GEARit GI-DMX-4CH 4-Channel XLR-to-Ethernet Extender with EtherCON RJ45

For a live stage, studio or DJ setup, the GEARit GI-DMX-4CH lets you route several XLR connections across one Ethernet cable instead of running a separate long cable for each signal.

The paired adapters carry up to four channels of analogue XLR audio or four separate 3-pin DMX control signals. This gives you a practical way to connect equipment across a venue while keeping the cable run consolidated.

EtherCON-compatible RJ45 connectors help keep the network connection secured between the adapter boxes. The pair also carries 48V phantom power over a compatible RJ45 cable, supporting setups with phantom-powered microphones or DI boxes.

Practical tips

Place one adapter at each end of the route, connect the XLR audio or DMX equipment to the corresponding ports, then link the boxes with an Ethernet cable. For longer runs, the stated maximum cable distance is 300 ft. The Ethernet cable is sold separately, so choose a compatible cable suited to the route and setup.

Use the audio connections to carry signals from mixers, microphones or instruments, or use the 3-pin XLR connections for lighting control. In a studio, the single network run can help simplify connections between recording gear in different areas, at an event, it can reduce the number of separate long cable runs between the control position and stage equipment.

Pros

Four channels over one cable are useful when a setup needs multiple audio feeds or separate DMX control signals without a bundle of individual long runs. EtherCON-compatible RJ45 connectors provide a locking-style connection between the boxes, which can help keep the link in place in busy stage and event environments. The adapters also pass 48V phantom power through a compatible RJ45 cable, making the pair relevant to setups using condenser microphones or DI boxes that require it.

Customers often describe the adapters as straightforward to set up and appreciate the solid feel and simplified cabling. Feedback about sound quality is mixed, so plan the audio route around the needs of your specific system rather than treating buyer impressions as a performance guarantee.

Tech specs

• Type: 4-channel XLR-to-Ethernet extender pair
• Connections: 4 XLR male and 4 XLR female, RJ45
• Signals: Analogue XLR audio or 3-pin DMX
• Maximum cable distance: 300 ft.
• RJ45 connection: EtherCON-compatible
• Phantom power: Carries 48V over a compatible RJ45 cable
• Model: GI-DMX-4CH

Questions before you buy

Can it carry audio and DMX signals? The adapters can carry up to four channels of analogue XLR audio or up to four separate 3-pin DMX control signals over one Ethernet connection. Choose the signal type that suits the connected equipment and setup.

What cable connects the two boxes? Use a compatible Ethernet cable between the RJ45 connectors, the stated maximum distance is 300 ft. An EtherCON-compatible cable can engage with the locking-style connectors.

Can it carry phantom power? Yes. The pair carries 48V phantom power over a compatible RJ45 network cable for suitable microphones, DI boxes and other connected gear.

Should you buy it?

If your stage, studio or event setup needs several XLR audio feeds or separate DMX lines across a venue, this pair offers a focused way to consolidate those connections into one Ethernet run. Its four-channel design, EtherCON-compatible RJ45 connection and phantom-power pass-through make it especially useful for multi-signal setups where a cleaner cable route matters.