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Great way to run cable looms over Cat 5
I was looking for a simple way to run auxiliary XLR cables between control room and live room so instead of getting a stage box for a fixed solution I decided to explore the option of using Cat 5 cable to run multiple signals. I purchased both the female and male XLR versions of the Ssnake Cable splitter as it was by far cheaper than other well known brands and I'm please to report the build quality and usability is great. I just run the Cat 5 as a permanent install terminated with RJ45 connectors and just connect these in the appropriate rooms and you have 4 XLR's available to you. What's more you are not limited to which gender you have per room, simply unplug and swap ends.
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A genuine game changer – unbeatable for the price
These little boxes have genuinely changed the way I run analogue audio connections.
The concept is brilliantly simple: four analogue audio channels over a single Cat5, Cat6 or Cat7 cable. Depending on the setup, I can use them to send or receive four channels wherever I need them. In situations where I would previously have run several individual XLR cables or a traditional multicore, I can now use one network cable instead. Cleaner, faster and much easier to manage.
I have also used the system in a real live-event situation with a 70-metre Cat cable between the two boxes, and it worked like a charm. Four analogue channels over one long, inexpensive and easy-to-handle cable – exactly the kind of solution that makes life easier when setting up an event.
What makes the Cat Snake system particularly useful for me is its versatility. It can replace a surprising amount of conventional cabling, and since the system is passive, there is very little to complicate the setup.
The build quality is excellent as well. These things are built like tanks. The housings feel extremely solid and the connectors are well protected, so I have no concerns about using them regularly in real-world live environments.
And then there is the price. Considering what they allow you to do and how much traditional cabling they can replace, the value for money is exceptional.
Simple idea, excellent execution, extremely versatile and built to last. I'm extremely happy with both the 3MB and 3FC. For me, these are genuine problem-solving tools rather than just another studio or live-sound accessory.
At this price, they are very hard to beat.
The concept is brilliantly simple: four analogue audio channels over a single Cat5, Cat6 or Cat7 cable. Depending on the setup, I can use them to send or receive four channels wherever I need them. In situations where I would previously have run several individual XLR cables or a traditional multicore, I can now use one network cable instead. Cleaner, faster and much easier to manage.
I have also used the system in a real live-event situation with a 70-metre Cat cable between the two boxes, and it worked like a charm. Four analogue channels over one long, inexpensive and easy-to-handle cable – exactly the kind of solution that makes life easier when setting up an event.
What makes the Cat Snake system particularly useful for me is its versatility. It can replace a surprising amount of conventional cabling, and since the system is passive, there is very little to complicate the setup.
The build quality is excellent as well. These things are built like tanks. The housings feel extremely solid and the connectors are well protected, so I have no concerns about using them regularly in real-world live environments.
And then there is the price. Considering what they allow you to do and how much traditional cabling they can replace, the value for money is exceptional.
Simple idea, excellent execution, extremely versatile and built to last. I'm extremely happy with both the 3MB and 3FC. For me, these are genuine problem-solving tools rather than just another studio or live-sound accessory.
At this price, they are very hard to beat.
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BRUTAL
EFFICIENCY,OPTIMAL DESIGN AND PRICE
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Great for multiple things!
I used this piece of kit for getting L/R and sub audio up to a truss frame that had been built over a ring for a boxing event. Since it's impractical to run cables around the ring, the best thing to do seemed to run a single Cat5e cable up into the roof space and down into the truss frame.
On the fourth spare channel I sent up some DMX data. I wasn't sure if the DMX and audio would transfer together uninterrupted, but it worked perfectly. In fact, it performed better than any of the fighters that night!
On the fourth spare channel I sent up some DMX data. I wasn't sure if the DMX and audio would transfer together uninterrupted, but it worked perfectly. In fact, it performed better than any of the fighters that night!
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HM
Less bulk
Snakes can be bulky things. These are quite the opposite. Compact, light and flexible. The cat5 cable handles much better than thick multicable. Love these things. Hope they appear to be very well-made and roadworthy.
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Does the job
Very happy with this product, very sturdy, and has worked problem free in my studio for some time now. It wasn't working for phantom power when I first got it, Thomann told me to try a different CAT cable so I found a cheap CAT6 and it worked perfectly. Highly recommended
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Phantom power works
I can confirm that phantom power works through this "Cat snake". Just make sure you are using a shielded cable, such as Cat6E or higher, as the shield provides the additional ground connection for phantom power to work.
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Simple & Effective
Great product and significantly less expensive than similar items
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Less cabling
4 individual mixes via 1 cat cable
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Great little box
I have yet to use this box in a live situation. However, it is a fantastic box if you want 4 returns in a minimal package. You only need to use a single Shielded CAT cable.
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