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ART P16 Rackmount Balanced XLR Patch Bay

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ART P16 Rackmount Balanced XLR Patch Bay
Key Features
  • 1RU Steel Chassis
  • 16 Balanced Channels
  • Passive Interface
  • PCB Wiring
The P16 Rackmount Balanced XLR Patch Bay from ART is a high-quality 16-channel patch bay ideal for use in live, studio, or installed audio applications where easy access to XLR inputs is required. The unit has a 1RU all-steel chassis with a black anodized finish for a long life of professional use.
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ART P16 Overview

The P16 Rackmount Balanced XLR Patch Bay from ART is a high-quality 16-channel patch bay ideal for use in live, studio, or installed audio applications where easy access to XLR inputs is required. The unit has a 1RU all-steel chassis with a black anodized finish for a long life of professional use.

The patch bay offers high-quality passive interface of balanced direct signals with female XLR connectors on the front and male connectors on the rear. Internal connections are made with PCB wiring for long-term reliability. The rack ears are reversible for additional mounting flexibility.

Offers 16 channels of balanced direct audio signals with a high-quality passive interface
The all-steel black anodized chassis is fully shielded for lasting quality and durability. It has a standard 1RU design for compatibility with any 19" equipment rack
The high-quality XLR connectors have internal connections made with PCB wiring for long-term reliability
The rack ears are reversible for additional mounting flexibility
UPC: 780687340353

ART P16 Specs

Construction
Steel, Black Anodized
Connectors
16 x Male XLR Connectors
16 x Female XLR Connectors
Size
1RU
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.735 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
20.95 x 7 x 3.55"

ART P16 Reviews

Good patch bay

By Frank
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-01-25

If you need XLR ins & outs get this one, I have a few

useful and inexpensive

By Thomas
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2019-07-24

Works great- no discernible impact on sound quality although I did not measure.

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Does this patchbay pass phantom power to ...

Does this patchbay pass phantom power to condenser mics?
Asked by: Andrew
Yes, the ART P16 Rackmount Balanced XLR Patch Bay can pass through +48V phantom power for condenser microphones.
Answered by: Daniel O
Date published: 2026-02-12

Can you get this patch bay reversed ?

Can you get this patch bay reversed ?
Asked by: Ricky
Yes. The included rack ears for the ART P16 Rackmount Balanced XLR Patch Bay are reversible so you can mount the patch bay in either direction.
Answered by: Lisa S
Date published: 2023-02-19
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