How to Send 4 Balanced Audio Channels Over One Cat Cable

When a live sound setup starts getting complicated, cable management can quickly become part of the problem. Multiple audio runs between the stage and mixing position can mean more connections, more cable clutter, and more time spent organizing the setup. The Palmer AoC Loom XLRf Audio over Cat Loom offers a practical alternative by allowing four balanced analog audio channels—or eight digital AES3 channels—to travel through a Cat5e or higher network cable.

For DJs, musicians, production crews, venues, studios, and live-event professionals, that makes the Palmer AoC Loom XLRf an interesting solution when simplifying signal connections matters.

What Is the Palmer AoC Loom XLRf?

The Palmer AoC Loom XLRf is an Audio over Cat adapter designed with an etherCON connection on one side and four balanced XLR female outputs on the other. It uses the AES72 Type 5E pin assignment and can transmit four balanced analog audio channels or eight digital AES3 audio channels through Cat5e or higher cable. The Ethernet cable itself is not included.

The four XLR connections are numbered and color-coded, making channel identification easier during setup. The etherCON connection is also designed to help prevent accidental disconnection.

Key Features and Benefits

Four Channels Through One Network Cable

Instead of relying on a conventional four-channel multicore arrangement, the Palmer AoC Loom XLRf allows four balanced analog channels to travel through a single compatible Cat cable. This can make signal routing more straightforward for professional audio setups.

Analog and AES3 Flexibility

The loom supports four balanced analog channels or eight digital AES3 channels, giving it flexibility for different professional audio applications. It also supports DMX and MIDI control signals and is compatible with 48-volt phantom power.

Built for Professional Environments

Palmer uses premium Neutrik components, a solid aluminum-and-steel housing, and a robust 0.5-meter mesh cable section. The compact enclosure measures 80 × 45 × 45 mm and weighs 0.39 kg.

These are thoughtful details for professionals who regularly work around stages, production equipment, studios, and other demanding environments.

Where Can You Use It?

The Palmer AoC Loom XLRf can fit naturally into a variety of professional applications, including:

• Live concerts: Route multiple balanced audio channels through a network cable between compatible AoC equipment.
• DJ and event production: Help organize signal connections in setups where efficient cabling is important.
• Studio sessions: Provide a compact option for connecting compatible analog or AES3 equipment.
• Church and venue production: Useful for professional audio systems that use compatible AoC/AES72 Type 5E connections.
• Press and production environments: Palmer specifically identifies applications including live concerts, studio sessions, and press conferences.

Who Should Consider It?

This Audio over Cat loom is particularly relevant to sound engineers, live-event production teams, musicians, DJs, venues, studios, and installers who need four balanced analog channels or compatible AES3 connectivity through a Cat5e-or-better cable.

Before buying, confirm that the rest of your system uses a compatible AoC interface or AES72 Type 5E pin assignment. Palmer also specifies the use of a shielded Cat cable with suitable etherCON-compatible connectors for the connection.

Why Buy the Palmer AoC Loom XLRf from VIP Pro Audio?

VIP Pro Audio Inc. brings together professional audio, DJ, lighting, and event-production equipment for customers building serious production systems. If you're looking for a dependable Palmer AoC Loom XLRf for a compatible setup, you can explore the product directly through VIP Pro Audio and browse the Palmer collection for additional equipment.

Conclusion

The Palmer AoC Loom XLRf is a compact, professionally constructed solution for moving multiple audio channels through a Cat-based connection. With four balanced analog channels, eight AES3 digital channels, 48V phantom-power compatibility, premium Neutrik components, and an aluminum-steel housing, it combines useful flexibility with a practical design.

If simplifying signal routing is important to your live, studio, venue, or event setup, explore the Palmer AoC Loom XLRf at VIP Pro Audio and see whether its Audio over Cat design fits your system.