MuxLab VideoEase MonoPro XLR Application Manual

VideoEase MonoPro XLR Application Guide

VideoEase MonoPro™ XLR

Application Guide

Version 1.01

Jan 2006

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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.
Traditionally, pro-audio users have avoided the use of Category 5 cable because of concern
about the integrity of the connections. The MonoPro XLR has been designed to alleviate these
concerns by providing a secure and reliable connection point for Cat5 cable.

Equipment Supported

Used in pairs, the MonoPro XLR works with any professional audio-video equipment that
supports AES balanced analog or digital audio. The list includes equipment such as the
following:

Audio Amplifiers
Audio Mixing Consoles
Mixer-Amplifiers
Passive microphones
Active microphones
Microphone Pre-amplifiers
Amplified speakers

Digital Audio Rate Converters
Analog/Digital Audio Converters
Digital Audio Recorders (DAT)
CD and DVD players
Equalizers
Signal processors

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Typical Applications

The MonoPro XLR may be used to establish a variety of point-to-point connections via Cat5
twisted pair. The following diagrams illustrate several configurations that have been tested in
MuxLab’s laboratory.

Mixer to Active Speaker

The following setup tested the balun in stereo analog audio mode. Qualitatively, the sound
characteristics were excellent up to 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.

Microphone (MIC input, no phantom) to Mixer

The following setup tested the balun in mono analog audio mode for use with a microphone.
Qualitatively, the sound was good up to 3,000 ft. Above 3,000 ft, the sound quality was
reduced significantly.

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