– Modular stage/drop boxes for high-quality snakes
– Compatible with analog, DMX, AES3 and intercom
– 4 channels of balanced audio over Cat5
– Available in male or female configurations
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.
Each CAT Box Unit has 4 XLR ins or outs (available in both male and female configurations) as well as an etherCON input and parallel etherCON output. This is an all-analog, fully passive drop box that can be input directly into analog or digital consoles. Using shielded Cat5e or better cable allows phantom power use through the system.
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
SIMPLIFY YOUR STAGE
Perfect your stage snake system with the compact and durable SoundTools CAT Box. Minimize the number of cables required by running up to four channels of audio and data from XLR, DMX, or AES3 lines through a single shielded CAT line. 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 perfect snake.
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.
Function
Attach your shielded CAT5e/6/7 cable to the input or thru etherCON connection on the end of the CAT Box. Attach either a second CAT Box or another SoundTools Audio over CAT 5 product to the other end of the cable. Insert your XLR cable ends to channels 1, 2, 3, or 4. Now you can run up to four lines of audio down a shielded CAT5 cable.
Pair with an additional CAT Rack, CAT Box, CAT Rack, or WallCAT to send and receive four lines of balanced audio.
Application Guides:
DIMENSIONS
- Unit
- Height x Width x Depth:
- 2.25 in (57.15mm) x 7 in (177.8mm) x
- 2 in (50.8mm)
- Weight: 10.5 oz (297.67 G)
- In Package
- Height x Width x Depth:
- 4.5 in (114.3mm) x 8.75in (222.25mm)
- 2.25 in (57.15)
- Weight: 16 oz (453.592 G)
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- *Requires shielded cable for full functionality
- Analog audio (including phantom power!)
- DMX signals
- AES3 compatable
- Intercom
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- 4 channels of balanced audio over Cat5
- Chassis ground switch located on IN/OUT side of unit
- Compatible with DMX, COM and other 3-pin XLR based COM systems
- AES72-2O compliant
- Available in male or female configurations
DOCUMENTATION
PACKAGE CONTENTS
- CAT Box (male or female unit)
- Rubber foot pad
- User documentation
WARRANTY INFORMATION
- Lifetime Happy Human Warranty
PART NUMBER
- Male: CBMX
- Female: CBFX
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