QED

The QED Reference XLR 40 Digital cable is designed to deliver high-fidelity audio with low jitter, leveraging advanced technology to ensure superior performance. This cable is part of QED's renowned Audio 40 range, adapted for Digital AES/EBU applications.

Key Features

• Award-Winning Heritage: From the Audio 40 range, now in XLR form.
• Pro Neutrik Plugs: Neutrik XX-14 Nickel Series XLR connectors.
• Floating Ferrite Jacket: Cuts high-frequency noise.
• Tri-Conductor Tech: Reduces signal-to-ground capacitance.
• Premium Build: Silver-plated conductors, LDPE dielectrics.

Detailed Description

Award-Winning Heritage

The Reference XLR 40 Digital cable builds on the multi-award-winning Audio 40 range. QED collaborates with Neutrik to provide a high-quality XLR balanced interconnect cable, known for its reliability and performance.

Professional Standard Neutrik Plugs

The cable features Neutrik XX-14 Nickel Series XLR connectors, which are rugged and reliable. These connectors have additional ground spring contacts, enhancing shell ground continuity and electrostatic screening.

Floating Ferrite Jacket

A special Zn/Mn ferrite jacket absorbs high-frequency noise, leading to a cleaner and tighter signal pattern. This reduces digital jitter and timing errors, improving audio signal micro-timing.

Unique Tri-Conductor Technology

QED’s Tri-Conductor technology uses a third silver-plated OFC conductor alongside the signal pair to carry ground return currents. This reduces signal-to-ground capacitance, improving common mode rejection of mains hum pickup, which is essential for high-end audio applications.

High-Quality Construction

The cable uses silver-plated conductors and LDPE dielectrics for better sound quality. The construction also includes a 99.999% OFC outer shield braid for 100% electrostatic screening and high-performance gold-plated Neutrik XLR connectors for low contact resistance.

Technical Specifications