PAOCLXLRF Audio over Cat Loom from etherCON to 4 x XLR female

The AoC Loom XLRf is a professional Audio over Cat multicore adapter designed for clean, reliable signal transport using a single Cat5e (or higher) Ethernet cable. Engineered in Germany by Palmer, it provides a rugged, tour-ready alternative to traditional 4-channel analogue multicores—without compromising audio quality.

Key Features

• Transmits 4 balanced analogue audio channels or 8 digital AES3 channels over Cat5e or higher

• etherCON to 4 × XLR female breakout

• AES72 Type 5E wiring standard

• Fully compatible with 48 V phantom power

• Supports audio, AES3, DMX, and MIDI control signals

• Premium Neutrik connectors

• Robust mesh cable with 0.5 m splice

• Solid aluminium & steel housing for demanding environments

• Numbered and colour-coded XLR outputs for fast setup

Product Overview

The AoC Loom XLRf allows stable transmission of multiple audio or digital signals through one standard network cable (not included). The locking etherCON connection prevents accidental disconnection, while the colour-coded XLR outputs make channel identification quick and foolproof on stage or in the studio.

In addition to audio, the loom can also carry DMX or MIDI control data alongside phantom power—making it a flexible solution for live sound, broadcast, installations, conferences, and studio workflows.

Built with durability and reliability in mind, its high-quality components and compact form factor make it ideal for mobile rigs and fixed installs alike.

Specifications

General

• Product type: Audio over Cat adapter

• Inputs: 4 × balanced

• Input connector: RJ45 (etherCON compatible)

• Outputs: 4 × balanced

• Output connector: XLR female

• Cable length: 0.5 m

• Housing material: Aluminium / Steel

• Dimensions (W × D × H): 80 × 45 × 45 mm

• Weight: 0.39 kg

• Operating temperature: –20 °C to +70 °C

• Air humidity: < 80% (non-condensing)

Audio Performance

• Max input level ( <1% THD, 1 kHz ): +32 dBu

• Frequency response: 0 Hz – 20 kHz

• THD (1 kHz, +4 dBu, unity, unweighted): < 0.0005%

RJ45 Pin Layout (AES72 Type 5E, balanced, even = +)

• Pin 1: Channel 3 –

• Pin 2: Channel 3 +

• Pin 3: Channel 4 –

• Pin 4: Channel 1 +

• Pin 5: Channel 1 –

• Pin 6: Channel 4 +

• Pin 7: Channel 2 –

• Pin 8: Channel 2 +

Channel Colour Coding

• Channel 1: Red

• Channel 2: Green

• Channel 3: Blue

• Channel 4: White

Ideal For

• Live sound and touring rigs

• Broadcast and AV installations

• Studio patching and stage boxes

• Reducing cable clutter without sacrificing quality

A smart, rugged, and flexible Audio-over-Cat solution—exactly what you expect from Palmer.