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CCTV video baluns, also known as UTP baluns and CAT5 baluns, allow CAT-5 cable and other twisted pair wire to be used in CCTV camera and HD security camera installations. Video baluns allow installers to use more cost-effective structured cabling techniques to wire security cameras instead of using traditional RG59 Siamese coax cable. By using video baluns, UTP wire such as cat-5 can be run over long distances easier than coax cable and for less money. Active balun transceivers enable UTP wires for cameras to be run distances up to 5,000 feet. If you are new to the idea of using baluns for video, check out our video balun installation videos. CCTV Camera Pros believes that we supply the best UTP video baluns on the market.

This page contains baluns for analog CCTV cameras and HD BNC security cameras (AHD, HD-TVI, HD-CVI). You can visit this page if you only want to view HD security camera baluns.

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AHD HDTVI HDCVI CCTV Video Balun HD CCTV Video Balun, AHD, HD-TVI, HD-CVI, 1 Passive Pair, BNC

The VB-HD2 Passive HD Video Balun features:

  • Pair: Transmitter & Receiver
  • Resolutions: D1, 960H, 720p, 1080p, 3mp, 4mp, 5mp, 8mp
  • HD Camera Support: AHD, HD-TVI, HD-CVI
  • Analog Camera Support: CVBS NTSC, PAL
  • Passive Type: No Power Required
  • UTP Connection: Wire Terminals
  • Transmits Camera Power: No. Video Only
  • Audio Support: No.
  • Built-in Surge Protection: Yes

Our Price: $6.99
AHD TVI CVI HD CCTV Video Balun HD CCTV Video Balun w/ Power, AHD, HD-TVI, HD-CVI, 1 Passive Pair, BNC

The VB-HD5P HD CCTV Video Balun with Power features:

  • Pair: Transmitter & Receiver
  • Resolutions: D1, 960H, 720p, 1080p, 3mp, 4mp, 5mp, 8mp, 4K
  • HD Camera Support: AHD, HD-TVI, HD-CVI
  • Analog Camera Support: CVBS NTSC, PAL
  • Passive Type: No Power Required
  • UTP Connection: RJ-45 for CAT5 CAT6
  • Transmits Camera Power: Yes. 12V, 24V
  • Audio Support: No.
  • Built-in Surge Protection: Yes

Our Price: $12.99
HD CCTV Video Audio Balun HD CCTV Video Balun w/ Audio, Power, AHD, HD-TVI, HD-CVI, Passive Pair

The VB-HD8PA HD CCTV Video Balun with Audio and Power features:

  • Pair: Transmitter & Receiver
  • Resolutions: D1, 960H, 720p, 1080p
  • HD Camera Support: AHD, HD-TVI, HD-CVI
  • Analog Camera Support: CVBS NTSC, PAL
  • Passive Type: No Power Required
  • UTP Connection: RJ-45 for CAT5 CAT6
  • Transmits Camera Power: Yes. 12V, 24V
  • Audio Support: Yes. RCA Surveillance Mic
  • Built-in Surge Protection: Yes

Our Price: $12.99
BNC Balun BNC Balun, Video Balun Pair

The VB-2V BNC Balun pair features:

  • Comes as a Pair (Receiver & Transceiver)
  • BNC Passive Balun
  • Works w/ analog CCTV cameras (PAL & NTSC)
  • 1100 Feet Transmission Distance
  • Supports UTP / STP Cat 2, 3, 4, 5e, 6; 12~24 AWG or Heavier
  • Compact Design with BNC ends
  • Cost savings by replacing costly coaxial cable
  • Eliminates bulkier COAX cables

Our Price: $5.99
RJ45 Balun RJ45 Balun with Audio, Video and Power over Cat-5

The VB-2VPA RJ45 Balun pair features:

  • Comes as a Pair (Injector & Splitter included)
  • Works w/ analog CCTV cameras (PAL & NTSC)
  • Up to 300 Feet Transmission Distance using Cat-5
  • Cost savings by replacing costly coaxial cable
  • Convenient Plug and Play Installation using premade Cat-5 Cables
  • Runs Power, Video, and Audio over a single CAT5
  • Can be used to run just Video & power also

Our Price: $8.99
CAT5 Balun PV5FM CAT-5 Balun, UTP Balun, Video Balun for CCTV with Camera Power

The BALUN-PV5FM UTP CAT-5 Balun pair features:

  • Comes as a Pair (Injector & Splitter included)
  • Trasmit CCTV video up to 1500 Feet using Cat-5 or other UTP / STP cable
  • Cost savings by replacing costly coaxial cable
  • Runs Power and Video over a single CAT5
  • Can be used to run just Video also
  • NTSC, PAL,and SECAM CVBS video standard compatible
  • Can transmit 12V to 48V DC/AC Power
  • Convenient Screw Terminals for Easy Install

Our Price: $12.99
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Active Balun Active Video Balun Transmitter / Receiver for CCTV Video, BNC to CAT5

The AVB1 active video balun transmitter / receiver features:

  • Transmitter & Receiver included
  • Transmit Analog CCTV video up to 7800 Feet w/ CAT5
  • Compatible w/ NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video standards
  • Compatible w/ AHD, HD-TVI, HD-CVI Cameras
  • Built-in Lightning Protection
  • (2) 12V DC Power Supplies Included

