JOLGOO jg-rj45-20230213003 4-Channel XLR-to-RJ45 Breakout, 3-Pin

For live sound and home recording setups that need to route several audio signals over one cable run, the JOLGOO 4-channel XLR-to-RJ45 breakout provides a practical alternative to bulky multichannel audio cabling.

This passive pair connects 3-pin XLR equipment through an RJ45 cable, carrying up to four audio signals over a single Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6 run. It is intended for use with audio transmission, including live-stage and home-studio applications.

A dedicated multichannel cable suits a fixed setup with a traditional cable layout. This breakout system is designed for setups where an RJ45 cable run is a more useful way to connect the sending and receiving points.

Key features

The pair provides an XLR-to-RJ45 connection for up to four audio signals, helping consolidate a multichannel run into one category cable. Use it with a compatible Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6 cable between the two units. The passive design works with analog or digital mixers, consoles, breakout boxes, and other compatible audio equipment, making it useful for connecting stage or studio gear across a room or production area.

Its 3-pin XLR connectors support the listed XLR, AES, and DMX channel applications. A black aluminum enclosure is built for transport and storage, and its compact breakout format can help keep a busy stage or recording space more organized than a bundle of separate long audio cables.

Getting the most from it

Place one unit at each end of the cable run and connect the XLR equipment at the appropriate points in the signal path. The RJ45 cable links the pair, so the arrangement can suit a live event, remote production, or home studio where multiple connections need to travel between locations. It makes sense if your setup needs several audio channels over one Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6 run rather than a conventional bundle of multichannel audio cabling.

For four-channel operation with phantom power, use shielded category cable. This is the practical cable choice when the connected equipment requires phantom power, the product’s four-channel version supports it only with shielded cable.

Tips for day-to-day use

Keep the sending and receiving units together as a pair, and plan the RJ45 run around the locations of the connected equipment. For live use, this gives you a straightforward way to link stage and remote audio positions, in a home studio, it can carry several channels between a mixer or console and another part of the room. Select Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6 cable for the run, and use shielded category cable when phantom power is needed. The units are intended for indoor use.

Questions before you buy

How many audio signals can it carry over one cable? The passive pair is designed to send and receive up to four audio signals over a single Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6 cable run.

Can I use phantom power with this four-channel breakout? Yes, with shielded category cable. The four-channel version supports phantom power only when the category cable is shielded.

What equipment can I connect it to? It uses 3-pin XLR and RJ45 connections and is intended for compatible analog or digital mixers, consoles, and breakout boxes. Its listed applications include live-stage and home-studio audio transmission.

Final verdict

For live crews and home-studio users who need to carry multiple audio signals between two locations over a category cable, this JOLGOO breakout pair combines four-channel capacity with 3-pin XLR connections and a passive setup. Choose it for an indoor audio run where consolidating the connection through Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6 fits the way your equipment is arranged.