Van Damme XLR Microphone Cable Assemblies — 268020000
The Van Damme 268020000 XLR microphone cable assembly is a professionally terminated balanced audio lead built on the Tour Grade Classic XKE — one of the most widely specified microphone cables in professional audio. Available from Surgesound in standard lengths from 1m to 100m, including cable drum options for larger deployments, each assembly is terminated with Seetronic XLR connectors as standard, with Neutrik or Amphenol termination available on request.
The 268020000 is not a compromise product. Van Damme designed the Tour Grade Classic XKE for the most demanding professional environments — touring rigs, broadcast studios, recording facilities, and live sound installations — and the construction reflects that. The combination of silver-plated and bare ultra-pure oxygen-free copper conductors, a close-lapped spiral OFC screen, and a flexible PVC/Neoprene composite jacket produces a cable that is quiet, durable, and built to handle the mechanical abuse of regular deployment without degrading in either sound quality or physical integrity.
Surgesound terminates every 268020000 assembly to professional specification in-house. Standard assemblies ship with Seetronic XLR connectors — a professional-grade connector range that delivers reliable connectivity, robust construction, and a locking mechanism suited to live sound and touring use. For projects requiring Neutrik or Amphenol termination, these are available on request. Custom manufacturing is also available for jack-terminated and turnaround cable configurations — contact Surgesound directly to discuss requirements.
Why the Van Damme Classic XKE is the Benchmark Microphone Cable
The Tour Grade Classic XKE has earned its place in professional audio through construction that addresses every failure point a working mic cable faces. The dual-conductor arrangement combines 7 strands of silver-plated oxygen-free copper with 21 strands of bare ultra-pure oxygen-free copper — a deliberate pairing that uses silver’s superior high-frequency conductivity alongside bare OFC’s proven low-frequency performance. The result is a signal path that is accurate, low in noise, and consistent across the audio frequency range.
The 80-strand close-lapped spiral bare OFC screen provides excellent shielding against electromagnetic interference without compromising flexibility. Where braided screens can stiffen a cable and add to handling noise, the spiral lap construction maintains the XKE’s characteristic handling feel — supple, tangle-resistant, and quiet in hand. Tightly packed cotton fillers between the conductors and screen prevent capacitance changes under flexing and eliminate the internally generated noise that plagues cheaper alternatives.
The flexible PVC/Neoprene composite jacket is rated to -25°C, ensuring the cable stays pliable in cold outdoor environments and does not stiffen or crack under low-temperature conditions common in evening outdoor events and winter productions. The overall diameter of 6.35 mm provides enough jacket mass for durability while keeping the cable manageable in densely terminated stage boxes and patch bays.
Seetronic XLR Connectors — Standard Termination
All 268020000 assemblies ship standard with Seetronic XLR connectors. Seetronic produces a professional-grade XLR range built to IEC 61076-2-103 standard, with robust zinc alloy or stainless steel housings, gold-plated or silver-plated contacts, and cable clamps accommodating the 6.35 mm diameter of the Classic XKE jacket. The locking mechanism is reliable across the thousands of mating cycles expected in active touring and live sound use.
For applications where Neutrik or Amphenol connectors are specified by the project — venues with existing Neutrik infrastructure, riders specifying connector brand, or consultant specifications — these are available on request at the time of order.
Custom Manufacturing and Cable Drum Options
For larger deployments, the 268020000 is available wound on cable drums at 50m and 100m lengths, providing a tidy, storage-ready format for permanent installations, touring rigs, and venue fit-outs where bulk cable management matters. Cable drum assemblies ship terminated and ready to deploy.
Custom manufacturing is available for non-standard lengths, jack-terminated assemblies (TRS or TS), and turnaround cables. Contact Surgesound to discuss specifications, quantities, and lead times.
Sourcing Van Damme 268020000 Assemblies Through Surgesound
Surgesound supplies the Van Damme 268020000 XLR microphone cable range to AV integrators, systems contractors, live sound engineers, production companies, and project managers across Southern Africa. As an authorised Van Damme distributor, Surgesound terminates and supplies these assemblies for direct supply to trade accounts.
Contact Surgesound to discuss pricing, stock availability, and project quantities across the full 268020000 assembly length range.
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