After the enormous success of our coaxial interlink The FIRST ®, it was the correct time to also produce a balanced version with Linear Structured Carbon ® (LSC) conductors. And what would be more logical than to name it: The SECOND ®. So The SECOND ® was born in the beginning of 1993.
The two centre conductors are made of identical groups of LSC, each containing 12,000 individually insulated fibres. Besides the undisturbed and very good signal transmission per fibre, the individual insulation also much contributes to the high sound quality: no wild electron crossings between individual conductors subject to all kinds of boundary problems. The electrons move in one direction without side movements.
The insulation of both centre conductors is made of polyethylene foam in the colours white and brown. The special treated artificial filler fibres protect The SECOND ® against penetration of humidity; this keeps the capacitance stable and low. The shield is made of 4 layers: two different groups of helically wound dense silver coated OFC strands and 2 LSC saturated layers. This is the best possible shielding available; completely closed against any external signal penetration and with many advantages in the total construction itself. The jacket is made of a nice light brown coloured HULLIFLEX ® 3, the best external insulation material we can think about.
The SECOND ® is available in ready made lengths with our C - 7.3 RCA type connectors for single-ended applications and with Neutrik XLR connectors for balanced applications. There is practically no limitation to the applicable length of The SECOND ®. We have produced XLR connected The SECOND ® with a length of 25 meters as microphone cable for professional recording applications. Equally, The SECOND ® renders an outstanding resolution and neutrality when used as an electrical instrument cable. Also as a balanced (AES-EBU) digital cable The SECOND ® works perfect. We do not sell The SECOND ® on reels because de-insulating and connecting the 24,000 fibres really needs expertise.
Van Den Hul
Delivery Options;
Custom Cable use Royal Mail First Class delivery on all items below 2.0kg and are normally delivered to mainland UK within 2 days, however channel islands may take up to 3 days. We endeavor to dispatch on the same day , subject to stock availability and configuration of cable required. Delivery may be delayed if the order is a special order or has specific requirements.
For items that you require urgent delivery on, then you can select Royal Mail Special Delivery which aims to reach you the next day (excluding UK offshore and the Highlands of Scotland) A signature will be required on delivery when using Royal Mail Special Delivery.
Weight
Price
0g - 400g
£1.00
401g - 900g
£2.95
901g - 1.5kgs
£4.95
1.501kgs - 2kgs
£9.95
For all of our orders over 2.0kg we use Parcel Force express24 which is a guaranteed next day service to zones 1 and 3 and guaranteed within 3 working days to zone 2. If you wish to see what zone you are listed in please click here.
Weight
Price
2.0kgs - 5.0kgs
£17.50
5.001kgs - 10.0kgs
£24.50
10.001kgs - 15.0kgs
£28.50
15.001kgs - 20.0kgs
£31.50
20.001kgs - 30.0kgs
£41.50
Over 30kgs
Contact Us for a quote
International Delivery Service and VAT;
Custom Cable will use Royal Mail International Signed For worldwide for all items less than 2.0kgs. Items more than 2.0kgs are sent using Parcel Force Worldwide. For countries in the EU delivery times are estimated between 3-7 working days and slightly longer for all countries outside of the EU.
Customers in certain countries are also able to choose Royal Mail International Airsure. Airsure® is generally a day faster than standard Airmail and can be tracked online. Which means the aim is:
2 working days after posting to Western Europe
4 working days after posting to Eastern Europe and postal subsidiaries (Islands and Principalities)
6 working days after posting to the rest of the world
The above standards are monitored by the independent and impartial International Post Corporation to ensure reliable and consistent delivery, which is why Airsure® is only available to selected countries.
Please note that Airsure® is an upmarket mail, not a courier service. This means we cannot provide a guaranteed or certain delivery time, nor can we offer compensation for delays or missing Track & Trace information.
Prices for International Delivery are available at checkout and are specific for the delivery destination, please see here after adding your product to your cart.
VAT Free Countries
All EU member states will be subject to 20.0% VAT and countries outside of the EU will need to enter coupon code "VATFREE" at checkout to have the TAX deducted from the total amount ordered.
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