Having now made quite the name for themselves in the world of gear modification, outboard equipment, and power conditioning, Black Lion Audio PG-2 Power Conditioner Surge Protectoris offering pro-audio customers even more comprehensive surge suppression and metering in the PG-2, a rackmountable 14-outlet power conditioner with a whole host of bells and whistles. Employing high-quality noise filtering, comprehensive metering, and more, the PG-2 will satisfy the needs of the demanding professional.

There are 12 rear-panel outlets divided into four banks for appropriate gear, with high-current outlets on a timed delay to eliminate pops from your loudspeaker equipment. On the front, you'll find two more filtered outlets and a USB Type-A charger. All the outlets benefit from the premium components used throughout, which achieve 99.7% noise filtration from common issues such as EMI. XLR lamp outlets are on hand, as are voltage meters, amperage meters, safety alarms, and more.

Protects Gear from Power Surges    12 Rear-Mounted Power Outlets    99.7% Noise Filtration    Front-Panel Outlets & USB Charging Port    Comprehensive Metering and Alerts    Timed Delay on High-Current Outlets    XLR Lamp Sockets

The PG-2 features a bank of twelve switched, filtered, and surge-protected outlets on the back panel. These outlets are divided into four groups: Analog Audio, High Current, and Digital Audio (x2).

The High Current outlets are time delayed, always ensuring that your speakers and power amplifiers are the last to turn on, and the first to turn off. This prevents the dreaded pop that can occur if speakers receive power at the same time as your sound sources.

The PG-2 features 2 filtered convenience outlets, and a USB charger on the front panel, as well as XLR lamp connectors on both the front and back panels.

The PG-2 is built using premium Panasonic and Wima capacitors, due to their superior execution in eliminating high frequency noise that robs equipment of its peak performance. In testing, this has provided an average of 99.7% of noise filtering, as opposed to the typical average of 85% found in other power conditioners at the same price point. Combine that superior power filtration with an impressive power absorption rating of 2775 joules, and your gear isn't just getting quality power, but is also protected from the most unsafe scenarios that can happen.

The PG-2 features a suite of status and alert capabilities These include a voltage and amperage meter for real-time analysis, LED status for grounding / polarity / noise filtering / abnormal voltage / surge protection, and an audio alarm in the event of unsafe voltage. Even in the worst power scenarios, the PG-2 has your gear's safety in mind.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Why is it recommended to put this at the top of a rack? I'd like to keep my Blackmagic monitor on top for visibility, and have this at the bottom, under an ATEM and Hyperdeck.

A: It is recommend to position the power conditioner on top, to dissipate heat better.

Q: 2. Does this also serve as a battery backup? If not, is there similar Furman product that does this plus battery backup?

A: This item does not have a battery backup. This unit below will provide a battery backup: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/616228-REG/Furman_F1000_UPS_F1000_UPS_Uninterruptible_Power_Supply.html/specs?sts=pi&pim=Y

Q: 3. What are the dimensions and weight of the item?

A: Here are the specs. Height: 1.38 Inch (3.51 cms), Length: 83.85 Inch (212.98 cms), Width: 2.24 Inch (5.69 cms). The weight is less than 1lb.

Q: 4. Length of power cord?

A: 66 inches long, a full 5 1/2 feet

Q: 5. I'm building a new house and will have the house mostly wired. Will this unit benefit me than an ordinary power outlet strip, in my rack, vs. a non-conditioned power strip?

A: Yes, This unit will help. I am a musician and we sometimes play in old buildings with dirty electricity. Played twice in the same old building: once without the unit and once with it. This unit eliminated most of the unwanted noise and interference caused by the less than satisfactory power source.I also have one in my home studio. It makes my power smooth, even and quiet. I plug surge protectors into the unit and then the equipment into the surge protectors.

Q: 6. Can you connect 2 together with extension and use one to power off?

A: It is not recommended to daisy-chain power conditioners alike the Furman M-8x2 Merit Series 8 Outlet Power Conditioner & Surge Protector as it can possibly damage the units and become a fire risk.

Q: 7. Would this be good to use to protect a Drawmer MX60 unit and similar AV gear? Else anything else you can recommend?

A: Yes, the Furman M-8x2 Merit Series 8 Outlet Power Conditioner & Surge Protector is a good option to use to provide clean power and protection against power surges for the Drawmer MX60 Preamp and other A/V gear. If you need rack lights, you can get the Furman M-8Lx Merit X Series 8 Outlet Power Conditioner & Surge Protector - with Dual Rack Lights (B&H # FUM8LX), which is the same item with a pair of pull-out lights that have a dimmer control. The Radial Engineering Power-1 Surge Suppressor and Power Conditioner (B&H # RAPOWER1) is similar to the M-8x2 and the Furman P-1800 PF R Power Conditioner/Surge Suppressor B&H # FUP1800PFR) is specifically for use with instrument amplifiers and other high-current equipment such as amplifiers and powered monitors.

Q: 8. What are the dimensions (depth) of the actual unit? Need to confirm if it will fit in my rack.

A: The dimensions of the Black Lion Audio PG-X are 19 x 1.75 x 9.8" (438 x 44 x 250 mm).

Q: 9. what are the dimensions? specs only list packaging dimensions

A: The Black Lion Audio Revolution 2x2 USB Type-C Audio Interface is 1.75 x 8.75 x 6".

Q: 10. Is this rated for 240v ?

A: Hi the furmen M-8X2 does not work on 220 V i dont think furmen makes a unit like that the M-8X2 is made to work on 110 to 120 V thankyou the M-8X2 works very welland is a grate unit