01 · Source
5 documented inputs
XLR female + ¼-inch TRS
- Arrives as
- 5 documented inputs
- Connector
- XLR female + ¼-inch TRS
- Signal
- analog audio
System Processor
ART CX311
ART CX311 2-way Crossover with Subwoofer Output. Plan its source-defined physical connections and placement in your rig.
- Documented outputs
- 55 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 5Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 1UBuilder checks available rail space
- Power draw
- 15WDocumented typical draw
- Catalog estimate
- ~$134.79Use retailer rows for current price and stock
01 · What it does—and what that changes in your rig.
Product overview
Start with the payoff, then work through how it functions, where it fits, and the details that change a real build.
The payoff
System Processor decisions, organized around the whole rig.
ART CX311 2-way CrossoverSplits audio into frequency bands so each speaker only gets what it can handle — lows to the subs, highs to the horns. with Subwoofer Output. Plan its source-defined physical connections and placement in your rig.
- Documented outputs
- 55 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 5Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 1UBuilder checks available rail space
02 · Know the whole path before you buy.
Signal path
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.
03 · What this product asks of the rest of the system.
Compatibility
Treat connector names as the start of the check—not the answer. These are the boundaries that determine a complete working path.
Best fit · System Processor
Use it when 1U and 139.7 mm of depth fit the case.
Plan the companion path
Complete the path with upstream and downstream gear that matches connector, direction, signal type, protocol, and wiring standard.
Connector boundary
Documented connectors: XLR female, ¼-inch TRS, ¼-inch TS, IEC C14. Match connector, direction, and signal type—not shape alone.
04 · Every connector, grouped by job.
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 2 BALANCED INPUT · XLR | rear | XLR female | input | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL 2 BALANCED INPUT · TRS (PARALLEL XLR) | rear | ¼-inch TRS | input | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL 1 BALANCED INPUT · XLR | rear | XLR female | input | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL 1 BALANCED INPUT · TRS (PARALLEL XLR) | rear | ¼-inch TRS | input | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL 2 HIGH OUTPUT · UNBALANCED TS | rear | ¼-inch TS | output | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL 2 LOW OUTPUT · UNBALANCED TS | rear | ¼-inch TS | output | analog audio | — |
| SUBWOOFER OUTPUT · UNBALANCED TS | rear | ¼-inch TS | output | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL 1 HIGH OUTPUT · UNBALANCED TS | rear | ¼-inch TS | output | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL 1 LOW OUTPUT · UNBALANCED TS | rear | ¼-inch TS | output | analog audio | — |
| AC MAINS INPUT · IEC | rear | IEC C14 | input | power | — |
Showing 10 of 10 documented physical ports.
05 · Compare the decision, not just the price.
Alternatives
The rows are organized around fit, power, I/O, and system role so a cheaper unit cannot hide a more expensive workflow.
| Compare | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fit | 📐 1U | 📐 1U |
| Power | ⚡ 15W | ⚡ 15W |
| Weight | ⚖️ 4.9 lb | ⚖️ 3.7 lb |
| I/O | 🔌 10 | 🔌 7 |
| Estimate | 💵 ~$134.79 | 💵 ~$300 |
| Deep dive | Current selection | Full comparison → |
06 · Resolve the questions that can change the purchase or build plan.
Planning questions
Short, source-backed answers surface rack fit, power, cabling, and connection details before they become surprises.
How will the ART CX311 affect rack fit and case depth?
It occupies 1U. Its documented depth is 139.7 mm.
How much power does the ART CX311 draw?
Typical draw is 15W and documented maximum draw is 0W.
What connections does the ART CX311 have?
10 documented physical ports, including CHANNEL 2 BALANCED INPUT · XLR, CHANNEL 2 BALANCED INPUT · TRS (PARALLEL XLR), CHANNEL 1 BALANCED INPUT · XLR, CHANNEL 1 BALANCED INPUT · TRS (PARALLEL XLR), CHANNEL 2 HIGH OUTPUT · UNBALANCED TS, CHANNEL 2 LOW OUTPUT · UNBALANCED TS.
07 · See this unit inside a real rack plan.
Builder preview
Placement is only the start. Builder checks space · depth · weight, power headroom, dependencies, and compatible signal paths around this exact catalog item.Open in Builder08 · Related gear, in the order you may need it.
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