Detangling VGA Balun Installation

Distributing video within a home or business has always been problematic. Especially after construction is finished, Bulky VGA cables are hard to work with and when the cable is terminated getting the connectors routed can be a hassle. All video projectors have VGA or HD-15 cables, newer models also incorporate Component video or HDMI ports. Businesses can be especially difficult to retrofit due to fire codes that prevent standard cables from being run in air ducts or raceways.

A series of products have emerged that provide a solution to this problem using inexpensive CAT5e cables. These baluns were discussed back in our febuary 18th post, so I won’t go into the gritty details on how they work.

MCM has just launched a series of VGA baluns to solve the video problem.
These baluns as they are called allow you to send video and/or data over CAT5e cables, either standard or plenum. The line consists of VGA passive kits that will transmit video up to 300’ and VGA active kits that transmit video up to 1000’ and wall plate versions for residential installations.

These baluns can be purchased as kits or individually depending on the application. The cool thing about these is how small they are and the ease of installation. If you already have Cat5e cables run, then you can just plug and go.

 

See our stock of specially priced VGA Baluns