Audio / stagebox / XLR connections

Cat Snake Passive Stagebox Rental in Warsaw

The sssnake Cat Snake 3FB + 3MB kit for transmitting 4 analog XLR signals over a single shielded network cable.

Price of the 3FB + 3MB set 110 zł net / day + delivery
  • 4 analog XLR channels, each over a single CAT twisted-pair cable
  • Passive operation without a power supply or configuration
  • Delivery in Warsaw is charged separately

Key Specifications of the Cat Snake 3FB and 3MB

4 channelsAnalog XLR signals
3FB + 3MBFemale and male XLR
1 CAT cableShielded connection
PassiveNo power supply
Audio or DMXTwo applications
Per moduleCompact housing

Technical Specifications

Contents of the setthe sssnake Cat Snake 3FB + Cat Snake 3MB
Number of channels4 analog signal paths
Cat Snake 3FB4 × 3-pin female XLR, 1 × RJ45
Cat Snake 3MB4 × 3-pin male XLR, 1 × RJ45
Connection cableShielded network cable terminated with an RJ45 or etherCON connector
How It WorksPassive point-to-point connection, without active electronics or a power supply
Additional ApplicationsCan be used for DMX signal transmission
Module dimensions50 × 180 × 52 mm
Module weight450 g
Model Numbers3FB: Thomann 465521; 3MB: Thomann 465525
DeliveryWarsaw: charged separately; other locations: priced individually

Four XLR channels over a single CAT cable

The sssnake Cat Snake 3FB and 3MB form a compact passive stage box for routing four analog audio signals between the stage, a conference table, the sound engineer’s console, or a recording device. Instead of four long XLR cables, you use a single shielded network cable, and you get a set of XLR connectors at both ends of the setup.

This kit works well at conferences, panel discussions, recording studios, corporate events, and smaller music productions. The modules are passive, so they do not require a power supply, startup, or configuration.

3FB and 3MB - input and output pages

The Cat Snake 3FB has four female XLR connectors, and the Cat Snake 3MB has four male XLR connectors. When you connect the modules using a shielded CAT cable, you get four independent point-to-point channels. The terms “transmitter” and “receiver” are sometimes used colloquially, but this set does not involve active digital transmission: the modules transmit analog signals via twisted-pair cables.

  • Fewer cables along the route between the stage and the producer's booth.
  • Four separate channels are available at both ends of the set.
  • No power, menu, IP address, or encoding-related delay.
  • These compact modules are easy to place next to a lectern, mixing console, or rack.

This is neither an Ethernet network nor a Dante system

Cat Snake uses an Ethernet cable as a multi-pair analog cable, but does not transmit Ethernet data. The modules must be connected directly using a single shielded CAT cable. This signal must not be routed through a switch, router, fiber-optic converter, or active computer infrastructure.

Rental and Delivery in Warsaw

Renting the Cat Snake 3FB + 3MB set costs 110 PLN (net) per day. Delivery within Warsaw is charged separately. For projects outside Warsaw, shipping costs are determined on a case-by-case basis. Before delivery, we agree on the required installation route and the type and length of the CAT cable to ensure the set is suitable for the planned project.

What are you renting?

Included in the set for 110 zł (net)

  • 1 × the sssnake Cat Snake 3FB
  • 1 × the sssnake Cat Snake 3MB
  • A total of 4 XLR inputs and 4 XLR outputs
  • Inspecting all four lanes before renting
  • Help in choosing a connection method

Logistics and Extensions

  • CAT cable type and length: to be determined at the time of booking
  • Delivery within Warsaw: charged separately
  • Delivery outside Warsaw: priced on a case-by-case basis
  • Longer rental periods: pricing on a case-by-case basis
  • Mixer, microphones, and other wiring: as specified

Price of the set

FAQ

The sssnake Cat Snake 3FB + 3MB set costs 110 zł (net) per day. Delivery within Warsaw is charged separately, and shipping outside Warsaw is priced on a case-by-case basis.

The price includes a pair of passive modules: a Cat Snake 3FB with four female XLR connectors and a Cat Snake 3MB with four male XLR connectors. The type and length of the CAT cable are specified at the time of booking.

The kit transmits four independent analog signals between the 3FB and 3MB modules. Each channel has a separate XLR connector on both sides of the system.

No. Cat Snake is a passive analog multichannel adapter. The CAT cable replaces a multipair audio cable, but the device does not encode the signal, does not use IP addresses, and does not operate on the Dante network.

No. The modules must be connected directly using a shielded network cable terminated with an RJ45 or etherCON connector. Switches, routers, and other active network devices must not be included in the connection path.

Yes, the manufacturer also anticipates the use of modules for DMX signals. Before installation, you should determine the intended use and the wiring configuration of the system.

Yes. We can also deliver the equipment outside of Warsaw. We determine the shipping cost on a case-by-case basis, depending on the location, the date, and the other equipment being rented.

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