HR-101

Mic and Line-Level Fiber Optic Audio Extender Kit

  • MIC preamp input
  • Stereo line level audio input
  • Local analog stereo line level and digital SPDIF audio outputs
  • Adjustable gain for MIC preamp input
  • VU meter to indicate MIC preamp gain
  • Phantom power to accommodate a wide range of MIC inputs

    ** HR-101 is discontinued and the FXT-460 is recommended as a substitution for the HR-101. **


    The HR-101 a professional quality Fiber-Optic audio extender kit comprised of two units: a sender (HR-101-S) and a receiver (HR-101-R). The HR-101-S is a compact and professional grade microphone amplifier with stereo line-level mix that can be used as a stand-alone device, or paired with the HR-101-R to extend audio over long distances on fiber optic cables.
    The HR-101-S provides a balanced mic input on an XLR connector as well as a stereo line level input on 3.5mm mini-stereo jack. The unit has an adjustable-gain low noise mic pre-amp with a gain range of +34 to +54 db (or x50 to x500) and provides indication of volume level on digital VU meter on its front panel (to prevent saturation and clipping due to too much gain). The unit accommodates a wide range of microphone types. Phantom power can be inserted by means of a front panel switch. The stereo line input is on a standard 3.5mm (1/8 inch) connector which gets mixed with the amplified microphone signal. In a typical application a presenter can hookup the audio from their PC to the line input and plug the mic to the XLR. The unit will mix the speakers voice with the PC audio.
    The HR-101-S has both stereo analog (on 3.5mm) and SPDIF digital (on RCA) outputs as well as a fiber-optic ST connector for driving long cables to 3,280 ft. to compatible receiver.
    The Model HR-101-R Receiver has an ST fiber optic input connector to receive audio from the sender. It provides a stereo line level output on 3.5mm mini-stereo jack and a SPDIF digital audio output on a RCA connector.
    The HR-101 can extend an audio over a single multi-mode fiber optic cable spanning distances of over 1000m (3280ft). For lengths of up to 500 meters OM2 or OM3 cables are recommended, and for distances of over 500 meters OM3 cable is recommended. Hall Research can provide pre-terminated fiber optic cables at various lengths up to 1,000 meters at competitive prices as shown below.
    OM2 Cables: CST-OM2-length (length = 100, 300, or 500 meters)
    OM3 Cables: CST-OM3-length (length = 700, 900, or 1,000 meters)

    • MIC preamp input
    • Stereo line level audio input
    • Local analog stereo line level and digital SPDIF audio outputs
    • Adjustable gain for MIC preamp input
    • VU meter to indicate MIC preamp gain
    • Phantom power to accommodate a wide range of MIC inputs
    • Safety interlock does not turn on high-power fiber LED drivers unless fiber-optic cable is plugged in at both ends
    • Green design, turns off parts of circuit when they are not in use
    • Compact, Rugged, Reliable, and Economical
    • Made in USA
    Audio Inputs

    1x 3.5mm analog line level stereo,
    1x XLR microphone

    Audio Outputs

    1x 3.5mm stereo analog , 1x RCA SPDIF Digital

    Mic In Impedance

    6.8 K?

    Mic Phantom Power

    15vDC (note that most mics rated for 48v accept
    range of 12~48 vDC, with some 9~52 vDC)

    Mic Amplifier Noise

    1.3nV/?Hz RFI at 1KHz

    Mic CMR

    100 dB min

    Audio Bandwidth

    3 Hz to 30 KHz

    Optical Wavelength

    840 nm GaAIAs LED

    Optical Cable

    Simplex (only 1 fiber) Multi-Mode. OM2 or OM3

    Temperature

    Operating: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C);
    Storage: –40 to +185°F (–40 to +85°C)

    Enclosure

    Aluminum and Steel

    MTBF

    90,000 hours (calculated estimate)

    Power

    5V DC, 2.6A (actual consumption less than 0.25A)

    Size

    Sender: 1.64’’H x 4.18’’W x 5.08’’D
    (4.2×10.6×12.9 cm)
    Receiver: 1.26’’H x 2.75’’W x 3.77’’D
    (3.2×7.0x9.6 cm)

    Weight

    Sender: 0.65 pounds (0.295 kg)
    Receiver: 0.34 pounds (0.153 kg)

    Spec Sheets Versions Last Updated
    HR-101 Spec Sheet

    JUNE 24, 2020
    Manuals Versions Last Updated
    HR-101 Manual

    JUNE 24, 2020