So I started making my own. Bearded Man AV Products is launching soon - custom XLR, DMX, speaker, power and multicore cables built properly, by someone who actually uses them on the road.
No spam. Just a heads up when we go live
Most cable suppliers are selling you something they've never used on a real gig. I've been running cables on production rigs for years. I know what fails, why it fails, and how to build something that won't.
Bearded Man AV Products are built by Kyle Ford — a Ballarat-based AV and live event production operator with years of experience behind consoles, at FOH, and on the road. I started building cables because I couldn't find Australian-made, properly specified cables that matched what production companies actually need. Every cable is built by hand using Van Damme, Canare, and Neutrik components — the same brands I use in my own rig.
The difference between a cable that fails on the night and one that doesn't usually comes down to what it's made from. We don't cut corners on materials — every build uses cable stock and connectors we'd trust in our own rigs.
Japanese-manufactured cable renowned for its consistency and build quality. Canare's star-quad design (L-4E6S) is the industry standard for balanced audio — four conductors wound in a quad configuration that dramatically reduces interference. Used across broadcast, touring, and install worldwide.
British-manufactured cable trusted across the touring and install industry for its flexibility, durability, and consistent electrical performance. Van Damme's touring-grade range is designed to be coiled, run, and packed hundreds of times without degrading — exactly what live production demands.
The global standard in professional audio connectors. Neutrik XLR, Speakon, and PowerCon connectors are found on every major touring rig, install, and broadcast facility in the world — and for good reason. Precision-engineered, robust locking mechanisms, and consistent contact performance over thousands of cycles.
LK connectors are our go-to for power distribution and entertainment wiring applications — Socapex multipin, powerCON, and entertainment-grade power connectors built to handle the demands of live event infrastructure. Robust, reliable, and rated for the work.
From a single XLR to a full custom DJ loom — if it carries signal, power, or data on a live production rig, we can build it. Don't see what you need? Just ask.
Built with Canare or Van Damme cable and Neutrik connectors. Male to female, male to male — any length. The staple of any professional audio rig, done right.
3-pin and 5-pin DMX cables for lighting rigs. Built with Van Damme or Canare 110Ω data cable and Neutrik XLR connectors. Properly terminated, impedance matched — no signal loss, no intermittent faults.
NL2 and NL4 Speakon configurations using Van Damme speaker cable and Neutrik NL4 connectors. Stage and install ready. Combination connector builds available on request.
Neutrik PowerCon, TrueCon and LK Socapex connectors on quality Van Damme flex cable. Purpose-built power distribution cables for touring rigs and permanent install.
Built on Canare 75Ω coax with proper BNC connectors. 3G, 6G and 12G-SDI capable builds available — spec the right cable for your signal path, not just whatever's cheap.
DJ looms, stage boxes, amp racks — custom multi-channel looms in braided sheath using Van Damme multicore and Neutrik or LK connectors to spec. Describe your setup and we'll build the loom.
CAT5e through CAT7 on Van Damme TourCat shielded cable with Neutrik NE8MX6 reterminable etherCON connectors. Built for all AV CAT requirements
Also stocking: Link Italy hybrid cables · Pelican cases · Neutrik adaptors · Gaffer & electrical tape · and more coming soon.
Ballarat, Victoria — shipping Australia-wide. Lead times vary by order complexity, but most standard cables ship within a few business days of confirmation.
That's what the enquiry form is for. Describe your setup and we'll work out the best build for you. No obligation.
All categories, all lengths, all upgrade options — XLR, DMX, SDI, CAT, power, and multicore. Prices include GST. Updated regularly as new products are added.