Radial CATAPULT-mini-tx

Catapult Mini TX: a compact link in the Catapult ecosystem

The Catapult Mini TX fits into a "simplified multicore" approach: transporting multiple analog lines without running a heavy XLR loom. By relying on a shielded Cat.5 network cable, it allows extending mic/line connections to a Catapult Mini RX receiving module (or another Catapult module), while maintaining a familiar patching logic thanks to XLR connectors. It is a solution designed for scalable configurations where you want to save setup time, reduce cable runs, and keep a clear audio distribution.

Who is it for and what are the use cases?

The Catapult Mini TX is aimed at sound engineers, musicians, stage technicians, and integrators who need to remote analog signals (mic or line level) between the stage, a booth, a control room, a technical room, or a rack. It is ideal for connecting a subset (drum kit, backline, RF desk, monitors, side rack) to a patch area, crossing a venue without multiplying multicore cables, or securing a clean cable route in environments where space and setup time are limited.

Transmission, connectivity, and field convenience

4 analog channels over shielded network cable

The Catapult Mini TX transmits 4 analog channels via a shielded Cat.5 cable (Cat.5/6). This approach replaces a bundle of lines with a single cable, easier to deploy, tie down, and route through cable trays or along structures. You maintain a clear analog audio path, particularly useful when you want to remote preamps, analog stagebox outputs, monitor feeds, or utility signals.

Stage-oriented connectivity: EtherCon and XLR

The module features an EtherCon input to secure the network cable connection during handling and reduce the risk of accidental disconnection. On the audio side, the 4 male XLRs provide a direct interface with standard patches (stage boxes, splits, racks, consoles, devices) without complex adapters. The result: faster cabling and more intuitive identification for any team used to XLR connections.

Protected tails and immediate identification

In the field, reliability is also in the details. The 60 cm tails are protected by an expandable braided sleeve, useful to limit wear, pinching, and snagging during stage changes. The color-coded heat-shrink labels facilitate channel identification, reducing patch errors and speeding up line-checks, especially in dense setups (multiple identical links, multi-rack, rotating stages).

Technical specifications

Frequency response - start	7 Hz	Max input level (dBu)	35
Frequency response - end	20 kHz	THD	0,0005% @ 1 kHz
Category	audio distributor	Inputs	4 x XLR
Number of channels	4	Ports	EtherCon
Digital conversion	No	Dimensions (mm)	107 x 34 x 41

Type	analog audio multipair transmitter	Network connection	EtherCon
Supported signals	microphone or line level	Audio connections	4 male XLR connectors
Compatibility	Catapult Mini RX and other Catapult modules	Fan-outs	60 cm
Transmission medium	shielded Cat.5 network cable	Fan-out protection	expandable braided sleeve
Cable compatibility	Cat.5/6	Identification	heat-shrink labels with color code
Range	several dozen metres	Dimensions	107 x 34 x 41 mm