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6. Technical Specifications: pocket tools 

colourizer

  

 

 

Technical data

Input 

Switchable microphone or line input 
Combo socket, XLR and  ¼“ jack (6.35 mm) 
line mode (jack input) 
Unbalanced high impedance input for 

instrument pick-ups and line-level sources 

Gain adjustment range: +3…+20 dB 
Min. input voltage: 100 mV (–20 dBV) 
Max. input voltage: 3 V (+10 dBV) 
Input impedance: 2.2 M

 || 150 pF 

Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted) 

Min. gain: 104 dB 
Max. gain: 98 dB 

Frequency response: 20 Hz…20 kHz / 

1 dB 

THD + N (1 kHz): < 0.3% 
Phantom power: Ring contact of line out is 

connected to ring contact of input. Any 
external phantom power applied at the ring 
of line out will be available at the input. 

mic mode (XLR input) 
Balanced microphone input 
1 = ground, 2 = positive (+), 3 = negative (–) 
Gain adjustment range: +4…+40 dB 
Min. input voltage: 10 mV (–40 dBV) 
Max. input voltage: 3 V (+10 dBV) 
Input impedance: 2.1 k

 

Unbalanced: 1.1 k

 

Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted): 

Min. gain: 104 dB 
Max. gain: 95 dB 

Frequency response: 20 Hz…20 kHz / 

1 dB 

THD + N (1 kHz): < 0.1% 
Phantom power: 24 V, R = 1.2 k

 per 

terminal, switchable, total current max. 10 
mA, short circuit protected 

Warning: External equipment may be 

damaged by inappropriate use of phantom 
power. In case of doubt keep the 24 V 
phantom power switch off (not pushed). 

input 

Clip indicator 
Red LED 
Headroom: 12 dB 

Outputs 

line out 

Unbalanced line output after master 
Mono jack, ¼” (6.35 mm) 
Nominal output voltage: 1 V (0 dBV) 
Max. output voltage: 9 V (+19 dBV) 
Output impedance: 47 

 

Min. load impedance: 2 k

 

Residual noise (master fully anticlockwise): 

A-weighted: 1.2 μV (–118 dBV) 

DI-out 

Balanced XLR output  
1 = ground, 2 = positive (+), 3 = negative (–) 
Level control 
Nominal output voltage (differential), 

adjustment range: 

41…410 mV (–28…–8 dBV) 
Output impedance: 

47 

 each terminal to ground 

Min. load impedance (differential): 1 k

 

Residual noise (both channels in line mode): 

A-weighted: 2.3 μV (–113 dBV) 

Tone controls 

Tone 

Flat if intensity is set fully anticlockwise.  The 

following values apply if intensity is set fully 
clockwise: 

balance left: 

+9 dB at 100 Hz, shelf type 

balance center: 

+7 dB at 100 Hz, and 
+12 dB at 10 kHz, shelf type 

balance right: 

-1 dB at 50 Hz 
+12 dB at 10 kHz, shelf type 

Enhancer 

Enhancer intensity fully clockwise, 1 V RMS at 

line out: 

Frequency response: +3 dB at 10 kHz 
Harmonic distortion: THD 

 10% at 1 kHz 

Parametric 
equalizer 

Adjustable band boost / cut (bell curve) filter 
Frequency range: 
90 Hz…1.6 kHz / 680 Hz…11 kHz (switchable) 
Gain range: 

15 dB at center frequency of 

filter 

Bandwidth range: 0.4 – 2.2 octaves 
(“half-dB” method, measured b7.5 

dB points with level set to +15 dB) 

Power 

 

Supply 
voltage 

24 V=, 0.2 A 
Use only supplied mains adapter. 

Mains 
adapter 

Mains voltage: 100-240 V~ 
Power consumption when used with 

Colourizer: max. 10 W 

General 

Metal 
housing 

Aluminium 

Finish 

Anodized black 

Dimensions  65 mm (2.56“) high 

105 mm (4.13“) wide 
135 mm (5.31“) deep 

Weight 

480 g (1.06 lbs) 

Definitions and conditions 

 
Input and  output voltages are RMS values for a sine signal 

and 1 kHz unless stated otherwise. 

Tone controls in neutral position (equalizer level in center 

position, tone intensity and enhancer intensity fully 
anticlockwise) unless stated otherwise. 

