[BC] RJ-45's and a computerized future?

[DHultsman5@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/16/06 2:51:07 PM Central Standard Time, WFIFeng at aol.com 
writes:

That makes sense... I just think that because RJ45's are rather delicate, 
they wouldn't be such a good choice for remote kits. (How many of us have had 
those little clips break-off from overuse?) The Axia system is an ideal use 
for 
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The RJ45'a initially were scary for remote work.  The AEQ Commentary system 
uses them and they have been a problem.  One of the main problems was about an 
Amp of DC is on one the contacts.  When plugged or unpluged under load there 
is an amount of carbon arc.  Also we used sheilded Cat 5 Cable which made it 
stiffer than normal cables.  The other thing we did at the Olympics was use a 
few connectors in the line as possible.  I believe if we had termined the Cat5 
to a better jack under the commentary desk and used a flexible pigtail we would 
have had fewer problems with connectors in the commentary positions. An of 
course all the best checking out of the system always gets changed and 
repositions when the talent arrives and then the problems start to show up.

With the Neutrik RJ in an XL Style that makes it much better with covers and 
a strong strain relief.

Also the new type of plug that feeds the Cat5 conductors all the way thru the 
connector before crimping will probably solve some problems.  I have one of 
those tools and it is much easier to pull the wires tight in the crimp than 
push them.

These are going to be a standard audio connector so get used to it.  The IBOC 
HD equipment is loaded with them and may have several audios on one in a 
digital form.

Dave Hultsman