tactical fibre is a rugged PUR-jacketed fibre cable designed to be laid out and reeled in on location. The 298 Belden codes are listed by series below; the last two digits of the code give the fibre count.

Series Construction (Belden description) Fibre types Codes
Belden B96 / B98 Tactical Cable OM1, OS2 B96551, B96566, B96567, B96570, B96571, B96572, B96574, B96575, B96576, B96639, B98439
Belden GMBT Outdoor Tactical tight buffered breakout cable PUR jacket OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OM5, OS2 GMBT102, GMBT104, GMBT106, GMBT108, GMBT202, GMBT204, GMBT206, GMBT208, GMBTA02, GMBTA04, GMBTA06, GMBTA08, GMBTC02, GMBTC04, GMBTC06, GMBTC08, GMBTD02, GMBTD04, GMBTD06, GMBTD08, GMBTE02, GMBTE04, GMBTE06, GMBTE08, GMBTF02, GMBTF04, GMBTF06, GMBTF08, GMBTI02, GMBTI04, GMBTI06, GMBTI08
Belden GMMK Outdoor Tactical bare fiber mini distribution cable PUR jacket OM3, OM4, OS2 GMMKA12, GMMKA24, GMMKA48, GMMKD12, GMMKD24, GMMKD48, GMMKE12, GMMKE24, GMMKE48, GMMKF12, GMMKF24, GMMKF48, GMMKI12, GMMKI24, GMMKI48
Belden GMMT Outdoor Tactical tight buffered distribution cable PUR jacket OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OM5, OS2 GMMT102, GMMT104, GMMT106, GMMT108, GMMT112, GMMT202, GMMT204, GMMT206, GMMT208, GMMT212, GMMTA02, GMMTA04, GMMTA06, GMMTA08, GMMTA12, GMMTC02, GMMTC04, GMMTC06, GMMTC08, GMMTC12, GMMTD02, GMMTD04, GMMTD06, GMMTD08, GMMTD12, GMMTE02, GMMTE04, GMMTE06, GMMTE08, GMMTE12, GMMTF02, GMMTF04, GMMTF06, GMMTF08, GMMTF12, GMMTI02, GMMTI04, GMMTI06, GMMTI08, GMMTI12
Belden GMRT Outdoor Tactical tight buffered OFC: GLASS YARNS (impr. rodent protection) PUR jacket OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OM5, OS2 GMRT102, GMRT104, GMRT106, GMRT108, GMRT112, GMRT116, GMRT124, GMRT202, GMRT204, GMRT206, GMRT208, GMRT212, GMRT216, GMRT224, GMRTA02, GMRTA04, GMRTA06, GMRTA08, GMRTA12, GMRTA16, GMRTA24, GMRTC02, GMRTC04, GMRTC06, GMRTC08, GMRTC12, GMRTC16, GMRTC24, GMRTD02, GMRTD04, GMRTD06, GMRTD08, GMRTD12, GMRTD16, GMRTD24, GMRTE02, GMRTE04, GMRTE06, GMRTE08, GMRTE12, GMRTE16, GMRTE24, GMRTF02, GMRTF04, GMRTF06, GMRTF08, GMRTF12, GMRTF16, GMRTF24, GMRTI02, GMRTI04, GMRTI06, GMRTI08, GMRTI12, GMRTI16, GMRTI24
Belden GMSN Outdoor OFC CLT (jelly filled): GLASS YARNS + PUR with 1 Tube of Ø3.3mm OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OS2 GMSN104, GMSN202, GMSN204, GMSN206, GMSN208, GMSN212, GMSN216, GMSN224, GMSN802, GMSN804, GMSN806, GMSN808, GMSN812, GMSN816, GMSN824, GMSND02, GMSND04, GMSND06, GMSND08, GMSND12, GMSND16, GMSND24, GMSNE02, GMSNE04, GMSNE06, GMSNE08, GMSNE12, GMSNE16, GMSNE24, GMSNF02, GMSNF04, GMSNF06, GMSNF08, GMSNF12, GMSNF16, GMSNF24, GMSNI02, GMSNI04, GMSNI06, GMSNI08, GMSNI12, GMSNI16, GMSNI24
Belden GMTT Outdoor Tactical tight buffered (core bonded design) PUR jacket OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OM5, OS2 GMTT102, GMTT104, GMTT106, GMTT108, GMTT112, GMTT116, GMTT124, GMTT202, GMTT204, GMTT206, GMTT208, GMTT212, GMTT216, GMTT224, GMTTA02, GMTTA04, GMTTA06, GMTTA08, GMTTA12, GMTTA16, GMTTA24, GMTTC02, GMTTC04, GMTTC06, GMTTC08, GMTTC12, GMTTC16, GMTTC24, GMTTD02, GMTTD04, GMTTD06, GMTTD08, GMTTD12, GMTTD16, GMTTD24, GMTTE02, GMTTE04, GMTTE06, GMTTE08, GMTTE12, GMTTE16, GMTTE24, GMTTF02, GMTTF04, GMTTF06, GMTTF08, GMTTF12, GMTTF16, GMTTF24, GMTTI02, GMTTI04, GMTTI06, GMTTI08, GMTTI12, GMTTI16, GMTTI24
Belden GNMT Outdoor Tactical (loose jacket, ARAMID) tight buffered distribution cable PUR jacket OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OM5, OS2 GNMT102, GNMT106, GNMT108, GNMT112, GNMT124, GNMT202, GNMT206, GNMT208, GNMT212, GNMT224, GNMTA02, GNMTA04, GNMTA06, GNMTA08, GNMTA12, GNMTA24, GNMTC02, GNMTC04, GNMTC06, GNMTC08, GNMTC12, GNMTC24, GNMTD02, GNMTD04, GNMTD06, GNMTD08, GNMTD12, GNMTD24, GNMTE02, GNMTE04, GNMTE06, GNMTE08, GNMTE12, GNMTE24, GNMTF02, GNMTF04, GNMTF06, GNMTF08, GNMTF12, GNMTF24, GNMTI02, GNMTI06, GNMTI08, GNMTI12, GNMTI24

