{"product_id":"hosa-pro-conex-female-xlr-to-rj45-extender","title":"Hosa Pro-Conex Female XLR to RJ45 Extender","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hosa Pro-Conex Female XLR to RJ45 Extender (DFX-345F) transforms standard shielded Cat cable into a four-channel analog audio snake, eliminating the weight and expense of traditional multi-core runs. This passive breakout features a female XLR fan-out designed to accept signals from microphones, instruments, or DI boxes, consolidating four balanced channels into a single lightweight network cable. The galvanised steel housing withstands impact and crushing forces, while a locking RJ45 Ethercon-compatible connector prevents accidental disconnection during transport or installation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperating entirely in the analog domain, the DFX-345F requires no external power, produces zero latency, and introduces no digital conversion artifacts. The integrated breakout whip terminates in four 3-pin female XLR connectors, eliminating the need for additional patch cables and reducing connection points that degrade signal integrity. Transmission occurs over shielded Cat5e, Cat6, or Cat7 cable (STP\/FTP specification), with copper conductors carrying balanced audio or AES3 signals transparently across extended distances. The locking RJ45 chassis is compatible with both Ethercon and Hosa EtherLok systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplications range from consolidating drum kit channels into a single stage box run to routing vocal booth signals through existing building infrastructure without pulling dedicated audio lines. Corporate boardrooms benefit from discrete microphone routing through a single network drop, while mobile recording rigs replace heavy snakes with field-replaceable Cat cable for rapid deployment. The DFX-345F enables technicians to repurpose installed shielded network cabling for permanent audio distribution in schools, churches, and broadcast facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFour-channel balanced analog audio transmission over shielded Cat cable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFemale XLR fan-out accepts microphones, instruments, and direct boxes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePassive design requires no power supply or batteries for operation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLocking RJ45 connector compatible with Ethercon and EtherLok systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGalvanised steel housing with integrated strain relief for durability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrated breakout whip eliminates need for four separate patch cables\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompatible with shielded Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat7 network cable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTransmits balanced audio and AES3 digital signals without conversion\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":41570930327610,"sku":"HOS-DFX345F","price":127.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1764\/4443\/files\/hosa-pro-conex-female-xlr-to-rj45-extender-hos-dfx345f-gsus4-1974020.jpg?v=1785508273","url":"https:\/\/gsus4.com.au\/en-us\/products\/hosa-pro-conex-female-xlr-to-rj45-extender","provider":"Gsus4","version":"1.0","type":"link"}