ThisIsFunk Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Hi all, so I'm getting my Helix LT soon and I have a JTV69 Variax. I'm currently living in China so I can't buy the VDI cable with the protecting case on it from Sweetwater. However, I have seen others mention it's just a Cat5 (RJ45) cable with a Neutrik case? Is that true??? If it is, I'm able to buy that (some random brands) in China. My question is... are Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat8 all the same? I've read that they are, but also that sometimes the Cat6 and higher are thicker wires so the plug might be different..... Also, are Cat5 and Cat5e the same? Right now I'm only finding Neutrik protector with Cat5e and Cat6..... Would that work for running from my Variax to Helix LT? Sorry, I'm not a technician so I have no clue about these kinds of things. Many thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 "... Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat8 all the same? " --- No, they are not all the same. The CAT series network cables designations go to the frequency band data rates they are made for. For best use with our product, CAT5e with the Neutrik casing is best, and no more than 25ft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsFunk Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, psarkissian said: "... Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat8 all the same? " --- No, they are not all the same. The CAT series network cables designations go to the frequency band data rates they are made for. For best use with our product, CAT5e with the Neutrik casing is best, and no more than 25ft. Perfect! Thank you very much for the reply! That was very helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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