01 · Source
5 documented inputs
¼-inch TS + IEC C14
- Arrives as
- 5 documented inputs
- Connector
- ¼-inch TS + IEC C14
- Signal
- analog audio
A-Designs Audio Pacifica
Price tracker
Awaiting retailer match~$2,350
Catalog estimate
Price history
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Price estimate~$2,350
Price tracker
Awaiting retailer match~$2,350
Catalog estimate
Price history
No verified retailer history yet. The catalog estimate is a planning reference; retailer prices and availability may differ.
- Documented outputs
- 22 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 5Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 1UBuilder checks available rail space
- Power draw
- 23WDocumented typical draw
- Catalog estimate
- ~$2,350Use retailer rows for current price and stock
A-Designs Audio Pacifica Overview
The payoff
Mic Preamp decisions, organized around the whole rig.
A Designs Pacifica 2-channel Microphone PreampThe gain stage that lifts a mic’s tiny signal up to line level — the first thing a signal hits, and a big part of how a console sounds.. Plan its source-defined physical connections and placement in your rig.
- Documented outputs
- 22 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 5Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 1UBuilder checks available rail space
Signal path for A-Designs Audio Pacifica
Learn the route as a block diagram: source, product function, transport, and destination. Select any block to see what enters, what changes, and what leaves.
Interactive block diagramAuto-looping · hover, focus, or tap to hold a stage
Port-type signalProduct functionSystem boundary
Follow one signal from source to destination
01 · Source · selectedEach block answers the same three questions: what arrives, what changes here, and what leaves.
A-Designs Audio Pacifica I/O ports
Switch the product view and the documented port inventory updates with it—hardware and data stay side by side.
Every connector, grouped by job.
Switch panels to keep the hardware view and the documented port list in sync.
| Port | Panel | Connector | Direction | Signal | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHANNEL A DIRECT INJECT ·TS | front | ¼-inch TS | input | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL B DIRECT INJECT ·TS | front | ¼-inch TS | input | analog audio | — |
| AC MAINS INPUT ·100/120/230VAC | rear | IEC C14 | input | power | — |
| CHANNEL B LINE OUTPUT ·XLR | rear | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL B MIC INPUT ·XLR | rear | XLR female | input | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL A LINE OUTPUT ·XLR | rear | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL A MIC INPUT ·XLR | rear | XLR female | input | analog audio | — |
Showing 7 of 7 documented physical ports.
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| Weight | ⚖️ 11.0 lb | ⚖️ 9.9 lb | ⚖️ 10.4 lb | ⚖️ 22.0 lb |
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Before you buy an A-Designs Audio Pacifica
Short, source-backed answers surface rack fit, power, cabling, and connection details before they become surprises.
How will the A-Designs Audio Pacifica affect rack fit and case depth?
It occupies 1U. Its documented depth is 254 mm.
How much power does the A-Designs Audio Pacifica draw?
Typical draw is 23W and documented maximum draw is 0W.
What connections does the A-Designs Audio Pacifica have?
7 documented physical ports, including CHANNEL A DIRECT INJECT ·TS, CHANNEL B DIRECT INJECT ·TS, AC MAINS INPUT ·100/120/230VAC, CHANNEL B LINE OUTPUT ·XLR, CHANNEL B MIC INPUT ·XLR, CHANNEL A LINE OUTPUT ·XLR.
Complete the system
Audio Interface
Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II 16x24 SE Thunderbolt 3 / Pro Tools HD / Dante
Connect the analog signal path to a recording or playback computer.
Check: Check conversion channels, host connection, software support and line levels.
2U · 26 ports · ~$11,399Compressor
API 2500+
Control dynamics after the microphone preamp.
Check: Use compatible line-level connections and plan headroom.
1U · 7 ports · ~$3,295
Patch Bay
Behringer PX3000 Ultrapatch Pro
Bring frequently used connections to an accessible patch point.
Check: Match the signal format and connector; document normalled or pass-through routing.
1U · 2 ports · ~$49
Rack Case
Gator GR-6L 6U Rack Case
Protect and transport the rack-mounted part of the system.
Check: Allow for total rack units, installed depth, weight and rear cable clearance.
Outside rack · 0 ports · ~$169