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Topic: Extend the USB2 on UFX

hi guys,

i would like to hide my macpro5,1 away.
away meaning something like 5 meters.
so i need a longer usb2 cable to my old ufx.

so, would this simple cable be ok ?
https://www.thomann.de/fr/lindy_usb_2.0 … _black.htm


or maybe this so called "activ" extender ?
https://www.thomann.de/fr/lindy_usb_20_ … ble_5m.htm

or do i need something more specific ?

merci !
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Re: Extend the USB2 on UFX

nobody knows if ufx's audio can travel SAFE in a 5m usb2 cable ?

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Re: Extend the USB2 on UFX

5 meters is the maximum length in the USB2 spec. The first link should be working OK in theory.

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Jeff Petersen
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Re: Extend the USB2 on UFX

thank you jeff.


a last thing, do you (or any user) think that any "activ" extender is allowed for usb 2 audio ?

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Re: Extend the USB2 on UFX

Yes, Active (powered) USB2 repeaters are working in general.

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Re: Extend the USB2 on UFX

thank you sir