Canare

What Canare does

Canare Corporation of America is a Totowa, New Jersey-based subsidiary of Japan's Canare, operating as a manufacturer and distributor of professional audio/video connectivity products for the broadcast, stadium, recording, live event, and fixed installation markets. The company has been in business in the U.S. for over 40 years and sells a tightly integrated portfolio built around 75Ω and 50Ω coaxial cables (including the L-CUHD 12G-SDI Ultra Coax series capable of 4K UHD transmission up to 143 meters), a matched connector family (BCP-D 75Ω BNC, HBCP micro-BNC, DCP-C DIN 1.0/2.3 with proprietary ball-locking mechanism, triax, and audio connectors), 12G-SDI patchbays and connector panels, SMPTE ST 311 hybrid fiber-optic (HFO) camera cables and assemblies, EO/OE converter systems, the CanaBridge 12G/4K signal repeater, and supporting tools, reels, and test equipment. The company's core technology is grounded in two granted patent families (US 8,764,473 B2 for the ball-locking connector and US 7,241,055 B2 / JP 4,340,186 for the HFO alignment sleeve design) and a 'Keep It In The Family' product strategy that encourages integrators to source all signal-chain components from Canare for guaranteed impedance, shielding, and SMPTE compliance.

Canare operates a sales-led go-to-market: products are sold direct through canare.com and distributed through a network of certified general assemblers (including Joseph Electronics and Camplex for HFO camera cable assemblies) and through exclusive distribution partnerships such as CanaBridge for 12G/4K signal repeaters. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and revenue is generated through hardware sales of cables, connectors, panels, and converter systems. The company serves primary customer segments in broadcast television and production, sports broadcasting and stadiums, recording studios and post-production, live events and concerts, and fixed installation AV, with end users ranging from local public stations (ATXN) to national ministries (Joyce Meyer Ministries), production companies (Purple Tally Productions, Broadcast Management Group), and arts institutions (New World Symphony). The U.S. entity is a private, New Jersey-incorporated corporation with no disclosed funding rounds, M&A, or public listing.

Name

Canare

Legal name

Canare Corporation of America

Website

https://canare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Canare Corporation of America is a Totowa, NJ-based subsidiary of Japan's Canare that manufactures and distributes professional AV connectivity products — coaxial cables, SMPTE fiber camera assemblies, BNC/micro-BNC/DIN connectors, 12G-SDI patchbays, and EO/OE converters — for broadcast, stadium, recording, and fixed installation integrators across the U.S. and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Audio/Video Cable & Connector Manufacturing

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Electronic Connectors (3678)

akta.pro primary industry

RF & Microwave Connectors and Coaxial Assemblies (HDAHAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Video Adapters & Converters (HDMI/DP/VGA/DVI/USB-C) (HDACAHAF)

Keywords

• Professional AV cables
• Broadcast video connectors
• SMPTE fiber solutions
• 12G-SDI infrastructure
• Coaxial cable manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Totowa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional AV Hardware Products: Canare generates revenue through the sale of professional audio/video hardware products including coaxial cables, connectors, patchbays/panels, SMPTE fiber optic cables, and related accessories. The company operates as a manufacturer with over 40 years of experience in the A/V industry.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Canare Corporation of America manufactures professional audio/video connectivity products, including 75Ω and 50Ω coaxial cables (12G-SDI, HD-SDI, mobile coax), BNC/micro-BNC/DIN 1.0/2.3/triax connectors, video patchbays and connector panels, SMPTE hybrid fiber-optic (HFO) camera cables and assemblies, EO/OE converter systems, CanaBridge signal repeaters, digital and analog audio cables, and installation tools. Their offering is sold as an integrated 'Keep It In The Family' ecosystem targeting broadcast, stadium, and professional AV applications.

Product overview

Canare Corporation of America is a manufacturer of professional AV products with over 40 years of experience. Their product portfolio centers on high-performance cables and connectors for broadcast, professional video, and audio applications. The core offering includes 75Ω and 50Ω coaxial cables (including the L-CUHD 12G-SDI Ultra Coax series and L-CHD Super Coax series), a comprehensive connector lineup (BCP-D 75Ω BNC, HBCP micro-BNC, DCP-C DIN 1.0/2.3, audio, and triax connectors), and patchbays/panels. Their 12G-SDI/4K solutions ecosystem features the 48MCK-H/HS 4KUHD Video Patchbay, EO/OE converter systems, and CanaBridge signal repeaters. For broadcast camera systems, they offer Hybrid Fiber-Optic (HFO) SMPTE camera cables and connectors, COP System connector panels, HFO cable assemblies, SMPTE Triax 30 panels, and FCE splice boxes. Supporting products include cable reels, professional tools (TS100E cable stripper, TC-1 crimp tool, extraction tools, HFO connector cleaner), and testing equipment (HFO SMPTE cable tester). Audio products span analog audio cables (L-4E6S Star Quad), 110Ω digital audio cables (DA202), multichannel audio snakes, speaker cables (4S series), and HDMI cables. The products are designed to work as a complete ecosystem, with the 'Keep It In The Family' initiative encouraging users to source all components from Canare for optimal compatibility and performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CanaBridge: A 12G/4K solutions provider. CanaBridge products can transmit video signals to control centers from distant locations and are designed for video conferences using multiple cameras. Distributed by Canare.

