PD-Connex CX192 - RJ45 to 4 Channel XLR Female Network Splitter 0.7m
The PD-Connex CX192 is a professional and exceptionally efficient connectivity solution designed to simplify and organize cabling in demanding environments such as theatrical productions, live events, recording studios, and permanent installations. This compact stage box acts as a passive splitter, allowing up to four lines of audio or data signals to be transmitted over a single standard network cable. Forget the clutter and weight of multiple long cables; with the CX192, you can replace four XLR or DMX cables with a single CAT5, CAT6, or CAT7 cable, radically optimizing setup and teardown times.
Built with a robust aluminum housing, this device is designed to withstand the rigors of daily use on tours and stages. It's completely plug-and-play , meaning it requires no external power supply, software, or drivers to operate. Simply connect your cables and you're ready to go. Each of the four 3-pin female XLR connectors is clearly numbered, facilitating quick and accurate channel identification and preventing connection errors during setup.
Main Features
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Efficient Signal Conversion: Converts one RJ45 network connection into four 3-pin female XLR outputs, ideal for sending multiple audio or DMX signals.
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High Compatibility: Works perfectly with standard CAT5, CAT6 or CAT7 network cables, allowing the transmission of analog audio signals, digital signals such as AES/EBU or DMX lighting signals.
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Robust and Professional Design: The aluminum casing ensures superior durability and reliable protection of internal connections, ideal for road use.
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Numbered Connectors: The XLR outputs are clearly labeled from 1 to 4 for fast, intuitive, and error-free channel management.
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Versatile Mounting: It incorporates an M10 threaded hole that allows for secure attachment to truss structures, supports, or any other anchor point, offering a clean and professional installation.
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Passive Operation: Being a passive device, it does not require any power source, which simplifies its integration into any existing configuration.
Benefits for the Professional
The CX192 splitter is the perfect tool for sound engineers, lighting designers, and stagehands. Its main benefit is the massive simplification of cabling: it reduces weight, bulk, and clutter on stage or in the studio. Using a single network cable is not only more economical than buying multiple long XLR cables, but it also greatly speeds up the setup and teardown process. Its versatility in handling different signal types makes it an indispensable and adaptable resource for a wide range of situations with just one piece of equipment.
Use Cases
This device is ideal for a wide range of applications. In a live concert, it can be used to connect a group of microphones on stage to a remote mixing console using a single, discreet network cable. For lighting productions, it allows for the distribution of multiple DMX control lines from the console to different points on the stage or in the auditorium. It is also a perfect solution for permanent installations in theaters, conference halls, or houses of worship, where clean and organized cabling is needed to connect remote audio points.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to install any software to use this splitter?
- No, the PD-Connex CX192 is a completely "plug-and-play" device. It requires no software, drivers, or external power to operate.
- Can I send phantom power (+48V) to my microphones through this device?
- Yes, it is possible to supply phantom power. However, this requires the use of a shielded or armored network cable (such as STP or FTP) to ensure a stable and noise-free connection.
- What type of network cable should I use?
- It is compatible with CAT5, CAT6, and CAT7 cables. For best performance, especially over long distances and for digital signal transmission, the use of CAT6 or higher cables is recommended.
- Does this device convert the signal to a network audio protocol like Dante?
- No. It's important to understand that this is a passive adapter. It doesn't convert the signal to a digital network protocol. It simply uses the internal wire pairs of the network cable as a multi-cable to carry the original signals (whether analog or digital like DMX/AES) from one point to another.
Project description
Passive splitter with an aluminum housing that converts one RJ45 input connection to four 3-pin female XLR output connections. The cable length is 0.7 meters. It is compatible with CAT5, CAT6, and CAT7 network cables for transmitting analog audio, AES/EBU, or DMX signals. The output connectors are numbered for easy channel identification. The device includes an M10 thread for mounting on truss structures.
