Switchcraft®
Applications
Jacks & Plugs:
In 1946, Switchcraft
®
,
located in Chicago, IL, started
designing and manufacturing premium quality jacks
and plugs for the rapidly expanding electronics industry.
We quickly became the industry standard for audio
interconnect. Our #11 commercial 1/4" jack and our
#280 commercial 1/4" plug were developed early in
the company’s history and are still sold by the millions
today. What started as a few high quality products has
developed into the world’s largest offering of premium
jacks and plugs.
Patchbays:
Early in the telecommunications industry, telephone
operators needed an easy way to physically patch phone
calls from one location to another. Switchcraft’s 1/4"
long frame patchbays became the name in reliability. Our
reputation for quality made us the number one choice for
signal routing in recording studios, broadcast facilities
and other audio systems. Eventually, it became apparent
that what worked for audio patching could also be used
for video. Today, Switchcraft’s VPP, MVP and MMVP
Micro Video Patchbays are used to patch high definition
video signals in the world’s largest broadcast facilities
and mobile production units.
Cable Assemblies:
Audio and video systems are only as good as the cable
assemblies that link them together. At Switchcraft, we
pride ourselves on producing the highest quality cable
assemblies in the industry. This includes a wide range of
patchcords, snakes and DB25 breakout cables compatible
with our products and other industry standard protocols.
Many of our cable assemblies and patchcords meet strict
military specifications.
Connectors:
In the 1960’s, the explosion of large format concerts and
events made audio systems more complex than ever.
Microphone and PA system manufacturers adopted what
is now known as the XLR connector. Switchcraft’s A3F
and A3M connectors became the industry standard and
are used everywhere from rock concerts to presidential
addresses. The XLR has remained the industry standard
in audio, and we’ve continued to improve upon this time
tested design. The AAA Series is our newest addition
used around the world by manufacturers, systems
integrators and audio engineers alike.
DI Boxes, Mic Splitters and Accessories:
The newest line of Switchcraft products are based on our
long history of manufacturing high quality interconnect
solutions for audio, video and data systems. Utilizing
our own jacks and connectors as the framework, we’ve
added the latest innovation in design and technology to
create the next generation of direct boxes, mic splitters,
I/O panels and other peripheral products. Our 900 Series
direct box with Phantom Lift (patent pending), is the
world's only direct box with phantom power controlled
ground lift.
World Headquarters & Manufaturing Facility
5555 N. Elston Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630
Phone: 773-792-2700
Fax: 773-792-2129
International Sales Office
16, Challenge Enterprise Centre, Sharps Close,
Portsmouth, United Kingdom PO3 5RJ
Phone: +44 (0) 23 9269 1506
Fax: +44 (0) 23 9269 1505
www.switchcraft.com
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Live Sound
Recording
Broadcast
Systems Integration
Switchcraft
®
offers a wide range of professional products
for live sound applications. This includes a full line
of high end direct boxes, featuring our brand new 900
Series with Phantom Lift (patent pending). Our RMAS
line of mic splitters help provide accurate distribution
of audio signals to FOH, monitor and recording
consoles. All of our splitters can be ordered with dual
isolated Jensen transformers providing the ultimate
protection from ground loops in the most critical live
sound applications. Of course, we’re still the leading
manufacturer of premium audio connectors used in live
sound applications around the world.
Professional recording engineers everywhere have
come to recognize the StudioPatch
®
9625 as the most
dependable and flexible audio patchbay available. With
EZ Norm technology, the ability to change signal flow
from the front of each channel with the flip of a switch
makes adding and reconfiguring gear a snap. Our PT
Series I/O panels are a perfect solution for anyone
requiring front-of-rack access to outboard gear and
recording consoles. All of our breakout cables feature
Switchcraft
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all metal XLR and ¼” ends, and premium
double-shielded multi-pair cabling making them the
most trusted in the industry.
Today’s high definition broadcast facilities require the
most technologically advanced equipment to ensure
high quality distribution of audio and video signals. The
MMVP Micro Video Patchbay offers the highest level
of density (96 patchpoints in 1RU) while exceeding
SMPTE 424M specifications. Our flagship audio
patchbay, the EZ Norm Series, enables signal flow to be
changed from the front of each channel using a standard
screwdriver. We also offer a broad line of patchbay
accessory products, including fully molded patchcords,
insertion/withdrawal tools, terminating/looping plugs
and adapters.
Switchcraft
®
offers the most comprehensive range
of audio, video and data interconnect solutions for
systems integration and installation in houses of
worship, educational/corporate facilities, stadiums and
other venues. The EH Series is a line of panel mount
connectors and rack panels for integrating audio, video
and data signals. AAA XLR connectors feature an all
metal, two piece design, making them the most durable
and fastest to assemble XLR connectors in the world!
Our broad line of audio and video patchbays are also
widely recognized throughout the systems integration/
installation industry.