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adt-audio

a digitale Tonstudiotechnik Karl Jüngling

Inh. Dipl.-Ing. Gerd Jüngling e. K.

4-6, Scholtwiese • Gladbeck • D45966 • Germany

Phone: 0049 2043 51061 • Fax: 0049 2043 56844

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.adt-audio.com + www.adt-audio.de

Webstore: www.pro-audio-store.de

Version 1.0/2014/EN

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ToolMod Faderbox

modulare Consoles

Installation Manual

Summary of Contents for ToolMod Faderbox

Page 1: ... Gerd Jüngling e K 4 6 Scholtwiese Gladbeck D45966 Germany Phone 0049 2043 51061 Fax 0049 2043 56844 Email sales adt audio com Web www adt audio com www adt audio de Webstore www pro audio store de Version 1 0 2014 EN ToolMod Faderbox modulare Consoles Installation Manual ...

Page 2: ... 17 XLR 17 TRS 17 25 pin D Sub Connectors 17 Connector Panels 17 Power Supply Connectors 18 Master Outputs 18 Connectors for the Link System 19 Connectors in the 5 Channel Frame 20 Connectors for the Module Compartments 1 to 4 21 Connectors for the fifth Module Compartment 22 Connectors in 19 Frames 22 Connectors for the Module Compartments 1 to 8 22 Connectors for the Module Compartments 9 10 and...

Page 3: ...rl Juengling All rights reserved Trade Marks adt audio and ToolMod are registered trademarks of analoge digitale Ton studiotechnik Karl Juengling All other trademarks are the property of their re spective owners CE Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Fa Karl Juengling Type of Equipment Audio Signal Processor Product ToolMod Pro Audio Module System consisting of Modules Mounting Frames Power Sup...

Page 4: ...tructions carefully before you start using the product Heed all warnings This manual provides general information on the ToolMod Faderbox Extensi ve information on the entire ToolMod Faderbox system and files for download can be found on our website www adt audio com Water and Humidity Do not use the devices near water near a bathtub in a wet basement near a swimming pool and the like Do not expos...

Page 5: ...eri ods Make sure that the voltage selector of the power supply is set to the correct voltage BEFORE YOU CONNECT THE PO WER SUPPLY NEVER OPEN THE HOUSING OF A POWER SUPPLY UNIT BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD Even if the unit is switched off dangerous voltage is present inside the unit In order to avoid exposure to any residual voltage the units should be disconnected from any power source at...

Page 6: ...ck or cabinet Do not attempt any alterations to the units without express written appro val from adt audio Karl Juengling Unauthorized alterations void any war ranty and liability Module Frames It is not necessary to remove cover sheets when installing or removing modules Mo dules can be removed and exchanged after unbolting the knurled screws that fix the modules in the frame Additional modu les ...

Page 7: ...o remove the modules from the frame The fixing screws are knurled neck collar screws After unbolting the modules from the frame the screws fit into taps in the faceplates and can be used as handles for removing Use a torx screwdriver size T8 for these screws If you use low quality allen keys the screws might be damaged so they can t be removed Pull out the modules always using the remover screws O...

Page 8: ...he de vice but switch of the main circuit breaker before disconnecting the pow er cord WARNING RISK OF DEATH BY ELECTRIC SHOCK Spare Parts Make sure that only original parts are used for repair or replacement Wrong spare parts may cause fire electric shocks subsequent damages and other dan gerous risks Otherwise the warranty is void and no liability will be assumed Safety Test Insist that the serv...

Page 9: ...and electrical shocks Power Supply The ToolMod Faderbox uses the same power supply units cables and con nectors as the ToolMod Pro Audio module system the ToolMix summing boxes and the ToolKit channel strip A range of linear power supply units is available for these devices Using the same power supply unit for sever al different units is possible Mains Voltages and Frequencies All power supply uni...

