BOSE Recommended third-party USB extenders for use with VB1 User Guide
- June 7, 2024
- Bose
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Recommended third-party
USB extenders for use with VB1
Because the Bose Videobar™ VB1 offers a simple, single-cable experience, USB
extenders are useful if you need to span the distance between the wall and
tabletop.
This document covers various third-party USB 3.0 extenders that we’ve tested
with VB1 to verify their compatibility and to ensure they support the
following conditions and functionality of VB1:
Mic receive and loudspeaker output Camera receive
Display output (UHD in mirror and extended monitor configurations)
Control and signaling to Bose Work Configuration software
HID signaling commands (mic mute, volume control)
No visible latency or distortion between camera and laptop
No visible latency or distortion between laptop and display
Two extender configurations were tested for both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 speeds:
- Cat 5 extension
- Integrated cable extenders
The diagrams for each are shown below:
COMPATIBLE CABLE EXTENDERS USB 2.0
| Model | Length | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kramer CA-UAM/AUF-65 | 65 m |
USB 3.0
| Model | Length | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ATEN UE 3310 | 10 m | Pass without external power supply |
| Icron Raven 3104 Pro | Up to 100 m | Tested with 50 ft shielded cable |
| Eminent EM1535 | 5 m | Pass without external power supply |
| Logitech Strong USB | 10 m |
PLEASE NOTE:
If a particular third-party USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 extender model is not listed
above, that does not necessarily mean it is incompatible with VB1. Compatible
extenders must minimally support isochronous data transfer.
We recommend using the Bose Videobar™ VB1 Right-angle USB 3.1 Cable (sold
separately), which is what we used in all testing conditions.
We do not recommend using the 5-meter cable included in the box with VB1 as it
is only rated for USB 2.0 and was not used during testing.
Use a cable between the laptop and transmitter whose speed matches that of the
USB extender.
For example, if your extender is rated for USB 3.0, use a USB 3.0 cable.
INCOMPATIBLE CABLE EXTENDERS
| Model | Speed | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Icron ICR2122 | USB 2.0 |
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