The MuxLab 500017 S-Video/Audio Balun allows transmission of a single S-Video signal up to 1000' (305m) and audio signal up to 3250' (990m) in a point-to-point connection via Cat5E/6 UTP cable, eliminating the need for bulky S-Video patch cables. When used in conjunction with MuxLab's Audio-Video Distribution Hub (500200), the S-Video Balun allows S-Video programming to be distributed via UTP.
The balun is used in pairs and allows S-Video equipment such as DVD players, VCR, satellite receivers, etc. to be connected to any convenient modular outlet.
Besides using Cat5E/6 as an alternative to S-Video cabling, the balun also makes changes / additions to modular outlet connections faster and easier. The compact balun measures 2.40 x 2.25 x 1.00" and allows for hassle-free wiring. It features 20Hz to 20KHz audio bandwidth and includes 6" dual-RCA stereo audio cable. The balun is ideal for use in classroom video distribution, commercial and home audio/video systems, hospital video training, video conferencing, and video kiosks.
| Transmission | Transparent to the user |
| Bandwidth |
Video: DC to 6 MHz Audio: 20 Hz to 20 KHz |
| Impedance |
Video: 75 ohms Audio: 600 ohms minimum |
| Maximum Input |
Video: 1.1Vp-p Audio: 1.1Vp-p |
| Insertion Loss |
Video: Less than 2 dB per pair over the frequency range from DC to 6 MHz Audio: Less than 2 dB per pair over the frequency range |
| Return Loss |
Video: Better than 15 dB over the frequency range Audio: N/A |
| Common Mode Rejection |
Video: Greater than 40 dB over the frequency range Audio: Greater than 60 dB @ 1 KHz / Greater than 40 dB over the frequency and distance range |
| Maximum Distance |
Video: 1000' (305m) Audio: 3250' (990m) (Cat5e/6 UTP cable) |
| Configuration |
(pin configuration) Video S-Video Luma: pins 7 [R] & 8 [T] S-Video Chroma: pins 4 [R] & 5 [T] Reverse Polarity Sensitive Audio Audio 1: pins 1 [R] & 2 [T] Audio 2: pins 3 [R] & 6 [T] |
| Cable |
24 AWG or lower solid copper twisted pair wire Impedance: 100 ohms at 1 MHz; Maximum capacitance: 20 pf/foot Attenuation: 6.6 dB/1000' (305m) at 1 MHz |
| Connectors |
1x S-video 2x RCA audio jacks 1x RJ45 Includes 6" (15.2cm) dual RCA stereo cable (accepts audio cable up to 12' (3.7m) |
| Enclosure | Fire retardant plastic |
| Operating Temperature | 32 ~ 131°F (0 ~ 55°C) |
| Dimensions | 2.4 x 2.3 x 1" (61 x 58 x 25mm) - plus 5" (127mm) S-video lead |
| Weight | 3.1 oz (89g) |
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Comments about MuxLab 500017 S-Video/Audio Balun:
Could not be happier. Used them to simulcast at a country club party. A real snap. I from about 70' feet away to a wide screen which was in another room.
I was taping as I was shooting and sent the signal into a Pioneer dvd burner and from there to the television. Very pleased.
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Comments about MuxLab 500017 S-Video/Audio Balun:
This product works great. The only thing I wish was different was that it had a longer s-video cord, or that you could buy your own to plug in like the RCA audio cables.
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