Sound Tools CAT Box 4 Audio Over CAT5 Stagebox - 2x Female/2x Male XLR(Open Box)

About: Sound Tools CAT Box 4 Audio Over CAT5 Stagebox - 2x Female/2x Male XLR(Open Box)

Introducing the SoundTools CAT Box MFX (CBMFX) and FMX (CBFMX), revolutionizing your audio connectivity. These units allow you send and receive analog mic or line level, AES3, DMX and/or COM down a shielded Cat5e, Cat6, or Cat7 cable.

• 2 Male and 2 Female XLRs for easy signal send/return
• 4 channels of balanced mic or line level analog audio over Cat5
• Compatible with AES3, DMX, COM and other 3-pin XLR based signals
• Supports separate phantom power on any or all four channels
• Simultaneously run differing signal types

SIMPLIFY YOUR STAGE

Optimize your cabling system with the compact and durable SoundTools CAT Box featuring send and return lines. Minimize the number of cables required by running up to four channels of analog audio, DMX, AES3 or COM lines through a single shielded CAT cable. Featuring both male and female XLR connectors for easy signal return without turnarounds. Designed by sound humans to look great and function for a lifetime. The disconnectable CAT Box stage boxes can be daisy-chained and used in multiple configurations to build the optimum modular snake system.

LESS CABLE CLUTTER

The SoundTools CAT Box isn’t your average stage drop box. We’ve designed it to be one of the most versatile audio-over-Cat units on the market. When combined with our SuperCAT or SuperCAT Sound cables, a snake built with CAT Boxes will cost approximately 15% what you’ll pay for an average audio snake using 4 XLR cables. Now you can run four isolated channels of clear audio or com down a single shielded Cat5e or better cable, and even increase the distance of your lines. We’ve successfully run balanced analog over 600 feet with our SuperCAT cable in our workshop.

VERSITILE SET UP

Not all disconnects are created equally. Because of its design, the SoundTools CAT Box can be used in a multitude of applications.

• Use for bi-directional audio and COM for small stage or presentation applications
• Use as a low-cost hard-wire split
• Daisy-chain units and drop each channel in a different location
• Use as an XLR-to-Cat conversion box to lower cable costs
• Utilize Cat5 wiring in building installations to quickly set up audio in conference rooms

CREATED WITH EXPERIENCE

SoundTools is founded and run by other audio professionals just like you. We know how much your happiness depends on high-quality tools that work every time. The SoundTools CAT Box is part of our Happy Human Warranty. If you’re not happy with it within the first year, you can return it for a refund. At any time after that, if it fails, contact us and we’ll send you a replacement.

Specifications

• 4 channels of balanced audio over Cat5
• Two XLR Inputs and Two XLR Outputs
• Compatible with DMX, COM and other 3-pin XLR based COM systems
• AES72-2O compliant
• Available in 2 male/2 female or 2 female/2 male configurations
• System Requirements
  • *Requires shielded cable for full functionality
  • Analog audio (including phantom power!)
  • DMX signals
  • AES3 compatible Intercom
• Dimensions (HxWxD) - 2.25 x 7 x 2 in (57.15 x 177.8 x 50.8 mm)
• Weight - 0.66 lbs (297.67 g)

What's in the Box

• CAT Box Unit
• Rubber foot pad
• User documentation