The Furman M-8x AR Voltage Regulator Reviewfrom Furman M-8x AR Voltage Regulator Reviewis intended to protect your sensitive electronic equipment from problems caused by AC line voltage irregularities such as brownouts, sags, and over-voltage conditions. Such irregularities can cause audio tonal changes, digital equipment malfunctions such as loss of MIDI programs or other data, or in extreme cases, permanent damage. The M-8x AR can be used in a variety of pro audio and A/V applications common in studio recording, live sound reinforcement and other scenarios.

Protects Your Valuable Equipment    Regulated & Conditioned Power    Eight AC Outlets in Rear & One on Front    Over/Under Voltage Shutdown    2-Color Meter Indicates Input Voltage

• Provides nine total regulated, conditioned AC outlets with eight on the rear panel and one on the front
• Input capacity is 15 A; output capacity is 12 to 15 A
• Extreme over-voltage (instant) shutdown and under-voltage (delayed) shutdown, safeguard connected equipment
• Extreme Voltage Shutdown (EVS) indicator LED
• Extreme over-current shutdown protects regulator and connected equipment
• Extreme Current Shutdown (ECS) indicator LED
• Tri-color "In-Regulation" indicator
• Protection OK indicator
• Eight element, 2-color bar graph meter to indicate input line voltage
• User accessible thermal circuit breaker protects against overload
• Low noise toroidal autotransformer with very low stray magnetic field leakage
• Front Panel ON/OFF switch
• Compact, lightweight unit weighs 15.75 lb (7.15 kg)

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I just received and it went from 119 to 121,is that normal? then back to 119 and stayed there

A: Yes electricity fluctuates this is normal for Furman to read out like that.

Q: 2. What does this thing do???? The B&H description is vague.

A: The Powerkit-Pro provides a safer and aesthetically pleasing alternative to running an unsightly extension cord from the component rack to the video output. It supplies clean/filtered AC power.

Q: 3. How is it possible to draw 8000 watts from a North American outlet?

A: It's not possible to draw 8000 watts from a North America outlet. However, this is just the rating from the manufacturer Sevenstar.

Q: 4. Does this come wired with a standard US 3 prong plug?

A: Yes it does. 3 prongs. If you need to plug this to a 2-prong outlet, then you would need the 2-prong adapter.

Q: 5. Can we use both of the 220v outlet at the same time? I thought this device would stabilize the electric frequency

A: Yes, both of the 220v outlets of the Sevenstar AR-5000 Automatic Voltage Regulator can be used at the same time.

Q: 6. The photo doesn't match it's description. Is it a pair of coaxial connectors or two pairs?

A: This would be a single input, and a single output.

Q: 7. Will the 5000w work in Europe from 220v to110v I have appliances from USA and I need to transform the voltage from 220v to 110v

A: I recently bought same and believe it will work. Good luck

Q: 8. Will this run a 220v. 4300watt. 30amp espresso machine for 3-4hours? Off a 110v 15amp outlet at a backyard house for a wedding event?

A: No, it won't. Source can only handle up to 1650W. The circuit breaker cannot handle the load.

Q: 9. Will this help the "sine wave" wave form from an high quality portable generator ?

A: This is designed to regulate the incoming voltage from a power source to be consistent, as well as reduce hum or noise emanating from that source.

Q: 10. How much protection will the PST-8 give against nearby lightning strikes? I know everybody says that nothing can protect against a direct strike, but I'm just wondering how much protection I can expect if there was a strike, say, on the transformer across the street.

A: Unfortunately lighting is not a fixed set amount. It is impossible to say how strong a particular strike will be and how far away will be affected.