INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an ART 311 - and congratulations: You now own one of the most versatile crossovers available. Offering a superb level of sound quality, the 311 circuit design, combined with a straightforward user interface, quickly and easily gives you access to all of its features.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not remove the metal cover; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. When applicable, only use the power adapter that came with this unit or one obtained from ART’s Customer Service Department. All output connections are - 4 -...
CONTROLS POWER SWITCH The power switch applies and removes power to the Crossover. Make sure all equipment after the 311 is either off or the outputs are turned all the way down before turning on or off the 311. LOW OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL Each channel of the 311...
The main crossover filters are 4-pole Linkwitz-Riley designs (24dB/octave). This yields a sharp rolloff to help protect speakers and the outputs sum to a flat response. HIGH OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL Each channel of the 311 has a High Output Level control. These controls are used to trim the output levels to the High Output Jacks on the rear of the unit.
CONNECTIONS It is easy to interface the unit with a wide variety of equipment. The rear panel has balanced XLR and ¼” inputs as well as unbalanced ¼” outputs. XLR INPUT JACKS (REAR) The XLR input connections are balanced and follow the AES standard for wiring: Pin 1 = Ground, Pin 2 = Hot (+), Pin 3 = Cold (-).
OPERATION The following guideline refers to a P.A. system, but the same basic ideas apply to a home recording setup or a Hi-Fi system. A stereo 2-way sound system is typically set up as follows: Separate high frequency (horn or tweeter) and low frequency (bass) cabinets are used for each side (left and right) of the sound system.
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3. Connect the Low output of Channel One to the power amplifier powering the low frequency cabinets (left). 4. Connect the High output of Channel One to the power amplifier powering the high frequency cabinets (left). 5. Repeat for the right side of the system (Channel Two). 6.
This warranty is void if the serial number is altered, defaced, or removed. ART reserves the right to make changes in design or make additions to or improvements upon this product without any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured.
SERVICE The following information is provided in the unlikely event that your unit requires service. 1) Be sure that the unit is the cause of the problem. Check to make sure the unit has the proper power supplied, all cables are connected correctly, and the cables themselves are in working condition.
Subwoofer Frequency Range 50Hz to 250Hz Power Requirements ART maintains a policy of constant product improvement. ART reserves the right to make changes in design or make additions to or improvements upon this product without any obligation to install same on products previously manufactured.
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