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New Version as of May 04, 2009

Pro Co Sound225 Parsons Street | Kalamazoo, MI 49007Toll Free 800-253-7360 | Fax 269-388-9681 www.procosound.com

Table of Contents

Quick Link Solution 1-2

Momentum 3-4

PLATEWORKS 5

Direct Boxes 6-13

Drop Snakes 14-15

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Quick Link SolutionProduct Information Guide

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WHAT IS IT?Quick Link System is a method to reliably terminate an A/V panels’ connectors to incoming/outgoing wires from the facility WITHOUT the use of solder.

HOW DO WE MAKE IT?In cooperation with the installer, Pro Co pre-cuts the wire runs to length, installs the E-3s and whatever other connectors are needed on the wire, and preps the wire for conduit pull. The installer pulls the wire and terminates the labeled wires to the labeled terminals on the panel.

WHAT DOES IT DO?Quick Link Solution eliminates soldering by using easy to connect industry-standard EDAC E-3 connectors, thus reducing installation time. Pro Co pre-wires the panel and labels all terminations prior to shipping. The installer crimps the mated E-3 to the incoming/outgoing wires (or Pro Co can also do that at the factory).


Quick Link SolutionProduct Information Guide

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WHY DOES IT EXIST?To completely take the time and labor of soldering out of the field, with no degradation of signal, reliability or value to the facility.

WHO WANTS/NEEDS IT?Every A/V integrator

WHY DO THEY NEED IT VS. WHAT IS ALREADY OUT THERE?It can save thousands of dollars on install labor costs with no reduction in value. It was designed to eliminate soldering from the field altogether.

WHAT DOES IT COST?Added costs for the QLS quickly become a non-factor when you take into account how much money you’ll save on labor for this part of the installation. In most cases, spend 20%-30% more on the cost of panel and wire, but save up to 50% on the total cost of every panel termination.

WHERE IS IT MADE?Pro Co Sound in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

HOW CAN IT COMPETE?By significantly saving installers time and money, and reducing potential installation errors.

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WHAT IS IT?Momentum is comprised of three components: a digital audio snake, a digital facility wiring system and a user-controlled wireless stage monitor mixer.

WHAT DOES IT DO?Momentum replaces analog audio wiring in large-venue facilities, like churches, !eld houses, concert halls, !ne arts centers, sporting arenas, racetracks and airports.

HOW DO WE MAKE IT?Momentum was designed from the ground up to replace analog wiring with modern computer technology (a network) and CAT6 digital cable to replace 50-year old installation technology.

WHY DOES IT EXIST?Because the industry has been begging for it. The need has been here for several years and the digital technology has caught up to the technical needs of modern performance, and the price is now competitive with analog installations.

WHO WANTS/NEEDS IT?New facility sound systems are less expensive to install, have more "exibility for the user and were designed for easy expansion. Momentum is also great for replacing existing facility sounds systems. You can expand your existing capabilities while saving on labor costs by not having to pull expensive copper snakes through large conduit. The momentum CAT6 cable can be installed through existing conduit.

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NOW 32 Channel

Mixing

What Is It?1) Digital Snake Labor saving solder-less installation Installation in “analog impossible” scenarios Almost limitless expandability Easy, cost e#ective mic splits Versatile routing options AES3 Digital I/O integration Eliminates grounding issues

2) Digital Audio Distribution Network Easy routing for complex installations Full Campus/Facility audio multicasting Emergency and Government applications Full matrix routing verses point to point routing 256 channels on one CAT-6 cable Sub-millisecond latency regardless of channel count

3) Personal Monitor Mixer Control over excess stage volumes Improved FOH Sound 16 presets saves time on sound checks Less stress for the FOH engineer 32 channel custom mixing 4 stereo, or 8 mono outputs


PLATEWORKSProduct Information Guide

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Pro Co Sound produced 469 Custom A/V Plates and Rack Panels for Broadcasting and Communications for the new Lucas Oil Stadium, the home of the NFL Indianapolis Colts.


