The Pro Co iFace Portable Audio Player Interface is a roadworthy aluminumhoused device that allows simple and reliable connection of stereo -10dBV
audio devices such as MP3 players, Apple iPods, laptop computers and consumer-type CD and DVD players to the balanced microphone inputs of
professional audio mixing consoles.
The iFace provides both a 3.5 mm (1/8") and recessed left/right RCA inputs for easy connection with standard patch cable s and a stereo/mono switch to provide passive summing to a dual mono feed where required.
The outputs are isolated via audio phile-grade Pro Co MBT-1 Microphone Bridging Transformers and appear on standard 3-pin XLR male connectors. The transformers offer widebandwidth and low distortion and phase shift, and are magnetically shielded in mu-metal cans and electrostatically isolated with dual Faraday shields. The result is near-ideal rejection of commonmode signals from all sources of RFI and EMI, including radio pickup, SCR dimmers and 60 Hz hum.
The ruggedly constructed "Uni-Box" enclosure is formed of extruded aluminum side channels and 16-gauge steel top, bottom and end
plates, designed to protect switches and connectors from accidental damage while also providing magnetic shielding for the circuitry. Industrialgrade
connectors and switches provide trouble-free reliability even in abusive situations such as remote broadcast and recording operations.
Controls:
- STEREO INPUT: 3.5mm (1/8") phone jack
accepts signals from unbalanced stereo sources including desktop and notebook computers and MP3 and DVD players with nominal -10 dBV outputs.
- INPUT IMPEDANCE: Approximately 1.0 kohm.
- LEFT/RIGHT INPUTS: Recessed RCA jacks
wired in parallel to the STEREO mini input.
- STEREO/MONO SWITCH: Provides resistive mixing to combine stereo sources for mono output for applications where stereo operation is not required.
- LEFT/RIGHT OUTPUTS: Male 3-pin
XLR-type output jacks for connection to standard balanced microphone inputs of professional audio mixers. Recommended input impedance: 1.0 kohm minimum.
Features:
- Properly interfaces consumer-grade portable audio players and laptop computers to professional sound systems
- Stereo mini (1/8" ) input jack and individual RCA left and right input jacks provided
- Transformer-isolated XLR male output jacks provided
- Stereo/mono switch sums inputs to create a true
stereo output or a mono audio output feed from
either XLR connector
- Rugged "Uni-Box" construction provides protection and EMI/RMI shielding
