You can connect HBP-2X Beltpacks to the HMS-4X Main Station using:
• A wide range of standard microphone (intercom) cable types (18 AWG – 24AWG).
• CAT5, CAT5e and CAT6 cable types.
You can also mix CAT cables and microphone cables when connecting to the HMS-4X Main Station. For example, you might use CAT cables to trunk long distances, and flexible microphone cables to connect HBP-2X Beltpacks to bulkheads.
Important note: The cabling information provided in this guide is for guidance only.
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Use our Digital Partyline Calculator to calculate the maximum acceptable cable length for a Clear-Com Digital Partyline System.
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Cable capacitance versus distance
Standard microphone cables impose distance limitations at their upper limits due to cable capacitance.
If your priority is audio quality, experiment with attaching one or two fewer beltpacks than the maximum permitted (10) to each line. Your choice of topology (daisy chain, star or tree) may also impact audio quality over distance.















Note: The above graph is intended as a general guide only. Actual cable performance may vary, depending on the conditions and complexity of the installation. The cabling information provided in this guide is for guidance only.
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Use our Digital Partyline Calculator to calculate the maximum acceptable cable length for a Clear-Com Digital Partyline System.