{"product_id":"hosa-pro-conex-male-xlr-to-rj45-extender","title":"Hosa Pro-Conex Male XLR to RJ45 Extender","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hosa Pro-Conex Little Cat DFX-345M is an analog audio breakout snake that routes four channels of balanced audio through a single shielded Cat cable, replacing heavy traditional multi-core snakes with lightweight network infrastructure. This Male XLR version features a hard-wired four-channel XLR male fan-out that plugs directly into mixer inputs, interfaces, or stage boxes, eliminating the need for additional patch cables between the breakout box and destination equipment. The locking RJ45 chassis connector is compatible with both Ethercon and Hosa EtherLok terminations, preventing accidental disconnects during critical sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperating entirely in the analog domain, the DFX-345M requires no external power, introduces zero latency, and performs no digital conversion—it simply uses the copper conductors within shielded CAT5e, CAT6, or CAT7 cable to carry balanced audio or AES3 signals transparently. The galvanised steel housing withstands impact and crushing forces while protecting internal connections, and the integrated strain relief secures the breakout whip against physical stress. This passive design transmits line-level and microphone signals over existing shielded network infrastructure, allowing studios, venues, and install environments to route audio through wall ports and cable trays without pulling dedicated mic lines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe DFX-345M consolidates drum kit channels, keyboard rigs, or pedalboard outputs into a single slim cable run to the main stage box, reducing stage clutter and trip hazards during live performances. In corporate boardrooms, it routes multiple table microphones through discreet network cables to floor boxes, maintaining clean conference aesthetics. Mobile recording and broadcast applications benefit from rapid deployment—lightweight Cat cable replaces bulky traditional snakes in press boxes, overflow rooms, and remote trucks. The male XLR fan-out configuration directly addresses workflow scenarios where signals terminate at mixer inputs, interface preamps, or patchbay destinations without intermediate adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFour channels of balanced analog audio or AES3 over shielded Cat cable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHard-wired XLR male fan-out eliminates need for additional patch cables\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLocking RJ45 connector compatible with Ethercon and Hosa EtherLok terminations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePassive analog architecture requires no external power or batteries to operate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorks with shielded CAT5e, CAT6, or CAT7 network cable infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGalvanised steel housing protects internal connections from impact and crushing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eZero latency transmission with no analog-to-digital conversion in signal path\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrated strain relief secures breakout whip against physical stress and tension\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"manufacturer-site\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information, please visit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hosatech.com\/products\/analog-audio\/snakes\/pro-conex-dfx345-little-cat\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emanufacturer's website\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hosa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41570930032698,"sku":"HOS-DFX345M","price":201.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1764\/4443\/files\/hosa-pro-conex-male-xlr-to-rj45-extender-hos-dfx345m-gsus4-2901025.jpg?v=1785508273","url":"https:\/\/gsus4.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/hosa-pro-conex-male-xlr-to-rj45-extender","provider":"Gsus4","version":"1.0","type":"link"}