The MuxLab Stereo Audio Balun allows an unbalanced line level stereo audio from an analog audio source to be connected up to 5000' (1.5 km) away using Cat 5e/6 (UTP) cables. It is designed for audio applications with a midrange audio frequency response.
Eliminating the use of coaxial cables, the Stereo Audio Balun allows audio equipment to be connected or moved within a structured cabling environment. It has a common mode rejection of 60 dB at 1 KHz, and features color-coded RCA cable leads for an easy and error-free connection to an audio source.
| Standards | Line level unbalanced analog audio |
| Transmission | Transparent to the user |
| Bandwidth |
Up to 1,000' (305m): 60Hz - 20 kHz 1,000 - 5,000' (305m - 1.5km): 100Hz - 20 kHz |
| Maximum Input | 1.1Vp-p |
| Insertion Loss | Insertion Loss per Balun Pair: Less than 1 dB per pair over the frequency range |
| Common Mode Rejection | Greater than 60 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Impedance |
Audio Source Impedance: Less than 600 ohms Audio Receiver Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater Impedance Transformation Ratio (Single Unit): 4:1 (source: line) |
| Cable |
UTP 24 gauge or lower solid copper twisted pair wire impedance: 100 ohms at 1 MHz Maximum capacitance: 20 pf/foot Attenuation: 6.6 dB/1,000' (304.8m) at 1 MHz |
| Maximum Distance | Cat 5e/6 UTP: 5000' (1.5km) |
| Connectors |
2 RCA-M 6" (152mm) cable leads 1 RJ45 |
| Operating Temperature | 32 ~ 131°F (0 ~ 55°C) |
| Enclosure | ABS fire retardant plastic |
| Dimensions (Diam. x L) | 1 x 1.9" (25 x 48mm) - plus 6" (152mm) audio lead |
| Weight | 1 oz (28g) |