Description
The Allen & Heath AH10886 is an 80m drum of CAT6 cable with Neutrik EtherCon locking connectors. Allen & Heath provides a full range of pre-assembled, approved CAT5 & 6 cables.
Recommended Cables for A&H digital mixers.
Different cables are used with our mixers depending on the control and audio interface options fitted. The choice of cable and connector type is important in ensuring it is suitably reliable and rugged for the application, does not degrade system performance and meets the associated EMC standards requirements. Cable type becomes critical for longer distances and touring applications.The cable is the link between major components in the system and its importance should not be under estimated when specifying type and construction. The following notes provide a guide to recommended types:
CAT5 & 6 cables and connectors.
Use STP (shielded twisted pair) CAT5e or higher cables. Those with both foil and braided screens provide shielding from interference and are generally more rugged. Although solid core types can perform better at longer distances stranded core cables are less prone to damage when kinked or repeatedly coiled. If you use a solid core type for touring check with the manufacturer that it is rated for the touring application.For long distance cables and those that are repeatedly plugged we recommend you use the Neutrik EtherCon connector which has a shell that protects the connections and locks it in place when plugged into the mating EtherCon socket provided on iLive.
Please note! Allen & Heath recommend using only Neutrik NE8MC EtherCon or compatible connectors. The Neutrik NE8MC6 range is NOT mechanically compatible with the EtherCon socket on our products. For CAT6 termination use the NE8MX6 range instead.
pleased_lover371 (verified owner) –
Really impressed with the Allen & Heath AH10886 80m Drum of CAT6 Cable with NEUTRIK EtherCon Locking Connectors on a Reel. This product does its job well. Minor issues don’t detract from the overall quality. Highly recommend!
Kelly Jones –
Very good product overall. Works well and looks good. Small room for improvement.
Anonymous Purchaser (verified owner) –
It’s acceptable. Works as described but the quality could be better.
marcus2004 (verified owner) –
Pretty disappointed. It kind of works but not as well as advertised.
eperez31 (verified owner) –
Picked this up after seeing the reviews and below average product. I expected more based on the description and reviews.
jharris27 (verified owner) –
I had issues with this Allen & Heath AH10886 80m Drum of CAT6 Cable with NEUTRIK EtherCon Locking Connectors on a Reel. Mediocre at best. It works but I probably would have been happier with a different choice.
Jacob S. (verified owner) –
The Allen & Heath AH10886 80m Drum of CAT6 Cable with NEUTRIK EtherCon Locking Connectors on a Reel has been fantastic so far. Good quality and works as advertised. A few small improvements could make it perfect.
J. S. (verified owner) –
Just received this for a couple months and exceptional! The build quality is impressive and it does everything it’s supposed to do and more.
Martha (verified owner) –
The Allen & Heath AH10886 80m Drum of CAT6 Cable with NEUTRIK EtherCon Locking Connectors on a Reel didn’t meet my expectations. Quality issues right out of the box. Not impressed with the craftsmanship.
Regular Client (verified owner) –
Went ahead and got this after seeing the reviews and regret this purchase. It’s usable but just barely. Expected much better.
Loyal Customer (verified owner) –
Recently bought this for my the family and not bad, not great. It’s serviceable but there’s definitely room for improvement.
Ann A. (verified owner) –
Ordered this for a few weeks now and okay product. I have mixed feelings about it. Some good aspects, some not so good.
Abigail W. –
I’m amazed at the quality for this price point. Feels much more expensive than it is. Exactly what I needed.
Andrea Jimenez (verified owner) –
Finally got this for about a month and five stars isn’t enough! This product is amazing and I’ve already recommended it to all my friends and family. Two thumbs up!
Janice S. (verified owner) –
The materials used are top-notch. Very impressed with the overall build quality.
luckyman229 (verified owner) –
Have been using this for a couple months and amazing value for money! I can’t believe how much you get for this price.
honest_member923 (verified owner) –
Fantastic value! The quality-to-price ratio is unbeatable.