Cable Run Calculator

Calculate maximum cable length and signal loss for audio cable runs.

Cable Length

Type (0=XLR, 1=Unbal, 2=Speaker, 3=USB)

Wire Gauge (AWG)

Tab to move between fields

Total Resistance

1.61 Ω

Max Recommended Length300 ft

Within Spec (1=Yes)1

Signal Loss (analog)1.5 dB

Power Loss (speaker)0%

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Cable Length, Type (0=XLR, 1=Unbal, 2=Speaker, 3=USB), and Wire Gauge (AWG).
Review the Total Resistance (Ω) result.
Use Max Recommended Length (ft) and Within Spec (1=Yes) to inform your decision.

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