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ART Pro Audio 48-Point Balanced 1/4-Inch TRS Patch Bay

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The ART P48 48-point balanced patchbay is the best solution for organizing cables while optimizing connectivity in any studio or live PA rack. Designed for maximum convenience, each pair of TRS 1/4-inch balanced I/O can be configured for normal or half-normal operation.
The fully shielded steel 19-inch 1U rackmount chassis has reversible rack ears for maximum flexibility. The P48 is covered by ART's comprehensive 3-year warranty.
FEATURES:
• 48 points of balanced direct signals, 24 channels of linked input/output pairs
• Switchable half normal and normal modes of operation (with through type connections)
• High quality passive interface
• 1/4" TRS phone jack connectors
• 19" 1U-high rack mount with rugged, fully shielded black all-steel enclosure
• Reversible rack ears for added system flexibility
• Three year warranty
SPECIFICATIONS:
• Connectors: 1/4-inch TRS Balanced Phone Jacks
• CMRR: Better than -90 dB (-95 dB typical)
• Channel to Channel Isolation: Better than -80 dB (-95 dB typical)
• Enclosure: Steel 1U high, 19-inch rack mount
• Dimensions: 1.75"H x 19"W x 3.5"D (44mm x 483mm x 89mm)
• Weight: 4.5 lbs (2.0 kg)
The fully shielded steel 19-inch 1U rackmount chassis has reversible rack ears for maximum flexibility. The P48 is covered by ART's comprehensive 3-year warranty.
FEATURES:
• 48 points of balanced direct signals, 24 channels of linked input/output pairs
• Switchable half normal and normal modes of operation (with through type connections)
• High quality passive interface
• 1/4" TRS phone jack connectors
• 19" 1U-high rack mount with rugged, fully shielded black all-steel enclosure
• Reversible rack ears for added system flexibility
• Three year warranty
SPECIFICATIONS:
• Connectors: 1/4-inch TRS Balanced Phone Jacks
• CMRR: Better than -90 dB (-95 dB typical)
• Channel to Channel Isolation: Better than -80 dB (-95 dB typical)
• Enclosure: Steel 1U high, 19-inch rack mount
• Dimensions: 1.75"H x 19"W x 3.5"D (44mm x 483mm x 89mm)
• Weight: 4.5 lbs (2.0 kg)
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Solid simple reliable piece of gear that doesn't break the bank
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Closest Store Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
Once you start getting into outboard gear, you will quickly run into the need for a patch bay and this one delivers solid performance for a reasonable price. It has two modes, normal and half-normal, instead of three like some patch bays, but they are the two you will need 99.9% of the time. No degradation in sound, solid connectors, really simple and reliable. Grab a set of balanced Hosa patch cables and you're good to go.
Posted by Pav on Aug 1, 2025
This one still works!
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Closest Store North Vancouver, British Columbia
I've gone through the typical Neutrik bay, even moved up to a 96 point bantam (which are supposed to be the top) and had issues with both over the years. This ART one is still trouble free and showing no signs of crackling or any other issues. I feel l will continue with 1/4" over the TT and am grabbing another PB48 to expand my i/o.
Posted by Matt Stephanson on Sep 4, 2016