The Kopul XLR4M-RJ45 4-Channel XLR to RJ45 Audio Extenderis a durable and low-profile device that can be used for long cable runs in recording studios, concert halls, theaters, and houses of worship. It enables you to send four channels of balanced, Mic/Line analog audio and AES/EBU digital audio signals or DMX signals over long distances (up to hundreds of feet) over a single Cat 5, 5e, 6, or 7 EtherCON cable (available separately). The extender offers a cost-effective solution because it replaces bulky and expensive XLR snakes.

Whether you're connecting microphones to a back-of-house mixing console, digital audio to a computer, or running lights from a DMX controller, the XLR4M-RJ45 will preserve the quality of your audio/DMX, sending clean and interference-free signals to your sound boards, PA systems, multitrack recorders, and DMX-equipped lights. Simple to use, this passive network extender requires no external power to operate.

Analog Audio/AES/DMX over Cat 5/5e/6/7    4 XLR-Male Balanced Connectors    Locking RJ45 EtherCON Connector    Supports 48V Phantom Power    Passive, No Power Required    Heavy-Duty Steel Housing

• transmit four channels of analog or AES/EBU digital audio or DMX signals to recorders, mixing boards, PA systems, and DMX controllers over a single RJ45 cable, even if they’re hundreds of feet away.
• The XLR4M-RJ45 is compatible with Cat 5, 5e, 6, and 7 cables

• The XLR4M-RJ45 doesn't require a power source. Just insert it in line with your microphones or DMX-equipped lights, and it transmits a clean signal without interference or coloration.

• The XLR4M-RJ45 supports 48V phantom power for studio applications. You can operate your studio condenser microphones with phantom power from your mixing board and transmit the mic signal between rooms or studios over the RJ45 cable.
• Condenser microphones can receive phantom power only over shielded Cat 6 or Cat 7 Ethernet cables.

• Gold-plated XLR-male connectors offer superb signal transfer and corrosion resistance—a plus if you’re transporting the XLR4M-RJ45 to live shows and concerts.

• The XLR4M-RJ45 is built with a durable, heavy-duty steel housing that can stand up to repeated use in live venues, busy studios, and theaters. It features mounting ears for mounting or hanging the unit on a wall, desk, or workstation.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this provide phantom power to mics that require it?

A: 'No' ... it is strictly a passive unit!

Q: 2. Will this work with a Lightning adapter for iPhone?

A: Yes this will work with a Lightning adapter into any iPhone, I've done it multiple times in the past. This is the adapter bellow if you need a new one. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1280795-REG/apple_mmx62am_a_lightning_to_3_5mm_headphone.html?sts=pi&pim=Y

Q: 3. Can I use a USB 3.0 to Thunderbolt 3 cable from my computer into this device and get the same speed or do I have to use an Thunderbolt 2 or 3 or USB C output?

A: USB 3 is not capable of the speed that this device can achieve. You will want to use it via Thunderbolt 3.

Q: 4. How long is battery life with this unit?

A: The battery life on the Saramonic SmartRig+ varies greatly, and is heavily dependent on the devices being plugged into it. You can get anything from a couple of hours to even 20+. Microphones (dynamics, ribbons, condensers, wireless) have different needs and will therefore draw different amounts of power. It is best to be prepared with extra 9v batteries should the need for one arises.

Q: 5. Can I plug it into my macbook pro to record?

A: Yes

Q: 6. Will this work with a Sony A6400?

A: Yes, the Kopul CMX-2-V2 Two-Channel Passive DSLR XLR Adapter is compatible for use with the 3.5 mm TRS stereo microphone input on the Sony a6400 Mirrorless Camera.

Q: 7. Will this light work with a Allen Heath mixing board?

A: It will work with any mixing board that offers a 4-pin XLR-M 12 VDC output connection.

Q: 8. I am planning to stream church service on Facebook using iPad. How do I connect it to the out of the church mixer?

A: Use a line out and run into the input of the unit. Be sure to moderate the signal (don't make it too hot from the mixer). We run a similar setup into a cheaper audio amp with power (neewer super compact ~ $20.00) and it works well. We want something with Plugin power vs battery for normal services. Looking at this unit for mobile church events.

Q: 9. Can I send those audio signals over phone line to someone who is in distance?

A: Unfortunately not. The Saramonic SmartRig+ is not a telephone interface. We carry a vast array of products from companies like JK Audio that will allow you to send audio over a telephone line; be it a PBX or POTS line, or even a cellular phone.

Q: 10. Does this adapter require an active Thunderbolt 3 cable to work properly? Will a passive TB3 cable cause the computer to drop it's connection to the server?

A: This can be used with passive Thunderbolt 3, as long as the wire is only as long as the Thunderbolt 3 limit allows, roughly 1 meter. Longer than that and speeds will degrade along with performance, and may have connection drops as well.