Radial's New Four-Channel Audio Snake, the Catapult, Is Now Shipping

	Radial Engineering's Catrapult RX4M DS audio snake with Neutril Cat5 connectors

Radial Engineering Ltd. announces the Radial Catapult is now shipping.

The Catapult is a four-channel audio snake that lets the user send analog and AES digital audio signals over standard Cat5 shielded twisted-pair cable. This enables system contractors to take advantage of pre-wired networks to connect one room to another and allows stage techs to take advantage of the relatively low cost of this abundantly available cable for return snakes or for transporting channels of balanced audio across a large stage.

Available in six configurations, the Catapult features a choice of three input modules and three output modules. Each input module features four XLR inputs along with two Neutrik EtherCON outputs and four additional XLR outputs. Output modules feature EtherCON input, throughput, and two sets of XLR outputs. These may be ordered without transformers for sub snakes or to transmit AES audio signals; with mic isolation transformers for signal splitting between front-of-house, monitors, or the recording system; or with line level isolation transformers to eliminate system noise. A ground lift switch is available at each end for the Ethernet cable connection to help eliminate hum and buzz caused by ground loops.

• TX4 Transmit module with four XLR-F inputs and four XLR-M outputs
• TX4M Transmit module with four XLR-F inputs and four mic level (-40~0dB) isolated XLR-M outputs
• TX4L Transmit module with four XLR-F inputs and four line level (-20~+15dB) isolated XLR-M outputs
• RX4 Receive module with two sets of four XLR-M outputs
• RX4M Receive module with four mic-level (-40~0dB) isolated XLR-M outputs and one set of pass-through XLR-Ms
• RX4L Receive module with four line-level (-20~+15dB) isolated XLR-M outputs and one set of pass-through XLR-Ms

As with all Radial products, the Catapult design begins with a heavy steel construction made to handle the rigors of live touring along with a heavy duty powder coat finish to keep Catapult looking good for years! Protective bar around the connectors keeps things safe while providing a handle for carrying.