Belden 5000UP Commercial 12 AWG Speaker Cable - Black

Belden 5000UP: Commercial 12 AWG Two-Conductor Unshielded Speaker Cable The Belden 5000UP is a heavy-duty, commercial-grade 12 AWG two-conductor unshielded speaker cable engineered for high-power audio distribution, fixed installations, and long-run speaker lines. Combining fine-stranded bare copper conductors with a flexible black outer jacket, it delivers low signal resistance and high durability for conduit pulls and open equipment rack routing. High-Strand Bare Copper and Low-Resistance Construction At the core of the Belden 5000UP are two 12 AWG conductors constructed from high-conductivity bare copper (BC/ETP). Each conductor features a high-flexibility 65 x 30 AWG stranding configuration, ensuring easy cable management through tight bend radii while maintaining structural integrity during heavy pulling operations. With a low DC resistance of approximately 1.56 Ohms per 1,000 feet, the heavy 12 AWG cross-sectional area minimizes power loss over extended cable runs. This low resistance preserves damping factor and transient punch on high-output low-impedance (4 Ohm and 8 Ohm) speaker lines, while also serving as an efficient conductor path for long-distance distributed 70V and 100V constant-voltage audio systems. Commercial Flame Ratings and Protective Jacket The conductors are insulated with color-coded (black and white) polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and encased in a durable, flame-retardant PVC (FRPVC) outer jacket featuring an internal ripcord for clean jacket stripping. The cable holds UL CL3 and FT4/UL 1685 flame ratings, making it fully compliant with NEC Article 725 for commercial in-wall installations, riser spaces, and general building runs. The "010" suffix in the part designation identifies the outer jacket as standard matte black, blending discreetly into dark venue ceilings, open stage trusses, and AV equipment racks. Technical Specification Overview Feature Detail Conductor Gauge and Count 2 Conductors, 12 AWG Conductor Material High-Conductivity Bare Copper (BC / ETP) Conductor Stranding 65 x 30 AWG Shielding Type Unshielded Insulation Material Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Conductor Color Code Black, White Outer Jacket Material Flame-Retardant PVC (FRPVC) with Ripcord Outer Jacket Color Black (Designated by 010 code) Nominal Outer Diameter 7.92 mm DC Resistance (DCR) 1.56 Ohms per 1,000 ft (5.11 Ohms per km) Capacitance 32 pF/ft (100 pF/m) Voltage Rating 300V RMS (UL CL3 Rated) Flame Ratings UL 1685, FT4, CL3, CPR Euroclass Eca Operating Temperature -20C to +75C See manufacturer website for specific product warranty information.