ART 16 Channel XLR Balanced Patch Bay 1U Rack Unit

ART 16 Channel XLR Balanced Patch Bay 1U Rack Unit is a passive patch bay that consolidates up to 16 rear-mounted XLR connections into a single 1U rackmount location. It is suited to live PA racks, studio racks and fixed installations, where accessible patching helps streamline setup and re-patching.

Overview

The unit brings frequently used connections to an accessible front panel, so patch changes can be made without working at the rear of the rack. It provides 16 channels of balanced direct signal pass-through and is entirely passive, so no external power is required. All internal connections are made using printed circuit board (PCB) wiring.

Key Features

• 16 XLR female input connectors on the front panel
• 16 XLR male output connectors on the rear
• Channel separation of 95 dB
• Steel chassis with black anodised finish
• Rotatable rack ears for mounting in standard 19-inch rack cabinets, allowing front or rear access

Specifications

The chassis is constructed from steel and finished in black anodised. Dimensions as supplied are width 3.3, depth 1.5 and height 4.3, with a weight of 1705 g.

Applications

Suitable for live PA racks, studio racks and fixed installations, this patch bay provides a organised routing point for balanced audio connections in 19-inch rack environments.

Choose the ART 16 Channel XLR Balanced Patch Bay 1U Rack Unit when you need a passive, rack-mounted solution for organising 16 balanced XLR channels.