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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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1/4" TS, unbalanced
1M Ohms
10k Ohms
1/8" TRS, unbalanced
80 Hz at Gain: +/- 15 dB
400 Hz at Gain: +/- 15 dB
800 Hz at Gain: +/- 15 dB
10 kHz at Gain: +/- 15 dB
Variable (off to max)
On / Off
1/8" TRS, unbalanced
47 Ohms
1k Ohms
XLR, balanced
Pre EQ ( +12 dBu), Post EQ ( +16 dBu)
Professional locking connector
4 Ohms
500 W
100-240 V, 50/60 Hz (Europe/UK/Australia/China/Korea/USA/Canada/Japan)
80 W
Standard IEC receptable
69 x 255 x 233mm (2.7 x 10.0 x 9.2")
2.31kg (5.1 lbs)
4033653080941
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