The primary reason for this limit is the maximum allowed roundtrip delay of about 1. Connect multiple cable lengths together to extend a usb device multiple distances. We have been told that 20 feet is the maximum cable length before. Some examples include mp3 players, printers, keyboards, computer mice and external. For extremely long runs, motu has tested this usb cat5 extender device, which allows usb runs of up to 100 feet. Midi is an unbalanced audio signal so cable length and quality has the same implications as unbalanced audio lines. Universal serial bus usb is an industry standard that establishes specifications for cables. A usb cable connects a wide variety of devices to a computer or laptop. Viewing 4 posts 1 through 4 of 4 total author posts august 24, 2015 at 1. Usb cable length for audio interface recording forums. By selecting the audiodriver asio4all v2 from the audiosettings section of flstudio. Can i use a 15 cable and a 6 extension cable which are cheap from acortech, or do i need to buy a more expensive 20. How can i run an adat optical cable long distances. What is the maximum practical usb3 cable length, and what.
We have a mtp av usb and the question of midi cable length and. Im just messing around with a scarlett solo during his interim, and have a chance to mess with various orientations and configurations for a few prof of concept swipe ive started to get going. Ieee 94 is an interface standard for a serial bus for highspeed communications and. The audio solutions team will gladly help, but what we will ask is how long is the total length of usb cable you are using, including the extension. Usb cables are limited in length, as the standard was intended for. Although the maximum cable length is not specified in the usb 3. The s400 standard limits any configurations maximum cable length to 72.
Scsi bus, while providing connectivity for digital audio and video equipment. The usb typec specification provides the appropriate length for all types of usb typec cable assemblies based on cable performance requirements. What the maximum length for a usb cable is and how to extend. Usb type c cable, takagi 3pack 6ft usb c to usb a nylon braid fast charging cord high speed data sync transfer charger cable compatible with galaxy s9, note, lg, pixel 2 xl, huawei, oneplus and more 4. Besides i dont really hear sound differences between various usb cables although i havent tested very expensive ones and for the time being i am not going to.
Always use usbif certified cables for the required performance. Cables are critically important system components responsible for protecting the fragile voltages as they are transferred from point to point among the links of the audiovideo chain. Cables, power, tweaks, speakers, accessories dbtfree forum. The cable length was limited by a cable delay spec of 26ns to allow for reflections to settle at the transmitter before the next bit was sent. Usb also requires a master controller whereas ieee 94 is cooperatively. Audiobooks and audio plays available on a usb stick shaped like a cassette tape. However, it is possible to go beyond this limitation by using a usb repeater cable, which will add an extra 5m to the overall range. Because of the high frequency of digital data transmissions, cables that are longer than the maximum specified length may increase data transmission errors, resulting in data resends in some cases and time out failure in others. If you need the full data transfer rate from a usb cable, keep it as short as possible, preferably under 10ft.
He wanted to save the cost of a delay unit in his installation by using long enough cable. If usb host commands are unanswered by the usb device within the allowed time. For the active cables the maximum active cable length for usb 2. From what i understand, the bits that are supposed to arrive sidebyside on the different wires are prone to get out of sync over long cables, so the signal starts to become garbled. As file based audio is gaining momentum and many believe asynchronous usb the way to go there is a growing market for audiophile grade usb cables. Youre correct that the specified length up to usb 2. To extend it further you need a hub or repeater at that point. Whats the maximum length of usb cable that you can use. The usb specification designates the maximum cable length as 5 meters approx. Is there a maximum length for an unbalanced audio cable after which you should use balanced. When downloading files to your mp3 player, or when connecting your pc to an audio system, the quality of your usb cable becomes critical. With usb active cables aka repeaters the max length limit depends on whether a regular usb cable with an active cable or not. Due to its design, usb cable has a normal maximum length of about 5 meters 16.
