The Catapult Mini System works like a typical four-channel analog audio snake; they allow you to send mic or line-level signals from one location to another without signal loss, noise, or interference, and without any digital audio conversion needed. What makes the Catapult system unique is that it utilizes Cat 5 Ethernet cable, which is widely available, lightweight, and economical. Simply connect a shielded Cat 5 cable between any two Catapult modules and they will use the analog conductors in the cable to deliver four balanced audio lines to any destination.
Straight-wire passive operation
Catapult modules require no power to operate, and since they keep the signal in the analog realm, no digital conversion is necessary. Straight-wire connection from the XLRs to the RJ45 connector on a Cat 5 cable ensures that your audio passes through without coloration or distortion.
Utilize pre-existing cable installations
As many buildings are already pre-wired for Cat 5, you can take advantage of this to transmit audio between distant rooms without the need to install or supply new cabling. This eliminates the need for bulky and expensive multi-channel audio cable, and allows contractors to benefit from installed network cable and easily connect from one room to another.
Using the Mini TX with the Mini RX
The Mini TX and RX can be directly connected using a single Cat 5 cable, providing you with a robust 4-channel analog audio snake that can deliver balanced signals over long distances while maintaining high quality audio.
Mix and Match
All Radial Catapult modules are compatible with each other, so you can select the combination that best suits your needs. For example, Pair the full-sized Catapult TX4 with the Catapult Mini RX for a compact snake from the stage to FOH.
Radial Engineering Catapult MINITX 4 Channel Cat 5 / XLRM Features:
- Send four channels of analog audio over a single Cat 5 cable
- Works with a building’s existing cable infrastructure
- Compact and light weight
- Economical Cat 5 cable replaces bulky multichannel audio snakes Benefits
- Allows you to easily interface your laptop and soft-synth
- Eliminates the need to carry a large mixer
- Separate control for stage lets you adjust signal as needed
- Transformer isolation eliminates hum and buzz from ground loops
- XLR inputs (Catapult Mini TX) – Connect to balanced mic or line level source
- RJ45 Output (Catapult Mini TX) – Sends analog audio over Cat 5 or 6 Ethernet cable
- Color-Coded Heatshrink Labels – Identify channels at a glance
- Steel Chassis – 16-Gauge Steel housing to handle any touring environment
- Powder Coat – Durable coat keeps your Catapult Mini protected and in great condition
- Cable Fan-Out – 2' long cable fan-out provides easily accessible connection points for all Catapult Mini channels
