For balanced analog we've achieved distances of over 600ft using our SuperCAT cable. The results will vary with other CAT5 brands. For digital signals we reccommend distances up to 330 ft as per AES/EBU standards.
Absolutely! All of the RATCAT family will work together, bringing audio over CAT to the places you need it most. Connect CAT Box to CAT Tails or CAT Racks, split signals using the parallell/thru jacks, and route your audio where you want.
Absolutely! All of the RATCAT family will work together, bringing audio over CAT to the places you need it most. Connect CAT Rack to CAT Tails or CAT Box, split signals using the parallell/thru jacks, and route your audio where you want.
The short answer is no. But in order to use phantom power and to minimize noise, we strongly suggest you use properly shielded cable. You can check if your cable is shielded by checking for continuity on the RJ45 jack using a multi-meter. Still not sure? Just purchase SuperCAT and you know you'll be covered.
While the CAT Rack will work with any console on the market, it is important to note that it does not do any D/A conversion. The beauty of the CAT Rack is that it sends analog audio over lightweight CAT cable, no conversion required. Hook directly up to your XLR connections and let CAT Rack do the rest.