Sound Tools CAT Box 8 Analog Audio Over Cat Stagebox – Passive Audio DMX AES3 COM Transport – 4 Male & 4 Female XLR – etherCON Daisy Chain – Analog Audio Over Cat Cable with Phantom Power Support

The Sound Tools CAT Box 8 is a professional 4-channel XLR stage box designed to transport analog audio, DMX, AES3, and COM signals over a single shielded Cat5e cable. Built for live sound engineers, touring crews, AV professionals, and production teams, it simplifies stage wiring while maintaining signal integrity. Each of the four channels includes both a male and female 3-pin XLR connector, giving you unmatched flexibility for inputs or outputs. Never worry about grabbing the wrong gender stage box again. Whether you're running microphones to FOH, sending monitor feeds, or distributing control signals, this design adapts instantly to your setup. The fully passive, all-analog circuitry ensures reliable performance without requiring power. Compatible with analog and digital consoles, the system supports phantom power transmission when used with shielded Cat5e or better cable, making it ideal for condenser microphones and professional stage applications. With etherCON input and parallel etherCON output, the CAT Box 8 supports daisy-chaining for modular snake configurations. Scale your system as production demands grow, reduce bulky cable runs, and streamline complex stage layouts. Constructed from machined anodized aluminum with stainless steel hardware and professional locking connectors, this stage box is built for life on the road. From houses of worship and broadcast environments to touring productions and recording setups, it delivers clean signal transport, durability, and modular flexibility in one compact solution.

• 4 CHANNEL SIGNAL TRANSPORT: Run four independent channels of analog audio and DMX through one shielded Cat5e cable. This compact stage solution reduces cable clutter and keeps live productions organized, clean, and efficient from stage to main mixing console.
• DUAL GENDER CONNECTOR FLEXIBILITY: Each channel features both male and female XLR connectors, giving total routing freedom for inputs or outputs. Eliminate the need for separate boxes and simplify setup for touring crews and professional dj equipment rigs.
• DAISY CHAIN READY DESIGN: Built with locking ethercon ports for input and parallel output, allowing scalable snake configurations. Ideal for expanding monitor splits and integrating seamlessly into modern recording studio equipment environments.
• PASSIVE & RELIABLE PERFORMANCE: Fully passive analog design works without power and supports phantom transmission over shielded cable. A dependable solution for music recording equipment, live vocals, instruments, and broadcast signal routing.
• TOUR READY CONSTRUCTION: Machined anodized aluminum chassis with stainless hardware ensures durability under heavy stage use. Built for professional stage & sound equipment setups requiring reliable signal transport, protection, and long-term performance.