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Accidents happen. Protect your favorite Adorama products and purchase a protection plan to stay covered from accidental damage, mechanical or electrical failures, and more.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
Protect your product from drops, spills, and more.
Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!
When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.
Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.
Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for international or U.S. territories purchases. Plans on open box items do not cover pre-existing damage.
Adorama Protect plans are available for ABS clients. If you have any questions or require assistanse, please call 800-223-2500
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Balanced, +48V Phantom Power
Fully recallable
-60 to +15dBu
+5 to +60dB, 1dB steps
-20dB Active PAD
+30dBu (PAD in)
>4 kOhms (Pad out), >10 kOhms (Pad in)
22-22kHz, Direct Out at unbalanced out
-127dB with 150 Ohms source
-90dBu
-96dBu
-90dBu
22-22kHz, Direct Out at unbalanced out
0.003% -88dBu at 1kHz, 0dBu output
0.002% -93dBu at 1kHz, 0dBu output
0.003% -88dBu at 1kHz, 0dBu output
Balanced, Relay protected
<75 Ohms
+4dBu = 0dB meter reading
+22dBu
-92dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)
48kHz or 96kHz
24 Bit
Allen & Heath dLive or SQ system
0 to 40 deg. C (32 to 104 deg. F)
100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 40W max
410 x 190 x 185mm (16.14 x 7.48 x 7.28")
4.6kg (10.14 lbs)
6938122249240
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