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Canare 12G vs RG59 12G

Jimmy Scanlon

Jimmy Scanlon

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May the 4th be with you, everyone!

I could use a little help here.. I want to purchase the RG59 12G cord for it's flexibility, but the regular Canare 12G seems to be the better quality version?

Does it really make a difference if I'm just running it at a 15' length?

Thanks again!
 
I see.. Thank you for the info Blair, much appreciated.

Could you elaborate a bit more on your concerns with RG59 or RG6? I take it is from past experiences?

Thank you!
 
RG-59 is a very old cable spec, well before cell phone technology was even dreamed of.
 
The precision of assembly and treatment of the cable/connector in use comes first.

After some digging, I found that:
RG59 uses 20AWG wire for signal (note: AWG is a fractional measurement so smaller numbers actually mean larger wire diameter)
RG6 uses 18AWG
RG7 uses 16AWG
RG11 uses 14AWG

Wire gauge is certainly not the only factor at play. That said, logic dictates that thicker wire is more robust and less likely to fail. 12G over copper needs high integrity to work properly, unlike 1.5G for example which can overcome a little signal leakage. Of course the flip side of thicker wire is less physical flexibility, which is also impacted by the materials used for the jacket. BTW, if you really want a 90° elbow at one or both ends, get a cable that already has it - adding an elbow connector during rigging is just one more potential failure point you don't need.

Cheers - #19
 
Thank you so much! Appreciate all the info you've invested time into. - Jimmy
 
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