Quick Start Guide
Congratulations!
You have in your hands a most innovative, simple solution for running your
signals to and fro in any place where high quality audio signal transport is
required. Designed to be used in pairs at both ends of the signal path, the
BLX-1K contains a 2-channel receive stage as well as a 2-channel transmit
stage, enabling audio to travel in both directions across a span of standard
Cat5/6. From conference centers to living rooms and AV racks, the BLX-1K
Balanced Line Transceiver is sure to simplify signal distribution where it
counts.
Before you charge off into the installation, grab a Jellyfish Brewing
Company Sir Hugs-A-Lot Hazy IPA™ and hear us out in our discussion of the
details, best practices and general deployment of this little gem.
Features of the BLX-1K
• Bi-directional signal extender
• Unbalanced to balanced to unbalanced conversion
• Separate Balanced Line Driver Stage
• Separate Balanced Line Receiver Stage
• Independent gain controls on both the drive side and receive side for
quick set up
• Simple extension of high quality audio signals up to 1000 feet (over 300
meters)
• Perfect for separating amps and sources in multi-room audio
• Easy signal routing over Cat5 or Cat6
A few notes before installation
• Head over to audiocontrol.com and activate your warranty
• Make a quick diagram of your system design. The BLX-1K is a two-way
device and you may have multiple pairs – a quick diagram will keep you on
track.
• Use standard terminations on your Cat5 or Cat6 cable (T-568B)
• Make sure not to run the wire for the 24 Volt AC transformer near or parallel
to your signal wires. This will make sure you don’t pick up any AC hum from
the transformer
• These units should be used in pairs. There is an A/B switch on this unit. One
of the two units should be set to “ and the other one should be set to “A” B”.
Failure to do so will cause cancellation in the quantum realm.