in-akustik streaming cables and high-resolution accessories cover every digital connection in today's audio and video streaming systems. The flagship Referenz CAT-2405 AIR ethernet cable supports data rates of up to 40 Gbps with a bandwidth of 2000 MHz, providing the foundation for high-resolution audio and UHD video streaming. The range also includes CAT6 and CAT7 Ethernet cables, USB cables, digital audio and video cables, as well as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi accessories. Precision-engineered impedance matching helps minimize jitter, while shielded twisted-pair conductors reduce electromagnetic interference for reliable signal transmission.
Streaming Cable CAT 7
Information Product details Scope of delivery Downloads The Referenz CAT 7 cable is a LAN cable for high-end network connections. Thanks to the outstanding quality of manufacturing, it easily exceeds the specifications required by EN50288-4-2/IEC61156-6 (600 MHz) and reaches bandwidths of over 1200 MHz. It is therefore ideally suited for high-speed networks with transmission rates of 10 Gbps (10 Giga Bit per Second). One of the particular strengths of the Referenz CAT 7 cable is the exact compliance with the impedance of its data lines. This is the prerequisite for extremely low-loss HD audio and HD video streaming. This cable is also equipped with the tried-and-tested PE network jacket to prevent disruptive micro-vibrations. The high-quality Referenz CAT connectors round off the product perfectly.
Streaming Cables for High-Resolution Audio and Video
A streaming system depends on reliable connections between its digital components. in-akustik streaming cables cover Ethernet, USB, digital audio and video connections, along with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi accessories for modern audio and video setups. The range includes CAT 6, CAT 7 and CAT 8.1 ethernet cables as well as USB cables across the Premium, Exzellenz and Referenz quality levels. This lets you choose the connection type and construction that match your components and application
Choose the Right Connection for Your Streaming Setup
Start with the ports on your source, network and playback components. Ethernet cables connect compatible components in a home network, while USB cables transfer data between USB-equipped digital sources and playback devices.
Ethernet Cables for Network Streaming
The range covers CAT 6, CAT 7 and CAT 8.1 network cables. Depending on the model, these cables support applications from gigabit networks to high-end audio and UHD video streaming.
Selected constructions use shielded twisted pairs, precisely adjusted impedance and additional shielding to help protect data transmission from external electromagnetic interference. The Reference CAT-2405 AIR supports data rates of up to 40 Gbps and a bandwidth of 2000 MHz.
- CAT 6 options for reliable data transmission and streaming
- CAT 7 models for high-speed networks with transmission rates of up to 10 Gbps
- CAT 8.1 models for demanding high-end network connections
- Shielded constructions designed to reduce external interference
- USB Cables for Digital Audio Sources
USB Cables for Digital Audio Sources
USB cables connect compatible digital sources and components. The selection includes USB A to USB B, Micro B, Micro A, Mini B and Mini A configurations. Premium USB 2.0 cables support data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbit/s. Selected Exzellenz and Referenz models add features such as triple shielding, silver-plated or pure silver conductors, precisely adjusted impedance and high-quality connectors.
AIR Technology for Selected Referenz Cables
Selected Referenz CAT and USB cables use Air Helix construction. A supporting structure holds the conductors at a defined distance in air, reducing capacitive loads and dielectric losses while dense shielding protects the signal from electromagnetic interference. The Reference CAT-2405 AIR and Reference USB-2405 AIR also use rotatable connectors. Their rotation mechanism supports flexible, space-saving routing and helps reduce mechanical stress on the cable, connector and socket.
How to Select Your Streaming Cable
Choose by connection type first, then compare the required transmission standard, shielding, connector layout and cable construction. The best fit is the cable that matches the interfaces and performance requirements of your components. For network streaming, check whether your setup requires CAT 6, CAT 7 or CAT 8.1. For a USB connection, confirm the connector types on both devices before selecting the corresponding cable.
- Match the cable to the ports on both components
- Choose the required CAT or USB standard
- Consider shielding where electromagnetic interference is a concern
- Select a connector design that supports clean, tension-free routing
Frequently Asked Questions About Streaming Cables
A streaming cable connects compatible components that exchange digital audio or video data. Depending on the setup, this can be an Ethernet cable for a home network, a USB cable for a digital source, or another digital audio or video connection
There is no single cable type for every streaming setup. The right choice depends on the available connections, the required transmission standard and whether you need Ethernet, USB, digital audio or digital video. Within the in-akustik range, Premium, Exzellenz and Referenz options provide different constructions and features for these applications.
Both categories can be suitable when they match the network and components. The Premium CAT 6 cable supports transmission speeds of up to 1 Gbit/s, while the Referenz CAT 8.1 models are designed for more demanding high-end network connections; the Reference CAT-2405 AIR supports up to 40 Gbps and 2000 MHz. Choose according to the performance requirements and interfaces of your setup rather than the category number alone.
