--- product_id: 4134302 title: "ART P16 XLR Balanced Patchbay" brand: "art" price: "£95.97" currency: GBP in_stock: true category: "Art" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4134302-art-p16-xlr-balanced-patchbay store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 32 XLR connectors Reliable PCB wiring Fully shielded steel enclosure ART P16 XLR Balanced Patchbay **Brand:** art **Price:** £95.97 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎛️ Master your audio patching like a pro — never lose control of your sound! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ART P16 XLR Balanced Patchbay by art - **How much does it cost?** £95.97 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4134302-art-p16-xlr-balanced-patchbay) ## Best For - art enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted art brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Endure:** Rugged, fully shielded all-steel 19-inch 1U rack mount chassis designed for professional rigs - • **Seamless Signal Flow:** 32 precision XLR connectors (16 front female, 16 rear male) for ultimate patching flexibility - • **Effortless Integration:** Reversible rack ears for versatile mounting options in any studio setup - • **Peace of Mind Warranty:** Industry-leading 3-year warranty to keep your workflow uninterrupted - • **Rock-Solid Reliability:** Ultra-reliable PCB wiring ensures consistent, noise-free connections session after session ## Overview The ART P16 XLR Balanced Patchbay is a professional-grade 19-inch 1U rackmount patchbay featuring 32 XLR connectors (16 female front, 16 male rear) wired via ultra-reliable PCB for noise-free, durable performance. Its rugged, fully shielded steel enclosure and reversible rack ears ensure versatile, long-lasting integration in any studio environment. Backed by a 3-year warranty, the P16 streamlines mic preamp and outboard gear management with effortless connectivity. ## Description Convenience, performance, and a nice price! ART's P16 is a handy XLR to XLR patchbay, which makes a great way to manage mic preamps and outboard gear with rear-facing XLR jacks - without digging through your rig. All the connections in the P16 are made with ultra-reliable PCB wiring, so you know this bay won't let you down (and, it will serve you well for years to come). You get 32 XLR connectors (16 female on the front, 16 male on the rear panel) plus reversible rack ears. Make your setup as efficient as possible; start with the P16! ART P16 Patchbay Features: All connections made via reliable PCB wiring 19-inch 1U-high rack mount with rugged, fully shielded black all-steel enclosure P16 has 32 XLR connectors (16 female on front, 16 male on rear) and reversible rack ears 3-year warranty ART's P16 patchbay puts your XLR connections right where you ## Features - All connections made via reliable PCB wiring - 19-inch 1U-high rack mount with rugged, fully shielded black all-steel enclosure - P16 has 32 XLR connectors (16 female on front, 16 male on rear) and reversible rack ears - 3-year warranty ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004J9WSD0 | | Audio Input | XLR | | Best Sellers Rank | #6,308 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #28 in Recording Studio Rack Accessories | | Brand Name | ART | | Connectivity Technology | XLR | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (425) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00840402019152 | | Item Weight | 1.4 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | ART | | Manufacturer Part Number | P16 | | Model Number | P16 | | Number of Channels | 16 | | Output Connector Type | XLR | | UPC | 840402019152 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Voltage | 240 Volts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ART - **Connectivity Technology:** XLR - **Item Weight:** 1.4 Kilograms - **Number of Channels:** 16 - **Output Connector type:** XLR ## Images ![ART P16 XLR Balanced Patchbay - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Eouxfhf6L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this pass through phantom power?** A: Yes! **Q: does it comes with only one pcb or it has an individual pc board in its circuit.** A: The ART P16 has a single board. To 'reverse' the connections, you are really just flipping the rack ears. But it has 16 connections. The HOSA PDR-369 has individual boards inside and you can flip each individually to make a custom in/out combination... BUT... there are only 12 connections instead of 16. **Q: Can you take this apart and reverse a few to be a combination of M-F and F-M?** A: By searching ART P16 one of the first images is of the disassembled unit and it clearly shows a circuit board with connectors soldered on each end. I would say no its only reversible so all M or all F on Front or back. I bought four of them so I can have ones with all F and ones with all M and route my patching chain. P16 #1 has all of my XLR Snake channel signals. P16 #2 handles all of my MIC Preamp inputs. P16 #3 handles all of my MIC Preamp Outputs. P16 #4 handles all of my DAW AD Converter Inputs. This way I can route any microphone from my snake channels to any mic pre input and from any mic pre to any DAW Input Channel. I also have a 1/4" SAMSON patch bay that I can patch compressors and effects into this chain using XLR to TRS cables. Its a great system. **Q: Can i go send signal from my mixer then hook my powered speakers to it.** A: Yes. My x32 outputs go to a driverack and then out to this patchbay.my powered speakers are connected to 1 and 2. You have to reverse the rack ears to make it easy when rackmounted. ## Frequently Bought Together - ART P16 XLR Balanced Patchbay - GearIT XLR to XLR Microphone Cable (3 Feet, 10 Pack) XLR Male to Female Mic Cable 3-Pin Balanced Shielded XLR Cable for Mic Mixer, Recording Studio, Podcast - Multi Colored, 3Ft, 10 Pack - MIKIZ XLR Cables Braided 1.2 Ft Short 6 Packs 3 Pin XLR Jumpers Male to Female Patch Cables Balanced for Microphone Mic Zoom --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4134302-art-p16-xlr-balanced-patchbay](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4134302-art-p16-xlr-balanced-patchbay) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-21*