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Cadac S-Type Installation & User Manual

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Summary of S-Type

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    Cadac electronics one new street luton bedfordshire lu1 5dx england tel +44 (0) 1582 404 202 fax +44 (0) 1582 412 799 email: info@cadac-sound.Com while every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents in this manual, cadac audio mixing consoles are being subject to continuous devel...

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    Table of contents iii revision s2005-6 s-type 7deoh#ri#&rqwhqwv ,qwurgxfwlrq11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111#y 4 6\vwhp#ryhuylhz11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 #404 1.1 the console .........................................................................

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    Iv table of contents s-type revision s2005-6.

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    Introduction v revision s 2005-6 s-type ,qwurgxfwlrq welcome to the cadac s-type compact frame mixing console. The s-type is the result of extensive market research, reflecting users’ need for a high quality, moder- ately sized console with state of the art design and performance. Cadac have been sy...

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    Vi introduction s-type revision s2005-6.

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    System overview 1-1 revision s2005-6 s-type 4 6\vwhp#ryhuylhz 414 7kh#frqvroh mixing consoles comprise of a number of input channels and output groups with associated faders, monitoring and control functions. When module positions are fixed in relation to the frame structure, various operational com...

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    1-2 system overview s-type revision s2005-6 416 3rzhu#vxsso\ the main power supply for the s-type is integrated into an external 2u rack mount unit with the option of a backup psu. See sub-section 2.3.1 power supply descrip- tion . 417 7kh#prgxohv 41714 ,qsxw#fkdqqho#prgxohv/#;744#0rqr#)#;745#vwhuhr...

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    System overview 1-3 revision s2005-6 s-type littlites can be turned on and dimmed from this module. The module also provides a talkback microphone input with gain control, hpf and phantom power. The signal can be routed to all 8 sub-groups and auxiliaries. The output can be muted, which can then be ...

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    1-4 system overview s-type revision s2005-6.

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    Connections and setup 2-1 revision s2005-6 s-type 5 &rqqhfwlrqv#dqg#vhwxs 514 6hwwlqj#xs#wkh#frqvroh the s-type console is shipped in a flight-case to help protect it against any possible damage during transit. The following describes how to set up the s-type: 1. If the console flight case is to be ...

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    2-2 connections and setup s-type revision s2005-6 516 &rqqhfwlqj#srzhu#vxssolhv 51614 3rzhu#vxsso\#ghvfulswlrq the s-type console is supplied with the model 8500 power supply unit. Each 2u x 19” rack mount power unit supplies all 4 voltage required by the s-type console. If more than one frame is to...

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    Connections and setup 2-3 revision s2005-6 s-type 51615 $srzhu#uhtxluhphqwv cadac 8500 power supply units are designed to run from a minimum of 100v up to a maximum 250v, 50/60hz. The 8500 is rated at +13v@15a, ±18v@11a and 48v@0.5a. This is sufficient to supply power to one frame. In the case of mo...

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    2-4 connections and setup s-type revision s2005-6 51617 5hprwh#vwduw#ri#wkh#368 each 8500 switch-mode power supply provides the following outputs: 13v, ±18v and 48v. Each psu is fitted with a front panel mounted 9-way ‘d-type’ connector labelled “connections for remote start”. If a remote start faci...

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    Connections and setup 2-5 revision s2005-6 s-type 51618 5hsodflqj#d#srzhu#vxsso\#xqlw if replacing a power supply unit is required, please note the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ the work should only be carried out by a suitably qualified electrician. ■ ■ ■ ■ make sure that the power supply system’s power switc...

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    2-6 connections and setup s-type revision s2005-6.

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    How to use the s-type 3-1 revision s2005-6 s-type 6 +rz#wr#xvh#wkh#607\sh this section of the manual provides instructions and information on how to use the s-type. The flexibility of the s-type allows the operator to achieve the same result in several ways. In this section you will learn how to per...

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    3-2 how to use the s-type s-type revision s2005-6 61516 6hohfwlqj#vhqg#wr#pdwul[#dqg#vhwwlqj#vljqdo#ohyho by using the assignment buttons in the sub-group section in the respective input module, select a sub-group to which the signal has been routed. On the appropriate matrix sends section on the gr...

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    Mono input module 8411 4-1 revision s2005-6 s-type 7 0rqr#lqsxw#prgxoh#;744 the s-type mono input channel module features a microphone input amplifier, which is the same as that fitted to the legendary j-type - the most prevalent theatre con- sole in the industry. The module has a full four-band par...

