ART Pro Audio XPatch User Manual

Three Channel XLR Balanced Patch Bay

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User's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION – READ FIRST

This symbol, whenever it appears,
alerts you to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage
inside enclosure-voltage that may be
sufficient to constitute risk of shock.

Read Instructions: Retain safety and operating instructions for
future reference. Heed all warnings printed here and on the
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: Only 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 t rans 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.

This symbol, whenever it appears,
alerts you to important operating
and maintenance instructions in
the accompanying literature.
Please read the manual.

Installation: Install the unit in accordance with the i nstructions
printed in the user guide.

INTRODUCTION:

Thanks for purchasing Applied Research and
Technology’s XPATCH. The ART XPatch Three
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.
The compact black-anodized all aluminum case and it’s
passive design allow the XPatch to provide years of
trouble free service. It’s full feature set and rugged
construction make the XPatch the obvious choice.