ART PS4X4 Dual Metered Power Distribution Unit

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Find peace of mind as you monitor your rig's power usage and output with the analog ammeter, while the built-in surge protector keeps you and your gear safe.

The PS 4x4 features a backlit linear meter to monitor input voltage, which gives the user a familiar analog-style readout when monitoring voltage from a power source. The PS 4x4 has a backlit linear ammeter showing load current in amperes. This additional meter gives an analog "real-world" look at how much power you are using; hence the term "power station". While the associated voltmeter stays relatively stable and varies slightly with line voltage and house wiring, the ammeter varies much more, as power is consumed. For example, if the unit is in a rack with digital equipment and preamps, it may not vary a lot (even if you had 8 200 watt network computers hooked up, it would show if all are up and running). However, if it is in a rack with one or more power amps, the meter's indicator may be bouncing all around - and providing a great indication of output.

The PS 4x4 also features ART's "4x4" distribution on the back of the unit -- four of the eight rear outputs are 1.25 inches apart. This allows the user to plug in wide power cables and multiple wall wart devices, and still have eight total power outlets to choose from.

Built into the PS 4x4 is a surge and spike protection system, designed to protect powered equipment from harmful electric surges and spikes. The unit also has RFI and EMI filtering, a 15 amp breaker, and a total power capacity of 1800 watts. The PS 4x4 also features a front-located on/off power switch (which lights up when turned on), and a front-mounted read more circuit breaker reset switch. The rugged, all-steel chassis occupies 1U rack spaces and is intended for installation into standard 19 in. equipment racks.

Applications for the PS 4x4 include: live sound systems/PA, permanent or fixed installations, church, club and practice PA systems, DJ sound systems, home and project recording systems, and monitor systems.

The PS 4x4 features a one-year warranty.
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Ammeter metering: current, linear metered

Circuit breaker: 15 amp; front location

Construction: all-steel chassis

Filtering: EMI & RFI

Light pipes: 2 front pull-out, shock mounted

Power capacity: 1800 watts

Power outlets: eight rear outlets

Power switch: front location -- on/off

Power switch illumination: yes -- in "on" position

Protection circuit: surge & spike protection

Dimensions: 1 unit rack-mountable

Voltage metering: input voltage, linear metered

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 716-297-2920
Web: https://www.artproaudio.com/support/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (9 ratings)
Submitted February 14, 2012 by Jim L in Palo, IA

"Great Product"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Got this item with a little hesitation but once it arrived I knew it was well worth the $$. This meter not only shows voltage in, it shows amperage out also which is a nice feature to have since all of you DJ components are relying on not blowing a breaker. The unit also has 2 extendable lamps that slide up with a dimmer control which is nice to have while doing DJ Gigs

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