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USER MANUAL

PROFESSIONAL PORTABLE

MIXING CONSOLE

SONOSAX SX-S/SX-V

 

Audio equipment manufacturer

ch de la Naz 38

CH-10252 Le Mont / LAUSANNE

SWITZERLAND

Tel (41-21) 651 01 01

Fax (41-21) 651 01 09

 

INTRODUCTION

 

Your SONOSAX SX-S or SX-V mixing console has been manufactured to deliver many years of excellent performance. 

The reliability of the SONOSAX SX-S and SX-V is due to a design combining the highest possible density with meticulous 
hand assembly.

 

This professional mixer of optimum performance and reliability is the result of selection of choice electronic components 

and severe quality control.

 

The information and instructions contained in this manual are necessary to ensure safe operation of your equipment and 

to maintain it in good working condition.

 

NOTE: 

The specifications mentioned hereafter apply to all standard models as of serial numbers SX-S 16150, and SX-V 

120022. 

 

SONOSAX  reserves the right to modify these characteristics at any time without prior notice.

 

  

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  

1.

PREPARATION

 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

 

INPUT MODULE after serial nb 16579

 

STANDARD INPUT MODULE

 

Differences from the newer Power / Mute modules

  

MASTER MODULE

 

SX-S EXTENSION MODULE

 

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SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL

26.08.2004

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Summary of Contents for Professional Portable Mixing Console SONOSAX SX-S

Page 1: ...of selection of choice electronic components and severe quality control The information and instructions contained in this manual are necessary to ensure safe operation of your equipment and to maint...

Page 2: ...ll the battery compartment is completely lifted out of the mixer 1 4 Opening the battery compartment The battery compartment may now be opened by loosening the screw on the left Remove the plastic sid...

Page 3: ...l of the SONOSAX mixer Pin No 3 is allocated to the NiCd batteries charge current Nominal current is 400mA and nominal charging time is 15 hours WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE D CELL BATTERIES 1 7 P...

Page 4: ...tors 2 3 Battery test When BATT TEST push button is depressed the LEDs of the modulometer will indicate the average charge per cell minimum 1V maximum 1 5V 2 4 Low charge alarm When the average charge...

Page 5: ...and the circuitry are modern The functionality was perfected many years ago The SONOSAX SX S still has the best limiter in the industry and equalization control equaled by none The new SONOSAX SX S i...

Page 6: ...ine Input of 6 dBu will output 6dBu The Gain control has no effect in this position The HI position gives 20 to 75 dB range of the Gain control Faders at unity gain 3 5 LO position The LO position giv...

Page 7: ...annot be switched off NOTE The limiter has no effect whatsoever provided the Limiter LED does not light up 3 11 Overload LED The OVD LED lights up 4 dB before saturation level Overload is measured at...

Page 8: ...optimize power consumption if all inputs are not used WARNING Do not switch on an input module during a sound recording as this causes a pop Optional MUTE push button gray knob replaces Power on off s...

Page 9: ...n has been switched on the modulometer and the output listening are controlled by the main L R output signal As soon as a PFL button is depressed the modulometer and the output listening automatically...

Page 10: ...It is possible to regulate the faders for a 20dB level to check the azimuth of a tape recorder BY PLUGGING A MINI JACK INTO THE OSC 0dB PLUG In this case the OSC switch must not be switched on With a...

Page 11: ...output on standard XLR Guest Line balanced output mono mix including talk to guestline feature on standard XLR Left and Right Video assist output on unbalanced RCA Cinch connectors 1 7 pin Tuchel con...

Page 12: ...be connected to the extension module Many operators prefer to use a slate microphone on their Headsets which guarantees them more freedom while working If you have been using the internal slate microp...

Page 13: ...operator button on the extension module which resets the LED This operation implies that the mixer operator and boom operator can talk to each other while the mixer operator is pushing the boom button...

Page 14: ...ry high quality meter movements for the Left and Right channels The meter scales can be illuminated with two intensities The meters can be switched to indicate as VU meters or as peak meters They can...

Page 15: ...a Roll indicator 6 19 SX922120 SX S Boom box cable 2 pair shielded cable 10 meters in length longer on request with 6 pin XLR connectors on each end to connect the Boom Box with the SX S Extension Mod...

Page 16: ...SX S10 ribbon cable SX S 10 Disconnect the Aux XLR 3 pin male and replace it with SX860141 socket 1 4 with 150mm shielded cable and Dubox case SX S 6 SX S 8 Remove the existing 1 4 Jack unsolder the c...

Page 17: ...2260 Click here for BOOM BOX Wiring Diagram 922110 External cable between SX S extension module and SX S extension box Click here for MALE and FEMALE Socket Wiring RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 860162 8...

Page 18: ...the signals from the L R Master Faders to Output A through D Caution should be exercised if a L or R mixed Output is combined with the output of an individual channel A Mono mix can be obtained on a...

Page 19: ...tput This provides a simple means of slating to an Aux bus A limiter circuit prevents overload from the Tbk mic 9 5 Installation Attach the necessary XLR and Bantam Jacks to the mixer s rear panel and...

Page 20: ...to 8 on the left will monitor the left channel pushing the switch on the right will monitors the right channel When you push the left button in L R mode the left LED will light and vice versa Push the...

Page 21: ...side However it can be powered with either 12V DC or through the mains outlet The AC voltage range varies from 100 to 260V AC 40Hz to 60Hz without any modification which allows use of the console worl...

Page 22: ...perate at highest possible levels at the first amplification stages or at the mic pre amp levels Make sure that interconnection between the SONOSAX SX S and other equipment is correct and optimal Opti...

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