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This new line of distribution products allows the use of standard Cat 5 and Cat 6 cabling to send multiple signals down a single cable. The use of Cat 5/6 cable can be applied to DMX, Analog Audio, Balanced AES3 Digital Audio, and even hybrid combinations including 10/100 Ethernet.

1, 2, 3, or even 4 discrete signals can be sent down each individual Cat 5/6 cable. Shielded cable is required for applications using phantom power, 4 discrete signals, and/or hybrid combinations. Because of its low loss characteristics, Cat 5/6 can increase the maximum length in many applications. For example, balanced AES3 signals have a typical distance limit of 100 meters on standard 110 ohm twisted-pair type cable, but can travel up to 300 meters on Cat 5/6 cable, depending on the equipment being used. In a hybrid configuration, the maximum distance is dictated by the IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet standard. For DMX over Cat 5/6 cable, distances of over 500 meters are possible, depending on equipment.