Crestron DM-CBL-ULTRA-NP-SP500 – DigitalMedia Ultra Cable, Non-Plenum, 500 ft

Product Overview

The Crestron DM-CBL-ULTRA-NP-SP500 is a 500-foot spool of non-plenum (CMR) rated Crestron DigitalMedia Ultra cable — a high-bandwidth CAT7a S/FTP shielded twisted-pair cable engineered for 4K60 4:4:4 HDR signal distribution at distances up to 330 feet (100m) in DigitalMedia Ultra-compatible DM extender, DM-NVX, and DM Ultra wall plate deployments. Where DM 8G cable supports 4K60 4:2:0 at 100m, DM Ultra cable supports the higher-bandwidth 4K60 4:4:4 HDR signal required for premium 4K HDR content distribution in demanding commercial AV environments. The non-plenum (CMR) rating applies to in-wall, conduit, and cable tray installations in non-plenum building spaces.

Product Description

The DigitalMedia Ultra cable specification addresses a bandwidth limitation inherent in the DM 8G and standard HDBaseT infrastructure: while DM 8G cable reliably carries 4K60 4:2:0 and 1080p at 100m, the higher 18Gbps bandwidth of 4K60 4:4:4 HDR requires cable with greater bandwidth capacity and tighter shielding than CAT5e-class cable provides. DM Ultra cable uses CAT7a-class S/FTP (individually shielded pairs in an overall braid shield) construction that achieves the bandwidth and crosstalk specifications required for 4K60 4:4:4 HDR signal extension at distances up to 100m — enabling premium 4K HDR content distribution at the full run lengths required by large commercial conference rooms, boardrooms, and broadcast monitoring environments. In commercial installations where 4K60 4:4:4 HDR at the display is an explicit AV system performance requirement — rather than 4K60 4:2:0 — DM Ultra cable is the correct infrastructure specification alongside DM Ultra-compatible transmitters and receivers. The 500-foot spool format suits projects with multiple DM Ultra runs where a full 1000-foot spool would leave excess material.

Key Features

• 4K60 4:4:4 HDR at Up to 100m: Supports full 4K60 4:4:4 HDR bandwidth — the higher color fidelity required for premium commercial AV, broadcast monitoring, and post-production environments where 4K60 4:2:0 color subsampling is not acceptable.
• CAT7a S/FTP Shielded Construction: Individually foil-shielded pairs plus an overall braid shield provide exceptional EMI rejection and crosstalk suppression — required for reliable 18Gbps+ AV signal extension in commercial buildings with high electromagnetic interference.
• Crestron DM Ultra Certified: Factory-certified for DigitalMedia Ultra signal extension — ensures compatibility and rated performance with DM Ultra-compatible transmitters, receivers, and wall plates.
• Non-Plenum (CMR) Rated: CMR rating for in-wall, conduit, and cable tray installation in non-plenum commercial building environments where CMP rating is not required by code.
• 500-Foot Spool: Right-sized for projects with multiple DM Ultra runs where the 1000-foot spool quantity exceeds the project cable volume.
• Required for DM Ultra Warranty Compliance: Crestron specifies DM Ultra cable for DM Ultra-compatible equipment to maintain rated performance and warranty coverage.

Typical Applications

• Boardrooms and executive conference rooms requiring 4K60 4:4:4 HDR signal extension at distances up to 100m between the AV rack and display wall
• Broadcast monitoring facilities distributing 4K60 4:4:4 HDR program feeds to individual monitor positions via DM Ultra extenders
• Post-production suites and color grading rooms requiring full 4K60 4:4:4 color fidelity at extended signal distances
• Large commercial conference rooms where the display wall is more than 60 feet from the AV rack and 4K60 4:4:4 HDR is required at the display
• Corporate campus premium AV installations specifying 4K60 4:4:4 HDR throughout on DM Ultra infrastructure

Technical Specifications

Competitor comparison: not applicable for this product.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between DM-CBL-8G and DM-CBL-ULTRA?
DM-CBL-8G is CAT5e-class shielded cable supporting DM 8G+ and HDBaseT at up to 100m for 4K60 4:2:0 and 1080p signals. DM-CBL-ULTRA is CAT7a S/FTP cable supporting the higher bandwidth required for 4K60 4:4:4 HDR at up to 100m with DM Ultra-compatible equipment. Specify DM Ultra cable when 4K60 4:4:4 HDR color fidelity is required at the display. Contact Creation Networks for signal chain and cable specification guidance.

Does this cable require special termination tools?
CAT7a S/FTP cable requires shielded RJ45 connectors and tools compatible with individually-shielded pairs and an overall braid. Verify termination tooling compatibility before installation. Contact Creation Networks for installation guidance on DM Ultra cable termination.

Is a plenum-rated DM Ultra cable available?
Contact Creation Networks for plenum-rated DigitalMedia Ultra cable availability for installations requiring CMP rating in air-handling plenum spaces.

What is the warranty on DM-CBL-ULTRA cable?
Contact Creation Networks for Crestron cable warranty details.