Overview:
Spare yourself the cost and limitations of running a thick multi-audio snake across your venue/studio with this Little Cat Pro-Conex 3-Pin XLR Female to RJ45 Extender from Hosa. This breakout snake features a galvanized steel body that houses the Ethercon and Etherlok compatible RJ45 connector and has a breakout of four 3-pin female connectors on a fan out. This allows you to connect the extender directly to the equipment, so you don't need additional cables to connect your gear. It supports transmitting four channels of balanced audio or AES3 signals over shielded Cat 5e/6/7 cable.
Additional Details
High-efficiency transmission:
Sends 4 channels of balanced audio or AES3 signals over widely available shielded Cat cable
Integrated breakout whip:
4-channel XLR fan-out connects directly to equipment, eliminating the need for extra patch cables
Passive design:
Requires no power supply or batteries—simply plug in and transmit
Heavy-duty enclosure:
Galvanized steel housing protects internal connections from impact and crushing forces
Locking connections:
Features a locking RJ45 Ethercon (and Hosa EtherLok) compatible chassis connector to prevent accidental disconnects
Pure Analog Architecture
There is no digital conversion, no latency, and no external power required. It simply uses the copper conductors within the Ethernet cable to carry balanced audio or AES3 signals, acting as a transparent physical extension of your microphone or line-level inputs.
Simplified Long-Distance Runs
Running thick multi-channel audio snakes across a venue or studio is heavy and costly. The Little Cat solves this by allowing you to use lightweight, field-replaceable network cables for long runs. It also enables you to tap into a building's existing shielded network drops to send audio between rooms without pulling new wire.
Integrated Breakout Design
Unlike box-style extenders that require four additional patch cables to function, the Little Cat features a hard-wired breakout whip. This connects directly to your equipment, reducing set up time and eliminating unnecessary connection points.
Specs:
Connector 1
1x RJ45 Female
Connector 2
4x XLR 3-Pin Female
Color
Black
Shielded
Yes
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.115 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.55 x 4.95 x 2.9"