C.A.S.T.
Cable Requirements
C.A.S.T. is a system that we use to transport balanced, analogue audio using standard network
cabling. Using a shielded Cat 5e, Cat 6, or Cat 7 cable instead of 4 XLRs allows you to not only
reduce cable spaghetti in your studio but also distribute audio around studios or stages using
affordable, readily available cabling whilst achieving the highest sonic results
Each C.A.S.T. connection on a Cranborne Audio product features unique optimisation to ensure
that the maximum signal integrity is transmitted over shielded Cat 5, Cat 6, and Cat 7 cables
for distances of up to 100m(330ft) without high-end roll-off and with very low-crosstalk.
Recommendation - For best possible performance over maximum distances, we
recommend using Cat 7 cables with robust connectors to ensure that the C.A.S.T.
connection is secure and will remain impervious to RF and crosstalk.
Minimum Requirement - As a minimum requirement, you can consider using Shielded
Cat 5e or Cat 6 cabling provided that the cables and connectors themselves are fully
shielded and are not needed at distances above 20m.
Note:
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