Products and services

• L-CUHD Series (Ultra Coax 12G-SDI) High-performance 75Ω coaxial cables designed for 12G-SDI fixed installations, featuring copper foil and high-density tinned copper braided shielding with highly foamed multi-layer PE insulation; supports 4K UHD video up to 143 meters.
• L-CHD Series (Super Coax) HD-Serial Digital Video coaxial cables ideal for 3G-SDI/HD-SDI transmission, with highly-foamed PE insulation, multi-layer construction, tinned copper braid, and aluminum foil shielding.
• L-CUHWS Series (Mobile Coax) Flexible 12G-SDI mobile coaxial cables with low-loss structure and high-density double-braided shield, designed for withstanding repeated bending in mobile applications.
• L-CFB Series (Low Loss Coax) Low-loss 75Ω coaxial cables with solid copper center conductor, foam PE dielectric, tinned copper braid, and 100% foil shield for precision video applications.
• 50Ω Coaxial Cables 50Ω coaxial cables including L-3D2V, L-5D2V single-braided and L-3D2W, L-5D2W double-braided models for various RF and digital applications.
• Multichannel 75Ω Coaxial Cables Low-loss multichannel coax cables in V3, V4, and V5 configurations for fixed installations, combining multiple 75Ω channels in a single jacket.
• BCP-D Series 75Ω BNC Connectors 12G-SDI BNC connectors supporting 4K UHD transmission, SMPTE ST-2082-1 compliant with gold-plated snap-lock center pins and beryllium copper outer contacts.
• HBCP Series Micro-BNC Connectors Crimp plugs supporting 12G-SDI at half the size of standard BNC connectors, SMPTE ST 2082-1 compliant with gold-plated snap-lock center pins for high-density mounting.
• DCP-C Series DIN 1.0/2.3 Connectors Compact DIN 1.0/2.3 connectors featuring Canare's unique ball-locking mechanism for smooth and reliable matching with return loss of 20dB or greater up to 3GHz.
• 50Ω BNC Connectors BP-C series straight 50Ω BNC connectors and BJ-JR/BJ-JRU receptacles for 50Ω applications.
• Audio Connectors Phone/solder plugs including F-09, F-10, F-11, F-12, F-15, F-16 models with cable cramp systems for reliable audio connections.
• Triax Connectors CCx4 and CCx11 series crimp-type triax connectors for broadcast camera applications.
• 48MCK-H/HS 4KUHD Video Patchbay High-density 48-channel 12G-SDI video patchbay with dust-proof shutter design, supporting up to 12.0GHz frequencies, specifically designed for sports broadcasting applications.
• 12G-SDI Patchbays 32-channel 12G-SDI patchbays (32MCKA-ST/STS) supporting 4K/8K video in 1RU, 1.5RU, and 2RU form factors with self-terminating capabilities.
• CanaBridge Signal Repeater 12G/4K signal repeater (CB-8120) designed for transmitting video signals from distant locations, featuring automatic SD/HD/3G/6G/12G-SDI detection with 1x12G-SDI input and 2x12G-SDI output.
• EO/OE Systems Electric to optic and optic to electric converters for 12G-SDI/HD-SDI, RS-422/232, 100BASE-TX, and analog audio signals, designed for modern stadium installations.
• Hybrid Fiber-Optic (HFO) Camera Cables SMPTE ST 311 compliant hybrid fiber-optic camera cables combining optical fiber with power and signal conductors for broadcast camera applications.
• HFO Camera Cable Assemblies Pre-terminated hybrid fiber-optic camera cable assemblies including standard, slim, and tough/flexible variants with SMPTE connectors.
• COP System (Connector Panels) Hybrid Fiber-Optic Camera Connector Panels with pre-terminated connectors and built-in splice enclosure boxes, available in rack mount and wall mount configurations.
• SMPTE Triax 30 Panels Hybrid Fiber-Optic and/or Triax camera connector panels designed for easy setup, installation, and cost-effective broadcast applications.
• HFO SMPTE Cable Tester FCT-FCKIT RED hybrid camera cable tester that identifies optic power and loss, electrical open-circuits and short-circuits simultaneously.
• FCE Splice Boxes Fiber splice enclosures (FCE-2, FCE-4, FCE-6) protecting fusion splice connections for LF-2SM9N cables, available in vertical/horizontal configurations.
• Analog Audio Cables Star Quad microphone cables with high-density braided copper shields, featuring flexible designs for extreme cold weather and reduced handling noise.
• DA202 110Ω Digital Audio Cable AES/EBU digital audio cable with twisted pairs and braid shield, featuring special PE Filter Rods to maintain constant 110Ω impedance.
• Multichannel 110Ω Digital Audio Cables Slim and lightweight multichannel digital audio cables with cross-linked foam PE insulation and drain wire, ideal for digital audio paths up to 140 meters.
• Multichannel Analog Audio Cables Multichannel audio snake cables available in MR202-AT foil shield, MS202-P spiral shield, and L-4E3/L-4E4 braided shield series with various channel counts.
• Speaker Cables 4-conductor speaker cables with super flexibility and star quad design for reduced EMI noise, available in various gauges for PA systems and Hi-Fi speakers.
• HDMI Premium Cables Premium certified HDMI cables supporting 4K60P and 4K HDR with high speed 18 Gbps bandwidth, available in lengths from 0.6m to 9m.
