{"product_id":"art-p16-xlr-patch-bay","title":"ART P16 16-Channel Balanced XLR Patch Bay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eART P16\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e16-channel balanced XLR patch bay\u003c\/strong\u003e in a 1U rack space. It has 16 female XLR jacks on the front and 16 male XLR jacks on the rear, wired pin for pin with no electronics in the path, so it needs no power and passes phantom power straight through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring every hard to reach XLR connection in your rack to one front panel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vmi-benefit-bar\"\u003eFree shipping · Free local pickup in Miami · Financing at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe P16 lets you run the rear XLR connections of your mic preamps, processors, wall panels or tie lines to the back of the patch bay once, then do all of your patching from the front with short XLR cables. You stop crawling behind the rack, and the connectors on your expensive gear stop wearing out from being plugged and unplugged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a passive design. Each front jack is connected directly to its rear jack, pin 1 to pin 1, pin 2 to pin 2 and pin 3 to pin 3, so balanced and unbalanced signals pass unchanged, and so does phantom power for condenser microphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chassis is fully shielded black steel, the connections are made on a PCB, and the rack ears are reversible so the unit can face the front or the back of the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"vmi-spec-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive balanced XLR patch bay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront panel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 female XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear panel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 male XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone required, passive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhantom power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePasses through\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRack size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1U, 19 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully shielded steel, reversible rack ears\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull ART manufacturer warranty. Call 844-687-4208 for the current term\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Is the ART P16 For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecording studios, home studios, live sound racks, churches and AV installers who want one easy place to re-route microphone and line signals. A common use is bringing studio tie lines up to the P16 so mics in the booth can be patched to any preamp in the control room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow Is the P16 Wired?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"vmi-spec-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 female XLR jacks, labeled Input 1 to 16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 male XLR jacks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront jack connected directly to rear jack, pin 1 to 1, 2 to 2, 3 to 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal types\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced or unbalanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhantom power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePasses through unchanged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDoes the P16 Pass Phantom Power?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The outputs are connected directly to the inputs, so 48 V phantom power from a mixer or preamp passes through to the microphone. Take care not to patch phantom power into a device that is not designed to receive it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are the Key Specifications?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"vmi-spec-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCMRR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreater than 95 dB, typical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreater than 95 dB, typical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 XLR total, 16 female front, 16 male rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (D x W x H)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 x 19 x 1.75 inches (89 x 483 x 44 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2 lb (1.4 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy ART?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eART, Applied Research and Technology, has designed pro audio gear in Rochester, New York since 1984. Its patch bays, splitters, DI boxes and preamps are built for studios and live rigs that need simple, reliable signal routing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this a genuine ART product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Victory is a veteran owned dealer in Miami and units ship new in original packaging with full manufacturer support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the P16 need power?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a fully passive patch bay with no power connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill phantom power reach my condenser microphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Each front jack is wired directly to its rear jack, so phantom power passes through unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich side has the female jacks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe front panel has 16 female XLR jacks and the rear panel has 16 male XLR jacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs there a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is covered by the full ART manufacturer warranty. Call 844-687-4208 for the current term.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ART","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45246414094387,"sku":"P16","price":85.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1768\/9095\/files\/lg_P16-angle.jpg?v=1793491471","url":"https:\/\/www.victorymusical.com\/products\/art-p16-xlr-patch-bay","provider":"Victory Musical Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}