Samson C-que 8 Owner's Manual - Warning

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Summary of C-que 8

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    4 channel headphone amp main inject volume balance 2 ch stereo shape out shape out 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 ch 4 4 channel headphone amp ch 2 ch 3 ch 4 volume volume volume volume 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 l r 0 10 c class signal p...

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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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    1 table of contents introduction 2 c•que 8 features 3 controls and connectors front panel layout 4 rear panel layout 5 operating the c•que 8 setting up the c•que 8 6-7 c•que 8 master section 7 stereo and two channel modes 8 c•que 8 channels 9 c•que 8 connections linking multiple c•que 8’s 10 headpho...

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    2 congratulations on purchasing the samson c•que 8 headphone amplifier! Although this unit is designed for easy operation, we suggest you take some time out first to go through these pages so you can fully understand how we’ve implemented a number of unique features. The c•que 8 is a compact, high-q...

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    3 c•que 8 features the samson c•que 8 headphone amplifier utilizes the latest technology in gain management design. Here are some of it’s features: • four channel headphone mixer amplifier providing individual controls for each channel. Ideal for digital- audio-workstations, stage and studios. • dua...

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    4 main inject 2 ch stereo shape out shape out 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 ch 4 4 channel headphone amp ch 2 ch 3 ch 4 balance volume volume volume volume volume 0 10 l r 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 hea...

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    E channel 1 output - rear panel headphone output for channel 1. F link outputs - outputs that are tied to the main input for linking to another headphone amp or other device. G line input - the main signal input to the headphone amp. Plugging into the left jack only sends the signal to both the left...

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    6 operating the c•que 8 setting up the c•que 8 setting up your c•que 8 headphone amplifier is a simple procedure, which takes only a few minutes. Remove all packing materials (save them in case of need for future service) and plug the provided ac adapter cord in the rear ac inlet, but don’t plug the...

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    7 operating the c•que 8 • repeat the previous step for all channels that have headphones connected, making sure to start the volume knob completely counterclockwise and then slowly raising it until the desired level is achieved. If you have connected different models of headphones to the various cha...

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    8 headphone output the c•que 8’s headphone output jack accepts a standard 1/4” trs connector for easy interface with most professional headphones. Once the master volume has been set, the channels output level is set by the volume knob. Eq shape each of the four c•que 8 channels features an eq shape...

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    9 operating the c•que 8 stereo and two-channel modes all of the c•que 8’s four channels can be set to operate in two different modes: stereo and 2 channel. Stereo mode stereo mode is a normal operating mode where all mix inputs from main and inject, maintain their stereo image throughout the signal ...

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    10 c•que 8 connections because the c•que 8 stereo link output jacks are electronically balanced, we recommend the use of 3-conductor cable and 1/4" trs (tip/ring/sleeve) connectors. Even when several c•que 8’s are linked together this way, there is no loss of power or audio fidelity—every channel on...

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    11 c•que 8 connections virtually all headphones that terminate in a stereo 1/4" plug can be used with the c•que 8 headphone amplifier. This chart provides a partial listing of some of the more popular models, along with their impedance and sensitivi- ty ratings. As described on page 7 of this manual...

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    12 c•que 8 connections main inject 2 ch stereo shape out shape out 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 ch 4 4 channel headphone amp ch 2 ch 3 ch 4 volume volume volume volume 01 0 01 0 01 0 01 0 volume 01 0 balance lr l ead v ocal rhyth...

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    13 c•que 8 connections cue mix set-up for multitrack rhythm section recording rhythm section and backing tracks mix from console aux send signal flow bass guitar fr om m ix er dir e c t out rh ythm guitar fr om m ix er dir e c t out l ead guitar fr om m ix er dir e c t out keyboar ds fr om m ix e r ...

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    14 stacking and tilting the c que 8 installing the tilting feet you can install the tilting rubber feet included with your c que 8 so that you can set the unit at a comfortable operating angle on a worksta- tion or desktop. Follow the simple instructions below to install the tilting feet. • remove t...

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    15 c•que 8 wiring guide xlr balanced wiring guide unbalanced 1/4” connector balanced trs 1/4” connector insert cable 1/4” trs connector to two 1/4” can be used to connect a stereo signal to the master inject..

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    16 specifications master section (rear panel) input 2 trs balanced 1/4" (left-right) or (left mono) impedance 15 k ohms balanced max. Input level +26 dbu balanced cmrr: min 40db, >55 db @ 1 khz master section (front panel) master volume control 0 - 10 master level meters 6 segment led (–24 to ol) ma...

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    C•que 8 block diagram 17.

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