CatCore RST

The CatCore RST is a professional 1U rack-mounted XLR over CAT patch panel, designed to provide high-density connectivity for live sound, touring and permanent audio installations. Featuring three independent CatCore connection blocks, each with four XLR connections on the front and a corresponding CAT connection on the rear, it allows up to 12 balanced audio or DMX signal lines to be routed through just three CAT cables. This makes it an efficient solution for reducing cable runs while keeping equipment racks organised and accessible.

All XLR and CAT connections are wired in parallel, allowing the panel to be used with conventional XLR cables or as part of a CatCore system. This flexibility makes the RST particularly useful in multi-channel amplifier racks, wireless microphone systems and DMX distribution setups, where multiple signal connections need to be brought together in a compact space. Available with either 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connectors, it can be specified to suit different audio and lighting applications.

Housed in durable, powder-coated aluminium, the RST fits a standard 19-inch rack and features a shallow design that allows it to be installed behind other rack-mounted equipment. Permanent laser-engraved labelling makes channel identification straightforward, helping to simplify installation and ongoing system management.

Following the AES72 / 3E standard pinout, the CatCore RST provides a practical, space-saving solution for integrating conventional XLR connections with multi-channel CAT cabling.