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User must retain safety and operating instructions for future reference and heed all warnings.
No user-serviceable parts inside; refer service to qualified technical personnel.
Connect unit only to specified mains power with a good ground connection.
Use provided plug, route cord safely, avoid damage or pinching.
Do not defeat grounding/polarization or tamper with the ground connection.
Avoid exposure to rain, moisture, damp conditions, or liquids.
Avoid locating near excessive heat or direct sunlight; keep away from heat-producing equipment.
Protect from dirt, dust, heat, vibration; avoid ash, spills, and smoke.
Protect controls during transit, use padding, lift/move with care to avoid injury or damage.
Switch off/unplug unit if exposed to moisture, damage, or unusual conditions; refer to qualified personnel.
Install the unit in accordance with the instructions printed in the user guide.
The ART P48 is a 48-point balanced patch bay for organizing audio connections.
Lists key features like 48 points, switchable modes, TRS connectors, rack mount, and warranty.
Details technical specs including connectors, CMRR, isolation, enclosure, dimensions, and weight.
Explains terminology and conventions for modules, input/output jacks, and normalled connections.
Details how normalled connections work in Half Normal and Normal modes with diagrams.
Discusses using unbalanced signals with the P48, noting potential loss of balanced line benefits.
Addresses using stereo signals, cautioning against mixing with balanced signals.
Explains using both analog and digital signals, recommending grouping to minimize noise.
Advises against running phantom power due to risks of damage to equipment or supply.
Provides links to articles for more information on using patch bays.
Outlines the three-year warranty, exclusions, and ART's rights for changes.
Provides steps for troubleshooting, contacting customer service, and returning units for repair.
The ART P48 is a 48-point balanced patch bay designed to organize audio cables and provide a central, easily accessible location for audio connections. It helps reduce wear and tear on the connectors of audio equipment by centralizing all connections to the patch bay. The P48 is suitable for various applications, including professional and home recording studios, installed audio systems (PA, AV, home theater), and live sound.
The P48 acts as an intermediary for audio signals, allowing users to route and re-route connections without directly accessing the rear panels of their audio equipment. Each vertical grouping of two jacks on the front and two jacks with an associated switch on the rear comprises a module, providing one channel of linked input/output audio connections. All 24 modules are identical and can be individually configured for Half Normal or Normal operation.
In a typical setup, connections start at the rear of the unit. The top rear jacks are conventionally used for inputs from audio sources or sends, while the bottom rear jacks are connected to audio destinations or receives. With no connections made at the front of the unit, the vertical pair of rear panel jacks are internally connected, allowing an audio signal to flow from the top jack to the bottom jack in a "normalled connection."
The front panel jacks are used for patching. By convention, the top front jacks are outputs, and the bottom front jacks are inputs. This arrangement facilitates signal flow through the patch bay.
This is the most commonly used patch bay mode.
In this mode, plugging a cable into either the top front jack or the bottom front jack (or both) breaks the normalled connection between the rear jacks. All other aspects of the Normal mode are similar to the Half Normal mode, except for the behavior in Case B where plugging into the top front jack also breaks the normalled connection.
A normalled connection is generally desirable, but users should be cautious not to connect a signal processor's output and input to the same module in normalled mode, as this would create a feedback loop. Instead, two separate modules should be used for the output and input.
General| Brand | Art |
|---|---|
| Model | P48 |
| Category | Home Automation |
| Language | English |
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