Direct Boxes

Plus Our Popular DB1, CB1, & AV1A

NEW for 2009 the DBA1 & DB2

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NEW for 2009 the DBA1

Plus Our Popular DB1, CB1, & AV1A

NEW for 2009 the DBA1 & DB2


DBA1Product Information Guide

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The DBA1 New to Pro Co’s line of Trade Tools is the DBA1, the !rst active direct box o#ered by the industry leader in pro audio direct boxes. While the extra robust case looks the same as the DB1, one of the industry’s top passive direct boxes, that’s where the similarities end. Under the utilitarian cover beats the heart of a thoroughbred. The DBA1 o#ers both electronic balancing and impedance matching. It features a $” input and a parallel $” output, plus an unbalanced XLR input for easy line checks.

Also on the input side is a two step PAD for up to 40dB of attenuation and a clip indicator to warn when the input is being overdriven. On the output side, is a balanced XLR output, a ground lift switch, and a phantom power indicator to con!rm the presence of phantom power at the mic cable. The DBA1 utilizes Pro Co’s industry leading MBT1 isolation transformer for signal-path decoupling. Low noise, a high dynamic range, and extended frequency response makes the DBA1 a great choice for all active direct injection needs.

(Fig. 1) DBA1 Front View (Fig. 2) DBA1 Rear View

NEW for 2009 the DBA1

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DB2Product Information Guide

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The DB-2 New to Pro Co’s line of Trade Tools™ is the DB-2 Stereo Direct Box. Built on the industry standard DB-1 design, the DB2 has all the same engineering that has made the DB1 one of the most popular direct boxes in pro audio today, along with the convenience of having two discrete audio channels in one package.

The DB2 features two $” inputs with parallel $” outputs, a -30dB pad for each input (Fig. 1) and two XLR male balanced outputs with a ground lift switch (Fig. 2).

Because of the inputs’ ultra-high impedance loading, the DB2 is suitable for any high impedance instrument from electronic keyboards to electric guitars. The DB2 uses 2 DBT1 transformers, utilizing MU metal cans for the best in RF/EMF rejection.

As an added feature, when used with a single input, the DB2 acts as a transformer-isolated split, providing two balanced outputs from a single input. Low noise and high dynamic range makes the DB2 an excellent choice for all passive direct injection needs.

(Fig. 1) DB2 Front View (Fig. 2) DB2 Rear View

NEW for 2009 the DB2

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DB1Product Information Guide

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The DB1 The DB1 is a professional passive direct box for connection of unbalanced musical instruments, line-level source, and guitar ampli!er speaker level outputs (Fig.1) to a low-Z balanced microphone input for PA or recording (Fig.2).

1/4” (6.35mm) input (with parallel 1/4” output).

Switches for speaker/line-level attenuation, high-cut !lter, and ground lift. Male XLR-type balanced mic-level output. Uses Pro Co DBT1 transformer (20k/150 %).

(Fig. 1) DB-1 Front View (Fig. 2) DB-1 Rear View

Our Popular DB1“You will !nd one of these on every live stage in America”

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CB1Product Information Guide

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The CB1 The CB1 is a professional passive direct box for connection of unbalanced musical instruments and line level sources (Fig.1) to a low-Z balanced microphone input (Fig. 2) for PA or recording.

Not recommended for speaker-level use. 1/4” (6.35mm) input (with parallel 1/4” output).

Switch for ground lift. Male XLR-type balanced mic-level output. Uses Pro Co CBT1 transformer (20k/150%).

(Fig. 1) CB1 Front View (Fig. 2) CB1 Rear View

Our Popular CB1“You will !nd one of these on every live stage in America”

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Our Popular CB1“You will !nd one of these on every live stage in America”


AV1AProduct Information Guide

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The AV1AThe AV1A is used to connect !lm projectors and tape recorders, to the standard low-Z balanced microphone input of public address systems.

RCA, 1/4” stereo (6.35mm) inputs (Fig.1). Male XLR-type balanced mic-level output and unbalanced 1/4” line-level output (Fig. 2).

Switches for high/low level attenuation, 16% 5 W load, and ground lift. Uses Pro Co DBT1 transformer (20k/150%).

(Fig. 1) AV1A Front View (Fig. 2) AV1A Rear View

Our Popular AV1A

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DBA1New to Pro Co’s line of TradeTools is our !rst active direct box. While the robust case looks the same as the DB1, one of the industry’s top passive direct boxes, that’s where the similarities end. The DBA1 o#ers both electronic balancing and impedance matching. Low noise, a high dynamic range, and extended frequency response makes the DBA1 a great choice for all active direct injection needs.

