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    441 DUAL CHANNEL 15 BAND 2/3 OCTAVE GRAPHIC EQUALIZER 451 SINGLE CHANNEL 31 BAND 1/3 OCTAVE GRAPHIC EQUALIZER 455 DUAL CHANNEL 31 BAND 1/3 OCTAVE GRAPHIC EQUALIZER[...]

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    2 The new ART 400 Series of Precisi on Graphic Equalizers have been designed and engineered to exceed extremely hi gh standards for audio performance and functionality. These innovative, high-qualit y equalizers are perfect for virtually any audio application where precision frequency tailoring, reliable performance, rug- ged design and extremely s[...]

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    3 GENERAL INFORMATION Congratulations on the purchase of y our new ART equalizer. This profe ssional equalizer is perfect for virtually any audio application wher e frequency tailoring is needed. It’s features include: constant Q circuitry with accurate center frequencies, se lectable 6dB or 12dB range, active balanced and unbal- anced input/outp[...]

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    4 SIGNAL LEVELS Signal levels from -10 dBu to +4 dBu are considered normal with maximum levels of approximately +19dBu. Do not connect microphones directly to the equalizer. Microphones require a preamp. CHASSIS GROUNDING The equalizers are equipped with a r ear panel Ground lift switch. After setting up your system, if the system exhibits excessiv[...]

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    5 4. Select the 6dB range swit ch (Note: The green LED is on). 5. Apply signal to the system. 6. Release the bypass switch (Note: The red LED is off). 7. If the Clip LED is on, you must turn down the input level control. 8.You may now start equalizing your system. 9. If you do not have enough equalization control, switch the range swit ch to the 12[...]

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    6 4. BYPASS SWITCH & CLIP INDICATOR LED Bypass Switch: When the red LED is illuminat ed, this indicates that the unit or channel is in the bypass mode. Signal is rout ed directly from the input to the output without passing through any circuit (often referred to as ”hard-wire bypa ss”). Use this switch to compare equalized and unequalized m[...]

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    7 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS & CONTROLS 8. POWER CORD This cord is used connect the AC power source to your equalizer. CAUTION: Equipment for USA installation includes a power cord with a thre e pin polarized plug. DO NOT REMOVE THE CENTER GROUNDING PIN. 9. FUSE HOLDER This fuse holder contains the AC primary fuse. This fuse should be replaced with [...]

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    8 12. INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS 1/4 TRS The TRS (Tip Ring Sleeve) connector is balanced and wired as tip = Hi (+), Ring = Lo (-), and Sleeve = Ground. CAUTION: Only one of these sockets should be chosen for audio connection at the same time. XLR The XLR input connector is balanced and wired as Pi n 2=Hi (+), Pin 3=Lo (-), and Pin 1=Ground. CAUTION: O[...]

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    9 APPLICATIONS Graphic equalizers may be used wherever modification of the frequency contour of a sound system is needed. A graphic equalizer is a solution to any number of sound problems or creative urges. T ypical re inforc ement applica tion o f a two chann el equa lizer Equ al iz ati on of a m usi cal inst rument Equal iz ati on of a g uit ar e[...]

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    10 WARRANTY INFORMATION Limited Warranty Applied Research and Technology will provide warranty and service for this unit in accordance with the following warrants: Applied Research and Technology, (A R T) warrants to the original purchaser that this product and the components thereof will be fr ee from defects in workmanship and materials for a pe-[...]

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    11 SERVICE The following information is provided in the unlik ely event that your unit requires service. 1) Be sure that the unit is the cause of the problem. Check to make su re the unit has power supplied, all cables are connecte d correctly, and the cables them selves are in working condi- tion. 2) If you find the unit to be at fault, write dow [...]

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    12 SPECIFICATIONS: EQUALIZER Bands 2 x 15, 2/3 Octave, ISO Spacing (441) 1 x 31, 1/3 Octave, ISO Spacing (451) 2 x 31, 1/3 Octave, ISO Spacing (455) Type / Accuracy Constant Q, 3% Center Frequency Travel 20 mm (Positive Center Detent). Range +/-6dB or +/-12dB (Selectable) Overall Gain Range Off to +6dB (Unbalanced out ) Sliders Centered Off to +12d[...]

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    13 APPLIED RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY 215 TREMONT STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14608 USA (585) 436-2720 – Voice (585) 436-3942 – Fax www.artproaudio.com E-mail: cserve@artproaudio.com 400 SERIES model 441 - DUAL CHANNEL 15 BAND 2/3 OCTAVE GRAPHIC EQUALIZER model 451 - SINGLE CHANNEL 31 BAND 1/3 OCTAVE GRAPHIC EQUALIZER model 455 - DUAL CHANNEL 31 [...]