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VideoEase MonoPro XLR Application Guide Purpose The purpose of this document is to explain how to apply MuxLab’s MonoPro XLR in different operating scenarios and to discuss issues not covered in the Installation Guide that comes with the product. Function of the MonoPro XLR The function of the MonoPro XLR is to provide a cost-efficient and user-friendly method of connecting pro-audio equipment via Cat5 twisted pair cable in a point-to-point connection.
5,000 ft. Over 5,250 ft, the sound started to have noticeable high frequency attenuation. Audio Distribution The following setup tested the compatibility of the balun with MuxLab’s Audio-Video Hub (500200) in professional digital audio mode. Qualitatively, the sound quality was clear up to 1,000 ft.
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VideoEase MonoPro XLR Application Guide Digital Audio to Mixer via Rate Converter and D/A The following setup tested the balun in professional digital audio mode. Note that part of the UTP cable was winded around a running 60 Hz AC motor to simulate an AC noise source superposed on the signal.
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VideoEase MonoPro XLR Application Guide Adding a Cat5 line cord to the balun In applications where the MonoPro XLR must be connected to a modular RJ45 wall outlet, a line cord may be added for increased versatility. In order to conform to structured cabling standards, it is recommended to terminate the twisted pair according to TIA 568 standard as shown in the diagram below and to use stranded Cat5 UTP and a stranded RJ45 plug.
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VideoEase MonoPro XLR Application Guide Use In Conjunction With Analog Audio Balun (500019) The MonoPro XLR also works in conjunction with the 500025 at the source and the 500019 at the receiver. For example, in a building paging system, there may be a central audio distribution amplifier with pro-audio balanced (XLR) outputs that needs to connect to remote audio amplifiers with line-level (RCA) inputs in another location via Cat5 cable.
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VideoEase MonoPro XLR Application Guide Using Spare Twisted Pairs from a LAN Connection In some installations where a point-to-point audio-video connection is needed and it is not practical to add twisted pair cable, there is the possibility of using spare twisted pair cable that is behind the wall.
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Conclusion Should you require additional information, please contact MuxLab Customer Technical Support for assistance or visit MuxLab’s website at www.muxlab.com. MuxLab Inc. Telephone : ........514-905-0588 8114 Trans Canada Hwy Toll-free (North America) : ..
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