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Samson C-Control Owner's Manual

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Manual is about: Control room matrix

Summary of C-Control

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    0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 samson c class signal p r oc essors a u d i o control room matrix.

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    Safety instructions warning do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture avis risque de choc electronique ne pas ouvrir risk of electric shock do not open caution for continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type fuse attention utiliser un fusible de rechange de mÊme typ...

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    Table of contents introduction 2 c•control features 3 controls and functions front panel layout 4 rear panel layout 5 quick start quick set-up 6-7 setting up the c•control connecting stereo recorders and sound sources c•control inputs 8 c•control outputs 9 connecting line level speaker outputs 9 ope...

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    Congratulations on purchasing the c control, control room matrix by samson audio! The c control is a compact, high-quality device that provides the extensive control room monitoring features previously only found in expensive large format recording consoles. The c control is the perfect solution for...

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    C•control features the samson c•control headphone amplifier utilizes the latest technology in gain management design. Here are some of it’s features: • speaker and input source selector providing a convenient centralized point for routing and listening to stereo sources over various monitor speakers...

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    Mix 2tk a 2tk c 2tk b ol +6 0 -6 -18 -30 l r speaker a speaker c mute speaker b sub dim mono headphone volume spk b volume headphone volume 0 10 0 10 0 10 talkback level mic talk to 2tk talk to cue 0 10 control room matrix samson source destination level control room talkback 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11...

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    + - a dc inlet - the included ac/dc power supply is connected here. B remote talk - 1/4-inch phone connector used to connect external talkback switch. C external cue - stereo output on two 1/4-inch balanced phone connectors for sending c con- trol left and right mix to a headphone amplifier. D speak...

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    Quick start quick set-up setting up your c control is a simple procedure, which takes only a few minutes. There are many ways to inter- face the c control with various recording set-ups, so take some time to decide which audio devices you want to connect. The following section shows a simple set-up ...

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    Quick start • run a stereo signal (like the output a cd player) into your mixer and raise the master level to about “0db”. • once you have a good level set, turn your mixer’s control room volume control until the c control’s level meter reaches about “0db”. • slowly raise the c control’s control roo...

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    Setting-up the c•control 8 connecting stereo recorders and sound sources c control inputs the c control features four 2-track /stereo inputs for connecting a variety of sounds sources including the output of the main mixing console or computer sound card, a dat recorder, open reel half-track (dust t...

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    Setting-up the c•control 9 c control 2-track line outputs the c control features three 2-track /stereo outputs allowing you to connect the inputs of a variety of recording devices such as dat recorders, open reel half-tracks, cassette recorders or cd players/burners. The signal that is assigned in t...

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    Setting-up the c•control 10 speaker a the speaker a outputs are balanced, 1/4-inch, trs (tip/ ring/ sleeve) phone connectors which out- put a +4db line level signal. You can connect to an active studio monitor or power amplifier here. Important note: in order to maintain the best gain structure and ...

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    Operating the c•control 11 operating the c control once you have connected your stereo recorders, stereo sound sources and studio monitor speakers you can begin to use, and enjoy the powerful features of the c control. The following section will take you through the operation of the c control’s swit...

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    Operating the c•control 12 using the headphone amplifier the c control includes an internal headphone amplifier for monitoring the mix and/or any of the assigned two-track inputs. Warning: because the c control is capable of generating high volume levels, always start with the headphone volume knob ...

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    Operating the c•control 13 setting the speaker c/sub level the control room volume knob is used to adjust the level of the speaker c output exclusively. To set the balance between the speaker a/b, use the input level control on your power amp, pow- ered monitor or sub woofer amplifier. Mute switch t...

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    14 operating the c•control talkback section talkback microphone the c control features an internal condenser microphone located on the front panel, which can be used to record an audio cue on the connected 2-tracks, or to communicate with other musicians, or other talent, listening to the mix on the...

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    15 c•control typical set-up + - main inject 2 ch stereo shape out shape out 0 101 0 0 101 0 ch 1 ol 0 -6 -12 -18 -24 ol 0 -6 -12 -18 -24 ch 1 ch 2 shape out shape out ol 0 -6 -12 -18 -24 ch 3 c h 4 4 channel headphone amp ch 2 ch 3 ch 4 volume volume volume volume volume 01 0 balance lr 01 0 01 0 01...

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    16 stacking and tilting the c•control installing the tilting feet you can install the tilting rubber feet included with your c control so that you can set the unit at a comfortable operating angle on a workstation or desktop. Follow the simple instructions below to install the tilting feet. • remove...

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    17 c•control wiring guide tip (signal) sleeve (ground) tip (signal) sleeve (ground) tip (signal) sleeve (ground) tip (signal) sleeve (ground) 2 3 1 male xlr hot (2) cold (3) common (1) end view solder points 1 2 3 tip (signal) cold (pin 3) (no connection) tip (signal) sleeve (ground) tip (signal) sl...

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    18 specifications specifications global specifications frequency response 10 hz to 32 khz, +0/- 3 db noise > 90 db, unweighted, 22 hz to 22 khz thd 0.008 % typ. @ +4 dbu, 1 khz control knobs control room level rotary variable resistor, audio taper speaker b level rotary variable resistor, audio tape...

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    19 specifications specifications - contuniued control remote talkback switch 1/4-inch trs microphone 1. Talkback microphone internal condenser metering input level six segment, led vu meter (ol, +6, 0, -6, -18, -30) power supply mains voltages usa/canada 105-125 vac ~, 60 hz mains voltages europe 21...

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    20 the c class dual rack adaptor is available as an accessory from an authorized samson dealer or through our website: www.Samsontech.Com. 1. Disconnect any cables, that may be connected, from the c•class unit to be mounted, i.E., the power supply cable, audio cables, headphones. 2. Align the holes ...

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    C•control block diagram.

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    Samson technologies corp. 575 underhill blvd. P.O. Box 9031 syosset, ny 11791-9031 phone: 1-800-3-samson (1-800-372-6766) fax: 516-364-3888 www.Samsontech.Com.