DIMENSIONS
Unit
Height x Width x Depth:
4.6 x 4.76 x 1.8 in (11.68 x 12.09 x 4.57 cm)
Weight: 4 oz (113.40 G)
In Package
Height x Width x Depth:
5.6 x 5.76 x 2.2 in (14.22 x 14.63 x 5.59 cm)
Weight: 4.25 oz (120.96 G)
COMPATIBLE WITH
Analog audio (including phantom power*)
DMX signals
AES3
Intercom
*Requires shielded cable for full functionality
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
no soldering required, all connections included
mounts in USA standard 4” electrical junction box
professional-looking brushed aluminum in black or white finish
4 XLR ins or outs and 2 RJ45 connections (in and thru)
AES72-2O compliant
DOCUMENTATION
PACKAGE CONTENTS
4 channel wall plate
Mounting screws (x4)
User documentation
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Lifetime Happy Human Warranty
PART NUMBER
WC851-B (black plate)
WC851-W (white plate)
Send analog audio from one room to another using shielded Cat5e cable and SoundTools WallCAT 8s. These durable aluminum wall units fit standard 4” US electrical junction boxes to easily send or receive four channels of XLR, AES3, DMX or intercom throughout a venue or home.
SoundTools is committed to the design and manufacture of professional grade audio equipment, whether it’s used on a festival stage, in a concert hall, recording studio, or in your office building. With the SoundTools WallCAT 8, we set out to create a superior XLR wall plate for sending and receiving analog audio and COM over shielded CAT cables. Compatible with analog, DMX, AES3 and intercom signals.
Not all wall plates are created equally. Unlike other brands, our wall plates require no soldering to install. Every connection you need, including 8 Neutrik XLR connectors (4 male, 4 female wired in parallel) in front and 2 Amphenol RJ45 connections in back, come pre-installed and clearly labeled. Because of our commitment to consistent, high-quality analog audio and intercom signals, WallCAT 8s are designed to keep strong, stable connections. Our high-quality brushed aluminum and stainless steel mounting screws (included) are resistant to rust and most wear-and-tear.
ALLOWS PHANTOM POWER
SoundTools WallCAT 8s require shielded (STP/FTP) Cat cable to function properly. They are compatible with 48-volt phantom power. Using several SoundTools WallCAT 8s and our SuperCAT cable in your building installation will allow you to run four channels of clear analog audio signals from one room to another or to multiple rooms at once. Combine with our CAT Box, CAT Rack, and/or CAT Tails for the ultimate audio-over-Cat5 experience.
All SoundTools products are covered by a LIFETIME Happy Human warranty. At any point during the first year of ownership, all SoundTools products can be returned to the original place of purchase for a replacement or full refund. Simply contact the place of purchase or see https://soundtools.com/support to arrange the warranty coverage and arrange for SoundTools to cover shipping costs.
After the one year period all SoundTools products have Lifetime coverage against defects or malfunction and SoundTools will replace or repair the unit at no cost. If you wish to start a claim under the Lifetime Warranty contact the SoundTools dealer closest to you, or reach out directly to SoundTools support. Replacement units may be refurbished or B-Stock. SoundTools will cover shipment of the replacement or repaired unit.
*In the event your SoundTools product is discontinued, give us a shout and we will figure it out.
**For damaged SoundTools cables over one year past purchase date, the warranty covers no cost re-termination to the longest viable length.
- 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 recommend distances up to 330 ft as per AES/EBU standards.
- Can I use all 8 XLRs on the WallCAT 8 unit?
The 4 male and 4 female XLR on the WallCAT 8 are wired in parallel, allowing for an easy selection of input or output. It is important to note that the signal is shared across the selected channel, so an input signal on channel 1 will be split to the output on channel 1 as well.
- Do you have a wiring diagram available?
You can download a PDF version of the CAT Family Wiring Diagram HERE
A breakout unit with 4 XLR or DMX cables capable of sending balanced analog audio, digital, DMX, and Clear-Com signals over shielded CAT5 cable. Available in Male or Female.
SoundTools SuperCAT XM is our most impressive cable yet, guaranteed to run AES50 without pops or dropouts over lengths up to 110 meters.