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MuxLab Stereo Hi-Fi Balun 500028

BH #MUSHB • MFR #500028
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MuxLab Stereo Hi-Fi Balun 500028
Key Features
  • Transmits Analog Signal to Hi-Fi System
  • Carries Signal over Cat5 Cable
  • Connects to Source by Integrated Cables
The MuxLab Stereo Hi-Fi Balun 500028 carries an unbalanced signal from an analog audio source, like a DVD player, to a hi-fi amplifier system so as to achieve hi-fi sound quality for the analog source.
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MuxLab Stereo Hi-Fi Balun Overview

The MuxLab Stereo Hi-Fi Balun 500028 carries an unbalanced signal from an analog audio source, like a DVD player, to a hi-fi amplifier system so as to achieve hi-fi sound quality for the analog source.

Such a setup requires two Balun units. Each connects to its source by two integrated 6" RCA-M cables, and the two units connect by Cat5, over which the analog signal is carried.

The Balun allows a simple, neat and affordable way of getting a hi-fi frequency response.

UPC: 627699000281

MuxLab Stereo Hi-Fi Balun Specs

Environment
Line level unbalanced analogue audio
Device Compatibility
DVD players, satellite receivers, MPEG players, laptops, hi-fidelity stereo audio amplifiers, audio switchers, AV monitors, powered subwoofer and other line level audio equipment
Transmission
Transparent to the user
3dB Bandwidth
20 Hz to 20 KHz over the distance range
Maximum Input
1.1Vp-p unbalanced
Insertion Loss
Per balun pair: less than 2 dB over the frequency range
Common Mode Rejection
Greater than 60 dB @ 1 KHz
Greater than 40 dB over the frequency and distance range
THD
Maximum 0.007% @ 1 KHz over distance range
Audio Source Impedance
100 ohms maximum
Audio Receiver Impedance
10 k ohms minimum
Maximum Distance
By Cat5e/6 UTP: 3,250 ft (1 km)
Pin Configuration
RJ45 (EIA 568 A or B):
Audio 1 (white) -- pins 1 [R] & 2 [T]
Audio 2 (red) -- pins 3 [R] & 6 [T]
Cable - UTP
24AWG or lower solid copper twisted pair wire
Impedance: 100 ohms at 1 MHz; Maximum capacitance: 20 pf/foot (20 pf/30 cm)
Attenuation: 6.6 dB/1000 ft at 1 MHz (6.6 dB/304 m at 1 MHz)
Cable - Coax
Shielded audio cable
Connectors
RCA-M 6" (15 cm) cable leads x2
RJ45 x1
Temperature
Operating: 32 to 131ºF (0 to 55ºC) Storage: -4 to 185ºF (-20 to 85ºC) Humidity: up to 95%
Enclosure
ABS, fire retardant plastic
Dimensions
2.4 x 2.25 x 1" plus 6" audio lead (6 x 5.7 x 2.5 cm plus 15 cm audio lead)
Weight
3.1 oz (89 g)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.22 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.95 x 4.45 x 1.1"

MuxLab Stereo Hi-Fi Balun Reviews

Works great.

By slinger
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2012-09-24

I used two of these baluns to connect a Buttkicker transducer attached to the sofa in my home theatre to the subwoofer output of my AVR over CAT5. They work well, and only requires simple plug and play operation. This allowed me to use the existing CAT5 in my home to connect the second sub, so I didn't have to spend a ton of time fishing and running new cable to support the new sub. So while these products are seemingly expensive for a passive device, if you already have the UTP infrastructure available you can save a lot of time and effort using them instead of pulling new cables. Look for other Muxlab baluns which will allow you to run all kinds of things across UTP. (eg. CCTV, audio, video, hdmi, component video, stereo, vga ect.)

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