Re: Digital Audio

[tefxp]

I know it's an old discussion thread now, but I've only joined the
list (only just ordered Kat 5 in fact). I would be very interested
in distributing AC-3.
Presumably at the moment, the only solution is to distribute the
decoded 5.1 audio channels via a couple of audio only tx'ers?

cheers & hi all,

Tony

--- In kat5-users@y..., "Dan Khan" <dhk@i...> wrote:
> Yup, AC3 signal or DTS from PC more than likely.
>
> I would be very interested in a digital audio version - hope I'm
not the
> only one! :)
>
> -Dan
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: James Hoye [mailto:james.hoye@s...]
>
> > > Can Kat5 be used to send digital audio down cat 5? (I know
there is no
> > > current Kat5 product, but maybe with the right connectors
etc.)
> > >
> > > Are there any limitations that I am not aware of.
> >
> > I presume you are talking about stereo PCM or an AC3 or DTS
> > bitstream here.
> > In short it is very unlikely. These type of signal are (AFAIK)
serial
> > clocked data and thus not suitable for KAT5.
> >
> > Keith (and others) however, may prove me wrong!