GEARit 4 Channel Multi Network 3-Pin XLR/DMX/AES-EBU to Ethercon-Compatible RJ45 Cat5/Cat6 Ethernet Extender for Live Stage, Sound, Lighting, Audio Recording Studio (1 Pair: 4 Male + 4 Female)

These devices are very handy for certain situations. If pin 1 is needed, such as for phantom power, a shielded cable must be used. I’ve had good results using these over a long distance with high quality cable. Very low crosstalk between the pairs. The build quality is decent. Not the highest, but has held up well and at this price point, is certainly a good tool to have in the bag.

It absolutely did what I needed it for with no fuss whatsoever! I wish everything worked as well as this does!

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.

I have only used once so far but they worked great. It was easy to set up. Just connected the cat 6 canle between the two boxes, plugged all the mics in on stage and the xlrs from the board and it worked. Sound quality was was great from the 4 channels I had running through this digital snake.

Great price and very well built. Work as advertised

This product works like it says. I wish one side that connects to the mixer were cables instead of a box. I had to buy XLR cables to connect to the mixer. I saw other brands that did it, but wanted to stick to GEARit. Otherwise, it works well.

I ordered 2sets of these Cat-6 Audio 4x extenders. All worked fine, but one of the pairs had been used and/or repaired. The boxes were not in original packaging and one of them had a small bag inside with repaired internal cabling pieces inside. The box itself had an amazon sticker resealing the box. I tested and they worked OK. Just was expecting and paid for "New" not used/repaired equipment. The 2nd pair was new and in original packaging, as expected.

We’ve been using a few of these for a year now, and we’ve had 0 issues with them. We’re using them to run mics (some of which require phantom power) and output from guitar DIs. These allow me to switch my mic configurations (using a couple of units) by simply unplugging Ethernet from one box and plugging it into the other one. We’re using straight up shielded Ethernet jacks (not ethercon), and everything’s been great. They certainly help us with quick configuration changes, and we’ve had no operational issues (i.e. no noticeable difference in output vs. going direct, and 48V works like a charm).

This item worked flawlessly. Just the initial feel of the item was solid just off the top. All the connections are a snug fit. I would definitely recommend.

Funcionan bastante bien, con los cables correctos puedes enviar muy bien la señal, ya sea 48v o señal "normal". El cable se siente un poco delicado, pero cuidándolos bien son perfectos. Los uso para micrófonos de condensador y dinámicos y no tengo ningún problema utilizo un cable ethercon de 22 mts de otra marca. Funciona genial.

Great Device. I paired this with a heavy duty Cat8 Shielded cable. Using shielded cable allows you to pass Phantom Power through the channels as the shield is used as Ground on Pin1. PP won't work with unshielded cable.

Excelente producto, lo ocupo para shows en vivo y sin problema, muy buen sistema

works as expected