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    4-2 mono input module 8411 s-type revision s2005-6 714 )urqw#sdqho#0#prqr#lqsxw#fkdqqho#prgxoh#;744 71414 2vfloodwru press this button to apply a line-up tone to the input. The frequency and level of the line up tone is set from the stereo output, comms, osc & talkback module 8414. 71415 ,qsxw#jdlq ...

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    Mono input module 8411 4-3 revision s2005-6 s-type 71419 'luhfw#rxwsxw#vhohfw normally the direct output is fed post fader; pressing pre will source the signal pre- fader but post ins/eq. Pressing mic will override the pre button (the pre led will extinguish) and source the direct output post mic am...

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    4-4 mono input module 8411 s-type revision s2005-6 )urqw#sdqho#0#prqr#lqsxw#fkdqqho#prgxoh#;744 714145 35(#0#suh2srvw#)dghu press the pre button to route the selected auxiliary send pre-fader; the adjacent led indicates when pre fader mode is active. 714146 21#0#$x[loldu\#vhqg#2q22ii press the appro...

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    Mono input module 8411 4-5 revision s2005-6 s-type )urqw#sdqho#0#prqr#lqsxw#fkdqqho#prgxoh#;744 71414: 9&$#*3#0#$vvljqphqw#9&$#0dvwhuv using these buttons you can assign any of the eight vca masters to any of the inputs. This enables you to control the module’s output and mute via the applicable vca...

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    4-6 mono input module 8411 s-type revision s2005-6 714154 +)#(4#&xw2%rrvw#)#)uhtxhqf\#frqwuro#4n8+]048n+] this dual concentric potentiometer allows the centre frequency to be adjusted between 1k5hz and 15khz (lower control) and the gain to be adjusted by ±18db (upper control). The gain control is ce...

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    Mono input module 8411 4-7 revision s2005-6 s-type )urqw#sdqho#0#prqr#lqsxw#fkdqqho#prgxoh#;744 71415 press this button to insert external equipment connected to the insert send and return jack sockets on the rear panel of the module. Please note that the insert send is permanently live and that the...

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    4-8 mono input module 8411 s-type revision s2005-6 714164 3)/ press the pfl button to send the pre-fader signal to the listen module. Note that selecting pfl will clear any previously selected pfl’s, unless hld (hold) is selected on the stereo master module 8414. If hld is pressed, then the pfl will...

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    Mono input module 8411 4-9 revision s2005-6 s-type 715 5hdu#sdqho#0#prqr#lqsxw#fkdqqho#prgxoh#;744 microphone input insert send insert return direct output inputs and outputs are electronically balanced and con- nected via 3-pin xlrs and follow the wiring convention: pin 1 = screen pin 2 = in-phase ...

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    4-10 mono input module 8411 s-type revision s2005-6.

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    Stereo input module 8412 5-1 revision s2005-6 s-type 8 6whuhr#lqsxw#prgxoh#;745 the s-type stereo input module has line level inputs for left and right channel respectively. In addition, it features a full four-band parametric equaliser which can be switched to pre or post the insert point. An hp-fi...

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    5-2 stereo input module 8412 s-type revision s2005-6 814 )urqw#sdqho#vwhuhr#lqsxw#prgxoh#;745 81414 ,qsxw#jdlq#/hiw25ljkw this dual concentric rotary control (left - upper control, right - lower control) is used to adjust the input gain between infinity and +10db. 81415 26#2vfloodwru press this butt...

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    Stereo input module 8412 5-3 revision s2005-6 s-type 81419 35(#0#3uh#idghu press this button to route the pre-fader signal to direct output. If input or pre are not selected the direct output is sourced post fader. 8141: 'luhfw#rxwsxw#ohyho#frqwuro use this rotary control to adjust the direct output...

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    5-4 stereo input module 8412 s-type revision s2005-6 )urqw#sdqho#vwhuhr#lqsxw#fkdqqho#prgxoh#;745 814145 35(#0#3uh2srvw#idghu press the pre button to route the selected auxiliary send pre-fader; the adjacent led indicates when pre-fader mode is active. 814146 21#0#$x[loldu\#vhqg#2q22ii press the app...

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    Stereo input module 8412 5-5 revision s2005-6 s-type )urqw#sdqho#vwhuhr#lqsxw#fkdqqho#prgxoh#;745 81414: 9&$#*3#0#$vvljqphqw#9&$#0dvwhuv using these buttons you can assign any of the eight vca masters to any of the inputs. This enables you to control the module’s output level and mute via the appli-...

