Black Box Audio Baluns (Analog and Digital)

Extend Analog or Digital Audio with Inexpensive CAT5 Cable Instead of Coax


BB-IC460A
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What's special about these baluns?

  • Uses inexpensive CAT5 cable instead of costly coax cable to connect audio devices that are spaced far apart.
  • Compact design for installation in tight spaces next to audio equipment.
  • Secure connections with cable strain relief.
  • Ideal for equipment connections in home theaters, conference rooms, or training centers.
  • Manufacturer lifetime guarantee
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BB-IC460A Analog Audio Baluns
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BB-IC461A Digital Audio Baluns
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  • Analog Audio Baluns: Support unbalanced stereo or mono audio connections up to 5000 feet (1524 meters) over Cat5 cable.
    Order two per side for stereo audio.
  • Digital Audio Baluns: Carry Dolby Digital®, DTS®, and other types of digital audio up to 600 feet (128.8 meters) over Cat5 cable.
  • Can be used with Component/Composite Video Balun (IC462A) to extend audio / video applications.
  • Ideal where where conduits don’t allow for multiple bulky cable runs or UTP cable is already installed or where conduits don’t allow for multiple bulky cable runs.
  • Must be used in pairs for analog mono, or two pairs for analog stereo.
  • Lifetime Double Diamond Warranty
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    Buying Tips

    NOTE: For Composite video, baluns must be used in pairs.

    NOTE: Three pairs are required for YPbPr connection.

    AUDIO ANALOG BALUN Specs

    Electrical Signal Type: Unbalanced analog mono or stereo audio

    Compatible Devices: DVDs, VCRs, camcorders, audio mixers, audio matrix switchers, audio splitters, audio distribution amplifiers, boosters, Hi-Fi, microphones, home theaters, and other commercial or consumer analog equipment.

    Transmission: Transparent to the user

    Maximum Input: 1.1 Vp-p (+20 dBu, unbalanced <1% THD)

    Insertion Loss: Less than 1 dB per balun pair over the frequency range

    Common Mode Rejection (CMMR): Greater than 60 dB @ 1 kHz

    Audio Source Impedance: 100 to 600

    Audio Receiver Impedance: 10 k to 100 k

    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/ft.;
    - Attenuation: 6.6 dB/1000 ft. at 1 MHz

    Maximum Distance: Up to 1000 ft. (304.8 m) @ 60 Hz to 20 kHz;
    1000 to 5000 ft. (304.8 to 1524.4 m)@ 100 Hz to 20 kHz

    Connectors: (1) RCA male connector, (2) screw terminals*
    *Phase error sensitive. Ensure straight-through polarity in stereo audio applications.

    Temperature Tolerance:
    - Operating: 32 to 131°F (0 to 55°C);
    - Storage: -4 to +185°F (-20 to +85°C)

    Humidity: Up to 95%, noncondensing

    Enclosure: Fire-retardant plastic

    Size: 1.3"H x 0.5"W x 0.5"D (3.3 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm)

    Weight: 1.5 oz. (42.5 g)

     

    AUDIO DIGITAL BALUN Specs

    System Requirements: Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, CTS, LOGIC7, THX
    Surround EX

    Compatible Devices: DVDs, VCRs, camcorders, satellite receivers, home theaters, channel processors, amplifiers, D/A converters, MPEG encoders/decoders, switchers, and other commercial or consumer audio equipment supporting digital audio

    Transmission: Transparent to the user

    Bandwidth: DC to 25 MHz

    Maximum Input: 1.1 Vp-p

    Insertion Loss: Less than 1 dB per balun pair over the frequency range

    Return Loss: Greater than 15 dB over the frequency range

    Common Mode Rejection: Greater than 60 dB @ 10 MHz

    Maximum Distance (UTP): Category 5 unshielded twisted pair: 600 ft. (182.9 m)

    Cable:
    - UTP: 24 gauge or lower solid copper twisted-pair wire impedance: 100 ohms at 1 MHz;
    - Maximum capacitance: 20 pF/ft
    - Attenuation: 6.6 dB/1000 ft. at 1 MHz

    Pin Configuration: Tip—Signal, Ring—Ground

    Impedance:
    - Input: 75 ohms (RCA)
    - Output: 100 ohms (screw terminals)

    Connectors: (1) S/PDIF RCA male connector, (2) screw terminals

    Temperature Tolerance:
    - Operating: 32 to 131°F (0 to 55°C)
    - Storage: -4 to 185°F (-20 to +85°C)

    Humidity: Up to 95%, noncondensing

    Enclosure: Fire-retardant plastic

    Size: 2.3"H x 0.6"W x 0.6"D (5.8 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm)

    Weight: 1.5 oz. (42.5 g)

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