Cranborne Audio C.A.S.T. Intro Bundle
The Cranborne Audio C.A.S.T. Intro Bundle includes everything you need to simplify cable management and unlock the full potential of Cranborne’s innovative C.A.S.T. system. By replacing multiple XLR cables with a single Cat 5/6/7 network cable, this bundle provides plug-and-play simplicity, cleaner studios, and rock-solid analogue audio transmission up to 330 ft. Perfect for setting up vocal booths, breakout stations, or reorganising your studio, the C.A.S.T. Intro Bundle delivers a complete solution right out of the box.
What’s In The Box
- N8 — C.A.S.T. Distribution Hub and Audio Over Cat 5 System
- 19″ Rackmount Kit for N8
- N22H — Reference-Grade Headphone Amplifier, C.A.S.T. Breakout Box, and Cat 5 Snake
- N22H 9V Power Supply
- N22 — Passive Cat 5 Snake and C.A.S.T. Breakout Box
- 2 × 10 m Cat 6e Cables with custom Cranborne Audio Velcro ties (33 ft each)
- Cranborne Audio Sticker
Key Features
- Bundle includes 4 Cranborne Audio C.A.S.T. products plus 2 × 10 m (33 ft) Cat 6e cables for instant setup.
- N8 Distribution Hub — central patching point with DB25 I/O, 8 inputs/8 outputs, and four C.A.S.T. ports.
- N22H — C.A.S.T. breakout box with reference-grade headphone amplifier for creating instant vocal booths.
- N22 — fully passive stagebox for extending mic and line I/O up to 100 m (330 ft).
- Flexible Mounting — N8 ships with a 19″ rackmount kit for integration into standard racks.
- High-Quality Analogue Audio — fully balanced paths with full support for 48 V phantom power.
- Plug-and-Play Simplicity — replace 4 XLR cables with one Cat 5/6/7 cable, cutting clutter and cost.
- C.A.S.T. Compatibility — works with Camden EC1/EC2, N22, N22H, and all C.A.S.T.-enabled Cranborne devices.
- Durable metal enclosures designed and engineered in the UK.
Specifications
- C.A.S.T. Connectivity: 4 × C.A.S.T. ports (RJ45) carrying 2 input + 2 output paths each
- Distance: Up to 100 m (330 ft) with Cat 5e/6/7 cable
- Inputs/Outputs: 8 × in / 8 × out via DB25 (Tascam wiring, cable sold separately)
- Headphone Amp (N22H):
- Reference-grade headphone amplifier with 9V PSU
- Zero-latency performer monitoring
- Construction: Ruggedised metal enclosures for N8, N22, and N22H
- Rackmount: 19″ Rackmount Kit for N8 included
- Cables: 2 × Cat 6e, 10 m (33 ft) each, with custom Velcro ties
- Bundle Weight: ~12 lb (including all components)
- Dimensions:
- N8: 19″ W × 1.75″ H (1U) × 8.6″ D
- N22H: 4.3″ W × 1.75″ H × 5.5″ D
- N22: 4.3″ W × 1.75″ H × 3.9″ D