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| − | '''ALL FOUR pairs''' of the cables are used in the Exakt-Link cable. This is NOT an ethernet transport cable but an Exakt transport cable. These pairs are used to transmit the audio data, power triggers and a master timing control to ensure that the audio from all channels are in perfect sync.<br><br> | + | '''ALL FOUR pairs''' of the cables are used in the Exakt-Link cable. <u>This is NOT an ethernet transport cable but an Exakt transport cable.</u> |
| + | : These pairs are used to transmit the | ||
| + | ::* <u><b>audio data</u></b>, | ||
| + | ::* <u><b>power triggers</u></b> and a | ||
| + | ::* <u><b>master timing control</u></b> to ensure that the audio from all channels are in perfect sync.<br><br> | ||
| − | The Exakt-link has been designed to operate with the <u><b>CAT-5</b></u> cable electrical specifications for signal timings. There have been NO changes to this design for any other CAT cable standards. (updated | + | The Exakt-link has been designed to operate with the <u><b>CAT-5</b></u> cable electrical specifications for signal timings. <u>There have been NO changes to this design for any other CAT, (category), cable standards. (updated 2024)</u> |
:We recommend using the 100Base-T4 / 568B ethernet cable pairing | :We recommend using the 100Base-T4 / 568B ethernet cable pairing | ||
:Exakt Link uses readily available network cables: | :Exakt Link uses readily available network cables: | ||
| − | ::* CAT 5/5e UTP/FTP | + | ::* <b>CAT 5/5e UTP/FTP</b> |
| − | ::* CAT 6/6a UTP/FTP | + | ::* <b>CAT 6/6a UTP/FTP</b> |
| − | :Note: <u>There is no change in the audio performance of the Exakt Link between Cat 5 or Cat 6 Cables.</u> | + | :Note: |
| + | :* <u>There is no change in the audio performance of the Exakt Link between Cat 5 or Cat 6 Cables.</u> | ||
| + | :* <Font color=red><u><b>Cat-7 and Cat-8 cables may not work reliably with an Exakt system..</b></u></font> | ||
| + | ::* Cat-7 & Cat-8 are designed for much higher data speeds, (with different cable twist rates and incorporating extra shielding). | ||
| + | ::* <u>Using Cat-7/8 specification cables</u>: (We have performed a lot of testing to confirm this.) | ||
| + | :::* Degrade the "master timing control" and reduce audio performance. | ||
| + | :::* Cause more data losses & recovery in the audio data transport. (Cat-7 or Cat-8 cable are designed for much higher data rates). | ||
| + | :::* The use of the additional shielding will also reduce the usable cable length due to the lower Exakt-link data and "master timing control" attenuation. | ||
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| − | <Font color=red><u><b>Cat-7 and Cat-8 cables may not work | + | |
| + | <!-- <Font color=red><u><b>Cat-7 and Cat-8 cables may not work reliably with an Exakt system.</br> For a trouble-free, reliable, high-performance installation, we recommend use of Cat 5 or Cat 6.</b></u></font> | ||
: The <b>Exakt-Link</b> carries the <u>audio data</u>, the <u>power trigger</u> and the <u>"Master Exakt clock"</u>, (This master clock syncs the time and playback of all the Exakt speakers and Exaktboxes). <u><b>It has been designed to work with Cat-5 & Cat 6/6A specification cables</b></u>. | : The <b>Exakt-Link</b> carries the <u>audio data</u>, the <u>power trigger</u> and the <u>"Master Exakt clock"</u>, (This master clock syncs the time and playback of all the Exakt speakers and Exaktboxes). <u><b>It has been designed to work with Cat-5 & Cat 6/6A specification cables</b></u>. | ||
: Cat 7 & Cat-8 are designed for much higher data speeds, (with different cable twist rates and incorporating extra shielding). | : Cat 7 & Cat-8 are designed for much higher data speeds, (with different cable twist rates and incorporating extra shielding). | ||
: <u>Using Cat-7/8 specification cables</u>: (We have performed a lot of testing to confirm this.) | : <u>Using Cat-7/8 specification cables</u>: (We have performed a lot of testing to confirm this.) | ||
| − | ::* Degrade the "Master | + | ::* Degrade the "Master timing control" and reduce audio performance. |
::* Cause more data losses & recovery in the transport. (Cat-7 or Cat-8 cable are designed for much higher data rates). | ::* Cause more data losses & recovery in the transport. (Cat-7 or Cat-8 cable are designed for much higher data rates). | ||
::* The use of the additional shielding will also reduce the usable cable length due to the lower Exakt-link data and "Master Exakt clock" attenuation. | ::* The use of the additional shielding will also reduce the usable cable length due to the lower Exakt-link data and "Master Exakt clock" attenuation. | ||
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Revision as of 08:29, 19 December 2024
ALL FOUR pairs of the cables are used in the Exakt-Link cable. This is NOT an ethernet transport cable but an Exakt transport cable.
- These pairs are used to transmit the
- audio data,
- power triggers and a
- master timing control to ensure that the audio from all channels are in perfect sync.
The Exakt-link has been designed to operate with the CAT-5 cable electrical specifications for signal timings. There have been NO changes to this design for any other CAT, (category), cable standards. (updated 2024)
- We recommend using the 100Base-T4 / 568B ethernet cable pairing
- Exakt Link uses readily available network cables:
- CAT 5/5e UTP/FTP
- CAT 6/6a UTP/FTP
- Note:
- There is no change in the audio performance of the Exakt Link between Cat 5 or Cat 6 Cables.
- Cat-7 and Cat-8 cables may not work reliably with an Exakt system..
- Cat-7 & Cat-8 are designed for much higher data speeds, (with different cable twist rates and incorporating extra shielding).
- Using Cat-7/8 specification cables: (We have performed a lot of testing to confirm this.)
- Degrade the "master timing control" and reduce audio performance.
- Cause more data losses & recovery in the audio data transport. (Cat-7 or Cat-8 cable are designed for much higher data rates).
- The use of the additional shielding will also reduce the usable cable length due to the lower Exakt-link data and "master timing control" attenuation.
Typical Ethernet 100Base-T length restrictions guide:
- Patch cable < 30M
- Solid core cable < 100M
EXAKT-LINK CANNOT be used with:
- Ethernet Network Routers,
- Ethernet Network Switches,
- Ethernet Isolators,
- Ethernet conditioners,
- HomePlugs/Ethernet-over-Mains devices
- WLAN bridges etc
Exakt-Link can ONLY be a CAT5/6 cable from Exakt socket to Exakt socket
