Can cat5 cable be used for mic cable?

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No, CAT5 is unshielded. It shouldn't be used for mic cable. It CAN be used for line-level audio if you're running truly balanced drivers and receivers. I've successfully run line-level audio between different buildings on CAT5 with transformers (repeat coils) on both ends.
 

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