Crestron CBL-AUD-TBLOCK5-12 – Stereo Balanced Audio Cable, 5-Pos T-Block, 12 ft

Product Overview

The Crestron CBL-AUD-TBLOCK5-12 is a 12-foot (3.6 m) stereo balanced audio cable terminated with 5-position 3.5mm terminal blocks on each end. It provides a ready-made audio interconnect for Crestron audio products that use 3.5mm terminal block connectors for balanced stereo audio I/O, eliminating the need for field termination and ensuring a clean, reliable connection between Crestron devices. AV integrators use this cable to connect audio sources, processors, and amplifiers within a rack or equipment enclosure.

Product Description

The CBL-AUD-TBLOCK5-12 is a factory-terminated cable matched to the 5-position 3.5mm terminal block audio connectors used on select Crestron audio products. Balanced audio wiring carries left positive, left negative, right positive, right negative, and ground on five conductors, providing common-mode noise rejection that improves audio quality over longer cable runs compared to unbalanced connections. At 12 feet (3.6 m), this cable spans typical rack-to-rack or processor-to-amplifier distances in AV equipment installations. Factory termination ensures correct pinout and eliminates the risk of field wiring errors that can result in phase or noise issues.

Key Features

• 12 ft (3.6 m) length — suited for rack-to-rack and in-equipment-room audio connections
• 5-position 3.5mm terminal block connectors — matches Crestron balanced stereo audio port format
• Balanced audio wiring — carries stereo balanced audio for noise rejection over moderate cable runs
• Factory terminated — correct pinout guaranteed, no field termination required
• Stereo — carries left and right audio channels plus ground in a single cable assembly
• Genuine Crestron cable — matched to connector specifications on compatible Crestron devices

Typical Applications

• Connecting Crestron audio processors to amplifiers or distribution equipment using 3.5mm t-block balanced ports
• Balanced audio interconnects between Crestron DigitalMedia or AMP-series devices in an equipment rack
• Replacing field-terminated audio cables in existing Crestron installations with factory-terminated assemblies
• AV integration projects where clean, interference-free audio interconnects between rack components are required

Technical Specifications

• Model: CBL-AUD-TBLOCK5-12
• Length: 12 ft (3.6 m)
• Connector Type: 5-position 3.5mm terminal block (both ends)
• Audio Format: Stereo balanced (5-conductor: L+, L−, R+, R−, GND)
• Termination: Factory terminated both ends
• Vendor: Crestron

FAQs

Which Crestron products use the 5-position 3.5mm terminal block audio connector?

Several Crestron audio processors and amplifiers use 3.5mm terminal block connectors for balanced audio I/O, including certain AMP-series and DigitalMedia audio products. Verify that your specific Crestron device uses the 5-position 3.5mm terminal block format before ordering this cable.

Is this cable available in other lengths?

Crestron offers balanced audio cables in various lengths. If 12 ft (3.6 m) does not suit your installation, check Crestron’s cable accessory catalog for other available lengths in the CBL-AUD-TBLOCK5 series.

Can I use a standard 3.5mm stereo cable instead of this terminal block cable?

No. The 5-position 3.5mm terminal block connector is a different physical format from a standard 3.5mm headphone or mini jack. These connectors are not interchangeable, and standard 3.5mm audio cables will not mate with 3.5mm terminal block ports.