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- Page 1 True to the Music™ ® CATAPULT RACK TX & RX CAT 5 ANALOG AUDIO SNAKE User Guide Radial Engineering Ltd. 1165-1845 Kingsway Ave, Port Coquitlam British Columbia, Canada, V3C 0H3 Tel: 604-942-1001 • www.radialeng.com Email: info@radialeng.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
We recommend you take a few minutes to read this short manual before you begin using the Catapult Rack TX or RX, as it covers the various features of these devices and tips for setup and use. Should you have any questions about the Catapult Rack or any other Radial Catapult modules, please visit our website at www.radialeng.com for additional resources and frequently asked... -
Page 3: Overview
True to the Music OVERVIEW The Catapult Rack TX and RX both act like typical multi-channel analog audio snakes; they allow you to send balanced mic or line-level signals from one location to another without signal loss, noise, or interference, and without any digital audio conversion needed. -
Page 4: Features
True to the Music FEATURES - CATAPULT RACK TX GROUND LIFT: Lifts pin-1 on all four of the corresponding XLR connectors to remove hum and buzz caused by ground loops. XLR INPUTS: Locking female XLRs are provided in banks of four, each bank corresponds to a pair of rear panel RJ45 connectors to transmit analog audio over Cat 5 cabling. - Page 5 RJ45 INPUT AND THRU: Standard Ethernet style connectors for receiving four channels of audio from another Catapult module. Both connectors are wired in parallel with the front panel XLRs. Rugged Neutrik etherCON jacks provide a robust connection for live touring use. Radial Engineering Ltd. Catapult Rack™...
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Page 6: Making Connections
Since these jacks are wired in parallel with each other, it doesn’t matter which one you use for the passthrough - this is why they are unlabeled. Radial Engineering Ltd. Catapult Rack™... -
Page 7: Lifting The Ground
DI boxes will not work on that bank of channels. USING THE CATAPULT RACK TX AND RX AS A PAIR To use the Catapult Rack units in their simplest form, connect the TX to the RX using three Cat 5 cables. -
Page 8: The Radial Catapult Family
True to the Music THE RADIAL CATAPULT FAMILY While the Catapult Rack TX and RX work great as a pair, they are made even more useful by the wide variety of other Radial Catapult modules that already exist. Since all Catapult modules are compatible with one another, you can easily customize your stage or recording studio setup to best suit your needs. -
Page 9: Additional Applications
Keep in mind that it is common for cable infrastructure to be unshielded, so it may not pass phantom power. Note that the signals between two Catapult modules cannot pass through a network switch, as it will block the analog audio signal. Cat 5 Wall Plate Radial Engineering Ltd. Catapult Rack™... - Page 10 Cat 5 cable feeds the main PA system. USE THE CATAPULT RACK WITH ISOLATED STAGE BOXES Send audio to three separate zones by using the Catapult Rack TX and the transformer-isolated Catapult RX4L modules together as a return snake.
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Page 11: Specifications
Ground Lift Switch: ...........Disconnects Pin-1 on bank of XLR connectors General Construction: .............18-gauge Steel Chassis, 12-gauge Steel Faceplate Size: ..............L: 19" x H: 1.75" x D: 3.25" Weight: ..............3.06lbs (1.39kg) Finish: ..............Durable Powder Coat Warranty: ............Radial 3-year, transferable * Subject to change without notice. Radial Engineering Ltd. Catapult Rack™... - Page 12 THREE YEAR TRANSFERABLE LIMITED WARRANTY RADIAL ENGINEERING LTD. (“Radial”) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and will remedy any such defects free of charge according to the terms of this warranty. Radial will repair or replace (at its option) any defective component(s) of this product (excluding finish and wear and tear on components under normal use) for a period of three (3) years from the original date of purchase.
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