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Re: Stable long distance USB runs [message #101246 is a reply to message #101244]

Sat, 22 November 2008 19:51

audioguy_editout_

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Registered: December 2005

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If you get a USB2 rated repeater you should be fine. These are the ones
we are using:

http://sewelldirect.com/Gefen-Active-USB-2-16-ft-Cable.asp

Not from that supplier mind you, that's just the first link google
turned up.

David.

Tom Bruhl wrote:
> Hi David,
>
> I think that's what I'm using here now with my
> Midi Patchbay. Maybe the mistake I am
> making is using only one repeater then a regular USB
> cable attached to that. I'll get another and see if
> that doesn't solve my problem.
>
> I read that USB 2.0 shouldn't work with repeaters.
> Everyone says it does though.
>
> Good info!
>
> Tom
>
>
>
>
> "EK Sound" <ask_me@nospam.net> wrote in message news:4928950a$1@linux...
>> Active USB "repeater cables" work great, even when daisy chained. we are
>> using 30' (two cables) for several things with great success.
>>
>> David.
>>
>> Tom Bruhl wrote:
>>> If you guys know of better and/or less expensive products please tell me.
>>>
>>> I have a usb mouse, keyboard and midi patchbay.
>>> These all need a 25'-40' run. I also plan to eventually
>>> run 4 DVI about the same distance.
>>>
>>> These are the products I'm looking at for usb:
>>> http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-det ails.asp?EdpNo=2893288&CatId=444
>>>
>>> or if that won't be stable, this is lots more money:
>>> http://www.gefen.com/kvm/dproduct.jsp?prod_id=2218
>>>
>>> These are the long run DVI products:
>>> http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-det ails.asp?EdpNo=2815509&CatId=79
>>>
>>> or:
>>> http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-det ails.asp?EdpNo=1643055&CatId=1163
>>>
>>> I was hoping for a less expensive alternative. My existing USB extension
>>> ($30) is suspect. I lose
>>> my midi patchbay within Cubase at least once in an 4-8 hour session.
>>> Often times the computer
>>> locks up too.
>>>
>>> Any other ideas folks?
>>> Tom
>
>

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		Stable long distance USB runs By: Tom Bruhl on Sat, 22 November 2008 09:54
		Re: Stable long distance USB runs By: Deej [5] on Sat, 22 November 2008 13:21
		Re: Stable long distance USB runs By: Tom Bruhl on Sat, 22 November 2008 12:39
		Re: Stable long distance USB runs By: EK Sound on Sat, 22 November 2008 15:08
		Re: Stable long distance USB runs By: Tom Bruhl on Sat, 22 November 2008 15:51
		Re: Stable long distance USB runs By: audioguy_editout_ on Sat, 22 November 2008 19:51
		Re: Stable long distance USB runs By: Aaron Allen on Sat, 22 November 2008 20:38
		Re: Stable long distance USB runs By: audioguy_editout_ on Sat, 22 November 2008 20:46
		Re: Stable long distance USB runs By: Aaron Allen on Sat, 22 November 2008 20:59
		Re: Stable long distance USB runs By: EK Sound on Mon, 24 November 2008 07:35
		Re: Stable long distance USB runs By: Aaron Allen on Mon, 24 November 2008 15:51
		Re: Stable long distance USB runs By: Stephen Stecyk on Thu, 27 November 2008 08:32
		Re: Stable long distance USB runs By: Aaron Allen on Thu, 27 November 2008 10:17

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