{"product_id":"radial-catapult-mini-cat-5-6-audio-snake-modules","title":"Radial Catapult Mini - Cat 5\/6 Audio Snake Modules","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"intro-h2\"\u003e4-Channel Cat 5\/6 Audio Snake\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intro-p\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Catapult Mini is a compact passive audio snake that allows you to send four channels of analog audio over standard Cat 5 or Cat 6 Ethernet cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAnalog audio over Cat 5 wiring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStraight-wire passive operation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatapult 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUtilize pre-existing cable installations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMix \u0026amp; Match\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree versions of the Catapult Mini are available: The Mini TX features female XLR connectors, the Mini RX has male XLRs, and the Mini TRS is equipped with ¼” TRS jacks for balanced connection to any pro audio device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"title-1 small bold left\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCatapult Mini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"slide-cards-wrapper equal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"slide-cards-overflow app-slider\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-img slide-item\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"2000\" height=\"1291\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/catapult-mini-app-rx-tx-1.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/catapult-mini-app-rx-tx-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/catapult-mini-app-rx-tx-1-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/catapult-mini-app-rx-tx-1-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/catapult-mini-app-rx-tx-1-1024x661.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-desc\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing the Mini TX with the Mini RX\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 audio quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-img slide-item\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"2000\" height=\"1291\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/catapult-mini-TRS-app.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Catapult Mini TRS and Mini RX to connect pro rack gear with a console\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/catapult-mini-TRS-app.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/catapult-mini-TRS-app-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/catapult-mini-TRS-app-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/catapult-mini-TRS-app-1024x661.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-desc\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing the Mini TRS with the Mini RX\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mini TRS has ¼” balanced connectors commonly found on rackmount interfaces and other compact pro audio equipment, allowing you to match connector types without the need for adaptor cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-img slide-item\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"2000\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/catapult-mini-app-tx4.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/catapult-mini-app-tx4.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/catapult-mini-app-tx4-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/catapult-mini-app-tx4-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/catapult-mini-app-tx4-1024x614.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-desc\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing the Mini RX with the Catapult TX4\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use the Catapult TX4 with the Mini RX to send audio signals from a live stage to the FOH console. The Catapult TX4 provides a robust stage box to plug your microphones into, while the Mini RX is small enough to fit in the case of a mixing board, with its XLR output connectors plugged directly into the mixer. If you’re splitting signals on stage, you can utilize one of the transformer isolated Catapult modules: the TX4M for mic-level signals, or the TX4L for line-level operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-img slide-item\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"2000\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/catapult-mini-app-rx4.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/catapult-mini-app-rx4.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/catapult-mini-app-rx4-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/catapult-mini-app-rx4-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/catapult-mini-app-rx4-1024x614.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-desc\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing the Mini TX with the Catapult RX4\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mini TX can be paired with the Catapult RX4 to feed the outputs of a console to a distant rack of power amps. To block stray DC voltages and avoid noise through the system, the RX4L has line level isolation transformers to eliminate hum and buzz, as well as four direct XLR outputs to feed another device such as a recording interface. For isolation of mic-level signals, you can utilize the RX4M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-img slide-item\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"2000\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/catapult-mini-app-cat5-wiring.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/catapult-mini-app-cat5-wiring.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/catapult-mini-app-cat5-wiring-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/catapult-mini-app-cat5-wiring-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/catapult-mini-app-cat5-wiring-1024x614.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-desc\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse the Catapults with pre-existing CAT 5 wiring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the Ethernet cables already wired throughout a building to send audio from one room to the other without additional installation required or messy cables running from room to room. Note that the signals between two Catapult modules cannot pass through a network switch, as it will block the analog audio signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWiring Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"302\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"64\"\u003eRJ45 Pin (T568)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"81\"\u003eXLR\/TRS Pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"64\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"81\"\u003eCH 4 Pin 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"64\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"81\"\u003eCH 4 Pin 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"64\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"81\"\u003eCH 3 Pin 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"64\"\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"81\"\u003eCH 2 Pin 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"64\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"81\"\u003eCH 2 Pin 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"64\"\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"81\"\u003eCH 3 Pin 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"64\"\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"81\"\u003eCH 1 Pin 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"64\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"81\"\u003eCH 1 Pin 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table feature-product\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudio circuit type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive splitter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7Hz ~ 20KHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDynamic range:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal harmonic distortion:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.0005% @ 1kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Mode Rejection Ratio:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;103dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Input:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+35dBu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eGround lift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Connectors:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLR, TRS, RJ45 (model dependant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Connectors:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLR, TRS, RJ45 (model dependant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable fan-out length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16-gauge steel chassis \u0026amp; outer shell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize (L x W x D):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.125\" x 1.56\" x 1.31\" (105 x 40 x 33mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.85lb (0.4kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping size (L x W x D):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.25\" x 4.25\" x 3\" (159 x 108 x 76mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.1lb (0.5kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive, no power required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConditions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor use in dry locations only between 5°C and 40°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/product\/catapult-mini\/legal.php#Warranty\"\u003eRadial 3-year, transferable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SmartSheet-CatapultMini-03-2023.pdf\" title=\"Radial Catapult Mini Smart Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSmart Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Catapult-Mini-TX-RX-Manual-WEB-03-2026.pdf\" title=\"Radial Catapult Mini User Guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUser Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Radial","offers":[{"title":"Catapult Mini RX (XLR Male)","offer_id":48078570750170,"sku":"RADIAL-CAT-MINI-RX","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Catapult Mini TX (XLR Female)","offer_id":48078570782938,"sku":"RADIAL-CAT-MINI-TX","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Catapult Mini TRS (1\/4\" TRS)","offer_id":48078570815706,"sku":"RADIAL-CAT-MINI-TRS","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/9585\/9277\/files\/Catapult_Mini-34-right.jpg?v=1781898632","url":"https:\/\/www.rocketmusicshop.com\/products\/radial-catapult-mini-cat-5-6-audio-snake-modules","provider":"RocketMusic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}