Keep Your Patch Connected, With Your Cases Closed

Patching every input day-in and day-out takes way longer than it should. It is frustrating when problems arise, costing valuable time during a soundcheck or, worse yet, a show. We believe there must be a better solution to patch at a cost that is reasonable. We understand the value for efficiency in our work on the long days we live. That’s why we started SoundNet Labs and why we chose analog audio over Ethernet.

Here’s how it works:
A shielded Ethernet cable runs 4 channels of balanced analog audio, transparently. Drums, key rigs, guitar modelers (Kemper, Fractal, etc), playback (live track) systems, downstage inputs (vocals, etc.), wireless systems – Each of these multi-channel items can patch quickly and simply. With a few SoundNet Labs products you can patch all of your inputs and outputs quickly. The real benefit is that you leave your patch connected (patchbays, wireless racks, playback racks, Kemper racks, etc.) saving you time every day.

So simplify your days by patching less. Purchase Soundnet Labs products on Amazon and tell us how you patch less every day, saving time and frustration.

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Customer Wins

“SoundNet Labs drop boxes were the trick to getting us on and off quickly at music festivals where time is so important. Unplug a few etherCon cables and everything rolls offstage in seconds.”

-Dane Allen, Road Manager

FAQ:

Do I need to use shielded Ethernet cable?

Yes, analog audio over Ethernet systems need a shielded Ethernet cable to hold the ground connection as well as offer the traditional shielding found in XLR cables. Without using a shielded Ethernet cable you will have no ground on any of your channels and less protection from outside interference.

Does Phantom Power work?

Yes, phantom power works when using a shielded cat cable, 300’+.

Does Cat5, Cat5e or Cat6 make a quality difference?

 No, as we mentioned shielding is important, but any Cat will work!

What is the maximum working length / distance?

Analog audio over shielded Ethernet operates similar to standard balanced XLR cable. We test 300’+.

There are other options for patch with multipin connection, why analog over Ethernet?

Cost is a huge factor in considering traditional multipin systems. The cost of those systems for full patch solutions are thousand of dollars to tens of thousands of dollars. We are not satisfied with the value that those systems offer.

Why SoundNet Labs and not other brands for analog over Ethernet?

There are some great products already on the market made by excellent companies! There are also many very poor quality offerings made inexpensively with little to no quality control. The poor build quality of one of those products was the reason why we started SoundNet Labs. We needed something that we would not need to fix or replace, something that is road ready for years of service.

More questions? Reach out to us at [email protected]