Our Price: $34.99
4 Channel Video Transmitter 4ch Passive Video Balun, BNC Coax to CAT5 Ethernet RJ45, CCTV AHD TVI

The Balun-4PHUB 4 Channel Video Transceiver features:

  • Sold as single unit - NOT a pair
  • 4ch BNC to CAT5 Video Balun
  • 4 x BNC Female to 1 x RJ45 Ethernet
  • Choice of RJ45 or push pin terminal
  • Up to 1200 Feet Video Transmission Over Cat-5
  • Up to 4500 Feet when used with Active Receiver
  • Analog CCTV (CVBS, AHD, HD-TVI, HD-CVI
  • D1, 960H, 720p, 1080p, 3mp, 4mp, 5mp , 8mp
  • No power required

Our Price: $24.99
Active Video Balun Transmitter VT98334T Active Video Balun Transmitter, UTP Balun, Powered, CAT-5

The VT98334T active balun features:

  • 1 Port, Active Balun - Transmitter
  • Transmits CCTV video up to 7200 feet
  • SupportsUTP CAT5 2, 3, 4, 5e, 6; 12~24 AWG or Heavier
  • Compact design
  • Cost savings by replacing costly coaxial cable
  • Neater wiring eliminates bulky cables

Our Price: $17.99
Active Video Balun Receiver Active CCTV Video Balun Receiver, CVBS, AHD, HD-TVI, HD-CVI, UTP, CAT5

The VT98334R active UTP balun receiver features:

  • 1 Port, Active Balun - Receiver
  • Transmits CCTV video up to 7200 feet
  • Supports UTP CAT5, 2, 3, 4, 5e, 6; 12~24 AWG or Heavier
  • Compact design
  • Cost savings by replacing costly coaxial cable
  • Neater wiring eliminates bulky cables
  • Used with VT98334T active balun transmitter

Our Price: $17.99
Cat-5 Video Balun Balun-PV5 Cat-5 Video Balun with Power over Cat5 for CCTV cameras

The Balun-PV5 CAT-5 Video Balun features:

  • Up to 900 Feet Transmission Distance using Cat-5
  • Cost savings by replacing costly coaxial cable
  • Runs both Power & Video over CAT5

Our Price: $19.99
   
 

Using UTP Baluns

RG59 Coax cable is more typically used for CCTV cabling, but in some cases, it makes more sense to use Cat5 cable instead of RG59. One such case is when transmitting the surveillance video signal over long distances. A UTP balun, aka video balun, converts a 75-ohm video signal to 100-ohm impedance for Cat5 cable. On the other end, the receiving balun then converts the signal back to 75 ohms. In order to use baluns for video transmission, the application needs 2 baluns (one on each end of the Cat5 cable run).

Using baluns can save a lot of time for an installation. For example, if you are in an office building and need to install a security camera, you can see if there are unused Cat3 or CAT-5 telephone lines. This can possibly eliminate the need to run coax cable from one floor of the building to another. Another advantage of transmitting video over Cat5 cable is that you have multiple pairs of wires. Typically you have 4 pairs of 22 gauge wire in a cat-5e cable, so you can use one cable for 4 cameras.


FAQ

  1. What is a balun?
    A video balun is a wire connector device that allows UTP cable (such as CAT5) to transmit the video signal from CCTV cameras instead of using coaxial cable such as RG59.
  2. Can power also be transmitted using CAT5 baluns?
    Some video baluns have power terminals in addition to video. These are sometimes referred to as video and power baluns. Please note that video baluns DO NOT increase the distance that you can run power to a security camera. You are still constrained by the power loss that is realized based on the size of the power cable you are using and the amount of power your camera requires. We have a voltage drop calculator available here to help you plan your installation.
  3. Do baluns require power to work?
    Passive baluns do not require power. Active baluns do require power. The active baluns that CCTV Camera Pros sells include the required power supply with them.
  4. Can more than one BNC balun be used on a single CAT5 cable?
    Yes. Because video baluns only use one of the twisted pairs from a CAT5 cable, you can run video for up to four security cameras using a single CAT-5 cable.
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    This image shows two VB-2VS passive CCTV baluns connected to two of the twisted pairs from a CAT5 cable. Notice that there are still two free pairs where two additional baluns could be connected.
  5. Can video baluns be used to connect an IP camera to the BNC input on a CCTV DVR?
    No. You can not use video baluns to connect a network IP cameras to the BNC video input on a CCTV DVRs. Video baluns simply enable coax-type security cameras to use CAT5 cable instead of coaxial cable. IP cameras communicate over an IP network using CAT5.

How-to Install CCTV Video Baluns

Passive Video Balun Installation

CAT5 Balun

Watch this video to see how to wire passive BNC video baluns with power using CAT-5 cable. This particular model also runs power to the camera. The installation process for non-power transmitting baluns is the same process (without the power portion of the install). PV5FM CAT-5 baluns are used in the video.



Active Video Balun Installation

Watch this video to see how active video baluns are installed. Active video baluns require a power source.


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