Radial Catapult Mini – 4-Channel Analog Audio Snake Over Cat 5 Cable - 4 ch XLR Over Ethernet Cable
4 Channels of Analog Audio Over a Single Shielded Ethernet Cable!
Replace heavy multi-core XLR sub-snakes by running 4 channels of balanced audio over a single Cat5 (or greater) cable. Mic and line level audio capable which means this can be used for drive-lines as well as mic and DI lines. This video shows the popular Radial Catapult series and in particular the Catapult Mini boxes. Radial Engineering is known for their popularity in live production and recording world. Their DI boxes are frequently requested on the riders of touring bands.
This video explains:
What the Radial Catapult Mini RX and TX do and what they are not. Spoiler: They are not digital.
How to set them up and also how to think outside of the box on ways they can streamline a setup.
They can be a game-changer for stage and FOH runs when heavy multi-pair audio snake cables are impractical. Plus, their lengths are customizable just by switching out the Ethernet cable.
They don't require Ethercon connectors, but for heavy duty usage, Ethercons and tour-grade Ethernet are preferred.
The Radial Catapult series is passive, rugged, and doesn’t require power — making it perfect for quick setups, small stages, or sending audio where pulling a fat snake just isn’t practical.
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