Radial Engineering Catapult Rack TX 12-Channel Cat 5/6 Audio Snake

The Radial Catapult Rack is a professional 12-channel passive analogue audio over Cat 5/6 rack system designed for live sound, touring, and installed audio applications. It allows multiple channels of balanced microphone or line-level audio to be transmitted between stage and mixing console using standard Ethernet cabling, replacing traditional bulky multicore snakes with a lightweight and flexible alternative.

Operating entirely in the analogue domain, the Catapult Rack delivers clean, transparent signal transmission with no latency, noise, or digital conversion. Each unit is divided into three independent 4-channel sections, allowing up to 12 channels of audio to be carried over three standard Cat 5 or Cat 6 cables while maintaining full signal integrity over long distances.

The system is fully compatible with the wider Radial Catapult ecosystem, enabling seamless integration with stage boxes and modular I/O units for flexible system design. Ground lift switches are provided for each section to help eliminate hum and buzz caused by ground loops, ensuring reliable performance in complex stage environments.

Housed in a rugged 1U steel rack chassis, the Catapult Rack is built for professional touring and installation use where reliability, fast setup, and cable efficiency are critical.

Key features
• 12-channel passive analogue audio snake over Cat 5/6 cable
• No digital conversion — pure balanced analogue signal path
• 3 independent 4-channel sections in a single 1U rack unit
• Compatible with all Radial Catapult system modules
• Uses standard Ethernet cabling for lightweight, flexible routing
• Ground lift switches to reduce hum and ground loop noise
• Locking Neutrik etherCON RJ45 connectors for secure connection
• Rugged steel chassis designed for touring and installation use