Friday, August 24, 2012

How Cables Affect Your Audio/Video Installation

By Chloe Gib


Every communication system that is meant to have audio and visual capabilities requires cables to function properly. The quality of each cable ought to be high. The type and nature of termination devices used should also be good. By applying the recommended best practices, a quality audio/video installation is possible to carry out.

Good quality cables help to reduce noise levels that can ruin the signal being transmitted. During manufacture, such cables have built in mechanisms to filter out noise and maintain a clean signal. The final product is quality sound and images that are pleasing to the user. Low quality materials fail to filter out noise to acceptable levels, which can affect transmission.

Different cables are meant for various applications depending on the needs that need to be fulfilled. A fiber optic installation is meant for systems that need fast data transmission and high quality delivery. Laying it out is however an expensive process that may not be necessary for some applications due to incompatibility between devices.

Before purchasing any hardware, check compatibility between the devices to find out whether they can work together. Some devices come with common communication features that enable them to work with others without performing tricky procedures. If this is so, you will not have to buy and install specialized cables to make them communicate.

Some cables are made to function in different applications within the same premises. If there is compatibility between the systems, you can purchase cables in bulk to save on costs. Systems like your video surveillance installation can then be wired up using those to help lower the total cost. Such cables need to be labeled carefully to avoid connecting any of them to the wrong system, which can lead to unwanted situations.

A mistake during termination can also occur if there is similarity between the connectors used. The right connectors are needed for each application and for each type of cable. Every connector ought to be terminated firmly prior to conducting the final tests. Whenever necessary, use a soldering iron to apply a strong bond to eliminate signal noise.

Cables fall under different categories based on what functions they are designed to fulfill. High end applications call for high specification cables to ensure data transmission integrity than would be possible with ordinary cables. Each device connected to a system also affects the final signal quality since they act as processors too. Making the right combination of devices and cabling enables better performance of your audio/video installation.




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