StarTech. com MU12MF 12 ft Audio Extension Cable - Mini-phone Male to Female - Black
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This audio extension cable delivers precise technical specifications for consistent performance. The 12-foot length (3.66 meters) provides substantial reach while maintaining signal quality, with gold-plated connectors ensuring reliable conductivity and corrosion resistance.
The cable employs oxygen-free copper conductors to minimize signal loss and interference, supporting full-range audio transmission for speakers, headphones, or other audio peripherals. The durable PVC jacket provides flexibility and protection against everyday wear in office or home settings.
Relevant factors for this section include Cable Characteristic, Cable Length, Connector Type on First End, Color Family. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
A strong technical summary explains how the product's interfaces, hardware profile, and operating characteristics work together in real deployment. Buyers often need this context to confirm compatibility with existing devices, expected performance in daily use, and whether installation will be straightforward for IT staff or end users.
Key Product Advantages
The MU12MF extension cable offers several practical benefits for audio setup flexibility and reliability. Its extension capability solves common distance limitations between audio sources and output devices, while maintaining audio quality through quality construction.
Distance Flexibility
Extend audio connections by 12 feet to position speakers, amplifiers, or receivers optimally within your workspace, supporting better audio placement and cable management.
- Position equipment away from computers
- Reduce cable clutter at source
- Optimize speaker placement for sound quality
Reliable Connectivity
Gold-plated 3.5mm connectors ensure secure connections with minimal signal loss, supporting consistent audio transmission for business presentations, multimedia, or personal listening.
- Gold plating prevents corrosion
- Secure male-to-female connection
- Compatible with standard audio ports
Deployment / Use Cases
This audio extension cable serves multiple practical applications in business and personal computing environments. Its 12-foot reach makes it ideal for extending speaker connections in conference rooms, offices, or home entertainment setups where audio sources and output devices are separated.
Common deployment scenarios include connecting desktop computers to wall-mounted or distant speakers, extending laptop audio to external sound systems for presentations, or linking portable audio devices to fixed amplifier installations. The cable supports both temporary setups and permanent installations with its durable construction.
Office Audio Extension
Extend computer audio to speakers placed across conference tables, along walls, or in ceiling mounts for even sound distribution during meetings and presentations.
Home Entertainment Setup
Connect media players, gaming consoles, or computers to distant speakers or soundbars, allowing flexible furniture arrangement without compromising audio connectivity.
Highlights
- 12-foot extension capability for audio equipment placement
- Mini-phone male to female 3.5mm connectors
- Gold-plated contacts for reliable signal transmission
- Oxygen-free copper conductors minimize signal loss
- Black color blends with office environments
- EU RoHS, REACH, and WEEE compliant
- Lifetime warranty for long-term reliability
- Compatible with PCs, laptops, and portable audio devices
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MU12MF |
| Brand Name | StarTech.com |
| Product Name | Audio Cable |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Each |
| Product Type | Audio Cable |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Characteristic | Extension Cable |
| Cable Length | 12 ft (3.66 m) |
| Connector Type on First End | Mini-phone Audio - Male |
| Connector Gender on First End | Male |
| Connector on First End Details | 1 x Mini-phone Audio - Male |
| Connector Type on Second End | Mini-phone Audio - Female |
| Connector Gender on Second End | Female |
| Connector on Second End Details | 1 x Mini-phone Audio - Female |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | Black |
| Product Color | Black |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Certification | EU RoHS |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 2,Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH),Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
FAQ
What devices is this audio extension cable compatible with?
The MU12MF cable is compatible with any device featuring standard 3.5mm mini-phone audio ports, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, portable media players, amplifiers, and speakers. It extends existing audio connections while maintaining compatibility with standard audio equipment.
How does the 12-foot length benefit audio setups?
The 12-foot (3.66 meter) length allows you to position speakers, amplifiers, or receivers significantly farther from audio sources. This enables better room acoustics, reduces cable clutter near computers, and supports flexible equipment placement in offices, conference rooms, or home entertainment areas.
What are the connector specifications?
This cable features 3.5mm mini-phone connectors with a male end and a female end. The male connector plugs into audio source devices, while the female connector accepts standard audio cables from speakers or headphones. Both connectors use gold plating for optimal conductivity and corrosion resistance.
Does this cable support full audio frequency range?
Yes, the cable supports the full audio frequency range (20Hz-20kHz) through its oxygen-free copper conductors and quality construction. It maintains audio integrity for music, voice, and multimedia content without significant signal degradation over its 12-foot length.
What environmental certifications does this cable have?
The cable complies with EU RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances), REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals), and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive) standards. These certifications ensure environmentally responsible manufacturing and disposal practices.
What warranty coverage is provided?
StarTech.com provides a lifetime warranty for the MU12MF audio extension cable. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for the product's lifetime, offering long-term reliability assurance for business and personal audio connectivity needs.
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