Detail 01
Cat5e rating
Handles gigabit over short runs, which covers common digital audio network protocols and console-to-stage-box links.
Product detailSKU #1274115056564
Rapco HorizonOculus Cat5e Patch Cable Black 5 ft.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 5 ft Cat5e patch cable in black, for short runs between digital audio network gear, switches, and stage boxes.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Short hops between a switch and a rack unit
- Tidy patching inside a single rack or console area
- Spare cable in a gig bag for network audio gear
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing to cross a stage — 5 ft is short
- Instrument or speaker connections, which need different cable
- Runs demanding shielded or Cat6-rated cable
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
5 ft length
Rack and desktop distance only. Plan a longer cable for anything leaving the rack.
Detail 03
Patch cable
Stranded, flexible construction meant for repeated plugging and coiling rather than permanent in-wall runs.
Detail 04
Black jacket
Disappears in a rack or on a dark stage. Colored cables are easier if you label runs by color.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a network cable, not an instrument, mic, or speaker cable.
- 02Confirm your gear needs Cat5e and not a shielded or Cat6 spec.
- 03Standard RJ45 ends — not the locking etherCON style some stage gear uses.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this for Dante or AVB?
Cat5e handles gigabit over a short run, which covers typical network audio traffic. Check your device manual for any shielding or category requirement it specifies.
02Will it work as a guitar cable?
No. Instrument signals need a 1/4 inch cable. This has RJ45 network connectors and will not connect to a guitar or amp.
03Is this shielded?
Shielding is not indicated for this cable. If your run passes near power lines or lighting gear, look for a cable specified as shielded.
04Does it lock into a stage box?
The ends are standard RJ45, which push in and clip but do not lock. Gear with etherCON-style ports needs a cable with matching locking connectors.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
