Neutrik announced the NA-4I4O-AES72 4-channel AES72 compliant stagebox for transmitting microphone levels, analog line levels, AES3, DMX or even intercom over one single category cable. With four plug and four socket XLRs in the same housing, NA-4I4O-AES72 provides any combination of input and output signals such as two in/two out or four in/zero out. Since input signals are also present at the XLR outputs, the device can be used as a splitter for monitoring and similar applications. The NA-4I4O-AES72 also features two etherCON ports for the category cable connection. One is the primary; the other serves as a feedthrough to loop the signals to other devices.

Each NA-4I4O-AES72 stagebox input has two switches: a ground lift switch to prevent possible ground loops, and a polarity inversion switch to easily correct any polarity flips within the signal path. The NA-4I4O-AES72 can also pass phantom power when STP cabling is used. Further, the NA-4I4O-AES72 is AES72 compliant using the standard’s Type 4E wiring scheme.

Featuring the same rugged form factor as NEUTRIK’s DLINE products with a thick rubber protection cover, the NA-4I4O-AES72 can also be mounted to tabletops, trusses or 19-inch equipment racks using NEUTRIK’s optional accessories. The device’s dark appearance, where even the XLR and etherCON input latches are a non-reflective black, makes it suitable for use on stages and other environments where low visibility is desirable.