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GearIT 4 Channel Snake (2ft Breakout Cable) 3Pin XLR to Ethercon RJ45 Cat5/Cat6 Ethernet Extender - 4 XLR (2 Male, 2 Female) for Live Stage, Sound, Lighting, Audio Recording Studio
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GearIT 4 Channel Snake (2ft Breakout Cable) 3Pin XLR to Ethercon RJ45 Cat5/Cat6 Ethernet Extender - 4 XLR (2 Male, 2 Female) for Live Stage, Sound, Lighting, Audio Recording Studio

Bottom line: The GearIT 4 Channel Snake: 4 XLR channels over one Cat5/Cat6 run, up to 300 ft; main trade-off: ethernet cable between the boxes is sold separately.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 4 XLR channels over one Cat5/Cat6 run, up to 300 ft
  • ✓ EtherCON-compatible RJ45 locks in during live sets
  • ✓ Passes 48V phantom power to condenser mics and DI boxes
  • ✓ Doubles as a 4-universe 3-pin DMX run for stage lighting

Cons

  • ✗ Ethernet cable between the boxes is sold separately
  • ✗ 2 ft breakout tails are short for tight rack routing
  • ✗ Analog snake only - no AES50 or Dante networking
  • ✗ 3-pin XLR only, so 5-pin DMX fixtures need adapters

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored GearIT 4 Channel Snake (2ft Breakout Cable) 3Pin XLR to Ethercon… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cables & connectors category. GEARit's cables & connectors lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for cables & connectors of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • 4-Channel XLR to Ethernet Adapters - Connect these two extender boxes with an Ethernet cable up to 300 ft. (sold separately) to carry up to 4 channels of XLR audio or 3-pin DMX control signals across stages, studios, DJ venues and live events over a single connection.
  • EtherCON-Compatible RJ45 Connectors - Lock the Ethernet connection in place during busy concerts and live events with EtherCON-compatible RJ45 connectors on each adapter box. Run an EtherCON-compatible Ethernet cable between the boxes up to 300 feet, and you can trust the boxes won't get detached when it matters most.
  • 4 Channels of Analog Audio, One Cable - Used together, these two adapters carry 4 analog XLR audio signals over one RJ45 cable. Connect audio from mixers, microphones and instruments to the XLR breakout cables, and run all 4 signals to the other adapter via shielded, balanced Ethernet cable (sold separately).
  • 4 Separate DMX Control Signals - Control LED stage lights, DJ lights, fog machines and effects with up to 4 DMX signals over 3-pin XLR cables. These adapters allow you to use up to 4 different lighting controllers to control separate lights, while minimizing long cable runs from the control room.
  • Carries Phantom Power for Mics and DI Boxes - Connect stereo DI boxes, groups of condenser mics and more over a single Ethernet cable to your preamps. These two adapters safely pass 48V phantom power over a compatible RJ45 network cable, so you can use phantom-powered studio or stage gear.

Full Specifications

BrandGEARit
ColorBlack
Unit Count1 Count
Model NumberGI-DMX-4CHWC
Input Voltage48 volts_of_direct_current
Connector TypeRJ45, XLR
Mfr Part NumberGI-DMX-4CHWC
Number of Items1
Number of Ports8
Compatible DevicesMicrophone

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