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    5-6 stereo input module 8412 s-type revision s2005-6 814154 +)#(4#&xw2%rrvw#)#)uhtxhqf\#frqwuro#4n8+]#0#48n+] this dual concentric control allows the centre frequency to be adjusted between 1k5hz to 15khz (lower control) and the gain to be adjusted by ±18db (upper control). The gain control is centr...

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    Stereo input module 8412 5-7 revision s2005-6 s-type )urqw#sdqho#vwhuhr#lqsxw#fkdqqho#prgxoh#;745 81415 press this switch to insert external equipment connected to the insert send and return jack sockets on the rear panel of the module. Please note that the insert send is permanently live and that t...

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    5-8 stereo input module 8412 s-type revision s2005-6 814164 3)/ press this button to send the pre-fader signal to the listen module. Note that selecting pfl will clear any previously selected pfl’s, unless hld (hold) is selected on the stereo master module 8414. If hld is pressed, then the pfl will ...

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    Stereo input module 8412 5-9 revision s2005-6 s-type 815 5hdu#sdqho#vwhuhr#lqsxw#fkdqqho#prgxoh#;745 line input right insert send right insert return right output left output right line input left insert send left insert return left inputs and outputs are electronically balanced and con- nected via ...

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    5-10 stereo input module 8412 s-type revision s2005-6.

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    Group, matrix and aux output - stereo 8413, mono 8415 6-1 revision s2005-6 s-type 9 *urxs/#pdwul[#dqg#dx[#rxwsxw#0# vwhuhr#;746/#prqr#;748 each console can have up to 6 x 8415 and 2 x 8413 (note that the illustration depicts the stereo version) which will give you access to all the available group, ...

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    6-2 group, matrix and aux output - stereo 8413, mono 8415 s-type revision s2005-6 914 )urqw#sdqho#jurxs/#pdwul[#dqg#dx[#rxwsxw=########## 6whuhr#;746#0#0rqr#;748 91414 6ljqdo#ohyho#phwhuv 12-segment level meters displaying the auxiliary master output level. Meter source is post auxiliary master leve...

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    Group, matrix and aux output - stereo 8413, mono 8415 6-3 revision s2005-6 s-type )urqw#sdqho#jurxs/#pdwul[#dqg#dx[#rxwsxw=#################### 6whuhr#;746#0#0rqr#;748 91418 0dwul[#0dvwhu#ohyho#phwhu 12-segment level meter showing the signal level of the matrix master output. 91419 0dwul[#0dvwhu#ohy...

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    6-4 group, matrix and aux output - stereo 8413, mono 8415 s-type revision s2005-6 9141 0xwh press this button to mute the matrix master. 914143 0dwul[#vhqgv#,12287 press any of these buttons to turn the appropriate matrix sends on or off. 914144 0dwul[#:#)#;#vhqg#ohyho these rotary controls are used...

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    Group, matrix and aux output - stereo 8413, mono 8415 6-5 revision s2005-6 s-type )urqw#sdqho#jurxs/#pdwul[#dqg#dx[#rxwsxw=#################### 6whuhr#;746#0#0rqr#;748 914148 67#0#6xe#jurxs#vwhuhr press this button to send the sub-group post fader signal to the stereo master with optional panning. 9...

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    6-6 group, matrix and aux output - stereo 8413, mono 8415 s-type revision s2005-6 91414 press the button to listen to the sub-group signal pre-fader. 914153 0dwul[#3uh press this button (mat pre) to source the matrix sends pre sub-group fader. This allows the sub-group to be used as an additional se...

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    Group, matrix and aux output - stereo 8413, mono 8415 6-7 revision s2005-6 s-type )urqw#sdqho#jurxs/#pdwul[#dqg#dx[#rxwsxw=######################## 6whuhr#;746#0#0rqr#;748 914156 0#0#9&$#0dvwhu#0#0xwh press this button to mute the vca master and associated input channels. 914157 9&$#0dvwhu#0#)dghu 1...

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    6-8 group, matrix and aux output - stereo 8413, mono 8415 s-type revision s2005-6 915 5hdu#sdqho#jurxs/#pdwul[#dqg#dx[#rxwsxw=#################### 6whuhr#;746#0#0rqr#;748 8413 stereo 8415 mono inputs and outputs are electronically balanced and con- nected via 3-pin xlrs and follow the wiring convent...