Page 10: ... power supply unit is suited for a particular setup is determined by the current consumption of the modules and units and on rare occasions by the operation level and the load on the outputs The current consumption of the modules and other Tool devices is listed in the technical specifications of the particular device in the ma nuals and on the web pages www adt audio com The operation level and t...

Page 11: ...minal power is 450 watts Phantom Power The considerations of the output current refers to the capacity of the audio sup ply voltages The 48 volts phantom supply in each of the power supply units is designed to supply high current condenser microphones if the entire capaci ty of the audio supply is used for microphone amplifiers Therefore there is no need to consider the capacity of the phantom pow...

Page 12: ...ng as the capacity of the power supply unit is sufficient Standard Power Cables and custom Cables The following standard power cables are availa ble from stock 10 ft 3m 5 ft 1 5 m 3 ft 1 m 2 ft 60 cm and 1 ft 30 cm Custom cables up to 6 meters are available at short notice The 10 ft 3 m versions are usually used for connecting the power supply unit to the first frame The shorter cables are used to...

Page 13: ... ground 0 volts of the power supply and screen ground all scree ning pins of the audio connectors are fully isolated from each other and con nected only at one point inside each frame If ground loops show up due to the connection of the protective ground to the audio ground and or screen ground it is possible to isolate the ground circuits For safety reasons it is not possible to isolate the prote...

Page 14: ...thout hum or other disturbances from electro magnetic fields If you have to deal with such problems and no improvement can be achieved when moving the power supply unit away please check for other devices that produce mag netic fields In addition to power amplifiers big power supply units very often small plug power supplies with under designed transformers are the reason for such problems Check f...

Page 15: ...cond unit if you have more than 1 frame an are able to use several power supply units for the diffe rent frames To keep working until the problem is solved you can remove the power supply from the rack and place a fan directly next to the heat sink This will improve the heat flow and the time before the temperature control shuts down again will be considerably longer Hum With standard to high main...

Page 16: ...rbox frame can be configured as stand alone master slave or daisy chain unit Due to the integration of the master amplifiers in the frame all module com partments can be used for input modules if no master faders or subgroup mo dules are required for a particular application If master and or group modules are necessary any mono or stereo input module can be used for this purpose by feeding one of ...

Page 17: ... connector The diagram shows the basic pin configu ration for this standard The pin outs of all connectors are described in detail on the following pages Connector Panels The connectors for the power supply the link inputs and outputs and the mas ter outputs are identical in all versions of the ToolMod Faderbox frame The picture on the next page shows the connector panel of a 5 channel Faderbox fr...

Page 18: ...lease check page 34 and the ToolMod Faderbox Handbook for de tails on the different versions of the mas ter pcb and the frames In all versions the outputs of the stereo 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 ...

Page 19: ...ration level is identical to the level of the master outputs Stan dard 8 core analog audio multicores can be used for the link system 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 8 ...

Page 20: ...11 10 9 8 5 4 3 2 1 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 nc Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 1 PFL LINK IN 6 PFL LINK IN 2 GROUND 7 GROUND 3 PFL CONTROL BUS 8 GROUND 4 SOLO BUS 9 LINK IN RELAY INPUT 5 24 V FOR LINK IN RELAY SubD 9 Connector Female in Console Frame ToolMod Faderbox LINK INPUTS CONTROL 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 1 PFL LINK OUT 6 PFL LINK OUT 2 GROUND 7...

Page 21: ...10 9 8 5 4 3 2 1 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 nc Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen CH4 CHANNEL OUTPUT RIGHT SubD 25 Connector Female in Console Frame USE OUTPUT LEFT MONO WITH MONO MODULES LINE ToolMod Faderbox 5CH Frame CHANNEL OUTPUT CH 1 4 CH4 CHANNEL OUTPUT LEFT MONO CH3 CHANNEL OUTPUT RIGHT CH3 CHANNEL OUTPUT LEFT MONO CH2 CHANNEL OUTPUT RIGHT CH2 CHANNEL OUTPUT L...

