Two Channel Pro/Consumer Level Converter Artcessories 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. This symbol, whenever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual. Read Instructions: Retain safety and operating instructions for future reference. Heed all warnings printed here and on the equipment.
Installation: Install the unit in accordance with the instructions printed in the user guide.
INTRODUCTION: Thanks for purchasing Applied Research and Technology’s CLEANBoxPro. The CLEANBoxPro provides two channels of unbalanced to balanced level conversion and two channels of balanced to unbalanced level conversion in a rugged, compact, and portable unit. Balanced lines offer increased immunity to external electrical noise, such as hum. Since a balanced system minimizes induced noise, it is the preferred method of connecting audio gear, especially when long lengths of cable are used.
professional recording studios, live sound, PA, permanent installs, DJ, AV, consumer HiFi, podcasting and broadcasting. The CLEANBoxPro can be used with: mixers, audio processors, laptop computers, computer sound cards, CD/DVD players, video gaming machines, MP3 player/recorders, powered monitors and digital audio workstations.
INSTALLATION and OPERATION: Unbalanced-to-Balanced: RCA / mini-phone to XLR 1. Connect the left and right stereo outputs of the consumer audio unit (CD/DVD player, MP3 player, computer sound card, etc.) to the CLEANBoxPro’s 10dBV UNBALANCED INPUT 1 & 2 RCA connectors or to the –10 dBV UNBAL INPUT 1/8” phone jack, using the appropriate cable. 2. Connect the CLEANBoxPro’s +4dBu BALANCED OUTPUT 1 & 2 male XLR connectors to the balanced inputs of the pro audio unit (e.g.
(computer sound card, digital recorder, stereo sound system, etc.) with the appropriate cable. 3. With power applied, adjust the UNBALANCED OUTPUT LEVEL control for best signal strength and clarity. Inline Balanced or Unbalanced Level/Gain Control 1. Loop unbalanced outputs to unbalanced inputs to provide an inline balanced level / gain control. 2. Loop balanced outputs to balanced inputs to provide an inline unbalanced level / gain control.
Signal Flow Chart
SPECIFICATIONS: Frequency Response : THD : Signal to Noise Ratio : CMRR : Input Impedance: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ± 1 dB < .01% @ 1 kHz > 90 dB > 40 dB balanced - 20k Ohms unbalanced -100k Ohms Output Impedance : balanced -100 Ohms unbalanced - 300 Ohms Maximum Gain : balanced to unbalanced -6 dB, unbalanced to balanced +21 dB Maximum Input Level : +21 dBu Maximum Output Level : balanced +21 dBu unbalanced +15 dBu Power : 7.5-12 V AC/DC, < 150 mA Dimensions HxWxD (in) : 1.85 x 4.6 x 4.
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.
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.
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.
www.artproaudio.com E-mail: support@artproaudio.
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