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DRAWMER

4X4

PORTABLE ACTIVE SIGNAL SPLITTER

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

The Kickbox 4x4 is an ‘all terrain’ 4 in/16 out mic/line signal splitter. Its extremely high audio quality,
robust build and portability make it the ideal tool to provide multiple outputs for live sound, broadcast
coverage, sports events, live recording, press conferences, corporate events and any situation where
distribution of high quality audio is required. It incorporates 4 studio grade mic/line pre-amps, each
providing up to 66dB of gain and 16 balanced output stages, each with the option of transformer
isolation and comprehensive linking facilities.

The 4x4 is supplied as standard in a road proof case with a removable lid for unhindered access to all
controls and connections.

INPUTS:

4 STUDIO GRADE MIC/LINE PRE-AMPS
INDEPENDENT INPUT BARGRAPH METERING
66dB OF VARIABLE GAIN
48V PHANTOM POWER
MIC/LINE SWITCHING
HEADPHONE MONITORING FACILITY

OUTPUTS:

4 OUTPUTS PER CHANNEL
OPTIONAL TRANSFORMER ISOLATION
TRANSFORMER LOADED LED STATUS
LINKING

CAN BE CONFIGURED AS:

1x

 1 IN/16 OUT

2x 

1 IN/ 8 OUT

1x 

1 IN/12 OUT

 plus 

1 IN/4 OUT

4x 

1 IN/4 OUT

OTHER FEATURES:

PORTABILITY
INTERSTACKABLE
REMOVABLE LID TO PROVIDE
EASY ACCESS AND CABLE
ROUTING
COMPACT SELF CONTAINED
ROAD PROOF CASE ELIMINATES
NEED THE FOR BULKY FLIGHT
CASES
WHEN LOCKED IT’S DUST/WATER/CORROSION PROOF

Summary of Contents for 4X4

Page 1: ...duction Installation Audio Connection Typical Connection Guide Chapter 2 Control Description Inputs Linking Outputs Headphones Chapter 3 General Information If a fault develops Contacting Drawmer Specification Block Diagram Session Recall Sheet 2 2 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 8 8 9 11 PORTABLE ACTIVE SIGNAL SPLITTER ...

Page 2: ...ou This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have additional rights that vary from state to state and country to country For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable p...

Page 3: ...sformer isolation and comprehensive linking facilities The 4x4 is supplied as standard in a road proof case with a removable lid for unhindered access to all controls and connections INPUTS 4 STUDIO GRADE MIC LINE PRE AMPS INDEPENDENT INPUT BARGRAPH METERING 66dB OF VARIABLE GAIN 48V PHANTOM POWER MIC LINE SWITCHING HEADPHONE MONITORING FACILITY OUTPUTS 4 OUTPUTS PER CHANNEL OPTIONAL TRANSFORMER I...

Page 4: ...ing large fluctuations in the mains power supply In operation is recommended that you remove the lid to route the cables and gain better access to the controls and do not sit the 4x4 on anything that generates heat or magnetic fields such as transformers INSTALLATION AUDIO CONNECTIONS Interference If the unit is to be used where it maybe exposed to high levels of disturbance such as found close to...

Page 5: ...5 TYPICAL CONNECTION GUIDE FOR PRESS CONFERENCES FOR OUTSIDE BROADCAST C D of each channel with Isolating Transformers fitted ...

Page 6: ... switch will route the input from that particular channel to the headphone section for monitoring Each channel can be active seperately solo or all can be monitored at once if preferred SEE HEADPHONES CHAPTER 2 The control layout of the Drawmer 4X4 comprises of the mains inlet headphone monitoring section and four identical pre amplifier and splitter channels the only difference being the link swi...

Page 7: ...l input impedance is reduced which in critical high quality applications can degrade frequency response particularly on long cables such as those used in outside recording and broadcast and add unwanted interference The combination of adding gain via the preamplifier and transformer isolation improves this dramatically allowing for longer cable lengths and clearer more defined recordings 8 OUTPUTS...

Page 8: ...nt from Drawmer or their authorised representative For service claims under the warranty agreement a service Returns Authorisation RA number will be issued Write this RA number in large letters in a prominent position on the shipping box Enclose your name address telephone number copy of the original sales invoice and a detailed description of the problem Authorised returns should be prepaid and m...

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