Detail 01
Cat5e
Handles gigabit and the common audio-over-IP protocols. Enough headroom for typical console and stage box traffic.
Product detailSKU #1274115056634
Rapco HorizonOculus Cat5e Patch Cable Black 3 ft.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 3-foot Cat5e patch cable for short runs between networked audio gear, switches and stage boxes. Rack and desk distances only.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Linking a digital console to a switch inside the same rack
- Short hops between a stage box and network gear
- Tidy patching where a long cable would coil up
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Stage-to-booth runs, three feet gets you nowhere
- Anyone needing shielded cable in a high-interference rig
- Analog audio connections of any kind
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
3 ft. length
Rack-internal or desktop distance. Short enough to stay tidy, too short for anything across a room.
Detail 03
Patch cable
Stranded and flexible rather than stiff solid-core. Takes repeated bending at the connector without breaking.
Detail 04
RJ45 ends
Standard network plugs. Fits any console, switch or interface with an ethernet port.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the run first. Three feet disappears fast once routed around a rack.
- 02Standard patch cable, not an etherCON-terminated stage cable.
- 03Buy one per connection. Daisy-chaining through a switch needs several.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work for Dante?
Yes. Dante runs over standard gigabit ethernet, and Cat5e handles typical channel counts at this distance.
02Is it shielded?
Treat it as unshielded. For runs alongside power or in heavy-interference rigs, look at a shielded cable instead.
03Can I use it as a regular network cable?
Yes. It is a standard Cat5e patch cable and works with any computer, router or switch.
04Will it fit an etherCON jack?
The RJ45 plug seats in an etherCON panel jack, but the bare plug will not lock in place.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
