Radial Engineering Catapult RX4 User Manual Download

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TrANsforMer IsolATIoN MoDels

True to the Music

Radial Engineering Ltd.

Catapult™ Audio Snake

lINe TrANsforMer:

TX4L and RX4L modules are transformer

isolated at the XLR outputs and at the Ethernet THRU connector to

provide line level isolation to eliminate hum and buzz.

MIC TrANsforMer:

TX4M and RX4M modules are transformer

isolated at the XLR outputs and at the Ethernet THRU connector to

create a mic level split for stage and studio use.

Summary of Contents for Catapult RX4

Page 1: ...ng com True to the Music User Guide Catapult 4 Channel Audio Snake Radial Engineering Ltd 1588 Kebet Way Port Coquitlam British Columbia Canada V3C 5M5 Tel 604 942 1001 Fax 604 942 1010 Email info rad...

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Page 3: ...will soon expand your selection of modules to come up with many creative uses As with all new products please take a few minutes to read through this manual in order to familiarize yourself with the...

Page 4: ...lation 3 HANDLE Protective steel handle makes it easy to pick up and drop wherever needed 4 LIFT Lifts the Cat 5 cable ground path to help eliminate troublesome ground loop noise 5 in out Standard Eth...

Page 5: ...4L modules are transformer isolated at the XLR outputs and at the Ethernet THRU connector to provide line level isolation to eliminate hum and buzz MIC TRANSFORMER TX4M and RX4M modules are transforme...

Page 6: ...level isolated outs Part R800 8026 TX4L Transmit 4 ins 4 line level isolated outs Part R800 8024 RX4L Receive 4 outs 4 line level isolated outs Part R800 8027 Six models available There are six models...

Page 7: ...added connectivity the modules are equipped with two sets of XLRs that enable greater routing options This enables a transformer equipped module to be used as a stand alone isolator A choice of trans...

Page 8: ...feed your condenser mics or active direct boxes the cable must have a shield If you are transmitting line level signals the shield is not required due to the twisted pair configuration but it will st...

Page 9: ...where your stage mics need to be sent to a monitor mixer by the stage as well as a distant front of house mixing console The TX4M would allow you to directly connect your microphones to the FOH consol...

Page 10: ...Line level isolators are usually positioned at the receive end RX4L of the system as this generally affords greater flexibility If using the Catapult as a return snake for monitors or from a crossover...

Page 11: ...t as a return snake The Catapult is the perfect return snake for corporate events where you need to run a couple of lines back to the stage and monitors Use the RX4L line isolation module to eliminate...

Page 12: ...t the mics between the monitor desk and front of house with Eclipse transformer isolation to deliver a noise free signal saving hours of tedious trouble shooting Using the Catapult as a line isolator...

Page 13: ...o network audio from one room through the walls to another The XLR connections at each end make it easy Run four AES signals across Cat 5 cable platform 110 Ohm AES signals can easily travel across Ca...

Page 14: ...Radial Engineering Ltd Catapult Audio Snake True to the Music Block Diagram 11 Subject to change without notice RX4 TX4...

Page 15: ...l harmonic distortion 0 0007 1kHz Dynamic range 140dB Gain 0db 5 7dB Maximum Input 35dBu Minimum load impedance 100 ohms Common mode rejection 113dB TX4M RX4M Audio circuit type Passive mic splitter t...

Page 16: ...cident or as a result of service or modification by any other than an authorized Radial repair center THERE ARE NO EXPRESSED WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE ON THE FACE HEREOF AND DESCRIBED ABOVE NO WARRA...