CAT 5 and Audio

Tom Martin -- Mon, 04/03/2006 - 08:58

Is there a way to run audio over my existing CAT 5 wiring?

Chris Martens -- Tue, 06/06/2006 - 18:48

NetStreams has pioneered a system for sending high resolution audio (stereo only, so far as I am aware) via CAT 5 wiring.

The only catch? You'll need IP-addressable loudspeakers such as the new, self-powered in-wall models now offered by Polk Audio.

Chris Martens
Audio Editor, The Perfect Vision
Senior Writer, The Absolute Sound

Chris Martens
Editor, Avguide.com/Playback/The Perfect Vision 

Chris Martens -- Tue, 06/13/2006 - 15:50

Tom,

AMX, Kaleidescape, and Yamaha MusicCAST systems use Ethernet to transmit A/V data from their respective servers to A/V output devices in remote zones.

Examples:

1. The AMX system features "MAX" servers that send A/V data via Ethernet to "AVM" (Audio-Video output), "AOM" (Audio-only output), or "AVP" (Audio-Video output/disc player) modules.

2. The Kaliedescape system features a main server (KSERVER-2500) that sends A/V data via Ethernet either to Kaleidescape Movie Player (KPLAYER-2500) or Kaleidescape Music Player (KMUSIC-4000) modules.

3. The Yamaha MusicCAST system features a main server (MCX-1000 or -2000) that sends audio data via Ethernet (or 802.11b/g wireless connections) to either MCX-A10 Wireless Digital Music Terminals or MCX-C15 In-wall Distributed Audio Controllers.

Best,

Chris Martens
Audio Editor, [/i]The Perfect Vision
Senior Writer, The Absolute Sound

Chris Martens
Editor, Avguide.com/Playback/The Perfect Vision 

Arnie Williams -- Fri, 07/28/2006 - 15:46

Using Musica audio distribution from NetStreams, you don't need IP-addressable speakers like those from Pok Audio. You can use usual stereo speakers. And now with NetStreams new Panaroma system, you can distribute video throughout your home (stereo sound only, for now).

We've got an update coming on this technology in the September issue of The Perfect Vision (Issue 70), so watch for it.

And keep an eye on NetStreams. They've got a product on their roadmap that will come in early 2007 that will allow you to distribute surround-sound video/audio throughout your home, all over CAT5e Ethernet.

--Arnie Williams
Managing Editor, The Perfect Vision

Arnie Williams
Executive Editor, Playback
4544 S. Lamar G300
Austin, TX 78745
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