The SoundTools Cat Box FX Four Female XLR Stage Box EtherCONfrom SoundTools Cat Box FX Four Female XLR Stage Box EtherCONallows four lines of balanced analog audio, AES/EBU, DMX, and Clear-Com signals to be run down a shielded Cat 5/6/7 cable hundreds of feet away. The CAT Box is a fully passive unit that can be used for input directly into analog or digital consoles.

Each channel is isolated, which means channel 1 can receive a DMX signal while channel 2 is receiving balanced analog all down the same shielded Cat 5 cable. Multiple boxes can be daisy chained to allow the same four analog channels to be dropped in multiple locations. Each CAT Box has an Ethercon input and Ethercon parallel output that allows it to be used as a hard-wire split.

Additionally, the CAT Box extension system consists of a male XLR sender and a female XLR receiving unit (both sold separately). This allows you to send four XLR audio signals thru a Cat 5/6/7 cable hundreds of feet away and convert it back to the four XLR balanced analog audio, AES/EBU, DMX, and Clear-Com signals.

Receive Four Lines of Balanced Audio    AES/EBU, DMX, and Clear-Com Signals    Use Shielded Cat 5/6/7 Cable    Supports Phantom Power    Low-Cost Splitter System    Anodized-Aluminum Enclosure

Send or receive up to four audio lines down shielded Cat 5/6/7 cable

Compatible with balanced XLR analog, AES/EBU, DMX, and Clear-Com signals

Supports Phantom Power

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. is the NSB16 compatible with StudioLive 16.4.2AI?

A: Yes, but, you need to install the PreSonus SL-AVB-MIX card into the 16.4.2ai. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1130428-REG/presonus_sl_avb_mix_avb_option_card_for.html

Q: 2. Can this stage box be used to expand the number of mixable inputs on a PreSonus StudioLive 16R?

A: No, the StudioLive 16R is not able to be expanded with more inputs using the NSB 8.8 stagebox.

Q: 3. Would this fit in a Sony Z280?

A: Yes, the Wooden Camera 2-Stage Clamp-On 4 x 5.65" Zip Box (80-85mm) would work. However, please add this adapter kit which includes a 77mm filter ring adapter that matches the Sony Z280 camcorder. Wooden Camera Zip Box Adapter Ring Set (49 to 77mm) BH #WO231900 https://bhpho.to/3xhygwK

Q: 4. is the AVB connection different than a Cat5/Cat6 Jack?

A: Same you can use a reg Cat5 cable

Q: 5. How snug is the filter? If I put a 4x4 filter in it and matte out the sides will the filter slide from side to side in the zip box?

A: The Zip Box can hold a 4x4 filter snugly due to the grip of the rubber. It will not be matted on the sides, but will cover the optical viewing area.

Q: 6. Would this fit on the Sony 28-135mm?

A: As the max diameter of the Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS Full-Frame Power Zoom Lens is 105mm, the Wooden Camera 2-Stage Clamp-On 4 x 5.65" Zip Box (100-105mm) could fit, though the reduction in diameter due to the lens hood mount on the lens may result in insecure mounting. Testing would be recommended to determine your fit tolerance for your chosen situation.

Q: 7. How thick is the cable? I am looking to put this in a cable protector.

A: I believe it is 5/8in to 3/4in depending on the Jacket thickness.Enjoy!

Q: 8. Do you need one of these at each end of the cable?

A: Yes, you will be able to use the SoundTools CAT Box MFX 4-Channel Analog Stage Box on each side of the Cat 5 cable that you plan to use. Here is a link to the SoundTools page, with illustrations on how this would work: https://soundtools.com/audio-over-cat5-systems-page-catbox4.html.

Q: 9. What bit depth does the analog to digital audio converter support? 24? 16?

A: The sampling rate for digital audio on the PreSonus NSB 8.8 - 8 x 8 AVB-Networked Stage Box is specified as 48 kHz, and the ADC/DAC dynamic range is 115 dB. There is no information provided regarding the bit depth.

Q: 10. Can I use my 4X4 filters with this zip box for 4X5.65 filters?

A: Yes, the 4x5.65 Zip Box can hold 4x4 filters. the rubber design holds them in place. Please note they are not matted on the sides but will cover the viewing area.