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Page 23: ...NO CH7 INPUT 1 RIGHT CH7 INPUT 1 LEFT MONO CH6 INPUT 1 RIGHT CH6 INPUT 1 LEFT MONO CH5 INPUT 1 RIGHT CH5 INPUT 1 LEFT MONO 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 7 13 12 11 10 9 8 5 4 3 2 1 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 nc Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen CH4 INPUT 1 RIGHT SubD 25 Connector Female in Console Frame USE INPUT LEFT MONO WITH MONO MODULES LINE ToolMod Faderbox 19 Frame INPUT 1...

Page 24: ... 19 18 17 16 15 14 nc Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen CH4 CHANNEL OUTPUT RIGHT SubD 25 Connector Female in Console Frame USE INPUT LEFT MONO WITH MONO MODULES LINE ToolMod Faderbox 19 Frame CHANNEL OUTPUT CH 1 4 CH4 CHANNEL OUTPUT LEFT MNO CH3 CHANNEL OUTPUT RIGHT CH3 CHANNEL OUTPUT LEFT MNO CH2 CHANNEL OUTPUT RIGHT CH2 CHANNEL OUTPUT LEFT MNO CH1 CHANNEL OUTPUT RIGHT CH1 C...

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Page 27: ...Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen CH16 INPUT 1 SubD 25 Connector Female in Console Frame FOR MONO MODULES ONLY LINE ToolMod Faderbox 20CH Frame INPUT 1 CH 9 16 CH15 INPUT 1 CH14 INPUT 1 CH13 INPUT 1 CH12 INPUT 1 CH11 INPUT 1 CH10 INPUT 1 CH9 INPUT 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 7 13 12 11 10 9 8 5 4 3 2 1 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 nc Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen C...

Page 28: ...22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 nc Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen Screen CH16 INSERT OUTPUT SubD 25 Connector Female in Console Frame FOR MONO MODULES ONLY LINE ToolMod Faderbox 20CH Frame INSERT OUTPUT CH 9 16 CH15 INSERT OUTPUT CH14 INSERT OUTPUT CH13 INSERT OUTPUT CH12 INSERT OUTPUT CH11 INSERT OUTPUT CH10 INSERT OUTPUT CH9 INSERT OUTPUT 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 7 13 12 11 10 9 8 5 4 3 2 ...

Page 29: ...Screen Screen Screen Screen CH16 CHANNEL OUTPUT RIGHT SubD 25 Connector Female in Console Frame USE INPUT LEFT MONO WITH MONO MODULES LINE ToolMod Faderbox 20CH Frame CHANNEL OUTPUT CH 13 16 CH16 CHANNEL OUTPUT LEFT MNO CH15 CHANNEL OUTPUT RIGHT CH15 CHANNEL OUTPUT LEFT MNO CH14 CHANNEL OUTPUT RIGHT CH14 CHANNEL OUTPUT LEFT MNO CH13 CHANNEL OUTPUT RIGHT CH13 CHANNEL OUTPUT LEFT MNO 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1...

Page 30: ... 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 adt audio 2TR 4 INPUT RIGHT SubD 25 Connector Female in Console Frame LINE ...

Page 31: ... 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 adt audio INPUT 1 L DAW IN L INPUT 1 R DAW IN R INPUT 2 L METER SEND L INPUT 2 R METER SEND R INSERT OUT L ALTERNATE SPEAKER OUT L INSERT OUT R ALTERNATE SPEAKER OUT R INSERT IN L MINI SPEAKER OUT L INSERT IN R MINI SPEAKER OUT R CHANNEL OUT L MAIN SPEAKER OUT L CHANNEL OUT R MAIN SPEAKER OUT R The INPUT 2 L and INPUT 2 R jacks that are used for the direct outputs...

Page 32: ...adt audio ToolMod Faderbox modular Summing Mixer 32 adt audio Audio Connectors ...

