Radial Catapult Mini Compact Cat 5 Analog Snake

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  • Radial Catapult Mini Compact Cat 5 Analog Snake - Female
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$119.99

Description

Passive Line-Level Splitter

The Catapult Mini is a 4-channel compact audio snake that allows you to send analog audio signals over standard Cat 5 or Cat 6 shielded twisted pair cable.

Features

  • Send four channels of analog audio over a single Cat 5/6 cable
  • Works with a building’s existing cable infrastructure
  • Compact and lightweight, yet durable and rugged
  • Economical Cat 5/6 cable replaces bulky multichannel audio snakes
  • Female XLR Inputs (Catapult Mini TX)-Connect to balanced mic or line level sources.
  • RJ45 Output (Catapult Mini TX)-Sends analog audio over Cat 5 or Cat 6 Ethernet cable
  • Color-Coded Heatshrink Labels-Identify channels at a glance.
  • Steel Chassis-16-gauge steel housing to handle any touring environment.
  • Powder Coat-Durable coat keeps your Catapult Mini looking great for years.
  • Expando Mesh Sheathing-Provides extra durability and protects cables from damage.

Analog audio over Cat 5 wiring

The Catapult Mini RX and TX act like a typical four-channel analog audio snake; they allow you to send mic or line-level signals from one location to another without signal loss, noise, or interference, and without any digital audio conversion needed. What makes the Catapult system unique is that it utilizes Cat 5 Ethernet cable, which is widely available, lightweight, and economical. Simply connect a shielded Cat 5 cable between any two Catapult modules and they will use the analog conductors in the cable to deliver four balanced audio lines to any destination.

Straight-wire passive operation

Catapult modules require no power to operate, and since they keep the signal in the analog realm, no digital conversion is necessary. Straight-wire connection from the XLRs to the RJ45 connector on a Cat 5 cable ensures that your audio passes through without coloration or distortion.

Utilize pre-existing cable installations

As many buildings are already pre-wired for Cat 5, you can take advantage of this to transmit audio between distant rooms without the need to install or supply new cabling. This eliminates the need for bulky and expensive multi-channel audio cable, and allows contractors to benefit from installed network cable and easily connect from one room to another.

Mix & Match

All of the Radial Catapult modules are compatible with each other, and each is sold individually, so you can select whichever combination best suits your needs. The Catapult Mini RX and TX can be used together as a pair, creating a compact 4-channel audio snake. However, if you prefer to have a stage box to plug microphones into, but want a compact breakout cable that fits in the case with the mixer, combine the Catapult TX4 with the Catapult Mini RX. A variety of modules allow you to customize your transmit and receive devices to complement any application.

Catapult Mini Applications

Using the Mini TX with the Mini RX

The Mini TX and RX can be directly connected using a single Cat 5 cable, providing you with a robust 4-channel analog audio snake that can deliver balanced signals over long distances while maintaining high audio quality.

Using the Mini RX with the Catapult TX4

You can use the Catapult TX4 with the Mini RX to send audio signals from a live stage to the FOH console. The Catapult TX4 provides a robust stage box to plug your microphones into, while the Mini RX is small enough to fit in the case of a mixing board, with its XLR output connectors plugged directly into the mixer. If you’re splitting signals on stage, you can utilize one of the transformer isolated Catapult modules: the TX4M for mic-level signals, or the TX4L for line-level operation.

Using the Mini TX with the Catapult RX4

The Mini TX can be paired with the Catapult RX4 to feed the outputs of a console to a distant rack of power amps. To block stray DC voltages and avoid noise through the system, the RX4L has line level isolation transformers to eliminate hum and buzz, as well as four direct XLR outputs to feed another device such as a recording interface. For isolation of mic-level signals, you can utilize the RX4M.
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Specifications

RJ45 Pin (T568) XLR Pin
1 CH 4 Pin 2
2 CH 4 Pin 3
3 CH 3 Pin 2
4 CH 2 Pin 2
5 CH 2 Pin 3
6 CH 3 Pin 3
7 CH 1 Pin 2
8 CH 1 Pin 3

Specifications

  • Audio circuit type: Passive splitter
  • Frequency response: 7Hz ~ 20KHz
  • Dynamic range: 140dB
  • Total harmonic distortion: 0.0005% @ 1kHz
  • Common Mode Rejection Ratio: >103dB
  • Maximum Input: +35dBu

Features

  • Ground lift
  • Input Connectors: XLR, RJ45
  • Output Connectors: XLR, RJ45

General

  • Construction: 16-gauge steel chassis & outer shell
  • Size (L x W x D): 4.125" x 1.56" x 1.31" (105 x 40 x 33mm)
  • Weight: 0.85lb (0.4kg)
  • Shipping size (L x W x D): 6.25" x 4.25" x 3" (159 x 108 x 76mm)
  • Shipping weight: 1.1lb (0.5kg)
  • Power: Passive, no power required
  • Conditions: For use in dry locations only between 5°C and 40°C
  • Warranty: Radial 3-year, transferable

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Frequency Response

Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise vs Frequency
Noise Spectrum
Phase Shift vs Frequency
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Additional Information

WARNING:
Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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