Genesis Cable 52515510 16/4 Stranded Cmr Audio Cable 500 Ft

Product Description

The GENESIS CABLE 52515510 is a 16 AWG 4-conductor stranded CMR-rated audio cable supplied in a 500-foot pull. CMR (Communications Multipurpose Cable Riser) rating qualifies this wire for in-wall and between-floor installations in commercial and residential buildings where riser fire-resistance is required by code. The four stranded conductors support multi-channel low-impedance audio distribution. The purple jacket provides quick visual identification in multi-cable installations, reducing tracing time during rough-in and service calls.

This cable is suited for structured audio wiring in residential and light commercial settings. Typical applications include distributed speaker systems, background music zones, and intercom runs where a riser-rated, multi-conductor cable is specified. Installers working in commercial tenant buildouts and custom residential AV projects will find the 500-foot reel practical for full-floor pulls without mid-run splices.

Key Features

• 16 AWG 4-conductor stranded construction for flexible routing through walls and conduit
• CMR riser rating meets NEC Article 820 requirements for vertical runs between floors
• 500-foot continuous pull length minimizes splice points in large installations
• Purple jacket color enables quick circuit identification in multi-cable environments
• Stranded conductors improve flexibility and resistance to fatigue in frequent-flex or tight-bend applications

Compatibility

Designed as a standard CMR-rated riser audio cable for use in non-plenum residential and commercial distributed audio, speaker, and intercom wiring applications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage or audio-video technician in accordance with NEC Article 820 and applicable local codes. Verify that CMR riser-rated cable is acceptable for the specific pathway — plenum-rated CMP cable is required in air-handling spaces and must not be substituted with CMR. De-energize all associated amplifiers and signal equipment before terminating conductors. Do not exceed the cable's minimum bend radius during pull-through to avoid damaging the stranded conductors or jacket.