DB1You will !nd one of these on every live stage in America. The DB1 is a professional passive direct box for connection of unbalanced musical instruments, and line-level source outputs, to a low impedance, balanced mic input on a mixing console. Because of the inputs’ ultra-high impedance loading, the DB1 is suitable for any high impedance instrument, from electronic keyboards to electric guitars. The DB1 can be driven by the speaker level output of an instrument ampli!er. The DB1 is also available as a rack mountable, 4 channel version, the DB4A.

DB2New to Pro Co’s line of TradeTools is the DB2 Stereo Direct Box. It has all the same engineering that has helped make the DB1 one of the most popular direct boxes in pro audio today, along with the convenience of having two discrete audio channels in one package. Because of the inputs’ ultra-high impedance loading, the DB2 is suitable for any high impedance instrument from electronic keyboards to electric guitars. As an added feature, when used with a single input, the DB2 acts as a transformer-isolated split, providing two balanced outputs from a single input. Unlike the DB1, the DB2 cannot be driven by speaker level.


Product Comparison Guide

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DB4A

CB1The CB1 is an entry level, professional passive direct box for connection of unbalanced musical instruments and line-level sources to a low impedance, balanced microphone input of a mixing console.

A four channel, rack mountable passive direct box with line and instrument level input options. Ideally used for keyboard rigs, electronic drums and multi- channel drum machines, as well as for guitar and bass applications. Unlike the DB1, the DB4A cannot be driven by speaker level.


Product Comparison Guide

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AV1AOur popular AV1A is used to connect !lm projector’s speaker output as well as other common line level devices, to a low impedance, balanced microphone input of a mixing console.

IT1While the IT1 is not, technically speaking, a direct box, it is a very useful interface tool. It provides a balanced line level, transformer isolated output from a typical line level source either balanced or unbalanced. Because of the isolation, the IT1 is very useful tool for eliminating unwanted hums and buzzes in the audio path. The loop-out feature of the IT1 allows it to be used as a line level splitter.

On the surface, the iFace may appear to be just another direct interface (DI). But in fact when you take a closer look, you will !nd it very speci!cally designed to achieve the goal of interfacing portable audio devices and laptop computers to professional mixing consoles. The iFace, as well as the entire line of iFamily products, e#ectively accepts the headphone outputs from common portable audio devices and laptop computers, and converts and isolates the signal for balanced inputs on mixing consoles.Other iFamily products available: iPatch, iPlate, iRack.

Rack-mountable, four channel version of the IT1. Useful for large sound system applications where reliable, multi-channel isolation and line splitting are required.

iFace

IT4A


Drop SnakesProduct Information Guide

New to the Pro Co SnakeWorks™ lineup is a series of StageMaster™ small channel count, limited length audio snakes intended to provide the end user with an a#ordable sub-snake assembly that can be used to distribute four or eight channels of balanced audio signals.

Priced competitively, users can a#ord the convenience of owning several drop snakes to help keep their stage or studio free from the clutter of long mic cables.

“Drop a few channels here,drop a few channels there.”

Drop Snakes

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Product Information GuideDrop Snakes

They feature our AC4 and AC8 Acculink cable that is individually jacketed and labeled, with a tough PVC overall jacket. The premium cable is terminated with a ruggedly built, extruded aluminum stage box on one end, and a fan-out on the other end.

The box end is a single row panel designed for side-addressed connections and is labeled for either right or left orientation, making concealment easy.

With a 12 inch fan on the other end, the end user will have a total reach of nearly 24 inches, more than enough to reach across most input panels.

The Drop Snakes come in two standard con!gurations with two lengths and channel counts available for each.

1. Standard XLR unidirectional 2. Combo/$” version with male TRS connectors on the fan and combination $” and XLR female connectors at the box end

Both con!gurations come in either 4 or 8 channels, and come standard in 25’ and 50’ lengths.

Application: The $” combo con!guration is useful for direct connection into standard $” balanced patch bays and is equally as useful as a headphone distribution snake.

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InfoComm 2009 Products Guide


Custom Shop/WorksFor 30 years, Pro Co has positioned itself as a partner in the audio industry with a reputation built on meeting and exceeding customer needs.

Whether your installation calls for a custom splitter system or a number of customized A/V panels, Pro Co will work with you and deliver exactly what you need.

Your success is dependant upon the supplier you choose. Choose carefully. Choose Pro Co Sound.

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