Wire your whole studio with network cable – one hub, four rooms, no XLR looms. The Cranborne Audio N8 is the central hub of the C.A.S.T. audio-over-Cat 5 system. Patch it to your audio interface over DB25 and it turns 8 analogue inputs and 8 outputs into 4 C.A.S.T. connections that run to N22 and N22H breakout boxes or Camden EC1/EC2 preamps around the studio or stage.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Home and project studios with a vocal booth or live room, broadcast and podcast installs where every room needs the programme mix, and bands who want a neat stage snake system using affordable network cable.
Specifications
| Type | Passive C.A.S.T. distribution hub |
|---|---|
| Analogue I/O | 8 inputs, 8 outputs on DB25 (Tascam wiring) |
| C.A.S.T. ports | 4 x C.A.S.T. IN (A, B, C, D) on RJ45, 2 inputs and 2 outputs each |
| Cable | Shielded Cat 5e / Cat 6 / Cat 7 (Cat 6 or 7 recommended) |
| Maximum distance | 100 m (330 ft) |
| Phantom power | 48V fully supported |
| Power | None needed (passive) |
| Mounting | Desktop, or rack with optional Half Rack Kit (OBDRK001) |
| Inputs | 8 analogue (DB25) |
| Outputs | 8 analogue (DB25) |
| Connectivity | 4 x C.A.S.T. (RJ45) |
Good to know
- DB25 cables to your interface are sold separately.
- Works with all Cranborne C.A.S.T. devices: N22, N22H, Camden EC1 and Camden EC2.
- For lowest crosstalk Cranborne recommends Cat 6 or Cat 7 cable.
FAQ
Does my interface need DB25 connectors?
The N8 connects over DB25 with Tascam wiring. If your interface has XLR or jack I/O, use a DB25-to-XLR/jack loom (sold separately).
How many rooms can I connect?
Up to 4 C.A.S.T. breakout boxes at once, each up to 100 m away.
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