SoundTools WallCat 5 XLR Audio Over Cat5 (XLR Female, Black)

BH #SOWC521B • MFR #WC521-B
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SoundTools WallCat 5 XLR Audio Over Cat5 (XLR Female, Black)
Key Features
  • 4 x Neutrik 3-Pin XLR Female Connectors
  • 1 x EtherCon In/Out Connection
  • Compatible with 2-Gang Junction Boxes
  • 2 x Rear Amphenol RJ45 Connectors
Send audio over shielded Cat 5 cable with the black SoundTools WallCAT WC521-B Two-Gang Wall Plate. It has four female XLR terminals and a female EtherCON connector on the front, with two RJ45 terminals on the back for passing audio, DMX, AES3, or intercom signals over Ethernet to support long cable runs. The double-gang wall plate is designed to fit standard electrical junction boxes.
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SoundTools WC521-B Overview

Send audio over shielded Cat 5 cable with the black SoundTools WallCAT WC521-B Two-Gang Wall Plate. It has four female XLR terminals and a female EtherCON connector on the front, with two RJ45 terminals on the back for passing audio, DMX, AES3, or intercom signals over Ethernet to support long cable runs. The double-gang wall plate is designed to fit standard electrical junction boxes.

Analog Audio over Cat 5
Send analog audio from one room to another using shielded Cat 5e or higher cable and the WallCAT WC521-B. This durable aluminum wall unit fits standard 4" US electrical two-gang junction boxes to easily send or receive four channels of XLR, AES3, DMX, or intercom throughout a venue or home. For connecting to your network, there is a front-access EtherCON in/out and two standard RJ45 parallel-wired connectors on the back.
No Soldering Required
Not all wall plates are created equally. Unlike other brands, the WallCAT requires no soldering to install. Every connection you need, including EtherCON and four Neutrik XLR connectors in front, along with two Amphenol RJ45 connections in the back, comes preinstalled and clearly labeled. Mounting hardware is included.
UPC: 636601405212

SoundTools WC521-B Specs

Inputs/Outputs
Audio I/O
4x XLR 3-Pin Input (Female)
1x RJ45/etherCON Input/Output
1x RJ45 Input
1x RJ45 Output
Power
Power Source
PoE
Physical
Color
Black
Dimensions
4.47 x 4.47 x 1.6" / 113.54 x 113.54 x 40.6 mm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.535 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.3 x 5 x 2.3"

SoundTools WC521-B Reviews

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Can this unit be used with phantom powered mics?

Can this unit be used with phantom powered mics?
Asked by: Paul
Yes, the SoundTools WallCat 5 XLR Audio Over Cat5 (XLR Female, Black) requires shielded (STP/FTP) Cat cable to function properly. They are compatible with 48-volt phantom power.
Answered by: David M
Date published: 2026-07-13
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