Min. input voltage: Input voltage for nominal output 

voltage at line out with gain and volume fully clockwise. 

Max. input voltage: Permissible input voltage that does not 

cause distortion more than the rated THD + N (assuming 
suitable control settings). 

Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR): Ratio of nominal output voltage 

to noise voltage at line out, at specified gain setting, 
master fully clockwise, input shorted, 20 Hz…20 kHz. 

Note: SNR is specified for each channel depending on its 

control settings. The SNR found at line out may be less 
than the specified SNRs of the channels because both 
channels contribute to the output noise. 

Residual noise: Noise voltage at an output when all gain 

and level settings are minimal. 

THD + N: Total harmonic dist noise for nominal 

output voltage at line out 

 
Specifications and appearance subject to change without 

notice. 

 

TD20111123 

Summary of Contents for The Acoustic People pocket tools colourizer

Page 1: ...1 pocket tools colourizer user manual ...

Page 2: ...ary 5 4 1 Cabling and Starting up 5 4 2 Level Adjustment 5 5 Functional Characteristics 5 5 1 DI Level 5 5 2 Phase 5 5 3 24V Phantom Power 5 5 4 Filter Network and Filter Stages 6 5 4 1 Tone 6 5 4 2 Enhancer 6 5 4 3 Equalizer 6 5 4 4 Frequency Poti Rotation 7 5 4 5 Bandwidth Poti Rotation 7 6 Technical Specifications 8 7 Circuit Diagram 9 ...

Page 3: ... from its many features but most of all we want you to ENJOY it The AER Colourizer is a preamplifier for instrument or microphone vocal or instrument microphone You insert it into the signal chain between source and next point in the audio path e g amplifier or mixing desk to produce sound improvement your signal will be stronger richer and more stable How is this achieved The high grade input sta...

Page 4: ...year warranty 9 In keeping with the EMV regulations screened cables with correctly fitted connectors must be used for all signal con nections 10 Always use an earthed power supply with the correct mains voltage If you are in doubt about the power outlets ground have it checked by a qualified technician 11 Cable up your device only when it is powered off Top Side gain input level control clip overl...

Page 5: ...ased simultaneously and are mixed to the original signal parallel mode If the inten 4 Operation Summary 4 1 Cabling and Starting up Before connecting to the mains please ensure that your lo cal mains voltage e g 230V in mainland Europe 120V in the USA is suitable for the voltage input range of the included power supply The relevant specs and safety symbols are printed on the rear side of the unit ...

Page 6: ... Enhancer The enhancer built into the colourizer adds harmonics to the source signal thereby creating more brilliance and clari ty The enhancer level can be adjusted with the intensity control Pressing the off on switch will deactivate or activate the enhancer 5 4 3 Equalizer The equalizer is a parametric filter network adjustable from 90 Hz to 11 kHz in two ranges f1 90 Hz 1 6 kHz and f2 680 Hz 1...

Page 7: ...Turn on the phantom power only if the unit connected to the XLR socket is designed to handle it In general suitable units are e g condenser microphones active DI boxes and other special audio devices whose po wer supply is drawn from the phantom power Such devices are also labelled accordingly please heed the permissible power consumption max 10mA High quality dynamic microphones with a balanced s...

Page 8: ... anticlockwise The following values apply if intensity is set fully clockwise balance left 9 dB at 100 Hz shelf type balance center 7 dB at 100 Hz and 12 dB at 10 kHz shelf type balance right 1 dB at 50 Hz 12 dB at 10 kHz shelf type Enhancer Enhancer intensity fully clockwise 1 V RMS at line out Frequency response 3 dB at 10 kHz Harmonic distortion THD 10 at 1 kHz Parametric equalizer Adjustable b...

Page 9: ...4 f1 f2 EQUALIZER TONE BALANCE DI OUT ENHANCER OFF ON PHASE 0 180 CLIP MIC 24 V PHANTOM POWER High impedance LINE MIC 1 2 k 1 2 k 24 V CLIP DETECT BALANCE INTENSITY BW FREQ LEVEL INTENSITY DI LEVEL VOLUME GAIN LINE PH PH LINE OUT RANGE INPUT 1 2 3 1 2 3 T R T R ...

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