PAN48 – PHANTOM POWER - 2 CHANNELS
1. Please read these instructions carefully.
2. Keep all information and instructions in a safe place.
3. Follow the instructions.
4. Observe all safety warnings. Never remove safety warnings or other information from the equip-
5. Use the equipment only in the intended manner and for the intended purpose.
6. Use only suffi ciently stable and compatible stands and/or mounts (for fi xed installations). Make certain
that wall mounts are properly installed and secured. Make certain that the equipment is installed securely
7. During installation, observ e the applicable safety regulations for your country.
8. Never install and operate the equipment near radiators, heat registers, ovens or other sources of heat.
Make certain that the equipment is always installed so that is cooled suffi ciently and cannot overheat.
9. Never place sources of ignition, e.g., burning candles, on the equipment.
10. Ventilation slits must not be blocked.
11. Do not use this equipment in the immediate vicinity of water (does not apply to special outdoor
equipment - in this case, observe the special instructions noted below. Do not expose this equipment
to fl ammable materials, fl uids or gases. Avoid direct sunlight!
12. Make certain that dripping or splashed water cannot enter the equipment. Do not place contain-
ers fi lled with liquids, such as vases or drinking vessels, on the equipment.
13. Make certain that objects cannot fall into the device.
14. Use this equipment only with the accessories recommended and intended by the manufacturer.
15. Do not open or modify this equipment.
16. After connecting the equipment, check all cables in order to prevent damage or accidents, e.g.,
17. During transport, make certain that the equipment cannot fall down and possibly cause property
damage and personal injuries.
18. If your equipment is no longer functioning properly, if fl uids or objects have gotten inside the equip-
ment or if it has been damaged in anot her way, switch it off immediately and unplug it from the mains
outlet (if it is a powered device). This equipment may only be repaired by authorized, qualifi ed personnel.
19. Clean the equipment using a dry cloth.
20. Comply with all applicable disposal laws in your country. During disposal of packaging, please
separate plastic and paper/cardboard.
21. Plastic bags must be kept out of reach of children.
FOR EQUIPMENT THAT CONNECTS TO THE POWER MAINS
22. CAUTION: If the power cord of the device is equipped with an earthing contact, then it must be
connected to an outlet with a protective ground. Never deactivate the protective ground of a power
23. If the equipment has been exposed to strong fl uctuations in temperature (for example, after
transport), do not switch it on immediately. Moisture and condensation could damage the equipment.
Do not switch on the equipment until it has reached room temperature.
24. Before connecting the equipment to the power outlet, fi rst verify that the mains voltage and
frequency match the values specifi ed on the equipment. If the equipment has a voltage selection
switch, connect the equipment to the power outlet only if the equipment values and the mains power
values match. If the included power cord or power adapter does not fi t in your wall outlet, contact
25. Do not step on the power cord. Make certain that the power cable does not become kinked,
especially at the mains outlet and/or power adapter and the equipment connector.
26. When connecting the equipment, make certain that the power cord or power adapter is always
freely accessible. Always disconnect the equipment from the power supply if the equipment is not in
use or if you want to clean the equipment. Always unplug the power cord and power adapter from
the power outlet at the plug or adapter and not by pulling on the cord. Never touch the power cord
and power adapter with wet hands.
27. Whenever possible, avoid switching the equipment on and off in quick succession because oth-
erwise this can shorten the useful life of the equipment.
28. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Replace fuses only with fuses of the same type and rating. If a fuse
blows repeatedly, please contact an authorised service centre.
29. To disconnect the equipment from the power mains completely, unplug the power cord or power
adapter from the power outlet.
30. If your device is equipped with a Volex power connector, the mating Volex equipment connector
must be unlocked before it can be removed. However, this also means that the equipment can slide
and fall down if the power cable is pulled, which can lead to personal injuries and/or other damage.
For this reason, always be careful when laying cables.
31. Unplug the power cord and power adapter from the power outlet if there is a risk of a lightning
strike or before extended periods of disuse.
RI SK OF SEL EC TR I C HO CK
CAUTION: Never remove the cover, because otherwise there may be a risk
of electric shock. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Have repairs
carried out only by qualifi ed service personnel.
The lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock.
The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating and maintenance instructions.
CAUTION – HIGH VOLUME LEVELS WITH AUDIO PRODUCTS!
