Klotz KIK4.5PPSW is a 4.5-metre instrument cable from the KIK series, terminated with two straight 6.35 mm TS jack plugs in black shells with flexible studded rubber sleeves. The KIK cable core — 6.1 mm diameter, 99.95% ETP oxygen-free copper — uses double shielding combining conductive plastic and a copper spiral shield, holding capacitance to 115 pF/m. The solid strain relief element withstands forces exceeding 200 N, protecting internal solder joints against the mechanical stress of accidental cable pulls during performance.
4.5 metres and double shielding — reach and electrical performance in balance
Four and a half metres suits guitarists and keyboard players performing with their own amplifier positioned directly on stage close to their playing position — enough reach for free movement without generating excess cable that needs to be coiled or secured to a pedalboard. At 115 pF/m, total capacitance for this length sits at approximately 518 pF — lower than the 6 m version, which with high-impedance single-coil pickups can translate to a marginally brighter and more open top end. The dual-layer shielding — conductive plastic inside, copper spiral outside — provides effective isolation from the electromagnetic interference generated by effect power supplies, lighting dimmer systems, and wireless receivers common in live stage environments, all of which manifest as audible noise or hum with poorly shielded cables.
Flexible sleeve and 200 N strain relief — mechanical reliability in working conditions
The flexible studded rubber sleeve at the cable-to-plug junction replaces the rigid heat-shrink used on lower-grade cables, allowing the cable to bend at a short radius without stressing the conductor at the solder point — relevant when plugging into jack sockets positioned at the bottom or side of guitars with unconventional body profiles. Strain relief rated above 200 N withstands the sharp pulls that cause immediate internal damage or intermittent connection failures in cables with weaker connector assemblies. The lead-free PVC jacket retains flexibility at low temperatures and does not stiffen with intensive touring use.
KEY FEATURES
- Double shielding: conductive plastic + copper spiral shield — effective EMI rejection
- 115 pF/m capacitance — reliable performance across the 4.5 m length
- 99.95% ETP oxygen-free copper core — low resistance, high signal purity
- Strain relief rated above 200 N — protects internal solder joints from mechanical stress
- Flexible studded rubber sleeve — free bending at sockets of varying geometry
- Lead-free PVC outer jacket, 6.1 mm diameter — durable and flexible at low temperatures
- Straight-to-straight configuration — two TS jack 6.35 mm plugs with black shells
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Order code: KIK4.5PPSW
- Series: KIK
- Category: professional instrument
- Length: 4.5 m
- Cable color: black
- Cable type: KIK, diameter 6.1 mm, ETP oxygen-free copper 99.95%
- Shielding: double — conductive plastic + copper spiral shield
- Capacitance: 115 pF/m (35 pF/ft)
- Outer jacket: lead-free PVC
- Connector 1: jack 2p TS 6.35 mm, straight, black shell
- Connector 2: jack 2p TS 6.35 mm, straight, black shell
- Contacts: nickel-plated
- Sleeve: flexible studded rubber, short bending radius
- Strain relief: above 200 N
- Jack manufacturer: KLOTZ
