Interconnect, controlled bandwidth

ISM™ Onboard The 0.8™

ISM™ Onboard The 0.8™ builds on The One with TARA Labs’ most advanced onboard shielding and grounding, housed in the patented ISM Onboard Capsule™.

PTFE and Aero-PE® dielectrics and a natural fiber core support a neutral, vivid presentation with precise focus.

Conductor Type
RSC® SA-OF8N® (99.999999% Pure Copper)
Dielectric
PTFE / Aero-PE® / Natural Fiber
Shielding
Anti-Corrosion Coated Copper / ISM Matrix
Terminations
Torque-Lock™ RCA or XLR

Hand-made to order in Medford, Oregon. Pricing is available from your authorized TARA Labs dealer.

The Sound: Vivid, Expansive, Exact

The 0.8™ is more than a cable; it is a lens for your audio system. By eliminating the “noise” often inherent in signal transmission, it reveals:

  • Low-Level Ambient Cues: Hear the subtle breath of the performer and the natural decay of the recording space.
  • Exacting Focus: Instruments are placed with pin-point accuracy within a massive, three-dimensional soundstage.
  • Vivid Realism: Lifelike textures and timbres that bring a “live” energy to your listening room.

Proprietary Technology

At the heart of the 0.8™ is our patented ISM Onboard Capsule™, which houses our most advanced shielding and grounding solutions:

  • Isolated Shield Matrix® (ISM): Effectively eliminates RFI and EMI, ensuring a dead-quiet background.
  • Floating Ground Station®: A unique approach to grounding that prevents ground-loop hum and signal degradation.
  • RSC® SA-OF8N® Conductors: We use Rectangular Solid Core®, Super-Annealed, Oxygen-Free, Mono-Crystal, 8-Nines (99.999999%) copper—the purest material available for signal transfer.

Premium Construction

Every component of the ISM Onboard The 0.8™ is chosen for its electrical neutrality and long-term reliability.

  • Advanced Dielectrics: A combination of PTFE and Aero-PE® primary dielectrics ensures minimal signal absorption and maximum velocity of propagation.
  • Natural Fiber Core: Provides mechanical damping and structural integrity without interfering with the electromagnetic field.
  • Anti-Corrosion Shielding: A coated copper shield ensures your investment maintains its peak performance for decades.
  • Torque-Lock™ RCA or XLR: Available with our proprietary locking RCA connectors or professional-grade XLR terminations for a secure, gas-tight fit.

Specifications

Conductor Type
RSC® SA-OF8N® (99.999999% Pure Copper)
Dielectric
PTFE / Aero-PE® / Natural Fiber
Shielding
Anti-Corrosion Coated Copper / ISM Matrix
Terminations
Torque-Lock™ RCA or XLR
Origin
Handmade in Oregon, USA
Warranty
Lifetime Guaranteed

When you choose ISM Onboard The 0.8™, you aren’t just buying a cable—you’re investing in a lifetime of musical excellence.

The heritage of quality

Every TARA Labs cable is handmade to order in Oregon, USA. Our master technicians hand-polish each conductor to ensure an optimal interface. We believe in our craftsmanship so much that every cable comes with a Lifetime Guarantee.

Lifetime warranty

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