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    Stereo output, comms, osc and talkback module 8414 7-1 revision s2005-6 s-type : 6whuhr#rxwsxw/#&rppv/#2vf#dqg# 7donedfn#prgxoh#;747 the 8414 module contains the main stereo output with a full size 100mm fader, 12- segment meters for left and right channels in addition to pfl, mute and insert. The m...

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    7-2 stereo output, comms, osc and talkback module 8414 s-type revision s2005-6 :14 )urqw#sdqho#6whuhr#rxwsxw/#&rppv/#2vf#dqg# 7donedfn#prgxoh#;747 :1414 7donedfn#plfurskrqh#lqsxw a 3-pin female xlr is provided at the top of the 8141 module to allow the connection of a talkback microphone. The microp...

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    Stereo output, comms, osc and talkback module 8414 7-3 revision s2005-6 s-type :1417 7;9#,12287 press this button to provide +48v phantom power to the talkback microphone xlr. :1418 7donedfn#vljqdo#ohyho this rotary control adjusts the talkback mic input gain between 10dbu and 60dbu. :1419 +3#ilowhu...

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    7-4 stereo output, comms, osc and talkback module 8414 s-type revision s2005-6 )urqw#sdqho#6whuhr#rxwsxw/#&rppv/#2vf#dqg#7donedfn prgxoh#;747 :14144 /lwwolwhv#2122)) press this button to switch the littlites on/off. On is indicated by the adjacent led illuminating. :14145 /lwwolwh#euljkwqhvv this ro...

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    Stereo output, comms, osc and talkback module 8414 7-5 revision s2005-6 s-type :14148 2vfloodwru#olqh0xs#wrqh#433+] enabling this switch activates a 100hz line up tone, which is available for selected input channels and/or all sub-groups. :14149 2vfloodwru#olqh0xs#vljqdo#ohyho use this rotary contro...

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    7-6 stereo output, comms, osc and talkback module 8414 s-type revision s2005-6 )urqw#sdqho#6whuhr#rxwsxw/#&rppv/#2vf#dqg#7donedfn prgxoh#;747 :14159 5ljkw#fkdqqho#wr#pdwul[#rxwsxw#; press this button to route the stereo master right channel signal to matrix send 8. :1415: 6xp#/.5#wr#pdwul[#rxwsxw#:....

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    Stereo output, comms, osc and talkback module 8414 7-7 revision s2005-6 s-type :14165 5ljkw#fkdqqho#wr#pdwul[#rxwsxw#7 press this button to route the stereo master right channel signal to matrix send 4. :14166 6xp#/.5#wr#pdwul[#rxwsxw#6.7 press this button to mono sum the stereo master. The mono sum...

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    7-8 stereo output, comms, osc and talkback module 8414 s-type revision s2005-6 )urqw#sdqho#6whuhr#rxwsxw/#&rppv/#2vf#dqg#7donedfn prgxoh#;747 :14175 ([whuqdo#lqsxw press this button to route the external input source to the main stereo bus. :14176 ([whuqdo#lqsxw#ohyho#frqwuro use this rotary control...

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    Stereo output, comms, osc and talkback module 8414 7-9 revision s2005-6 s-type :14178 )dghu full size 100mm p & g conductive plastic fader adjusting the main stereo master output signal. :14179 3)/ press this button to listen to the stereo master pre-fader. :1417: 0dwul[#3uh press this button (mat p...

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    7-10 stereo output, comms, osc and talkback module 8414 s-type revision s2005-6 :15 5hdu#sdqho#6whuhr#rxwsxw/#&rppv/#2vf#dqg# 7donedfn#prgxoh#;747 inputs and outputs are electronically balanced and con- nected via 3-pin xlrs and follow the wiring convention: pin 1 = screen pin 2 = in-phase signal (h...

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    App-i revision s2005-6 s-type $sshqglfhv $1##,psruwdqw#lqirupdwlrq#uhjduglqj#(0 in live sound applications, it is normal for the console to be situated a long way from its sound sources and amplifier/loudspeaker system. This inevitably means cable runs of many hundreds of metres. In order to minimiz...

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    App-ii s-type revision s2005-6 the chassis half of the connector is bonded to the metalwork with the usual nuts, bolts and spiky washers. The solder tag should be as long as possible so that the length of the 'short wire' is a minimum. The twisted pair (from the signal pins - pin 2 & pin 3) are sold...

