This series uses (2) 24 gauge bare copper center conductors and a serve shield for quiet operation. The outer jacket is a durable and flexible matte PVC compound. Black cable Neutrik nickel -1 Series XLRF-XLRMMatte jacket PVC material is very flexible yet durable with very low memoryPure copper conductor and shieldUtilizing a serve shield process for quiet operation yielding maximum flexibilityConnector brand options available to meet various preferences and price points: RapcoHorizon, Amphenol, Neutrik, or Switchcraft