• L-4CFTX Triax Cable Triax cable for digital or analog broadcast camera applications with abrasion-resistance PVC jacket.
• GS-6 Guitar/Instrument Cable Oxygen-free copper 18 AWG instrument cable designed for guitar/bass/keyboards with low capacitance and proprietary double Carbon/Braid Copper shield for microphonic noise elimination.
• Cable Reels Plastic and metal cable reels in various sizes, including models with trap door compartments or flanged cable hangers, designed for storing SMPTE and other broadcast cables.
• TS100E Coaxial Cable Stripper 5-in-1 coaxial cable stripper with rotary knob for selecting 5 different cable setups, featuring 3 circular steel blades and adjustable blade height.
• TC-1 Hand Crimp Tool Interchangeable die sets hand crimp tool with scissor ratchet action, emergency release lever, and hardened Swedish Steel construction rated at 50,000 dura-cycle lifespan.
• BCJ-MCVP Adapter BNC Female to Micro-Patch Plug Adapter that complements Canare's 32MCK-ST (12G) and 48MC (3G) patchbays, serving as an alternative when patch cords are unavailable.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12G-SDI transmission distance up to 143 meters with L-8CUHD cable
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Joseph ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoseph Electronics is a certified general assembler for Canare's Hybrid Fiber Optic (HFO) Camera Cable Series, providing pre-assembled cable solutions to customers.
• CamplexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCamplex is a fiber optic solutions partner and certified general assembler for Canare's HFO Camera Cable Series, offering pre-terminated cable assemblies.
• CanaBridgecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanaBridge is a 12G/4K solutions provider whose products are designed to meet the new trend of shooting style in the film industry. CanaBridge products are distributed exclusively by Canare for transmitting video signals from distant locations to control centers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LEMO: LEMO is a leading manufacturer of precision push-pull circular connectors and is the dominant supplier of SMPTE-standard hybrid fiber-optic (HFO) camera connectors — directly competing with Canare's HFO cable assembly and connector lineup for broadcast camera systems.
• Radiall: Radiall is a global manufacturer of RF/coaxial connectors, adapters, and cable assemblies used in broadcast, telecom, and aerospace — directly comparable to Canare's 50Ω/75Ω BNC, DIN, and coaxial interconnect portfolio.
• Belden: Belden is a major manufacturer of broadcast and professional AV cables, including coax (e.g., SDI/HD-SDI), connectors, and fiber — overlapping almost product-for-product with Canare's 75Ω coax, BNC, and broadcast infrastructure portfolio across broadcast, stadium, and pro AV customers.
• Clark Wire & Cable: Clark Wire & Cable designs and manufactures broadcast, pro audio, and AV cable assemblies (tactical, SMPTE, multi-channel) — closely aligned with Canare's hybrid fiber-optic camera cable assemblies and broadcast infrastructure offerings.
• Neutrik: Neutrik manufactures professional audio and video connectors (BNC, speakON, XLR, etherCON) serving broadcast, live event, and pro AV markets, making it a direct counterpart to Canare in connector systems used alongside broadcast cabling.
• Hosa Technology: Hosa Technology manufactures and distributes a wide catalog of pro audio and video cables, adapters, and connectors (HDMI, BNC, XLR, instrument) targeting musicians, broadcasters, and AV integrators — directly comparable to Canare's cable and accessory breadth.
• Mogami Cable: Mogami manufactures high-end professional audio and broadcast cables (analog, AES/EBU digital, microphone) for studios and live events — closely overlapping Canare's analog audio, 110Ω digital audio, and Star Quad microphone cable lines.

Broad incumbents

• TE Connectivity: TE Connectivity is a broad-line electronic connector and cable assembly supplier across industrial, automotive, aerospace, and communications — touching Canare's connector business but at far greater scale and across many non-overlapping verticals.
• Amphenol: Amphenol is one of the world's largest interconnect manufacturers with products spanning broadcast, RF, fiber, and industrial. It competes broadly with Canare but operates at vastly greater scale across many non-broadcast verticals.

Emerging players

• Corning Optical Communications: Corning supplies optical fiber and connectivity products (including SMPTE-compatible fiber) used in broadcast and AV-over-IP infrastructure. It is emerging as a competitor on the fiber side of broadcast signal transport where Canare's HFO camera cables are deployed.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/canareusa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC8Ktym-LputbnsJmBe8Em5g
• Facebookfacebook.com/canareusa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canare
• Instagraminstagram.com/canareusa

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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