Samson SM10 Owner's Manual - Features

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    Owner’s manual www.Samsontech.Com 10-channel rack mount line mixer.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Important safety information caution: to reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the ...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Important safety information 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquid and no object filled with liquid, such as a vase, should be placed on the ap- paratus. 6. Clea...

  • Page 4: Table of Contents

    Table of contents introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 controls and functions. . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Sm10 owner's manual 1 introduction the samson sm10 rack mount mixer is a versatile tool for many sound appli- cations. The sm10 mixer features eight independent stereo line input chan- nels, and includes two channels with xlr microphone preamps. There are also two additional line inputs with stereo ...

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Sm10 2 package contents unpack the carton and check for all parts shown. Save the carton and packing material in case you ever move or need to send the units for service. If any part of the product appears to be damaged, do not attempt to use it. Contact your authorized samson dealer or local distri...

  • Page 7: Features

    Sm10 owner's manual 3 features the samson sm10 rack mount mixer is a comprehensive all-in-one solution for fixed installation, live sound, on-stage monitoring, keyboard submixer and recording applications. Here are some of its main features: • 10 input channels – two mic/line plus ten stereo line • ...

  • Page 8: Controls and Functions

    Sm10 4 controls and functions the following section details each part of the sm10 controls and functions. 1. Volume – this knob controls the volume of channel inputs and is used to continu- ously adjust the loudness of the various signals being blended together at the main outputs. There is a detent...

  • Page 9: Controls and Functions

    Sm10 owner's manual 5 4. Efx (effects) send – the efx send knob allows you to route the signal to the efx outputs. The efx send is post-fader so the level of the signal is determined by the position of the channel volume control. These sends are usually used to route signal to outboard effects devic...

  • Page 10: Controls And Functions

    Sm10 6 11. Output meter – this six-segment meter shows the continuous output level of the main mix, mon, efx, or mix b, depending on the position of the source select switch (see #10). For optimum signal-to-noise ratio, adjust all levels so that program material is usually at or around 0 vu, with oc...

  • Page 11: Input and Output Connections

    Sm10 owner's manual 7 input and output connections 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16. Mic/line inputs (chan- nels 1 and 2) - use these combo xlr plus 1/4- inch jacks to connect a microphone or line l...

  • Page 12: Input and Output Connections

    Sm10 8 input and output connections 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 22. Main outputs 1/4-inch jacks - in live performance applications, these outputs can be used to connect the sm10 to a power amp and...

  • Page 13: Sm10 Quick Start

    Sm10 owner's manual 9 sm10 quick start the following section explains the basic operation of the sm10. Connecting microphones and instruments 1. Remove all packing materials (save them in case of need for future service) and decide where the unit is to be physically placed—it can be mounted in any s...

  • Page 14: Sm10 Quick Start

    Sm10 10 sm10 quick start sending an independent mix to the monitor speakers the sm10’s mon auxiliary send can be used to feed a separate set of amplifiers and loudspeakers for stage monitors. This lets you build one stereo mix for the main mix, or amplifiers and speakers facing the audience, and ano...

  • Page 15: Sm10 Quick Start

    Sm10 owner's manual 11 using an external effect if you prefer to use an external device for effects processing, you can easily connect the unit using the sm10 efx bus. Follow the simple steps below to interface your processor: 1. Connect the efx output to the input of the external effect processor. ...

  • Page 16: Sm10 System Setup

    Sm10 12 sm10 system setup signal flow signal flow signal flow signal flow signal flow signal flow signal flow signal flow.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Sm10

    Sm10 owner's manual 13 connecting the sm10 there are several ways to interface the sm10 to support a variety of applica- tions. The sm10 features balanced inputs and outputs, so connecting bal- anced and unbalanced signals is possible. Sm10 wiring guide.

  • Page 18: Inputs

    Sm10 14 inputs microphone xlr balanced (2) line 1/4” trs balanced (ch 1-8), 1/4” stereo (ch 9-10) input impedance mic 1.5k ohms line 23k ohms (+4 dbu, ch 1-8) 40k ohms (-10 dbv, ch 1-8) 20k ohms (ch 9-10) maximum gain mic 65 db line 39 db line operating level +4 dbu / -10 dbv selectable maximum inpu...

  • Page 19: Notes

    Notes 45 gilpin avenue hauppauge, new york 11788-8816 phone: 1-800-3-samson (1-800-372-6766) fax: 631-784-2201 www.Samsontech.Com.