#122 – SoundTools CAT Tails – Audio Over CAT5 – First Look

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Cats & Rats:

it’s hard to beat a twisted pair

We saw the CAT boxes in video #89 and in the months since, that video has been viewed over ten thousand times. There is some obvious interest in the audio over CAT discussion, so we’re here to keep it going. The whole audio over CAT scene has grown quite a bit in recent years, with off the shelf options available now from a number of familiar manufacturers.

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The SoundTools CAT Tails are a professional grade version, built by folks who depend on tools like this in the most demanding environments. They offer a whole family of products that include boxeswall plates, tails and even network cable developed specifically for ProAudio use.  

Check out the video for a full teardown of what’s going on inside the tails & how they are put together. We take a look at all of the details, and talk about how they fit into the bigger RATCAT Family of products.




Congratulations to Alex Rose for winning the CAT Tails giveaway. Thanks so much for watching and following along. We hope you enjoy these awesome tools.

Thanks to Dave and the Team for letting us use their booth at the NAMM show to announce the winner! Check out our Facebook page for more fun with Dave.


Check out the SoundTools CAT Box Video HERE


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