This equipment is intended for professional use. Therefore, commercial use of this equipment is subject
to the respectively applicable national accident prevention rules and regulations. As a manufacturer,
Adam Hall is obligated to notify you formally about the existence of potential health risks.
Hearing damage due to high volume and prolonged exposure: When in use, this product is capable
of producing high sound-pressure levels (SPL) that can lead to irreversible hearing damage in per-
formers, employees, and audience members. For this reason, avoid prolonged exposure to volumes
To prevent possible hearing damage, avoid listening at high volume levels over long periods
of time. Even exposure to short bursts of loud noise can result in hearing loss. Please keep
the volume constantly at a comfortable level.
MANUFACTURER‘S WARRANTY & LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
You can fi nd our current warranty conditions and limitations of liability at: www.adamhall.com/media/
shop/downloads/documents/manufacturersdeclarations.pdf. To request warranty service for a product,
please contact Adam Hall GmbH, Daimler Straße 9, 61267 Neu Anspach
Email: Info@adamhall.com / +49 (0)6081 / 9419-0.
CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT
(valid in the European Union and other European countries with a differentiated waste collection
This symbol on the product, or on its documents indicates that the device may not be treated as house-
hold waste. This is to avoid environmental damage or personal injury due to uncontrolled waste disposal.
Please dispose of this product separately from other waste and have it recycled to promote sustainable
economic activity. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this pro-
duct, or their local government offi ce, for details on where and how they can recycle this item in an
environmentally friendly manner. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and
conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial waste for
Condenser microphones require powering for proper function. Low-cost electret types are mainly battery
powered. Professional condenser microphones are remotely powered since batteries cannot provide the
voltage ncessary for extended dynamic response. Remote or phantom powering (P48, EC standard
EN61938; 7/97) requires balanced cabling. The positive (+) and negative (-) phase conductors of the
cable carry the positive supply of 48 Volts DC while the cable shield is connected to the negative side of
the power supply. Most mixing desks today feature integrated phantom powering although often lacking in
quality. In many cases it can be switched to all microphone inputs simultaneously only. In theory phantom
power will not damage dynamic microphones, but many users feel more than a little uneasy knowing that
there are 48 Volts going into their expensive dynamic microphone. On the importance of phantom power-
ing on sound quality read “Mikrofon Special”, Studio Magazin 1998, and visit www.schoeps.de/D-2004/
PDFs/Mikrofonbuch_Kap13.pdf on the web.
The PAN48 is a professional quality dual phantom power supply for two condenser microphones that
meets the EC standard. The maximum continuous capacity is 10mA for each channel. In the case of both
conductors shorting to ground current draw is limited to 14mA. While it will not damage the PAN48 this
condition puts severe strain on the unit and should be repaired as quickly as possible. And anyway, who
wants to use a shorted microphone?. The unit is mains powered featuring an integrated switching power
supply especially designed for the PAN48. Permitting input voltages from 90 - 240V while maintaing
stable 48V phantom power supply it also prevents mains hum. Each PAN48 is carefully tested to meet
the highest safety standards. To prevent the risk of electric shock the mains transformers are tested with
4,5kV, and during final inspection each unit is tested for leakage current with 1500V between the mains
and secondary windings (at 230V the leakage current is approx. 70μA!).
Connect condenser microphones to the female XLR inputs of the PAN48 using high quality balanced,
shielded XLR microphone cable only. Make sure your microphone type is suitable for remote 48V power-
ing. Use balanced XLR microphone cable to connect the corresponding male XLR outputs of the PAN48 to
the microphone inputs of your mixing desk. Signal output is DC-free, of course. Please ensure the unit’s
power switch is in the OFF poisition (O) before plugging into the mains outlet, and that the outlet is of
the 3-prong grounded type. After powering up a red LED lights up. If the LED is flashing this indicates a
fault condition, and the unit must be checked by a qualified technician and repaired, if necessary. Always
observe the connecting sequence to prevent damage to your microphones. DO NOT connect micro-
phones while the PAN48 is active to avoid popping noises during connection which may permanently
damage condenser microphones. The PAN48 features a soft start power supply to prevent harmful pops
Product type: Phantom power adapter
Input connector: XLR (3-pin)
Gender of input connector: female
Output connector: XLR (3-pin)
Gender of output connector: male
Operating voltage: fi xed power cord
Operating voltage: 90 V AC - 240 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz
Controls: switch, mains switch (on/off)
Width: 120 mm 45 mm / 1 U
Accessories (included): power supply
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