Flexible Passive Audio Routing – The Violet Audio IO44 Audio Signal Splitter

The io44 is an Ethercon to four analogue I/O, designed to bi-directionally link any combination of 4 x 3 pin XLR audio connectors to Ethernet Cat5e or Cat6 cables.

The io44 uses an RJ45 connector for professional audio, video, and networking applications. The adapter can carry 4 analog XLR audio signals over a single RJ45 network cable. It can connect audio from mixers, microphones, and instruments to the XLR ports and route all 4 signals over a shielded balanced Ethernet cable to another io44, splitter device such as the DX08B and DX16B.

The io44 is perfect for running audio through wall cavities, thus providing affordable and more portable or temporary audio networking.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: 4-channel, 2-way passive audio signal splitter
• Signal Path: Entirely passive “Pure Path” (no power supply required)
• Front I/O: 4 x locking XLR inputs
• Rear I/O: 4 x XLR outputs; 1 x Ethercon connector (4ch)
• Construction: Heavy-duty metal chassis
• Applications: Live Sound (FOH/Monitor splits), Broadcast, and Studio Recording

Manufacturer: Violet Audio US
Model: VA-IO44
SKU: I940594-N-12-WHX

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