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Operator Manual – VCM-88C Controller

Copyright© 2007 – Ashly Audio Inc.

 Applications & Configurations

To make any configuration changes, the top of the VCM-88C must be removed.  Be sure
to disconnect all cables & power before opening the unit.  Jumper settings are illustrated in
the table & diagrams below.

Single Connector Insert

To use a mixing console’s single jack insert capabilities with the VCM-88C, an internal
jumper must be selected to properly configure the input and output connections.  Once
configured the input is on the tip and the output is on the ring of the In jack. The Out jack
is not used.

Single Channel Pass-Through

When Using Master Output for personal monitor mixing or other application, it is possible
to pass a channel’s input directly to it’s output jack, eliminating the need for extra “Y”
cables when daisy-chaining. The VCA circuit’s output signal is still summed to the Master
Output, but is removed from the channel output jack.

Input/Output Matrixing

Input Matrixing means that an input can be internally routed to one or more additional
channel inputs, particularly useful in distributed zone applications. Each of the matrixed
VCA channels share a common input signal but retain their distinct level controls via the
RD-8C, RW-8C, or other hardware or software controllers.

Jumper

Pin

Description

J 05

O

Not Used

T

Bypass VCA on Channel

J 04

V

Enable VCA on Channel

1

Single Jack TRS Insert (T=In, R=Out)

2

Dual Jack In/Out

J 02

P

Not Used

M1

Channel Input Mix Bus 1 Assign

M2

Channel Input Mix Bus 2 Assign

M3

Channel Input Mix Bus 3 Assign

J 07

PT

Channel Input pass-through to VCA

M1

Channel VCA Source Selected from M1 Bus

M2

Channel VCA Source Selected from M2 Bus

M3

Channel VCA Source Selected from M3 Bus

J 08

PT

Channel VCA Source from pass-through input

Default settings in 

BOLD

Jumper Settings with Signal Flow

Safety Instructions – 3

Introduction - 4

VCM-88C Controller – 5

Connectors & Cables - 5

Physical Description - 6

Installation – 7

Applications - 8

Insert
Pass-Through
Matrixing

Jumper Settings

Data Connections – 9

Troubleshooting – 11

Dimensions - 11

Specifications - 12

Warranty - 13

Summary of Contents for VCM-88C

Page 1: ...Level Controller Operating Manual Ashly Audio Inc 847 Holt Road Webster NY 14580 9103 Toll Free 800 828 6308 Telephone 585 872 0010 FAX 585 872 0739 www ashly com All Trademarks referred to herein ar...

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Page 3: ...Eloigner des sources de chaleur tel radiateurs fourneaux ou autres appareils qui produisent de la chaleur 10 Ne pas modifier ou amputer le syst me de la mise terre Une prise avec mise terre comprend...

Page 4: ...d output jacks for patching into line level signal paths o pass through configuration for daisy chaining multiple units together About Ashly Ashly Audio was founded in 1974 by a group of recording eng...

Page 5: ...udio Connector Polarities All inputs are 20K ohm active balanced and 10K ohm unbalanced Note The VCM 88C can be connected using a single connector insert mode In this configuration the In jack functio...

Page 6: ...instantly change the channel level settings to wherever the controller is currently set Note The VCM 88E will remember the last level settings when the AC power is switched off and will restore these...

Page 7: ...m source To simplify cabling for this application the VCM 88C has the ability to internally pass each channel s input signal directly to its output jack disabling that channel s direct VCA output but...

Page 8: ...put Output Matrixing Input Matrixing means that an input can be internally routed to one or more additional channel inputs particularly useful in distributed zone applications Each of the matrixed VCA...

Page 9: ...x FF Channels 1 128 Byte 2 Channel Level Character hex 7F full on 20 25dB hex 64 unity gain 0dB hex 00 off 75dB step size 0 75dB AMX and Legacy Older AMX products using the VCX 80 driver require the L...

Page 10: ...he VCM 88C with Protea Software the Protocol DIP switches must be placed in the Protea Software position The RS 232 Input connector to the VCM 88C is a D Sub 9 pin female and connects to an unused Com...

Page 11: ...AC branch circuit Noise can also be caused by a large amount of gain applied to an insufficiently low input signal The VCM 88C is not designed to feed microphones directly into the inputs without a mi...

Page 12: ...D 0 03 at 0dBu 20Hz 20Khz Output Hum Noise 90dBu 20Hz 20KHz unweighted Crosstalk 80dB at 20KHz LIMITER Threshold Range 23dBu to 22dBu Compression Ratio 10 1 DATA INPUTS RD 8C Input Type Euroblock pin...

Page 13: ...shall be liable only to correct defects in the product itself and not for any damage or injury which may result from or be incidental to or a consequence of such defect Some states do not allow eithe...

Page 14: ...Copyright 2007 Ashly Audio Inc...

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