★New Standard Cables deliver high-level expression in everything from recording to mixing and mastering. When it comes to recording, mixing, and mastering, the amount of information you need to handle is enormous. Especially in today's world, where high-resolution music is a major trend, there are many aspects to consider, such as accurately grasping the pitch and harmonics of the actual sound, adjusting EQ, applying dynamics processors and speed, and eliminating blurring and dubbing in the sound image. All of these are necessary elements for creating music. Improved workability, allowing you to instantly grasp all parts and situations, also leads to more efficient time management. Even if a vocal is rich in harmonics, it is meaningless if the audible sound is not captured and transmitted exactly as it is during the recording stage. Also, if the core of the recorded sound cannot be seen during the mixing stage, unnecessary EQ processing will be forced, and the finished part will end up being unnecessarily boosted. Whether intentional or not, the first step is to accurately understand the sound you are hearing. The sound required for music production is not a pleasant-sounding sound that is simply brightened to add unnecessary color, but rather an accuracy that allows you to monitor the contours of the sound, the sense of front and rear, the decay speed of the space and reverb, and more without stress. The PA-02 V2 series, equipped with the 102SSC precision conductor, meets the wide-ranging demands for precision required for music production. ■102SSC is not a conductor that depends on the material. It is a "precision conductor" created with unprecedented precision and technology. The PA-02 V2 uses the 102SSC precision conductor as its core conductor. The 102SSC precision conductor was handcrafted over a period of one and a half years, based on the concept of "producing universal materials with the world's highest level of technology and quality." The 102SSC precision conductor uses only virgin copper, without any recycled copper. The 102SSC Precision Conductor not only utilizes this carefully selected base material, but also employs a wide range of techniques to create a single cable, including mechanical peeling to remove copper impurities, drawing with natural diamond dies, and two annealing processes during the process, resulting in an extremely smooth conductor surface (Special Surface Copper). The result is superior conductivity (102.3% IACS) far exceeding that of conventional copper wire. Furthermore, the diameter of each strand is within ±1μm, far exceeding the standard tolerance of ±8μm. These precision-crafted strands are the world's first to utilize a 3E twist structure(*) in the final twisting process. By twisting together three different wire diameters, air gaps between strands are minimized, improving strand density. Furthermore, the 102SSC Precision Conductor is crafted with a focus on conductor freshness, minimizing shipping and production start times, and implementing production management, all of which are meticulous attention to detail, even in the hidden details. (*Sanshu Electric Wire Patent Publication 20141-060061) The PA-02 V2 series features the 102SSC "precision conductor," created with unprecedented precision and technology. Not only does it function as a standard microphone cable, but the lineup also covers the full range of balanced and unbalanced connections, including those for information-rich monitor sections, I/O areas, and even individual instruments. ▼Product specifications Conductor: Precision conductor 102SSC Insulation: Foamed polypropylene (red and white) Shield: 102SSC braid (24 pairs/8 strands/0.12 mm) Outer sheath: Pb-free PVC Impedance: 120 Ω Solder used: OYAIDE SS-47 XLR plug: Switchcrafe AAA series TRS/TS phone plug: NEO P-285T/P-285M Uses: Microphone cable, line cable