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The Smartpatch is a programmable automated routing controller that allows connections between sources and destinations (outputs and inputs) to be made electronically rather than with patch cords. Making connections with the Smartpatch is a snap Ð Simply press and hold a source key whilst pressing the required destination key and the connection is made - The adjacent LEDs illuminate to show the connections. With no menu structures to navigate, operation of the Smartpatch is refreshingly simple and intuitive. Any number of connections can be made between the sixteen sources and destinations (this is called a patch) and stored in memory for recall at any time, either manually or under MIDI control. There are 128 internal patch memories on the Smartpatch, each of which holds a complete snapshot of all connections between the sources and destinations.
Connections on the Smartpatch are made using a matrix of electronic switches (FETs), so switching is fast and silent and excellent audio quality is assured with a minimum of components in the audio signal path. When supplied, the Smartpatch allows only one-to-one connections, but it is possible to route a source to up to four destinations simultaneously by activating MDR (multiple destination routing). Connections between sources are prevented and it is not possible to connect two sources to one destination with the Smartpatch Ð YouÕll have to use a mixer for this.
The 1U steel case of the Smartpatch has a slide-in designation strip above the two rows of channel keys for easy identification of sources and destinations. Connections to the rear of the Smartpatch are via _Ó TRS phone jacks and MIDI In, Thru and Out jacks are provided for external control. The Smartpatch is also mains powered, so no nasty wall-warts needed here! The Smartpatch is available in two and three pole versions catering for mono stereo and balanced audio lines. Designed for line level signals only, the Smartpatch is not suitable for amplified signals or lines with phantom power.
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Stock#: 32037 Maker: Signex Code: ARC32SUS Platform: * Type: Patch Bay Weight (lbs): 4.00 Dim: 19 (W) x 1¾ (H) x 0 (D) inchs List: 1,096.00 Sale: $1,096.00
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