NAMM 2022: Cranborne Audio Announce N8 C.A.S.T Distribution Hub & Audio Over Cat 5 System

Cranborne Audio are here to simplify your studio/stage routing and also clean up your cabling with their new N8 C.A.S.T Distribution Hub. N8 features 4 Cat 5 sockets each of which can replace 4 XLR cables via various C.A.S.T compatible breakout boxes, as well as two rear panel DB25 connectors for 8 analog inputs and outputs.

Here’s the breakdown by Cranborne Audio:

• C.A.S.T. Distribution Hub and Audio Over Cat 5 System
• Completely passive operation
• Fully balanced, high-quality audio paths
• 8 Inputs and 8 outputs over DB25 (Tascam wiring) (sold separately)
• C.A.S.T. IN A, B, C, and D ports on RH45 with 2 dedicated Input and output paths each
• Compatible with any shielded Cat 5e/Cat 6/Cat 7 cables with distances up to 100m/330ft
• Improved crosstalk performance with high-performance Cat 6 and Cat 7 (recommended)
• Ruggedised metal enclosure
• Compatible with all Cranborne Audio C.A.S.T.-enabled devices including N22, N22H, Camden EC1, and Camden EC2
• Fully support of 48v phantom power
• Rack-mountable with optional Half Rack Kit (OBDRK001)

C.A.S.T. Distribution Hub

Featuring Input and Output connectors on DB25, N8 converts 8 analogue inputs and 8 analogue outputs to Cranborne Audio’s proprietary C.A.S.T. system.

With 4 dedicated C.A.S.T. ports, N8 allows up to 4 Cranborne Audio breakout boxes to be connected at once for 16 channels of audio routing with any audio interface, mixer, or audio installation.

Featuring Input and Output connectors on DB25, N8 converts 8 analogue inputs and 8 analogue outputs to Cranborne Audio’s proprietary C.A.S.T. system.

With 4 dedicated C.A.S.T. ports, N8 allows up to 4 Cranborne Audio breakout boxes to be connected at once for 16 channels of audio routing with any audio interface, mixer, or audio installation.

The Heart Of C.A.S.T. | Our Audio-Over-Cat 5 System

N8 is an advanced audio distribution hub that uses Cranborne Audio’s C.A.S.T. system to transform network cable (Cat 5e, Cat 6, or Cat 7) into 4-channel analogue snakes and breakout boxes that can be routed around the studio or stage.

Set N8 in your control room and patch directly to the IO of your audio interface via DB25. N8 then converts analogue IO from the audio interface into 4 discrete C.A.S.T. connections that can be distributed to C.A.S.T. breakout boxes such as N22 and N22H in your studio or on the stage.

Also Available | C.A.S.T. Intro Bundle

The C.A.S.T. Introduction Bundle features all of the essential items you need to get your studio connected via Cranborne Audio’s proprietary cable management system, C.A.S.T. Featuring a central connectivity hub in the form of N8 as well as the N22 and N22H breakout boxes, the C.A.S.T. Intro Bundle is an entry-level into the world of C.A.S.T. and ships with two 10m Cat 6 cables and other accessories to get you started.

Included in the bundle:

• N8 – C.A.S.T. Distribution Hub and Audio Over Cat 5 System
• 19” Rackmount Kit for N8
• N22H – Reference-Grade Headphone Amplifier, Cat 5 Snake, and C.A.S.T. Breakout Box
• N22H 9v power supply
• N22 – Cat 5 Snake and C.A.S.T. Breakout Box
• 2x 10m Cat 6e Cable with custom Cranborne Audio Velcro cable ties
• Cranborne Audio Stickers

Visit Cranborne Audio’s website for the full details:

More Namm 2022 News