For reels and field connectors see Tactical cables; for other fibre cables see Fiber optic cable.

SDI video and audio cables

Cable group Products Brands Page
4K UHD and 12G-SDI video 24 Belden, BLANKOM Video cables
HD-SDI and SDI digital video 66 Belden, Telegärtner Video cables
Analog and multi-coax video 66 Belden, Telegärtner Video cables
Microphone and instrument 42 Belden, BLANKOM Audio cables
Analog audio and snake 265 Belden Audio cables
Digital audio (AES/EBU) 83 Belden Audio cables
Speaker and sound system 322 Belden, BLANKOM Audio cables

Order online and BLANKOM

Some stock items can be ordered from our online shop proteldepo.com (Turkish). The full BLANKOM range is on irenis-blankom.com and blankom.com.tr. For project quantities, request a quote.

Why these brands?

  • Every cable of the broadcast chain from camera to control room from one supplier
  • Triax, SMPTE hybrid and tactical fibre in one quotation
  • Three brand options for video and audio cables
  • A link to the manufacturer’s datasheet or product page for each product

Why PROTEL?

  • Authorised Belden distributor. Products come directly from the manufacturer.
  • Stock. Commonly used types are kept in stock.
  • Cut lengths. You do not have to buy a full reel.
  • Selection support. Tell us your line and devices; we recommend a type and explain why.
  • Worldwide supply. Shipped from our warehouses in Germany and Turkey.

Frequently asked questions about broadcast cables

Triax or SMPTE hybrid fibre?

The interface of the camera and the camera control unit decides. Triax is copper based and fits existing triax infrastructure; SMPTE 311M hybrid fibre allows longer runs. Tell us your system and we will suggest the cable.

What is the difference between Triax 8, Triax 11 and Triax 14?

The cable size. A larger type carries the same signal further; a smaller type is lighter and easier to deploy. The types are described in detail on our Belden broadcast cables page.

Is the same cable chosen for fixed installation and mobile use?

No. Fixed installations use a solid conductor with a halogen-free or PVC jacket; mobile use prefers a stranded conductor with a flexible or PUR jacket. The jacket column in the tables shows this.

Do I have to buy a full reel?

No. We supply cut lengths. The part number and the total length are enough.

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  • If you know the code: the part number, total length and delivery country are enough.
  • If you do not: send your application, line length and environment; we recommend the type.
  • If you have a specification or BOQ: send it and we will return the matching part numbers.

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