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MuxLab 500086 Digital Audio Extender Kit over Cat 5e/6 Cable (500' Range)

BH #MUDAEK150 • MFR #500086
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MuxLab 500086 Digital Audio Extender Kit over Cat 5e/6 Cable (500' Range)
Key Features
  • Transmitter/Receiver Kit
  • Extend Audio up to 500' over Cat 5e/6
  • S/PDIF and TOSLINK Inputs/Outputs
  • Switch Selects TOSLINK or S/PDIF Input
Extend your TOSLINK or S/PDIF audio signal up to 500' away with this 500086 Digital Audio Extender Kit from MuxLab. The kit includes a transmitter, receiver, a power supply, and an optical cable. The transmitter can input either two channels of TOSLINK optical or S/PDIF audio and outputs the signal over a Cat 5e/6 cable up to 500' to the receiver. The receiver can output either a TOSLINK optical or S/PDIF signal to the other end for connection to a speaker system or optional converter.
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MuxLab Digital Audio Extender Overview

Extend your TOSLINK or S/PDIF audio signal up to 500' away with this 500086 Digital Audio Extender Kit from MuxLab. The kit includes a transmitter, receiver, a power supply, and an optical cable. The transmitter can input either two channels of TOSLINK optical or S/PDIF audio and outputs the signal over a Cat 5e/6 cable up to 500' to the receiver. The receiver can output either a TOSLINK optical or S/PDIF signal to the other end for connection to a speaker system or optional converter.

The transmitter features a switch that changes your input from TOSLINK to S/PDIF. The system supports a wide range of audio formats, including PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS audio. One power supply is included and can power both units using Power-over-Cable support.

Key Features
Convert Digital Optical (TOSLINK) to Digital Coax (S/PDIF), Digital Coax (S/PDIF) to Digital Optical (TOSLINK)
Extend audio up to 500' over Cat 5e/6
Sample rate up to 96 kHz
24-bit S/PDIF compressed and uncompressed bit stream
One Digital Coax (S/PDIF) input and one Digital Optical (TOSLINK) input on transmitter
One Digital Coax (S/PDIF) input and one Digital Optical (TOSLINK) output on receiver
Switch for selecting between S/PDIF and TOSLINK inputs on transmitter
One power adapter included, power-over-cable supported
Digital Optical (TOSLINK) cable included
UPC: 627699000861

MuxLab Digital Audio Extender Specs

Interfaces
Transmission I/O
Transmitter:
1x TOSLINK Input
1x RCA (S/PDIF) Input
1x RJ45 Output

Receiver:
1x TOSLINK Output
1x RCA (S/PDIF) Output
1x RJ45 Input
Power I/O
Transmitter:
1x Barrel (5 VDC) Input

Receiver:
1x Barrel (5 VDC) Input
Standards
HDCP Support
No
EDID Support
No
Transmission
Max Transmission Distance
500' / 152.4 m (via Cat 5e/6)
Supported Audio System
DTS/DTS-HD Express/DTS-HD Master Audio/Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby TrueHD
Supported Sample Rates
Up to 96 kHz
Supported Cable Types
Cat 5e/6
General
Dimensions
Receiver:
2.4 x 2.2 x 1" / 61 x 55.9 x 25.4 mm
Weight
Transmitter:
9.5 oz / 269 g

Receiver:
9.5 oz / 269 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.6 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.55 x 4.5 x 2.2"

MuxLab Digital Audio Extender Reviews

simple unit + excellent audio quality

By David P
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-12-18

Had to find a new audio balun for use on custom install. Fired this up yesterday on an Integra CD changer over a 20m Cat run, CD playback had excellent quality! Simple config + can be powered from either end for true CI convenience!

Works perfectly, but kind of expensive

By Dirk
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-12-17

This digital audio extender accepts either coaxial or optical input, and at the receiving end can supply either or both. Don't forget to set the switch on the transmitter to tell it which input to use (I did). I am using it to carry digital audio from my display to my sound system, a CAT5e run of about 60 ft, and it works perfectly. Similar models are available from other vendors, but I chose this one because only one end of the connection needs a power supply, AND it can be either end, which is not typical. I would give it five stars if it were not so expensive.

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