The best Ethernet cable is one that matches your network speed, components and installation needs. in-akustik offers CAT 6, CAT 7 and CAT 8.1 ethernet cables with different shielding concepts, conductor materials and connector designs. For demanding high-resolution audio and UHD video systems, compare the supported data rate, bandwidth, shielding and cable routing before making your selection
Highlights
The CAT-2405 AIR is a high-end LAN cable designed for connecting audio components in streaming setups. It is based on our specially developed Air Helix construction, which enables low-loss and interference-resistant signal transmission. For this construction, we have designed a special clip that forms a stable supporting framework inside the cable. Several of these clips hold the signal pairs in a helical shape and at a defined distance freely in the air. The entire arrangement runs within a high-density shield. Two connecting bridges keep the clips evenly spaced and at the same time provide the necessary flexibility in the cable structure. Digital signal transmission: In mathematics, digital information is represented as binary values, but technically it is transmitted via analog voltage curves. To distinguish between states such as "0" and "1", voltage thresholds and time windows are defined. The transition between these states does not occur abruptly, but continuously—the signal passes through intermediate values, for example, between 0 and 5 volts. Capacitive loads, dielectric losses, noise, and external electromagnetic influences can distort these transitions. This results in timing shifts in the signal, known as jitter. Jitter makes it harder to assign data precisely in time and impairs the reconstruction of digital audio signals. Advantages of the Air Helix construction: The overall shielding made of dense braid, as well as additional foil shields for each pair of wires, effectively protect against external interference. The Air Helix construction uses air as a dielectric and ensures a constant distance between the wire pairs. This arrangement reduces crosstalk and capacitive losses, contributing to unadulterated signal transmission. Streaming components and integrated digital-to-analog converters (DACs) benefit from the improved signal quality and can process data more precisely. CAT connector with rotation mechanism: Conventional RJ45 connectors can only be plugged in at a fixed orientation. Depending on the position of the socket, this can result in unfavorable cable routing and mechanical stress on the connector, cable, and socket. To counteract this, we use rotatable RJ45 connectors with a 180° mechanism. Each connector can be rotated by about ±45°, resulting in a total adjustability of about ±90° between both connectors. This allows the cable to be routed without tension and in a space-saving manner. Sound Advantages at a Glance: Air Helix construction: Signal pairs arranged helically in air—minimal capacitive losses Air as dielectric: Reduces crosstalk and improves signal purity High-density shielding (tinned): Overall and pair shielding against electromagnetic interference RJ45 connector with 180° rotation mechanism: Flexible, tension-free cable routing Optimized for high-end streaming: Supports precise clocking in digital audio transmission Conductor material: High-purity OFC copper for stable, low-loss transmission Technical specification: CAT 8.1—up to 2000 MHz bandwidth Made in Germany: Development, manufacturing, and quality assurance on site Click here to discover exciting details
Strictly speaking, "digital" exists only in mathematics as a binary number system. In technical reality, there are no purely digital signals. To identify zeros and ones, electrical voltage thresholds and time windows are defined. When switching from zero to one or vice versa, the signal passes through all intermediate values — for example, from 0 volts to 5 volts. Capacitive loads, dielectric losses, noise, and electromagnetic interference caused by the cable additionally affect this transition. This results in timing deviations, known as jitter, which complicates the precise reconstruction of the audio signal. The Reference CAT 8.1 cable is a LAN cable specifically designed for connecting high-end components in a home network. An additional shielding mesh, the so-called hyper-shield, protects the sensitive signals from electromagnetic interference. Furthermore, each data pair is individually shielded with an additional foil layer. This combination effectively reduces interference and supports streaming players and built-in digital-to-analog converters (DACs) in reproducing the audio signal with minimal loss and maximum precision. This ensures that the Reference CAT 8.1 cable provides a stable and high-performance connection - ideal for demanding audio and video streams in a home network.
The flexible category 6 network cable in SF-UTP design has braiding, full foil shielding and high-quality AWG24 copper strands. The cable is perfect for hi-res streaming and online gaming.With a transmission speed of up to 1 Gbit/s and high-quality workmanship, the cable gives you reliable and fast signal transmission.
The air helix design of the Referenz USB-2405 AIR is entirely unique. We’ve developed a special clip to achieve practically perfect air insulation. Inside the cable, in the right numbers these clips form a supporting structure that keeps the helically-arranged signal conductors apart in the air, and guides them through the high-density shielding at a specific distance from each other. The flexibility of this structure is ensured with two struts, which both hold the clips together and fix them at an exact distance from each other. In the proper sense of the word, “digital” only exists in mathematics in the form of the binary number system. There are no purely digital signals in the technical world. Electrical voltage limits and time windows are defined to detect zeros and ones. The jump from a zero to a one or vice versa always requires a certain time, during which the signal level passes through all intermediate values, from 0 volts to 5 volts, for example. Capacitive loads, dielectric losses, noise and electromagnetic interferences caused by cables additionally manipulate this change. This results in temporal shifts, or the, “jitter effect”, which makes precise reconstruction of the audio signal difficult or almost impossible. New 180° USB connector: As we know, USB connectors can only be inserted in one direction. This can be difficult, as the position of the USB sockets in devices varies. To adjust the course of the cable, it often has to be twisted quite a lot, which puts strain on cables, connectors and sockets and also looks unsightly. Our recently developed USB connectors with 180° rotation mechanism offer a solution: Each one can be rotated by +/- 45 degrees, enabling a total rotation of +/- 90 degrees from connector to connector, thus providing the finishing touch for perfect cabling. The dense shielding of the Referenz USB-2405 AIR cable protects the sensitive signal from electromagnetic interferences. Under the shielding is the innovative air helix structure, where air and the spacing between the conductors act as insulators, preventing dielectric losses and significantly reducing capacitive loads. On the whole this makes the digital-to-analog converter’s (DAC) work easier and perfects the audio signal’s reconstruction.
