Enhanced USB-A t USB-B cable - 5m long

[Harley Dear]

Hi all.

I tried searching for a previous post on this forum where someone mentioned about a special cable USB-A to USB-B when you need one 5m ( 15ft ) long. We run Cakewalk backing tracks from laptop to our Soundcraft Ui24R mixer and I have the laptop on a music stand in front of me, hence the need for 5m long.

I already have a 5m long standard cable, but the special one that was mentioned as somehow 'enhanced' ( my term, I can't remember the exact term ). I am not talking about using a powered usb hub.

Does anyone know about these special cables and where I can get one?

Here's what I am using at present.

 

Thanks - Harley

Edited January 8, 2023 by Harley Dear

[sjoens]

If you mean USB 3 SuperSpeed cable then the B side is larger and won't work in devices w/o the larger jack.

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-USB-Black-Feet/dp/B00C7S0BES/ref=asc_df_B00C7S0BES/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241907595991&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7151497937872998667&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033981&hvtargid=pla-570311906571&th=1

 

Edited January 8, 2023 by sjoens

[Harley Dear]

Thanks sjoens. Yes, that active USB-B cable you show won't work unfortunately. The Ui24R is standard USB-B connection

Edited January 8, 2023 by Harley Dear

[quattj]

Sounds like you are looking for an active USB cable.  It contains circuitry to amplify the signal to allow a longer USB run.

https://www.google.com/search?q=active+usb+a+to+b+cable

[Harley Dear]

2 hours ago, quattj said:

Sounds like you are looking for an active USB cable.  It contains circuitry to amplify the signal to allow a longer USB run.

https://www.google.com/search?q=active+usb+a+to+b+cable

Thanks, I just ordered one. 😁