When you're running both front-of-house and monitor consoles, you need a way to split your stage inputs cleanly without signal degradation or ground loops. This rack-mountable splitter snake does exactly that — takes 16 channels from your stage box and sends them to two separate mixing positions simultaneously.

The hardwired Y-splitter design eliminates the need for transformer isolation or ground-lift switches, keeping your signal path simple and your audio clean. Each of the 16 combo jacks accepts either XLR mics or 1/4" line sources, while the dual 15-foot XLR fantails give you identical reach to both your FOH and monitor desks. The individually shielded 22-gauge conductors maintain signal integrity across both runs.

Built into a 2U rack-mountable steel chassis with an integrated handle, this snake works equally well for permanent venue installations or mobile rigs where you need to rack it up and tear it down regularly. At just under 15 pounds, it's substantial enough to feel roadworthy without being a burden during load-in.

The dual 15-foot trunk configuration makes the most sense when your mixing positions are roughly equidistant from the stage — think rectangular venues, studios with control rooms, or houses of worship where both consoles sit at similar distances from the performance area.

**Bottom line:** If you're running separate FOH and monitor consoles and need a reliable way to split 16 channels without additional hardware, this gives you clean signal distribution in a rack-friendly package that handles both permanent and mobile applications.

Technical Specifications

• Channels: 16
• Trunk Configuration: Two 15' XLR fantails
• Stage Box Inputs: XLR/TRS 1/4" combo jacks (female)
• Fantail Outputs: Male XLR connectors
• Rack Space: 2U
• Conductor Gauge: 22 AWG
• Shielding: 100% individually shielded pairs
• Stage Box Material: Heavy duty steel with handle
• Weight: 14.9 lbs
• Cable Type: Send only (no returns)
• Splitter Type: Hardwired Y-splitter
• Warranty: One Year
• Recommended For: Dual console setups, permanent installations, mobile rigs

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this pass phantom power to condenser mics?

Yes, phantom power flows through from your console to any condenser mics plugged into the stage box. The hardwired Y-splitter maintains full 48V phantom compatibility, so your vocal mics and instrument condensers get the power they need.

How is this different from a regular snake?

A regular snake sends each channel to one destination. This splitter snake takes each input and sends it to two outputs simultaneously — so you can feed both your FOH console and monitor console from the same stage inputs without needing additional splitter boxes or transformers.

What's the deal with the combo jacks?

Each input accepts either an XLR connector or a 1/4" TRS plug in the same jack. Plug in a mic with XLR, or run a 1/4" cable from a DI box or instrument — the jack automatically accommodates whatever you plug into it.

Why two 15-foot trunks instead of different lengths?

This balanced configuration works best when your FOH and monitor positions are roughly the same distance from the stage. If you need different trunk lengths for your specific room layout, you'll want to look for a model with asymmetrical trunk lengths instead.