Redline Digital USB Cable

Overview
The Redline Digital USB Cable is a high-performance USB audio cable designed to optimise digital signal transfer between a source (such as a computer, streamer, or server) and a USB DAC. As part of Vertere’s Redline series, it incorporates advanced conductor geometry and shielding techniques derived from the company’s higher reference ranges, offering enhanced digital precision in a more accessible tier.

Engineered specifically for audio applications, the Redline USB Cable aims to preserve timing accuracy, minimise noise contamination, and maintain data integrity for high-resolution playback.

Design & Construction
The cable features a multi-conductor layout with individually insulated, precision-drawn copper conductors, silver-plated to enhance conductivity and high-frequency performance. Separate conductor paths are used for data and power lines to reduce interaction and signal interference.

Careful attention is given to conductor spacing, dielectric materials, and mechanical stability to control impedance and support accurate digital transmission across the USB interface.

Shielding & Noise Control
To minimize electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference, the Redline USB Cable employs multiple layers of shielding, including individual shielding for signal paths and an overall braided shield.

This comprehensive shielding design helps reduce noise transfer between connected components and supports lower jitter and improved signal stability — particularly important in revealing high-resolution audio systems.

Connectivity & Compatibility
The Redline Digital USB Cable is typically available in:

• USB Type-A to USB Type-B (standard DAC connection)
• Other configurations may be available depending on system requirements

Connectors are gold-plated for corrosion resistance and consistent electrical contact. Standard length is typically around 1.0 m, with additional lengths available in increments.

Technical Details

• Cable Type: USB 2.0 high-speed audio cable
• Conductors: Silver-plated, high-purity copper
• Configuration: Separate data and power conductor paths
• Shielding: Multi-layer shielding with overall braid
• Insulation: Precision dielectric materials for impedance control
• Termination: USB Type-A to Type-B (most common)
• Lengths: Approx. 1.0 m standard; extended lengths available

Performance & Use-Case
The Redline Digital USB Cable is designed for systems where digital transparency and timing precision are priorities. By reducing electrical noise and maintaining stable impedance, it supports:

• Improved clarity and focus
• Enhanced low-level detail retrieval
• Stable imaging and soundstage precision
• Controlled, natural tonal balance

It is well suited to high-quality DACs and streaming systems where a basic USB cable may limit overall performance.

Position in Vertere Lineup
Within Vertere’s digital cable hierarchy, the Redline USB sits below the flagship Pulse-HB digital cables and above entry-level options. It reflects Vertere’s core design philosophy — multi-conductor architecture, advanced shielding, and precision manufacturing — adapted for high-performance digital audio systems.