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    Index-i revision s2005-6 s-type ,qgh[ numerics 12-segment output level meter 7-8 -20db pad 4-2 48v phantom power 4-2 a ac power requirements 2-3 assigning an input channel to a vca master 3-1 assigning and adding channels 3-1 assignment vca masters 4-5 aux output level 6-2 c channels 7-5 check mute ...

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    Index-ii s-type revision s2005-6 g group, matrix and aux modules 1-2 group, matrix and output - stereo 8413, mono 8415 6-1 groups 7-5 h headphones mute 7-5 headphones output signal level 7-5 hf eq boost/cut & frequency control 1k5hz - 15khz 5-6 hf eq boost/cut 1k5hz-15khz 4-6 hf q-control 4-6, 5-6 h...

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    Index-iii revision s2005-6 s-type o one voltage without the other 2-5 open fader led 4-8 oscillator 4-2, 5-2 oscillator line-up signal level 7-5 oscillator line-up tone 100hz 7-5 oscillator line-up tone 10khz 7-4 oscillator line-up tone 1khz 7-4 output level to matrix 7-7 p pan 4-3, 5-3 pan control ...

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    Index-iv s-type revision s2005-6 system overview 1-1 t talkback activate 7-3 talkback aux select 7-3 talkback group select 7-3 talkback in/out 7-3 talkback mic input 7-2 talkback signal level 7-3 trs jack connectors 4-9 u using the pfl 3-2 using the sends 3-1 v vca master - fader 6-7 vca master - mu...

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    Technical specifications spec-i revision s2005-6 s-type 7hfkqlfdo#vshflilfdwlrqv 0lfurskrqh#lqsxw electronically balanced: input impedance is 1k2ohms gain is continuously variable from 10 to 60db. Cmrr is better than 80db. 2xwsxwv all outputs are electronically balanced. The output impedance is 33oh...

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    Spec-ii technical specifications s-type revision s2005-6 1rlvh#iljxuh microphone, 10db gain, with fader set to 0db. 200 ohms, 10db gain 200 ohms, 60db gain mic input to: matrix sub group mono aux outputs stereo aux outputs residual noise: matrix sub group aux outputs &urvvwdon 0dbu input level, tota...

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    Glossary-i revision s2005-6 s-type *orvvdu\ 7(50# '(),1,7,21 a-channel the odd numbered mix group on a group mod- ule. When working in stereo, the left channel is reproduced by channel a and the right channel by channel b. Additive function an additive function is provided in that every new pfl or l...

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    Glossary-ii s-type revision s2005-6 bussed together console frames that are inter-connected by means of a bus cable are said to be bussed together. By-pass by-passing something is the same as skipping it, for example, stopping the channel vca from being controlled by the dc master fader requires the...

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    Glossary-iii revision s2005-6 s-type dc group a direct current bus that controls the vca drive voltage. Dc master dc controlled fader serving as a master fader to which one or more channel faders has been assigned. Dc master assignment assignment of one or more channel faders to a master fader. Dc m...

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    Glossary-iv s-type revision s2005-6 electronically balanced output an electronic amplifier stage that produces two identical output signals, except that one output signal has the opposite polarity to the other. Emc electro-magnetic compatibility. A series of regu- lations imposed by member countries...

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    Glossary-v revision s2005-6 s-type hot refers to pin 2 on an xlr-connector. The signal on pin 2 always has positive polarity and is hence referred to as hot. See also in-phase sig- nal. Hp filter filter that cuts off undesired low frequencies. Hp filter frequency control a rotary control to set the ...

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    Glossary-vi s-type revision s2005-6 matrix group module where signals are mixed together from appropriately assigned matrix sends. Matrix output level controlled output of the resulting mixed signals of the matrix. Matrix send a potentiometer for sending signal from a group module to a matrix bus. M...

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    Glossary-vii revision s2005-6 s-type out-of-phase signal a signal is said to be out-of-phase if the positive and negative parts of the waveform are opposed to the positive and the negative parts of a source waveform to which it is being compared. Override bypass or cancel a function. Pad electronic ...

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    Glossary-viii s-type revision s2005-6 reference ground conductor a conductor or area that provides the lowest possible transfer impedance to the internal cir- cuits and/or equipment, normally assumed to be at a potential of 0v. Transfer impedance the voltage developed within a victim circuit (for in...

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    Glossary-ix revision s2005-6 s-type sub-group normally receives a signal via an on/off switch only, with no independent level control. Sub-output level controlled output of the resulting mixed signals of the sub-group. Summed signal one or more signals that are electronically added together. Switch-...

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    Glossary-x s-type revision s2005-6.