GEARit 4 Channel Multi Network XLR/DMX/AES-EBU to Ethercon-Compatible RJ45 Cat5/Cat6 Ethernet Extender for Live Stage, Sound, Lighting, Audio Recording Studio (1 Pair: 4 XLR Male + 4 Female)

I guess I've been under a rock, but when did CAT6 network cable take over from those heavy, cumbersome 150' audio snakes? These things are the best idea/implentation since the invention of um... hampster wheels. Solid workmanship and zero noise. Excellent build quality. I run a 16-channel rack-mounted digital mixer w/ powered subs and cabs rig that I run from stage while playing perfectly awful bass guitar. I bought two of these GEARit units and plugged them into channels 9-16 (see pic). I intend to get two more and fill all 16 channels. The cables pass through an empty rack space with the "box" ends velcroed solidly to the bottom of the rack and aligned with the back (sans cover). The front and back covers of this particular road case are deep enough to allow all of this wiring to remain in place when I rig down. When I have the other two GEARit units, I will be able to set this rack in place, pop off the covers, run four CAT6 network cables to 4x breakout boxes placed strategically around the stage and plug everything in with short-run XLR cables. I'll be set up in no time and even quicker tearing down. Talk about cable management! I LOVE a neat, trip-free stage. While you're at it, don't skimp on the network cables. Go with the GEARit Shielded CAT6 Ethercon Cables. Heavy-duty and the Ethercon connectors shroud the RJ45 network connectors in a solid metal housing (much like an XLR) and lock in place. Totally roadworthy. Look for bundles of GEARit boxes and cables with your choice of cable length and breakout configurations. Solid gear. Oh, yeah. They can also be used to connect your DMX lighting. Bloody wizardry.

Worked great, I used it to run 4 monitors on stage using a cat6 50' cable. Work perdect and no delay. Much better and lighter than bringing a 50' snake

Putting a pair of these ends on an Ethernet Cable makes a simple, convenient floor box -- at a price that can't be beat.

Works very well for audio drive linesQuality Functionality Value

Worked exactly as expected over 75' Cat5e cable, only used Ports 1 and 2.

For the most part, I loved this. It came in handy when I needed to mic a small setup and have an extension to run it to the analog mixer at the school. My only complaint about it was one of the channel line's prongs were off-centered. So, only three lines I could use and I couldn't the fourth one to the XLR cable. Having to pay the amount that I did, i'm only able to use 3/4 of the product. Aside from that, the quality came out fantastic in terms of sound. No feedback or hissing.

I bought these to go along with an ethercon cable I bought because someone stole my 100ft snake. These worked so good. They accept Analog and digital sound with out issues. I highly recommend these. They worked for my speakers, piano, tablet and microphones.

got these to setup remote amps from my mixer, with a 100 foot network cable. audio quality is the same. now i can be farther away from the audio to get a better monitor on the sound