RJ45 Cable Assembly

Structured cabling diagrams

For assembling connection cables, it is recommended to:

• Use shielded RJ45 connectors.
• Use premium quality CAT-5 STP or S/FTP cable.
• Ensure the connector shield is properly bonded to the cable shield.

The following table shows the standard color coding and pin numbering for RJ45 connectors.

RJ45 Standard Nomenclature

PIN	WIRE COLOR
1	White / Orange
2	Orange
3	White / Green
4	Blue
5	White / Blue
6	Green
7	White / Brown
8	Brown

Pin Configuration for Balanced Audio Connection

PIN	FUNCTION	WIRE COLOR
1	Left channel (+)	White / Orange
2	Left channel (–)	Orange
3	Right channel (+)	White / Green
4	Ground	Blue
5	Reserved	White / Blue
6	Right channel (–)	Green
7	–15 V (optional)	White / Brown
8	+15 V (optional)	Brown

Pin Configuration for Unbalanced Audio Connection

PIN	FUNCTION	WIRE COLOR
1	Left channel (+)	White / Orange
2	NC	Orange
3	Right channel (+)	White / Green
4	Ground	Blue
5	Reserved	White / Blue
6	NC	Green
7	–15 V (optional)	White / Brown
8	+15 V (optional)	Brown

Adapter Patches to Conventional Audio Connectors

RJ45 to Unbalanced RCA

RJ45 to Balanced XLR

RJ45 to Balanced TRS

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SOL-M12/minijack adapters (to female mini plug) can be connected to balanced or unbalanced OUTPUTS. Not recommended for unbalancing inputs as they leave the (-) pin unconnected, which may introduce noise.

SOL-M12/RCAM adapters (to male RCA) can be connected to balanced INPUTS to unbalance them, as they connect the balanced (-) signal to ground. DO NOT USE ON BALANCED OUTPUTS, as outputs must be unbalanced by leaving the (-) pin unconnected.