{"product_id":"proco-sound-ne8mx-b-1","title":"ProCo Sound NE8MX-B-1 Ruggedized Lockable RJ45 EtherCon Connector","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ProCo Sound NE8MX-B-1 is a Neutrik EtherCon series ruggedized RJ45 connector engineered for professional network infrastructure in live production, installed AV, and touring environments. Unlike standard RJ45 connectors that are prone to accidental disconnection and physical damage, the EtherCon system provides a latching, lockable housing that secures the connection against vibration and repeated plug cycles — a critical advantage in touring rigs, broadcast trucks, and permanent installations where cable pulls and stage traffic are constants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis connector is purpose-built for AV and lighting network applications including Dante, AVB, AES67, and DMX-over-Ethernet systems where connection integrity directly affects system performance. Integrators and production engineers specify EtherCon terminations when building stage boxes, network patch bays, and multi-drop lighting control runs that must survive real-world handling. The NE8MX-B-1 offers a field-terminatable solution compatible with standard Cat5e and Cat6 cable, making it a practical choice for custom-length runs in fixed installs and tour packages alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whirlwind Music Dist., Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52446319476920,"sku":"51196","price":9.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/7382\/4696\/files\/51196_WHIRLWI-NE8MX-B-1_ALT01.jpg?v=1784224096","url":"https:\/\/soundpro.com\/products\/proco-sound-ne8mx-b-1","provider":"SoundPro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}