Page 33: ...s possible at any time After removing the bottom cover sheet and the screws that hold the pcb in the frame you can unplug all cables pull out the pcb and replaced it with another version Adding link features to a stand alone frame is therefore possible at any time without soldering The cables for all versions are always installed in the frame Master Pcb Versions Using the link system to couple sev...

Page 34: ... which is used as slave of another master frame Master Link In Master amplifiers link inputs and Link Out link outputs installed The block diagrams of the different versions can be found on the next pages Link Inputs and Outputs All link inputs and outputs are electronically balanced Trouble free linking of any number of Faderbox frames using long cables and or different power sup ply units for th...

Page 35: ... ToolMod Faderbox modular Summing Mixer 35 adt audio adt audio Master Amplifiers Link Interface ...

Page 36: ...adt audio ToolMod Faderbox modular Summing Mixer 36 adt audio Master Amplifiers Link Interface ...

Page 37: ... ToolMod Faderbox modular Summing Mixer 37 adt audio adt audio Master Amplifiers Link Interface ...

Page 38: ...adt audio ToolMod Faderbox modular Summing Mixer 38 adt audio Master Amplifiers Link Interface ...

Page 39: ...nputs insert sends and returns and the channel outputs will work as well as the internal aux to channel out features The pan pot or the balanced control respectively the routing switches the PFL system and all link features are inoperable since the se features re quire the mas ter pcb How ever the solo system is fully functional Since the pri ce of a frame without mas ter pcb is a lot lower such f...

Page 40: ... mono and stereo module is possib le since all compartments are suited for all input module versions Master Fader If a master fader for the main stereo master MIX is required a stereo input mo dule TM602 or TM603 can be used for this purpose by connecting the master outputs of the internal master amplifiers to one of the two stereo inputs of the stereo input module In this case the outputs of the ...

Page 41: ...any number of the 6 groups of the Faderbox is possible in the same way Depending on the use of mono or stereo input modules just connect one of the inputs of the group master to the group outputs of the internal master pcb Since all input modules come with two inputs group master modules can still be used as standard input modules alternatively without any need for altering the cabling In any case...

Page 42: ...with a total height of 266 mm 10 5 fits into 6U when mounted in a rack The maximum depth of the frame is 150 mm 6 The image on the next page shows the side view and cross section The ta ble below shows the different dimensions and the necessary size of a cut out if the Faderbox is installed in a console or table Some Remarks The column Width Desktop Version refers to the overall width including sc...

Page 43: ...ht 150 mm Front Height 125mm Connector Panel 70 mm free Space to Rear Cover Sheet Cover Sheet Cover Sheet Connector PCB M o d u le P C B w it h C o n n e ct o r P C B B u s A m p s Li n k In te rf ac e M o th e rb o ar d Different cutout sizes are necessary for these versions all are listed in the tab le Threads in the side panel allow installing the rack brackets in four ways Ad justing to differ...

Page 44: ... all versions Desktop and Lunchbox Version The picture on top of this page shows the side view of a desktop Faderbox Woo den side panels to cover the screw heads in the side panels are available Rub ber feet are installed in the bottom sheet Handles can be installed on one or both sides of the frame see pic ture to the right Lunchbox style Rack mounting and Installa tion in a Desk or Console The s...

Page 45: ...om top is also possible with the bra ckets mounted like this The two other pictures show the installation of the bra ckets for installation in a cut out of a desk with fi xing from the bottom Slot ted holes make possible to adjust the brackets to diffe rent table plates Standard brackets can be used for all these versions however if the 5 channel frame is ins talled in a 9 5 rack instead of a 10 r...

Page 46: ...an Input Select Switch for AUX1 always active Pan Pot Safe disables Solo Input Select selects Input 2 Solo Switch INS activates Insert Input CUT Switch post Fader PFL Switch MIX selects the Stereo Master the Routing Switches MIX and1 2 to 5 6 are fed post Pan Pot 1 2 selects Groups 1 and 2 3 4 selects Groups 3 and 4 5 6 selects Groups 5 and 6 switches the Groups 5 and 6 to the Outputs of the Aux F...

