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Smproaudio jackaroo – SM Pro Audio Jackaroo: The-Test-Everything-Unit User Manual

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connectors

2 x XLR Male
2 x XLR Female

2 x DMX 5-Pin
2 x Speakon
4 x 1/4" TRS

4 x 1/8" (3.5mm) TRS
4 x RCA
2 x 5-Pin DIN/MIDI

2 x RJ11
2 x RJ45
2 x Rotary Signal Attenuators

AC/DC Voltage Generator (5VDC, 12VDC, 9VAC, 17VAC) @ 500milliamp
Banana Plug Continuity Tester
Signal Generator w/ 100Hz / 1kHz / 10kHz Tones

Monitor Speaker (each of the 8 lines being tested can be selected)
Ground Lift Switch
Transformer-Isolation Switch

Left / Right Selection Switch (for splitting stereo to mono signals)

INTRODUCTION

Hardware 

DESIGN 



SMPROAUDIO 



JACKAROO

The JACKAROO is a combination cable tester, signal generator, splitter, combiner,

“gender-bender,” and more. Think of it as an audio “Aussie Army Knife”—an
indispensible tool for studios, PA companies, repair shops, fixed installations,

Packaged in a sturdy 2U rack-mount format, the JACKAROO features a wide
assortment of front-panel inputs and outputs, including Neutrik XLR, 1/4" TRS,
1/8" TRS, RCA, 5-Pin MIDI, BNC, RJ11, and RJ45. Any input can feed any

output, making it easy to test cables, split signals among multiple devices,
separate left/right stereo signals, and connect equipment with dissimilar I/O

configurations. Transformer-isolation, on-board continuously-variable passive
attenuators with true switched bypass, and banana plug connections for
continuity testing are also included. You can even monitor the signal with the

included amplifier and speaker on the Jackaroo. (Yes, we really did try to think
of everything!)

touring bands, sound contractors...you get the idea.

As with all SM Pro Audio products, the JACKAROO features a no-compromise
circuit design and only the highest quality hardware components. For enhanced

durability, all inputs and outputs are secured firmly to the exterior chassis.
Great attention has been paid to the overall construction and design to ensure

years of robust performance under a variety of performance conditions.

2 x BNC