Radial Engineering

Radial Engineering R800 8032 Catapult Mini TRS Audio Snake

4.4 (10 reviews)

Transmit four channels of balanced audio over a single Cat 5/6 cable with this passive, zero-latency snake module.

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Overview

The Radial Engineering Catapult Mini TRS is a compact analog audio snake module designed to simplify cable infrastructure in live sound, recording studios, and permanent installations. By converting four channels of balanced quarter-inch TRS audio into a single Cat 5 or Cat 6 cable run, it eliminates the bulk and expense of traditional multi-channel analog snakes. Because the unit is entirely passive, there is no digital conversion involved — audio passes through with zero latency and no added noise from power circuitry.

Setup is straightforward: connect your TRS sources to one Catapult Mini unit, run a standard Ethernet cable to a second unit at the destination, and patch the outputs to your mixer, interface, or amplifiers. The result is a clean, organized cable path that is far easier to deploy and strike than bundled analog snakes. Radial's reputation for reliable, road-worthy construction means the Catapult Mini TRS is built to withstand the demands of touring and daily use in professional audio environments.

Key Features

4-channel Cat 5/6 Analog Audio Snake

Specifications

Type
4-Channel Cat 5/6 Analog Audio Snake Module
Connectors
1/4-inch TRS
Cable Compatibility
Standard Cat 5 or Cat 6
Operation
Passive (no digital conversion)
Channels
4
Brand
Radial Engineering
Model
R800 8032

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Replaces four individual TRS audio cables with a single Cat 5/6 run, dramatically reducing cable clutter
  • Fully passive design means zero latency and no power source required
  • Compact form factor takes up minimal space on a stage or in a rack
  • Uses inexpensive, widely available Cat 5/6 cable for long runs
  • Maintains balanced signal integrity across all four channels

👎 Cons

  • Requires a matching unit at the other end of the cable run, doubling the initial purchase
  • Limited to four channels, so larger setups may need multiple pairs
  • Only accepts quarter-inch TRS connections — no XLR option on this model

Frequently Asked Questions

No. It is a completely passive device with no digital conversion, so there is no latency, no noise from power supplies, and no need for an electrical outlet.
Yes. The Catapult Mini TRS works with any standard Cat 5 or Cat 6 Ethernet cable, which makes cable runs affordable and easy to source in various lengths.
It carries four channels of balanced analog audio simultaneously over a single Cat cable.
Yes. You need one unit at each end of the Cat cable run — one to send and one to receive the four TRS audio signals.