XTA E2 Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Stereo Parametric Equalizer

Summary of E2

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    Page 2 e2 operators manual e2 quick reference things you need to know… ü the input meters show level, in db, from the clipping point of the dsps (digital signal processors) – the reading will be affected by the input gain control – it is post converter. ü the output meters show level just before the...

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    E2 operators manual page 3 contents e2 quick reference 2 important safety information 4 thanks 5 unpacking the e2 5 introduction 6 features 6 front panel familiarisation 7 rear panel connections 9 operating the e2 10 switching the unit on and start-up procedure 10 minimum and maximum control positio...

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    Page 4 e2 operators manual an example of this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following european and international standards for electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety: radiated emissions (eu): en55013-1 (1996) rf immunity (eu): en55103-2 (1996) rf immunity, esd, ...

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    E2 operators manual page 5 thanks thank you for choosing the xta e2 stereo equaliser for your application. Please spend a little time reading through this manual, so that you obtain the best possible performance from the unit. All xta products are carefully designed and engineered for cutting-edge p...

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    Page 6 e2 operators manual introduction the e2 is a powerful dsp based audio equaliser, ideally suited for live sound applications, where it combines the accessibility and immediacy of a pure analogue design with the quality and accuracy of a digital design in a compact 1u unit. To achieve this, the...

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    E2 operators manual page 7 front panel familiarisation input level meter: these meters permanently show the level just after the analogue to digital converter, and are not affected by any subsequent controls. Master key: bypasses the entire channel – led illuminated when processing is active. All me...

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    Page 8 e2 operators manual low pass filter control: adjust the cut-off frequency of the low pass filter from 250hz to 22khz(effectively off). Low pass filter slope key: choose either a second order response (12db per octave roll-off) or a steeper 4 th order response (24db per octave). Output gain co...

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    E2 operators manual page 9 rear panel connections power switch: turns the units mains supply off and on. Mains fuse: located in a finger-proof holder adjacent to the mains inlet. A spare fuse is also located in this holder. Mains inlet: connected via a standard iec socket. Audio in-out: 3 pin xlr so...

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    Page 10 e2 operators manual operating the e2 operation of the d2 is very straightforward, but there are a few points worth noting which, once understood, will make using the unit even easier. Switching the unit on and start-up procedure after plugging in the power and switching the power on suing th...

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    E2 operators manual page 11 operating notes operating level with any audio signal processing equipment it is necessary to ensure adequate signal level is used through the device, to avoid sacrificing noise performance. It is suggested that the operating level chosen should give adequate level to jus...

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    Page 12 e2 operators manual specifications inputs: 2 electronically balancedu impedance: > 10k ohms. Cmrr : >65db 50hz - 10khz. Outputs: 2 electronically balancedu source imp: min. Load: 600ohm max. Level: +20dbm into 600 ohm frequency resp.:+½db 20hz-20khz dyn range:>110db 20hz-20k unwtd distortion...

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    E2 operators manual page 13 warranty this product is warranted against defects in components and workmanship only, for a period of one year from the date of shipment to the end user. During the warranty period, xta will, at it's discretion, either repair or replace products which prove to be defecti...