ART Pro Audio AV Direct User Manual

Multi-Input Audio/Video Direct Box

Artcessories

User's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION – READ FIRST

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equipment. Follow the operating instructions printed in this us er
guide.

Do not open: There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer
any service work to qualified technical personnel only.

Grounding: O nly connect the unit to equipment with properly
grounded mains power. Do not defeat the grounding and
polarization means of the power cord plug of the connected
equipment. Do not remove or tamper with the ground
connection on the power cord of the connected equipment.

Environment: Protect from excessive dirt, dust, heat, and
vibration when operating and stori ng. Avoid tobacco as h, drink
spillage and smoke, especially that associated with smoke
machines.

Handling: Protect the controls from damage during trans i t. Us e
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: Refer servicing to qualified technical personnel.

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Installation: Install the unit in accordance with the instructi ons
printed in the user guide.

INTRODUCTION:

Thanks for purchasing Applied Research and
Technology’s AV Direct, offering a superb level of sound
quality.
The AV Direct is the ideal solution for any application
where stereo MP3 players, Laptop computers,
consumer DVD players, consumer HiFi equipment or
video machines have to be connected to a single XLR
microphone level input. Unlike standard gender bender
cables or DI boxes, the AV Direct can accept virually
any connection and output level (including amplified
speaker outputs) and offers remote level control, ideal
for setting the volume of your component at the source,
rather then in AV room, audio closet or installation rack.
The AV Direct has stereo RCA, 1/8th-inch and 1/4-inch
TRS line inputs, as well as a 1/4-inch and bare wire
pressure clip speaker level inputs. A switchable 4.8 kHz
hight-cut filter, ground lift and variable level control
allows the AV Direct to effectively filter out any
extraneous unwanted noise while offering variable
volume control at the source. The speaker level inputs
are heavily padded and transformer isolation from the
XLR output, allowing amplified speaker level (up to 100
watts @ 8 ohms) to be tapped off, and sent to a
microphone level input. A 20 to 20 kHz frequency
response ensures the AV Direct will function seamlessly
with any high quality audio source.

FEATURES:

• Transformer Isolated XLR Microphone Level Output

• Frequency Response: 20 to 20 kHz

• Stereo RCA, 1/8th-inch & 1/4-inch TRS Line Level

Inputs

• 1/4-inch & Pressure Clip Speaker Level Inputs

• Variable Level Control

• Switchable 4.8 kHz High-Cut Filter

• Ground Lift switch

• Balanced 150 ohm output

SPECIFICATIONS:

Line Level Inputs: 1/8 - inch TRS 1/4 - inch

TRS, Stereo RCA
Other Inputs: 1/4 - inch & Pressure post
Speaker Level Inputs

Max Speaker Input: 100 Watts rated @ 8 Ohms
Output: XLR balanced
Controls: Gain Control, Ground Lift,

High - Cut Filter

Active or Passive: Passive
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz +/-1dB
Output Impedance: 150 Ohms nominal @ 1kHz
Dimensions HxWxD(in): 1.85 x 4.6 x 4.4
HxWxD(mm): 47 x 117 x 112
Weight (lbs/kg): 1.0 / 4.6

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Limited Warranty (USA only)

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. The warranty terms listed
above are only valid within the United States of America.
For units purchased outside the United States, an
authorized distributor of Applied Research and
Technology will provide service. For information on
warranty and service policies outside of the U.S., please
contact your local distributor.

Please fill in the following information for your reference:

Date of purchase: _________________________
Purchased from: _________________________

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. Select "Support", then

"Return Authorization Request" to request a return
authorization number.

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