Applied Research and Technology (ART) CleanBOX Specification
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March 2003
CleanBOX
Two Way Stereo Converter
Problem: You have a stereo output from a CD player (tape deck,VCR,
computer sound card or other consumer electronics gear) and you need
to connect it to the balanced line inputs of your mixer (EQ or other piece
of professional audio equipment). Actually,there are three problems:
1.) Your source has RCA connectors and you need to connect to an
XLR input. 2.) Your source signal is unbalanced,but you require a
balanced signal where you’re plugging into. 3.) The signal levels have
to be matched properly.
Solution: Use a CleanBOX! It's RCA-to-XLR channel 1 takes RCA signal,
matches the signal levels and then provides a balanced (XLR) output.
Problem: You have the balanced stereo output of a mixer (an EQ or other
piece of pro audio gear) and need to connect it to the inputs of a cassette
deck,computer sound card,VCR or another type of consumer electronics
unit. The three problems above apply here as well (except your source is
balanced, and you require an unbalanced audio signal).
Solution: Use a CleanBOX! Its XLR-to-RCA channel 2 takes a XLR balanced signal, matches the signal levels and then provides an unbalanced
(RCA) output.
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Usage:
Connect the power adapter to the 12V DC connector on the CleanBOX and
plug the other end into a 120V AC power outlet.
Unbalanced-to-Balanced: RCA to XLR
a.) Connect the L/R stereo outputs of the consumer-level unit (CD player,
cassette deck,VCR, etc.) to the CleanBOX’s -10dB input CA connectors.
b.) Connect the CleanBOX’s +4dB Out male XLRs to the balanced inputs
on the pro audio unit (two channels from a mixer) with two low-impedance XLR cables.
c.) Adjust the Ch 1 Level control as required for best signal strength and
clarity.
Problem: You want to mix your voice (and/or instrument) with a CD and
record the mix on a cassette deck or computer. Now you need to interconnect three pieces of equipment; two consumer level and one balanced pro
audio level (the mixer). You have to go from unbalanced RCA to balanced
XLR and from balanced XLR back to unbalanced RCA.
Solution: Simply use both channels on your CleanBOX.
Specifications:
• Balancing,unbalancing and gain adjustment all in one simple unit.
• Dual channels – RCA unbalanced-to-XLR balanced and XLR
balanced-to-RCA unbalanced
• Dual female RCA inputs and outputs plus dual XLR female Ins
& male Outs
• Dual level controls, one for each channel
• Maximum Output Level: +18dB BAL, +12dB unbalanced
• Maximum Input Level: +22dB balanced and unbalanced
• S/N Ratio: >90dB
• Input Gain: -8dB balanced/+20dB unbalanced
• Power:12V DC (Adapter Included)
• Dimensions: 4.625 x 5.625 x 1.75 inches (92mm x 142mm x 45mm)
• Weight:1.6lbs. (725g)
DESIGNED & DISTRIBUTED BY:APPLIED RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY • 215 Tremont Street• Rochester, New York 14608 • USA
For Customer Service,please call: 585.436.2720 • Email: cserve@artproaudio.com • www.artproaudio.com • ART-ARTcs-03/03
Balanced-to-Unbalanced: XLR to RCA
a.) Connect the L/R balanced outputs from your pro-level unit (i.e. mixer)
to the CleanBOX’s +4dB In female XLRs with two low-impedance mic
cables.
b.) Connect the CleanBOX’s -10dB Out female RCA connectors to the L/R
inputs on your cassette deck (computer sound card,VCR, etc.) with an
RCA to RCA cable. Adjust the Ch 2 Level control for best signal strength
and clarity.
90 DAY
WARRANTY
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