Lewis CaliburnKordz is showcasing its next-generation networking and AV cabling solutions, live demos and termination challenges at CEDIA Expo 2024 on the booth of the manufacturer’s exclusive US distributor, Future Ready Solutions (Booth #3823).
The Kordz CEDIA Expo 2024 line-up includes several award-winning products, including its installation-friendly, flexible and durable ONE Balanced Audio Cable and XLR Connectors; eco-friendly and time-saving PRO SlimCat Patch Cord BeltPak packaging, and the space-saving Cat6- and Cat6A-compliant networking solutions PRO and PRS SlimCat Network Cable Systems. Additionally, Kordz is introducing ONE Speaker Cable CM certified.
Integrators can also experience the Kordz difference while putting their termination skills to the test at Kordz’ Termination Challenge, which has returned to CEDIA Expo 2024 due to popular demand.
Attendees can visit the Future Ready Solutions Booth #3823 to test their termination skills and try to outdo their peers and the impressive current challenge record of 35:05 seconds.
The competition follows an ‘against-the-clock’ format, along with an opportunity to win prizes and of course, bragging rights, as the CEDIA Expo 2024 Termination Challenge champion.
“Integrators are competitive by nature and very hands-on, so they are always up for some friendly competition while experiencing how easy it is to handle our cables and terminate the connectors,” says Kordz Managing Director, James Chen.
No registration is required; attendees can visit the Kordz exhibit anytime to take the Termination Challenge.
Systems integrators can also witness the quality of Kordz’ HDMI cable, balanced audio cable, and networking cable during a live immersive audio demonstration at the Trinnov Audio Booth #2938.
One of the most tedious exercises systems integrators encounter when installing networks is the removal of dozens, if not hundreds, of individual patch cords from single-use packaging.
Further impacting job profitability is the time and cost to transport, store, carry and dispose of traditionally bulky patch cord packaging. Kordz has solved these problems and more with the new patent-pending BeltPak.
Making its debut at CEDIA Expo, BeltPak represents a milestone in Kordz’ sustainability initiatives whilst continuing to ensure performance. This innovative multi-award-winning packaging solution comprises a compact 10-pack ‘belt’ of Kordz’ best-selling patch cords in perforated, robust, tear-off packs made from 100% recyclable paper.
The format makes it quick and easy for systems technicians to count and carry the exact amount needed and sling them over the shoulder leaving hands free for other tasks, while the paper packaging is easily torn open and cleaned up for quick, enviro-friendly disposal. It seems integrators agree; the first production run sold out in record time.
Cabling shouldn’t complicate AV installations or hinder performance. The team of seasoned former integrators at Kordz has made it their mission to solve the most frustrating problems integrators encounter by focusing on installation-friendly design with quality materials and manufacturing through an innovation process they call “Kordzifying.”
Kordz is revealing the key attributes of high-quality “Kordzified” cabling at CEDIA Expo, Booth #3823, where attendees can experience the differentiators first-hand and learn how they transform system performance from okay to exceptional.
This includes the latest “Kordzified” cabling and connectors setting new benchmarks for quality. Attendees can see the extreme attention to detail in the construction of the cabling components that enhances reliability and performance, and the robust, future-ready engineering that increases the longevity of the system. Another element that pushes the envelope is Kordz’ adherence to the latest performance specifications.
A must-see for integrators is Kordz’ multi-award-winning and space-saving SlimCat line of networking cable and connectors that deliver all the power of regular Cat6 and Cat6A cable in half the size to go where other cables can’t. Kordz’ experts will be available to help systems integrators understand how to take their cabling from good to great and offer recommendations for new and existing projects.
Meticulously designed and engineered, new award-winning ONE Balanced Audio Cable and XLR Connectors offer systems integrators a robust, fast and effective connectivity solution for professional audio installations.
Featuring high-purity stranded OFC conductors and aluminium foil shielding, ONE Balanced Audio Cable is exceptionally flexible and easy to install and ensures minimal signal interference over extended distances.
The cable’s installation-friendly, flexible and durable design makes it ideally suited for professional installations. The ONE Balanced Audio Cable pairs with Kordz’ new ONE XLR Connectors, designed and engineered with a robust zinc-alloy shell and gold-plated solid pins, enabling easy termination and endurance. The professional-grade connectors can withstand over 5,000 insertions, ensuring long-lasting reliability.
The connectors’ cable clamp can accommodate a versatile range of cable outer diameters, making it suitable for a variety of audio applications. Its compatibility with international standards, including IEC 61076-2-103, ensures that it fits seamlessly with a wide array of professional audio equipment. The internal pin insert is coloured in Kordz’ signature orange.
Commercial environments demand robust Cat6- and Cat6A-compliant networking solutions to ensure reliable connectivity and support of bandwidth-intensive applications. Paving the way to enhanced networking performance, installation simplicity and economy are Kordz’ revolutionary and multi-award-winning new PRS and PRO SlimCat Network Cable Systems.
The uniquely designed and constructed PRO Series 28AWG Cat6 cable and PRS Series 28AWG Cat6A offer all the power in half the size of ordinary 23AWG and 24AWG network cable, boasting a 32mm bend radius for the PRO SlimCat Cat6 cable, and a 40mm bend radius for the PRS SlimCat Cat6A cable.
These features streamline installation and minimise costs, especially in high-density and retrofit environments. The 4.0mm diameter PRO SlimCat Cat6 cable and 5.0mm diameter PRS SlimCat Cat6A cable enable them to reach places other cables can’t and with less compromise to a building’s structural and aesthetic integrity.
The PRO SlimCat Cat6 and PRS SlimCat6A cable, together with matching SlimCat connectors and sockets, offer space-saving advantages in dense rack installations, and support PoE++ at 100W and data rates of 1Gbps signals up to 165 feet and 10Gbps up to 165 feet, respectively.