Page 47: ... ToolMod Faderbox modular Summing Mixer 47 adt audio adt audio Mono Input Module TM601 ...

Page 48: ...x 2 Pan Mono 2 independent Sends Input Select Switch for AUX1 always active Balance Control Safe disables Solo Solo Switch INS activates Insert Input CUT Switch post Fader PFL Switch MIX selects the Stereo Master the Routing Switches MIX and1 2 to 5 6 are fed post Balance Pot 1 2 selects Groups 1 and 2 3 4 selects Groups 3 and 4 5 6 selects Groups 5 and 6 switches the Groups 5 and 6 to the Outputs...

Page 49: ... ToolMod Faderbox modular Summing Mixer 49 adt audio adt audio Stereo Input Module TM602 ...

Page 50: ... Mono Left only MS and Stereo L R Balance Control Safe disables Solo Solo Switch INS activates Insert Input CUT Switch post Fader PFL Switch MIX selects the Stereo Master the Routing Switches MIX and1 2 to 5 6 are fed post Balance Pot 1 2 selects Groups 1 and 2 3 4 selects Groups 3 and 4 5 6 selects Groups 5 and 6 switches the Groups 5 and 6 to the Outputs of the Aux Faders Aux 1 GR5 and Aux2 GR6 ...

Page 51: ... ToolMod Faderbox modular Summing Mixer 51 adt audio adt audio MS Stereo Input Module TM603 ...

Page 52: ...witch to left or right channel only HEADPHONES default independent of Phase Rever sal L R Swap and Balance Pot Φ L R BAL alternatively post Phase Reversal L R Swap and Balance Pot Headphones Output PFL to Headphones enable Mono Matrix Headphone Headphones Volume Input Selector for Speakers and Headphones ST1 ST4 2TR1 2TR4 and DAW are external Stereo Sources GR 1 2 to GR 3 4 selects Groups 1 to 6 a...

Page 53: ... ToolMod Faderbox modular Summing Mixer 53 adt audio adt audio Control Room Module TM612 ...

Page 54: ...s power line the best way to minimize the ground potential difference between the devices and therefore the reason for ground loops is to keep the protective grounds of all devices as close together as pos sible This can be done by some simple measures If even possible connect everything to a single wall outlet if not use two outlets of the same phase as close to another as possible Have an electr...

Page 55: ...nnec tions from computer to computer and computer to peripheral devices use RJ45 10 BaseT and USB types that are grounded on both sides of the line A compu ter installation is always a ground disaster since all the computer devices work stations monitors printers network hubs switches and repeaters may or may not be connected to a protective conductor depending on the power supply of the particula...

Page 56: ...sufficient to short this ground difference voltage In this case try to connect the mains of the unbalanced unit to an outlet as close as pos sible to the outlet of the ToolMod power supply unit If this also won t kill the disturbance and you don t want to go into a complete redesign of the ground ing of your audio installation you need either a balancing amplifier DI box or an audio transformer Ba...

Page 57: ... functions of a Faderbox should be tested Check every function all the inputs and outputs and all controls and switches of the entire system If you are not able to make any necessary repairs immediately make a note of all problems that were found for future repairs With large complex systems it is a good idea to maintain a log book at hand that is used to note all problems in the studio Since it i...

Page 58: ...e pot 5 to 10 times Apply a small drop of penetrating oil to the guardrails of faders and move the knob over the entire stroke a couple of times Doing this will keep the pots in good shape for many years Pushbutton Switches The grease in the pushbutton switches will also begin to harden Since it is the same process this will usually happen at the same time but it depends on the environmental condi...

Page 59: ... the temperature gets higher than 40 C If Vaseline is used for cleaning or protecting switches and or pots you have to deal with the problem that after the tempe rature exceeds 40 C the entire contact area of the switch or pot will be co vered in Vaseline As soon as the temperature drops down below 40 degrees the fat hardens again This causes considerable contact problems If you put an entire modu...

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