Reliable data transfer is all important with a digital cable. Home forums digital dj gear the maximum length of audio cable this topic contains 3 replies, has 2 voices, and was last updated by dj vintage 4 years, 7 months ago. Ways to extend usb cable over long distances cabling pro. This cable was of the same length as others, the same type of plastic quality connector housing with a molded rubber strain relief, and gold plated connector. Its hard to believe but usb universal serial bus 2. So taking a 50m 32 channel multicore, i plugged chan 1 into 2, 3 into 3 etc, ending up with 32 x 50m 1600m. Active repeater cables welcome to your cable store inc. When it comes to cable length, the shortest length possible is almost always better. Mbs, and support realtime data, voice, audio and video. The question of course is why a cable can have any impact on sound quality. Theres nothing like listening to a great book in the comforts of your car. Some say that improved jitter performance of a cable can make a difference.
What is the maximum length of cables that can be used in typec applications. Over long distances youd probably want to have some kind of active repeater to make sure the transmission doesnt become unreliable. This cable type could also be considered a usb power cable as it is carrying electrical power from the computer as. Unlike speaker cables and analog interconnects, where shorter is always better, the bestsounding usb cables are 1. My understanding is that there is a limit to how far you can go with one. The maximum cable length motu recommends between a usb computer and usb. Connect a pda to a computer as a device to load data such as an address book or. As ive read in the link provided and elsewhere, the average 28 awg bought in bigbox stores will perform successfully under category 2 high speed to about 10 feet, and under category 1 to about 12 or 15 feet. If you need to go very far, you either need a series of hubs, a repeater, or an active range extender over twisted pair. What is the maximum usb distance a device can be from a pc. Picture, max bandwidth or data rate, max cable length, found where.
It is possible to extend the distance further by using networked usb solutions, however these devices may only support up to usb1. I once set up a demo for a guy who would not believe that long cable length did not produce delays were talking 100s of m here not s of km. At the bottom of page 186 of the 5th edition of robert harleys book the complete guide to highend audio, he says this. Most visibly, speed is about transferring large files as quickly as possible, or carrying enough data for an hd video. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.
I say almost, because there are some exceptions, as will see. Why is usb cable maximum length is shorter than in rs232. Review of audioquest usb digital audio cables home. With custom graphics, sticks and jcards youve never seen audio like this.
Twisted veins hdmi cable 50 ft, 2pack, long high speed hdmi cord with ethernet, maximum length single piece cable a replacement option for an hdmi extensionextender. How can i listen to audiobooks in the car using usb cable, auxiliary. Unlike speaker cables and analog interconnects, where shorter is always better, the. The op asked for guidance on what the longest usb cable length is that can safely be used for audio, assuming a wellconstructed cable. Unfortunately, the length of the usb cable may make a difference in terms of signal integrity. The silverplus has been my permanent audio usb cable for a couple of years now and ive not heard a usb cable better enough to compel me to invest in anything more expensive or cheaper. Kimber kables mini bus cable uses copper conductors with an unusually thick 6. There a number of factors that would effect the error rates and its sensitivity to cable length including but not limited to. Trying to hook up an hp 20 laser printer, in case that makes a difference. For many applications, the speed of digital communication is important. Review of audioquest usb digital audio cables headphone.
What is the maximum practical length of a usb cable. These specially designed digital cables are used to connect your computer to your audio system. John swenson answered that well, yet nobody even took into account the amount of current drawn by the usb device, and how much voltage drop there would be in the cable. Your choice of midi cable will have no effect on the performance of your audio recording. Sorry if this is a dumb question, but is there a maximum safe length for a usb printer cable.
Runs of 50 feet or more are possible with high quality cable. Maximum length single piece cable a replacement option for an hdmi extensionextender. Like other digital audio cables, usb audio cables carry a bitstream of digital data. According to the usb standard, the maximum length of a usb cable is 5 meters. When usb was designed, a decision was made to handle the propagation of electromagnetic fields on usb data lines in a way that limited the maximum length of a usb cable to something in the range of 4m. Connect up to four usb2aa10m cables to extend one usb device up to 40 meters. The adat spec puts the limit on optical cable length at five meters around 16 feet. Because i use the converter i dont need a highend usb cable. I need to run an adat optical cable for a long distance. What is the maximum effective length of a usb cable. Midi cable length versus reliability and latency sweetwater.