At Pacific Radio Electronics we sell thousands of prefabricated standard cable products and they’re great when you’re looking for immediate availability, efficient manufacturing, affordability and for use in typical “consumer-level” applications.

But if you’re a cable installer or a pro AV technician and are working on an application that’s a little more than elementary, in most cases standard cable does not really cut it.

So, when should you consider using custom cable?

1. Optimal Performance: It’s important to realize that in many industry-level applications cable is an essential part of the system, in terms of both aesthetics and performance, and not just an accessory. A custom cable assembly allows you to choose the exact specifications you need – you have full control over the design, materials and tolerances which are critical to medical, robotics, broadcasting, food and beverage and many other industry applications today. Since custom cable is built to your exact specifications, it results in optimal performance for the application it’s being used for.
2. Connectivity and speed: Most applications don’t demand just one cable, but a variety of cables going through the same connection. Your system performance is only as good as the cables supporting it. Substandard cables can result in poor connections and low networking speeds. A custom cable assembly can be designed to address all these issues, improving connectivity and speed and thereby elevating performance.
3. Lack of Availability: Standard cables are just that – available in standard sizes and specifications. This means you’re stuck having to purchase only the sizes, colors and specifications offered by the manufacturer and you’re forced to make that work. That’s when things can start getting messy. For projects that require cables and panels that you can’t get in an off-the-shelf solution, you’ll need to have a custom cable solution built for you.
4. Durability and Longevity: An important factor to think about is where the cables are going to be housed or used. Your need to consider indoor vs. outdoor applications, weather conditions and extreme temperatures. This means you need to choose cables that are perhaps tear proof, waterproof, and can withstand heat, cold, rain, dust, excessive vibrations and more.
5. Cost Savings: You might think that ordering a custom cable product is going to be quite costly, but this is not really the case. In the long run investing in custom cable that is built with optimal performance, durability and longevity in mind will save you both time and money. You can also avoid system breakdowns and cable replacement costs due to insufficient prefabricated cable options and make the switch to custom cable instead.

It’s also important to note that not all custom cables are built alike.

You always want to make sure that you partner with a dependable and specialized manufacturer to guarantee that you receive the highest quality custom cables.

If  you’re on the lookout for a custom cable solution leave it to the experts at PacRad. Knowing that a dedicated and experienced team are taking care of delivering your cables in a timely manner can put your mind at ease as you handle other aspects of your project.

We offer a wide range of custom cables and cable assemblies for professional use in Audio, Video, Broadcast and Data applications. Hand crafted, and fully tested for quality performance! Most popular products include Analog audio cables, Digital audio cables, Analog audio snakes, Digital audio snakes, Mic cables, DMX cables, HD cables, SDI BNC cables, RG58 Antenna cables, XLR, DB9, Bantam, Patch cords and more!

Serving the pros for over 80 years, PacRad is a leading audio video distributor in Burbank, California. We have custom cable products in-stock at great prices.

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