Whirlwind CATDUSA 4-Channel Cat5/Cat6 Analog Stage Box

The Whirlwind Catdusa is built for live sound engineers and system integrators who need to deploy analog audio over existing Cat5 or Cat6 cable infrastructure rather than bulky multipair snakes. Each box handles four analog channels, with paralleled male and female XLRs on every channel enabling flexible split or routing configurations at the stage end without additional components.

Two Neutrik EtherCon RJ45 jacks — labeled IN and THRU — support daisy-chaining multiple units along a single cable run, making it practical for multi-zone stage setups or distributed system installations. When used with shielded Cat cable, the Catdusa passes phantom power and DMX, extending its utility beyond basic audio to lighting control and condenser microphone operation on the same infrastructure. A minimum of two units is required to complete a send/return pair.

The compact mini stage-box form factor makes the Catdusa well-suited for theatrical installs, corporate AV rigs, and touring productions where infrastructure cable is already in place. PIN 1 of all XLRs ties directly to the RJ45 shield connection, maintaining proper grounding and noise rejection throughout the signal chain. For teams looking to leverage Cat-based audio routing without converting to digital, the Catdusa fills a practical gap between traditional snake systems and networked audio platforms.