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By utilizing the design of shielded Cat cable, the Little Cat delivers the high-fidelity performance of a traditional multi-core snake without the weight or expense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Little Cat is available in two dedicated configurations to match your specific application:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXLR Female (DFX-345F):\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a female fan-out, designed to accept signals from microphones, instruments, or direct boxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePure Analog Architecture\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Little Cat operates strictly in the analog domain. There is no digital conversion, no latency, and no external power required. It simply uses the copper conductors within the Ethernet cable to carry balanced audio or AES3 signals, acting as a transparent physical extension of your microphone or line-level inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSimplified Long-Distance Runs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning thick multi-channel audio snakes across a venue or studio is heavy and costly. The Little Cat solves this by allowing you to use lightweight, field-replaceable network cables for long runs. It also enables you to tap into a building’s existing shielded network drops to send audio between rooms without pulling new wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIntegrated Breakout Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike box-style extenders that require four additional patch cables to function, the Little Cat features a hard-wired breakout whip. 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