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Atlas Element Mezzo 2 XLR to 2 XLR Audio Cable - Pair
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Element Mezzo XLR
5 Years
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A very well-screened interconnect for this price point, with excellent resistance to RFI (Radio Frequency Interference), helping to ensure low noise levels and a neutral sound.
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Atlas Element Mezzo 2 XLR to 2 XLR Audio Cable - Pair
Based on Atlas' highly regarded Element XLR interconnects, the Element Mezzo XLR has been designed to meet the increasingly popular requirement for a cost-effective balanced cable with very little compromise in performance. The actual cable itself is identical, but the Mezzo uses a copper alloy body and pins as opposed to the high-purity OFC pins and aluminium alloy-bodied plug of the Element XLR.
Features
- Copper-Alloy XLR
- OFC Conductors
- PEF Dielectric
- 4 Core + Screen Construction
Copper-Alloy XLR
The Mezzo XLR combines a copper-alloy bodied plug with copper-alloy connectors and crimped (solder-free) construction.
Oxygen Free Copper (OFC)
OFC is produced through an extrusion process which takes place in an oxygen-free-inert-gas atmosphere. This leads to a reduced oxygen content (10 ppm) when compared to Tough Pitch Copper (TPC) and an improvement in conductivity which typically measures in at between 0.5% and 2% greater than TPC. The OFC process therefore produces a much higher quality audio cable than the TPC process. High purity conductors sound clearer than their unprocessed (TPC) counterparts because there are fewer crystal boundaries present to cause signal degradation.
| Copper Purity Comparison (0.3mm Diameter) | ||||
| TPC | OFC | OCC | ||
| Purity | >99.9% | >99.99% | >99.999% | |
| Specific Gravity | 8.75 | 8.926 | 8.938 | |
| Gas Impurities (ppm) | ||||
| O2 | 200~500 | <10 | <5 | |
| H2 | <0.5 | <0.5 | <0.3 | |
| Average Crystal Size (Metre) | 0.007 | 0.02 | 125.00 | |
| Crystals Per Metre | 150 | 50 | 0.008 | |
Polyethylene (PEF) Dielectric
PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride) is cheap to produce and, as such, is the most commonly used insulation in AV cables. However, PVC is the worst quality insulation a Hi-Fi or AV signal can encounter as its high loss causes a significant reduction in signal velocity. PVC is better suited to power cables and should be avoided in Hi-Fi and AV signal cables. Other dielectrics in common use are Polyethylene, Polypropylene and Polytetrafluoride Epoxy (better known as PTFE (Teflon™) or Teflon,) and the new and unique Atlas (PTFE). PEF (Foamed Polyethylene). The foaming process uses a blowing agent, of which there are two types. Atlas use the gas-foamed method which creates a more inert, consistent and higher quality product. The table below shows the properties of a selection of dielectrics. Though not used as a dielectric in Atlas' cables, PVC is included for comparison purposes.
| Dielectric Material Comparison (0.3mm Diameter) | |||||
| Property | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) | Foamed Polyethylene (PEF) | Polypropylene (P.P) | Teflon (FEP or PTFE) | PTFE |
| Dielectric Constant (@ 50 -106Hz) | 4-8 | 2.3 | 2.25 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Dielectric Strength (kV mm-1) | 23-30 | 30-50 | 30-50 | 20-25 | N/A |
| Loss Tangent (% @ 50 - 106Hz) | 8-15 | 0.02-0.05 | 0.02-0.06 (@ 106Hz) | 0.02-0.07 | N/A |
| Volume Resistivity (Ohms.cm @ 20°C) | 1012-15 | >1017 | 6.5x1014 | >1016 | N/A |
| Tensile Strength (Kg mm-2) | 1.0-2.5 | 1.0-2.0 | 3.0-4.0 | 1.9-2.2 | 1.0 |
| Melting Point (°C) | -130 | 112-120 | 155-160 | 275 | 275 |
| Max. Continuous Operating Temp. (°C) | 60 | 75 | 90 | 200 | 260 |
| Min. Operating Temp. (°C) | -15 to -40 | <-60 | -5 to -45 | <-60 | -250 |
4 Core + Screen Construction
A pair of identically matched conductors (one for signal path, the other acts as the return conductor) enclosed within a non-conducting screen.
Specification
- Construction: 4 core plus screen
- Material: OFC
- Dielectric: PEF
- Screen Braid: OFC, 85%
- Capacitance: 83.34 pF/m
- Inductance: 0.512 µH/m
- Resistance: 0.0810 Ohms/m
- Outside Diameter: 6.5mm
About Atlas Cables 
Atlas Cables are a major producer of interconnects and cables in the United Kingdom of Great Britain. All products are researched, developed and most are assembled in the Atlas purpose built factory in Scotland.
