SmartAVI HDAV-TXS Component Video/Audio CAT5 Transmitter
Extend and distribute high-definition video, stereo audio, infrared, and RS-232 signals up to 1,000 feet using inexpensive Cat5 cable with the SmartAVI HDAV-TXS Transmitter. This device supports high-resolution component video up to 1920x1200 and is HDTV compatible, including 1080p. It features a fast 300 MHz bandwidth for seamless high-resolution signal transmission and supports line-level stereo audio. Housed in a compact metal enclosure, it includes an external power supply and a trimmer for cable length compensation, making it ideal for various professional applications.
$128.57
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
126
/ 296
#126 in Video Transmitters
Price vs Category Average
-83%
Below average
Max Distance
1000
/ , feet
Who it's for
- Extended Range Over UTP
- High-Quality Analog Signal Support
- Simplified Wiring Infrastructure
Who should skip it
- Analog Signal Limitation
- Requires Separate Receiver Unit
- Obsolete Interface Standard
Key Specs
Max Distance
1,000 feet
Format
RGBHV, RGsB, YUV, Y/C, CVBS
1-Volt p-p
75 Ohm
Resolution
Up to 1900 x 1200
Video Amplifier Bandwidth
300MHZ
Audio Frequency Response
20Hz to 20 kHz
Supported Resolutions
480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Connectors Cable
3 Female RCAS for Video and 2 Female RCAS for Audio
Features
- Extends HD Video, Audio, IR, and RS-232 over Cat5
- Supports resolutions up to 1920x1200
- HDTV compatible (720p, 1080i, 1080p)
- Fast 300 MHz bandwidth support
- Compatible with line level stereo audio
- Trimmer for cable length compensation
- Compact metal case enclosure
- Made in the USA
What customers say
This transmitter earns praise primarily for its robust build quality and exceptional reliability in maintaining high-definition analog signal integrity over long distances using standard CAT cabling. Professional users value its ability to deliver crisp, artifact-free video, making it an indispensable tool for integrating legacy systems. A key consideration is the setup; achieving peak performance requires careful calibration of equalization and gain settings based on cable length. While this fine tuning can challenge less experienced users, those who master the configuration find the HDAV-TXS delivers dependable, industrial-grade results where modern alternatives are unsuitable. It is viewed as a specialized, high-performing solution.
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