P16
Sixteen Channel XLR Balanced Patch Bay
USER'S GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - READ FIRST
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Retain these safety and operating instructions for future reference. Heed all warnings printed here and on the
equipment. Follow the operating instructions printed in this user guide.
Do not open
There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer any service work to qualified technical personnel only.
Power sources
Only connect the unit to mains power of the type described in this user guide or marked on the rear panel. The
power source must provide a good ground connection.
Power cord
Use the power cord with sealed mains plug appropriate for your local main supply as provided with the
equipment. If the provided plug does not fit into you outlet consult your service agent. Route the power cord so
that it is not likely to be walked on, stretched or pinched by items placed upon or against.
Grounding
Do not defeat the grounding and polarization means of the power cord plug. Do not remove or tamper with the
ground connection on the power cord.
Moisture
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or use in damp or wet
conditions. Do not place container of liquid on it, which may spill into any openings
Heat
Do not locate the unit in a place close to excessive heat or direct sunlight, as this could be a fire hazard.
Locate the unit away from any equipment, which produces heat such as: power supplies, power amplifiers and
heaters.
Environment
Protect from excessive dirt, dust, heat, and vibration when operating and storing. Avoid tobacco ash, drink
spillage and smoke especially that associated with smoke machines.
Handling
Protect the controls from damage during transit. Use adequate padding if you need to ship the unit. To avoid
injury to yourself or damage to the equipment take care when lifting, moving or carrying the unit.
Servicing
Switch off the equipment and unplug the power cord immediately if it is exposed to moisture, spilled liquid or
the power cord or plug becomes damaged during a lightning storm or if smoke odor or noise is noted. Refer
servicing to qualified technical personnel only.
Installation
Install the unit in accordance with the instruction printed in the user guide.
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OVERVIEW
The ART P16 Sixteen Channel XLR Balanced Patch Bay is a deceptively simple, yet surprisingly
useful addition to any serious collection of audio equipment. A patch bay organizes your cables and
provides a convenient, easily accessible central location to make all of your audio connections. It also
saves wear and tear on the connectors of your audio equipment because all connections are now
made and changed at your patch bay. Application settings include use in professional or home
recording studios, installed audio including PA, AV and home theater, and live sound.
Features
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Sixteen channels of balanced direct signals
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High quality passive interface
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XLR connectors (female on front, male on rear)
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All connections made via reliable PCB wiring
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19" 1U-high rack mount with rugged, fully shielded black all-steel enclosure
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Reversible rack ears for added system flexibility
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Three year warranty
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USING AN XLR PATCH BAY
Although the ART P16, like all patch bays, is conceptually a simple device, it is worth a small
investment in time to familiarize yourself with a few of the many ways in which it can be used.
The most basic use for the P16 is to extend connections from the back of audio devices that are hard
to reach using XLR cables to the back of the patch bay in a rack. From the front, you can then patch
these connections to any place you want. Now you won't have to crawl around behind your gear to
access the appropriate jack.
For larger installations, try to include several (within reason) patch bays along an audio signal path
(both inputs and outputs) so that rerouting, patching in temporary sound sources and sending signals
to temporary output devices can be done without connecting and disconnecting cables directly to and
from your devices, like console inputs and outputs. For example, bringing room tie lines up to a P16
patch bay allows you to use short XLR patch cables to route mics in the studio booths to preamps in
the control room. This saves wear and tear on equipment that is much more expensive to replace
than patch bays are.
Using XLR connectors allows you to pass both balanced and unbalanced signals and use standard
XLR adapters like ground lifts, isolation transformers, filters and attenuators. The signals may include
phantom power for microphones that require it. The P16's outputs are connected directly to the inputs
(pin 1 to pin 1, pin 2 to pin 2 and pin 3 to pin 3) so that phantom power passes through unchanged.
Please note, however, that you should be extremely careful not to connect phantom power to an input
or output not designed to handle it.
However you decide to use it, we're sure you'll find the ART P16 Sixteen Channel XLR Balanced
Patch Bay to be an indispensable addition to your audio equipment arsenal.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Limited Warranty
Applied Research and Technology will provide warranty and service for this unit in accordance with
the following warrants:
Applied Research and Technology, (ART) warrants to the original purchaser that this product and the
components thereof will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three years
from the date of purchase. Applied Research and Technology will, without charge, repair or replace,
at its option, defective product or component parts upon prepaid delivery to the factory service
department or authorized service center, accompanied by proof of purchase date in the form of a
valid sales receipt.
Exclusions
This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of
unauthorized alterations or repairs. This warranty is void if the serial number is altered,
defaced, or removed.
ART reserves the right to make changes in design or make additions to or improvements upon this
product without any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured.
ART shall not be liable for any consequential damages, including without limitation damages resulting
from loss of use. Some states do not allow limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights and you
may have other rights, which vary, from state to state.
For units purchased outside the United States, an authorized distributor of Applied Research and
Technology will provide service.
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SERVICE
The following information is provided in the unlikely event that your unit requires service.
1. Be sure that the unit is the cause of the problem. Check to make sure that the unit has power
supplied, that all cables are connected correctly, and that the cables themselves are in working
condition. You may want to consult with your dealer for assistance in troubleshooting or testing
your particular configuration.
2. If you believe that the ART unit is at fault, go to www.artproaudio.com. You may contact Customer
Service for more assistance, or directly request a Return Authorization for service in the
“resources” area of the website.
3. If you are returning the unit for service, pack the unit in its original carton or a reasonable
substitute. The original packaging may not be suitable as a shipping carton, so consider putting
the packaged unit in another box for shipping. Print the RA number clearly on the outside of the
shipping box. Print your return shipping address on the outside of the box.
4. Include with your unit: a note with the RA number and your contact information, including a return
shipping address (we cannot ship to a P.O. box) and a daytime phone number, and a description
of the problem, preferably attached to the top of the unit. Also include a copy of your purchase
receipt.
Fill in the following information for your reference:
Date of purchase ___________________
Purchased from ___________________
Serial Number ___________________
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SPECIFICATIONS
Connectors Balanced XLR (female front, male rear)
CMRR > -95 dB (typical)
Channel to channel isolation > -95 dB (typical)
Enclosure Steel 1U high, 19" rack mount
Dimensions (HWD) 1.75” x 19” x 3.5”
44mm x 483mm x 89mm
Weight 3.2 lbs. (1.4 kg)
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E-mail: cserve@artproaudio.com
© 2010 Applied Research & Technology
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