Can I use SDI cable RG-59 for component video or audio?

[vivekam]

I am having few meters of SDI cable RG-59. Can I use it for component video or audio.

I thought of getting an opinion here on forum.

Thanks in advance.

 

[IndianEars]

Yes, you can.

There will be no problem.

Strictly speaking RG-59 is a 75 Ohm, Cable TV (CATV) coaxial cable.

 

[jls001]

You can also use it as a S/PDIF digital audio cable. Depending on the make/model, it may or may not sound good to you when used as analog audio cable. I've tried a Belden RG-59 as analog audio interconnect and find it truncates decays abruptly.

 

[vivekam]

Thank you.
I plan to use it for component video. Maybe for occasional analog audio.