ART SPLITMIX4 Passive Four Channel Stereo Mono Mixer Splitter User Manual
- June 17, 2024
- ART
Table of Contents
Passive Four Channel Stereo/Mono Mixer/Splitter
Artcessories
User’s Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION – READ FIRST
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mains power. Do not defeat the grounding and polarization means of the power
cord plug of the connected equipment. Do not remove or tamper with the ground
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Environment: Protect from excessive dirt, dust, heat, and vibration when
operating and storing. Avoid tobacco ash, drink spillage and smoke, especially
that associated with smoke machines.
Handling : Protect the controls from damage during transit. Use adequate
padding if you need to ship the unit. To avoid injury to yourself or damage to
the equipment, take care when lifting, moving or carrying the unit.
Servicing : Refer servicing to qualified technical personnel.
Installation : Install the unit in accordance with the instructions
printed in the user guide.
INTRODUCTION:
Thank you for purchasing Applied Research and Technology’s SPLITMIX4. The
SPLITMix4 is a fully passive hybrid mixer that offers a wide variety of
configurations. Mix 4 stereo input channels down to 1 stereo output, split a
stereo input signal to distribute 4 stereo output channels, or combine the
configurations for a wide range of applications. You can even configure the
SPLITMIx4 as 4 stereo input channels thru 4 independent level attenuators to 4
stereo output channels.
Independent stereo level controls are provided on each channel. All ¼-inch
connections are stereo TRS (Tip, Ring, Sleeve) and all channel connections
have intelligent switching to allow for a wide variety of configurations.
Plugging into a mix input channel removes it from the splitter bus, and
plugging into a splitter output channel removes it from the mix bus. Stereo or
mono operation is determined by the type of ¼-inch plug and cabling that you
use.
The fully passive design of the SPLITMix4 has no active circuitry to add noise
or distortion, and virtually any signal level can be handled. The Level
attenuators cover a wide range and offer over 90dB of attenuation and channel
isolation. The SPLITMix4 is designed primarily as a line level device with
medium input and output impedances. Low impedance microphones, speakers,
headphones, and high impedance instrument pickups need an additional
amplifier, but any other audio
equipment should work well with the SPLITMix4.
APPLICATIONS:
The following chart shows 9 ways to configure the SPLITMix4 for a wide range of applications. Stereo keyboards are shown as the source but any line level signal will work. Stereo powered speakers are shown as the load but the outputs will work just fine into a mixer, HiFi system, computer, or instrument amplifier. All connections can be stereo or mono.
Application Chart Descriptions
Figure 1. Traditional 4-in 1-out mixer with separate level control for
each channel.
Figure 2. 1-in 4-out “distribution mixer” configuration, where each
output channel can control different audio zones.
Figure 3. Ch3 and 4 mix 2 sources into 1 output, while Ch1 and 2 provide
2 outputs from the splitter input source.
Figure 4. Ch2, 3, and 4 mix 3 sources into 1 output, while Ch1 input
passes thru level control to Ch1 output.
Figure 5. Splitter input feeds Ch2, 3, and 4 outputs, while Ch1 input
passes thru level control to Ch1 output.
Figure 6. Ch3 and 4 sources are mixed and fed to external processor.
Processor output is then split to Ch1 and 2 outputs.
Figure 7. Ch3 and 4 mix 2 sources into 1 output, while Ch1 and 2 inputs
feed Ch1 and 2 outputs with independent level controls.
Figure 8. Splitter input feeds Ch3 and 4 outputs, while Ch1 and 2 inputs
feed Ch1 and 2 outputs with independent level controls.
Figure 9. 4 independent signal sources feed 4 independent outputs with
separate level controls on each channel.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Frequency Response:
THD:| 20Hz – 20kHz, +/-1dB
<.005% @ 1kHz
(typical)
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Phase Response:| <10 degrees @ 20kHz
Input/Output Connections:| ¼-inch TRS stereo
Input Impedance:| 25k – 100k Ohms
Output Impedance:| 1k – 4k Ohms
Insertion Loss:| 12dB (typical)
Maximum Attenuation:| >90dB (typical)
Channel Isolation:| >90dB (typical)
Power Requirements:| None (fully passive)
Dimensions HxWxD (in):| 1.85 x 4.6 x 4.1
HxWxD (mm):| 47 x 117 x 104
Weight (lbs/kg):| 0.84 / 0.38
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. Applied Research and Technology will, without charge, repair or
replace, at its option, defective product or component parts upon prepaid
delivery to the factory service department or authorized service center,
accompanied by proof of purchase date in the form of a valid sales receipt.
Exclusions:
This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or
as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs. This warranty is void if
the serial number is altered, defaced, or removed.
ART reserves the right to make changes in design or make additions to or
improvements upon this product without any obligation to install the same on
products previously manufactured.
ART shall not be liable for any consequential damages, including without
limitation damages resulting from loss of use. Some states do not allow
limitations of incidental 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.
Please fill in the following information for your reference:
Date of purchase:
Purchased from:
SERVICE:
The following information is provided in the unlikely event that your unit requires service.
- 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.
- If you believe that the ART unit is at fault, go to www.artproaudio.com. Select “Support”, then “Return Authorization Request” to request a return authorization number.
- If you are returning the unit for service, pack the unit in its original carton or a reasonable substitute. The original packaging may not be suitable as a shipping carton, so consider putting the packaged unit in another box for shipping. Print the RA number clearly on the outside of the shipping box. Print your return shipping address on the outside of the box.
- Include with your unit: a note with the RA number and your contact information, including a return shipping address (we cannot ship to a P.O. box) and a daytime phone number, and a description of the problem, preferably attached to the top of the unit. Also include a copy of your purchase receipt.
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© 2014 Applied Research & Technology
SPLITMix4
SM4-5004-101
V1.1
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