CAT Tails Send Receive/Receive Send

Analog Audio Over Cat/Ethernet Breakout Snake

$ 130.00

Simplify your smaller jobs with SoundTools modular stage snake units. SoundTools CAT Tails Send-Receive is an easy-to-use Analog-Audio-Over-Cat breakout that eliminates the need for several bulky cables. Combine with our CAT Box send/receive units to both send and receive through the same shielded ethernet cable.
-Perfect for lightweight, portable set ups for DJs, weddings, or recordings.
-Four 24” AES3 grade cables plug directly into analog or digital consoles.
-Compatible with 48-volt phantom power when using shielded Cat5e or better cable.
-Four channels available in 2 female XLR, 2 male XLR or 2 male XLR, 2 female XLR configurations with clearly laser-etched numbers to keep track of channels.

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DIMENSIONS

  • Unit
  • Height x Width x Depth:
  • 1.475 in (37.465mm) x 29 in (736.6mm) x
  • 1.475 in (37.465mm)
  • Weight: .6 oz (.017 KG)
  • In Package
  • Height x Width x Depth:
  • 4.5 in (114.3mm) x 8.75 in (222.25mm) x
  • 2.25 in (57.15mm)
  • Weight: 16 oz (.45 KG)

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

  • *Requires shielded cable for full functionality
  • Analog audio (including phantom power!)
  • DMX signals
  • AES3 compatable
  • Intercom

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • 4 channels of balanced analog audio over Cat5
  • Two XLR Inputs and Two XLR Outputs
  • 4 high qualilty AES3 cable breakouts
  • Compatible with DMX, COM and other 3-pin XLR based COM systems
  • AES72-2O compliant
  • Available in 2 male/2 female or 2 female/2 male configurations

DOCUMENTATION

PACKAGE CONTENTS

  • CAT Tail (male or female unit)
  • User documentation

WARRANTY INFORMATION

  • Lifetime Happy Human Warranty

PART NUMBER

  • CTMFX : 2 Male XLRs (Outputs) + 2 Female XLRs (Inputs)
  • CTFMX : 2 Female XLRs (Inputs) + 2 Male XLRs (Outputs)

SEND AND RECEIVE ON ONE CABLE

CAT Tails Send and Receive units allow you to easily run 2 lines in and 2 lines out, over just one shielded Category 5e or better cable. Each CAT Tails send-receive unit breaks out to 2 female XLR connectors and 2 male XLR connectors. Great for smaller jobs like DJ or wedding set ups, or for quick and easy gender turnarounds.

VERSATILE SETUP

RUGGED AND RELIABLE

All SoundTools products are guaranteed with our Happy Human Warranty to be reliable for a lifetime of active use on stages or in studios or gathering spaces. We chose the best in entertainment grade Neutrik connectors and AES3 grade cabling, and then housed the connections in ultra-rugged machined anodized aluminum.

TRAVEL FRIENDLY

SoundTools CAT Tails and our other Analog-Audio-Over-Cat products were designed for a smaller footprint and easier set up and tear down. Simplify your stage set up with SoundTools CAT Tails by running one slim shielded category 5e or better ethernet cable to replace 4 bulky XLR cables.

VERSATILE SETUP
VERSATILE SETUP

BUILD YOUR OWN SNAKE

CAT Tails are compatible with all of our Analog-Audio-Over-Cat line of products, including the SoundTools CAT Box, CAT Rack, and WallCAT units. Use our entertainment grade line of cable including SoundTools SuperCAT, SuperCAT Sound, or SuperCAT 7 to ensure lossless audio and com with no interference and no distortion.


Function

Attach your shielded CAT5 cable to the etherCON connector on your CAT Tails and another CAT Tail, CAT Box, CAT Rack or WallCAT. Attach your XLR cable ends to channels 1, 2, 3, or 4. Now you can run up to four lines of audio down a shielded CAT5 cable.

Pair with an additional CAT Rack, CAT Box, CAT Rack, or WallCAT to send and receive four lines of balanced audio.

Application Guides:

CAT Tails Stage Snake Application

CAT Tails Mixed Signals Application

CAT Tails DMX Application


Function

Attach your shielded CAT5 cable to the etherCON connector on your CAT Tails and another CAT Tail, CAT Box, CAT Rack or WallCAT. Attach your XLR cable ends to channels 1, 2, 3, or 4. Now you can run up to four lines of audio down a shielded CAT5 cable.

Pair with an additional CAT Rack, CAT Box, CAT Rack, or WallCAT to send and receive four lines of balanced audio.

Application Guides:

CAT Tails Stage Snake Application

CAT Tails Mixed Signals Application

CAT Tails DMX Application


F.A.Q.

Do I need to use shielded CAT5 cable?

Yes. Each of the channels share a common ground. This is especially important with digital signals.

How far can I send a my mic lines?

For balanced analog we've achieved distances of over 600ft using our SuperCAT cable. The results will vary with other CAT5 brands. For digital signals we reccommend distances up to 330 ft as per AES/EBU standards.

Can I use the CAT Tails with the SoundTools CAT Box or CAT Rack?

Absolutely! All of the RATCAT family will work together, bringing analog audio over CAT to the places you need​ it most. Connect CAT Tails to CAT Box or CAT Racks and route your audio where you want.

Can I send audio in both directions or do I need another gender CAT Box?

The CAT Tails are capable of sending or receiving signals, just like an analog snake. ​You can use gender turnarounds to send and receive. When sending mixed signals a high quality CAT cable is encouraged.

Is shielded cable really required?

The short answer is no. But in order to use phantom power and to minimize noise, we strongly suggest you use properly shielded cable. You can check if your cable is shielded by checking for continuity on the RJ45 jack using a multi-meter. Still not sure? Just purchase SuperCAT and you know you'll be covered.

Can I use it with my (digital console)?

While the CAT Box will work with any console on the market, it is important ​to note that it does not do any D/A conversion. The beauty of the CAT Box is that it sends analog audio over lightweight CAT cable, no conversion required. Hook directly up to your XLR connections and let CAT Box do the rest.

Do you have a wiring diagram available?

You can download a PDF version of the CAT Family Wiring Diagram HERE

SoundTools Warranty Policy

All SoundTools products are covered by a one year no questions asked “Happy Human” warranty, wherein if a customer is unhappy for any reason they shall be able to return the item in the original packaging for a full refund from the place of purchase. Additionally, SoundTools strives for total customer satisfaction forever. If a customer wishes a replacement after the initial one-year warranty for any reason, we will replace it with one of equal or better condition.

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