Many of these products are unique and use advanced techniques of production or manufacture in order to bring to the user the very finest quality products. With each new model we continue to push the boundaries of reliability and performance. It's little wonder then, that Atlas Cables have had so many mile-stone advances in the past and that Atlas Cables have secured so many awards in comparative tests against other products.
Specification
- Construction: 4 core plus screen
- Material: OFC
- Dielectric: PEF
- Screen Braid: OFC, 85%
- Capacitance: 83.34 pF/m
- Inductance: 0.512 µH/m
- Resistance: 0.0810 Ohms/m
- Outside Diameter: 6.5mm
UK Delivery
1. We use Royal Mail 1st Class Services as a Standard Postage Option
Orders received before 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. Over 98% of our orders are usually delivered the next working day including Saturdays.
Standard delivery is usually within 2-3 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays . In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.
All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Futureshop.co.uk. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD or Interlink Express for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order Monday to Friday subject to stock availability. For International orders, we use FedEx Services where customers have selected this option.
Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths or custom-made cables may be subject to longer delivery time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
We offer 'Free UK delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:
- Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at FutureShop.co.uk
- Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by UK Mail).
- Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
- You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
- We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
- FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.
Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or Interlink Express next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.
Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or Interlink Express.
2. Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day
We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.
For the Next Day Special Delivery service, orders must be received by futureshop.co.uk by 4.30pm weekdays. Orders after the 4.30pm deadline cannot be guaranteed for same day dispatch.
Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.
For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.
3. Channel Islands & Northern Ireland
We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.
European Countries
Deliveries to EU member states are subject to 20% VAT. We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 10 working days.
- Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 7 working days.
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours
Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe
Deliveries outside of the EU are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you login or register.
We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days.
- Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail - Items are usually delivered within 10-15 working days.
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets.
Customer Reviews
5 /5.0 of 3 Reviews
A Titan Named Atlas
Steven Batty
27 Jun 2023
Verified Buyer
I ordered the Atlas Element Mezzo XLR to go between my Cambridge Audio CXNv2 and Arcam rHead headphone amplifier.
On fitting the cable into my system, I pulled up my goto test track, The Chauffeur by Duran Duran. Even without burn-in, there is an extra layer to Nick's atmospheric keyboards, and for those who know the song, on the line 'What glass splinters lay so deep in your mind?' Nick samples two ice cubes being thrown into a glass of water, well that tumbling ice tumbles longer in the mix, and you can hear the crackle (if you know what I mean). I can envisage even more detail retrieval forthcoming once the cable burns in. Excellent.
Once again, Futureshop excels with customer service. Having not used balanced XLR cables before, I had to check via email if these would be appropriate, and the reply was swift. Once ordered, the item was delivered within two days which is brilliant.
Future Shop is my go-to online store for cabling.
On fitting the cable into my system, I pulled up my goto test track, The Chauffeur by Duran Duran. Even without burn-in, there is an extra layer to Nick's atmospheric keyboards, and for those who know the song, on the line 'What glass splinters lay so deep in your mind?' Nick samples two ice cubes being thrown into a glass of water, well that tumbling ice tumbles longer in the mix, and you can hear the crackle (if you know what I mean). I can envisage even more detail retrieval forthcoming once the cable burns in. Excellent.
Once again, Futureshop excels with customer service. Having not used balanced XLR cables before, I had to check via email if these would be appropriate, and the reply was swift. Once ordered, the item was delivered within two days which is brilliant.
Future Shop is my go-to online store for cabling.
Outstanding
david c
10 Mar 2022
Verified Buyer
I used Atlas XLRs to connect a DacMagic 200M to an Adam subwoofer and then to Genelec 8030c's.
I had been dissatisfied with the sound, which was opaque and lacking in clear detail. After connecting the equipment with the Atlas cables, the sound was transparent and more dynamic. I was very surprised because I have been sceptical about the value of specialist cables. I am pretty well converted.
I still use a bog-standard USB cable to connect my laptop to my DAC because it is not an analogue connection.
I had been dissatisfied with the sound, which was opaque and lacking in clear detail. After connecting the equipment with the Atlas cables, the sound was transparent and more dynamic. I was very surprised because I have been sceptical about the value of specialist cables. I am pretty well converted.
I still use a bog-standard USB cable to connect my laptop to my DAC because it is not an analogue connection.
Wow
Stuart
31 Oct 2020
Verified Buyer
I'm no audiophile but having invested in a Cambridge Audio streamer and Amp I noticed they had the option of XLR connects. Swapping from the phono leads to the XLR cables I wasn't expecting miracles but I have to say the difference is very noticeable and gives a much richer sound.
Definitely worth the investment. Excellent customer service too.
Definitely worth the investment. Excellent customer service too.