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MPA685 Owner’s Manual 

 

 

3/2012 

 

 

 

6

 

 

+48V

DIRECT 

INPUT

MIC INPUT

GAIN 

STAGE

BUFFER & 

POS/NEG 

PEAK 

DETECTOR

OVERLOAD 

LED

BUFFER

BUFFER

LOW FREQ 

RESPONSE 

SWITCH

OUTPUT

BUFFER

OUTPUT 

LEVEL POT

STEPPED 

SWITCH

ATTN

DIRECT 

LOOPTHRU

GAIN 

STAGE

GAIN

STEPPED 

SWITCH

MIC Z

 
BLOCK DIAGRAM 

 

A block diagram of the MPA685 is shown below.   

 

 

Some units are also equipped with ¼” balanced phone jacks connected to the input XLR 
connector.

Summary of Contents for MPA685

Page 1: ...MPA685 Dual Channel Microphone Preamplifier Owner s Manual INGRAMENGINEERING Option 201...

Page 2: ...MPA685 Owner s Manual 3 2012 2...

Page 3: ...ophone Impedance Selector 5 Adjusting the Audio Input Level Settings 6 Overload LED 7 48V Switch 8 Phase Invert 9 High Pass Filter 10 Adjusting the Output Level Audio Specifications AC Specifications...

Page 4: ...le this preamplifier to be used with any microphone type and any audio signal with outstanding results DESCRIPTION The MPA685 provides two channels of 100 discrete semiconductor based amplification of...

Page 5: ...ns Extremely tight gain matching between channels along with the transformer usage and discrete circuit design also makes the MPA685 an excellent choice for stereo make up gain applications High volta...

Page 6: ...LOAD LED BUFFER BUFFER LOW FREQ RESPONSE SWITCH OUTPUT BUFFER OUTPUT LEVEL POT STEPPED SWITCH ATTN DIRECT LOOPTHRU GAIN STAGE GAIN STEPPED SWITCH MIC Z BLOCK DIAGRAM A block diagram of the MPA685 is s...

Page 7: ...to a power supply only of the type described in these operation instructions or as marked on this product 8 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be...

Page 8: ...plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure 13 Grounding or Polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding...

Page 9: ...s are made with standard ITT Cannon XLR 3 31 and 3 32 types XLR audio input and output connections are balanced with pin 2 positive Pin 3 negative and Pin 1 ground A ground lift toggle switch is inclu...

Page 10: ...p through may therefore dominate the instrument load if the loop through load is less than 1 Meg If excessive signal loading is experienced when using the loop through connection remove the loop throu...

Page 11: ...t section stepped switch functions as a combined attenuator gain control When the switch is adjusted between 11 and 1 on the front panel the switch is attenuator mode and the pre amp gain stage operat...

Page 12: ...Gain vs Stepped Switch Position 6 Overload LED The Overload LED is designed to illuminate at 1 THD The Overload detection circuitry accurately tracks the 1 THD threshold to frequencies higher than 30...

Page 13: ...of the audio at the pre amplifier output is 180 relative to the input 9 Low Frequency Response Switch The Low Frequency Response filter applies a 6dB octave cut to low frequencies when activated To a...

Page 14: ...ut High Setting 69 dB Direct Input Stepped Switch Gain Change vs Switch Position 4 dB Step Switch Positions 11 to 10 2 dB Step Switch Positions 10 to 4 3 dB Step Switch Positions 4 to 7 4 dB Step Swit...

Page 15: ...otherwise noted Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Comments AC Voltage 115 230 V Selectable on rear panel AC Frequency 50 60 Hz Fuse 500 mA 250 V Slow Blow Size 0 25 x 1 25 3AG or 5x20mm GDC 213 depends on A...

Page 16: ...crewdriver may be used to eject the fuse holder from the housing The fuse type is specified in the Specifications section 2 Power On Bulb Use only Chicago Miniature Type 756 bulb Other bulbs have the...

Page 17: ...assembly and remove the bulb by pushing the bulb in and turning to the left Replace the bulb with the type listed in the Specifications section 3 Microphone Input Audio Sounds Distorted Decrease the...

Page 18: ...ground In the event that the ground lift toggle switch does not eliminate hum Pin 1 of the cable connected to the pre amplifier output may be disconnected at the connection to the pre amplifier If hu...

Page 19: ...ate and thus determine whether or not your Ingram Engineering product is still under warranty To obtain factory service 1 Call Ingram Engineering at 678 685 9838 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday Eas...

Page 20: ...sales receipt Final determination of warranty coverage lies solely with Ingram Engineering or its Authorized Service Centers Ingram Engineering products returned to Ingram Engineering and deemed eligi...

Page 21: ...LY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THREE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE FROM AN AUTHORIZED INGRAM ENGINEERING DEALER UPON EXPIRATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD INGRAM ENGINEERING SHALL HAVE NO...

Page 22: ...cts and or documents or to discontinue any product at any time without notice The product specifications contained herein are subject to change Ingram Engineering assumes no responsibility for inaccur...

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