Cranborne Audio N22 Cat 5 Snake and C.A.S.T. Breakout Box

The Cranborne Audio N22 Cat 5 snake and C.A.S.T. breakout box is a compact, fully passive 4-channel audio distribution unit that replaces four balanced XLR cables with a single shielded Cat 5e, Cat 6, or Cat 7 network cable over distances of up to 100 metres. As a result, engineers can run audio from a control room interface or preamp to a live room, stage, or remote location without the cost and bulk of traditional multicore snake cables, while maintaining fully balanced, high-quality audio across all four channels. Two balanced XLR/¼” combo inputs and two ¼” TRS outputs handle standard studio and live audio connections at the breakout point, while a C.A.S.T. input and output link the N22 directly into any Cranborne Audio C.A.S.T.-equipped system. In addition, 48V phantom power support means the N22 can carry power to condenser microphones through the network cable without any loss of audio quality. Marshall Music South Africa stocks the Cranborne Audio N22 Cat 5 snake and C.A.S.T. breakout box for studios and live engineers across South Africa looking to simplify their cabling with an affordable, high-performance solution.

Passive Simplicity From the Cranborne Audio N22 Cat 5 Snake and C.A.S.T. Breakout Box

Whether you’re routing microphone feeds from a drum kit in a live room or distributing audio across a venue, the Cranborne Audio N22 Cat 5 snake and C.A.S.T. breakout box requires no external power supply, no drivers, and no conversion — just a Cat 5 cable and a direct, transparent signal path. The rugged metal chassis handles the demands of both studio installation and touring use, while the completely passive design means there is no added noise or latency in the signal chain. However, the N22 is equally at home as a standalone unit or as part of a larger Cranborne Audio C.A.S.T. ecosystem, connecting seamlessly with the N8 distribution hub, the Camden EC1 preamp, and other C.A.S.T.-equipped devices. Marshall Music South Africa recommends the Cranborne Audio N22 Cat 5 snake and C.A.S.T. breakout box to South African engineers who want a clean, practical alternative to traditional XLR multicore cabling.

Tech Specs

• Type: Passive 4-channel Cat 5 snake and C.A.S.T. breakout box
• Channels: 4 (2 inputs, 2 outputs)
• I/O: 2 x balanced XLR/¼” combo inputs, 2 x ¼” TRS outputs, C.A.S.T. input and output
• Cable Compatibility: Shielded Cat 5e, Cat 6, or Cat 7
• Maximum Cable Length: 100m
• Phantom Power: 48V supported
• Operation: Fully passive, no external power required
• Enclosure: Rugged metal chassis

Cranborne Audio

Founded in the UK in 2017 and launched at the 2018 NAMM Show, Cranborne Audio set out to bring a “modern approach to vintage sound” to project, large-format, and home studios. The name nods to Cranborne House, the former Soundcraft headquarters where the founders first worked together — and that pro-console heritage shows up throughout the range. Cranborne’s products pair transparent, high-headroom analog signal paths with switchable Mojo saturation circuits, letting engineers dial in vintage colour on demand rather than being stuck with it.

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