Detail 01
Cat5e
Handles gigabit at this length, which covers Dante, AVB and control traffic. Stepping up to Cat6 buys you nothing here.
Product detailSKU #1274115056674
Rapco HorizonOculus Cat5e Patch Cable Black 25 ft.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 25-foot black Cat5e patch cable for networked audio and stage data. Buy it if you want a finished known length rather than a bulk spool.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Linking a stage box to a console over networked audio
- Patching a mixer into a switch or router
- Control runs from a rack to a nearby laptop
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Analog audio — this carries data, not mic or line signal
- In-wall or outdoor permanent runs; patch cable isn't rated for it
- Anyone needing an odd length, since this is fixed
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
25 feet
Crosses a small stage or reaches from a rack to a nearby stage box with slack to dress the run.
Detail 03
Patch cable, not solid-core
Stranded and flexible, meant to be coiled and re-run night after night instead of pulled once and left.
Detail 04
RJ45 ends
Plugs straight into any standard network port on a mixer, switch, or stage box. No adapters needed.
Detail 05
Black jacket
Blends into dark stage floors, so label both ends to tell it apart from power and DMX.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Data only — it will not pass an analog mic or line signal
- 02Networked audio still needs a switch or stage box at each end
- 03Coil it loosely; kinks in Cat5e cause intermittent dropouts
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is Cat5e fast enough for Dante?
Yes. Dante runs on gigabit Ethernet, and Cat5e carries gigabit at this length without trouble. Cat6 is not required for a 25-foot run.
02Can I use this cable for regular internet too?
Yes. It is a standard Ethernet patch cable, so it works with any router, switch, or computer network port.
03Can I run this inside a wall?
No. Stranded patch cable isn't rated for in-wall installation. Use solid-core rated cable for permanent runs.
04How long can a Cat5e run be?
About 100 meters for a single gigabit run. At 25 feet you have a large margin, so signal loss is not a concern.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
