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Operator Manual

Terminals marked with this symbol carry 

electrical current of suffi  cient magnitude 
to constitute risk of electric shock. 

Use only high-quality commercially-available speaker 
cables with ¼  " TS plugs pre-installed. All other 
installation or modifi cation should be performed only 
by qualifi ed personnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears, 

alerts you to the presence of uninsulated 
dangerous voltage inside the 

enclosure - voltage that may be suffi  cient to constitute 
a risk of shock.

This symbol, wherever it appears, 

alerts you to important operating and 
maintenance instructions in the 

accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

Caution

To reduce the risk of electric shock, 
do not remove the top cover 

(or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. 
Refer servicing to qualifi ed personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, 
do not expose this appliance to rain 

and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to 
dripping or splashing liquids and no objects fi lled with 
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions are for use 
by qualifi ed service personnel only. 

To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any 
servicing other than that contained in the operation 
instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualifi ed 
service personnel.

1. 

Read these instructions.

2. 

Keep these instructions.

3. 

Heed all warnings.

4. 

Follow all instructions.

5. 

Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. 

Clean only with dry cloth.

7. 

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. 

Do not install near any heat sources such as 

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus 
(including amplifi ers) that produce heat.

9. 

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 

or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades 
with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug 
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide 
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. 
If the provided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult 
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.  

Protect the power cord from being walked on or 

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, 
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.  

Use only attachments/accessories specifi ed by the 

manufacturer.

12.  

Use only with 

the cart, stand, tripod, 
bracket, or table specifi ed 
by the manufacturer, 
or sold with the 
apparatus. When a cart 
is used, use caution 
when moving the cart/

apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.  

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 

when unused for long periods of time.

14.  

Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. 

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 
damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or 
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects 
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been 
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, 
or has been dropped.

15.  

The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS 

socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

16.  

Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is 

used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device 
shall remain readily operable.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE 
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY 
IS NOT GUARANTEED. MIDAS AND KLARK TEKNIK ARE 
PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). 
ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR 
RESPECTIVE OWNERS. MUSIC GROUP ACCEPTS NO 
LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED 
BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR 
IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION, PHOTOGRAPH 
OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN. COLOURS AND 
SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM PRODUCT. 
MIDAS PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED 
DEALERS ONLY. DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS ARE NOT 
AGENTS OF MUSIC GROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO 
AUTHORITY TO BIND MUSIC GROUP BY ANY EXPRESS 
OR IMPLIED UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION. 

THIS MANUAL IS COPYRIGHTED. NO PART OF THIS 
MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED 
IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR 
MECHANICAL, INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND 
RECORDING OF ANY KIND, FOR ANY PURPOSE, 
WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF 
MUSIC GROUP IP LIMITED.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 
© 2012 MUSIC Group IP Ltd.
Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. Box 146,
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

§ 1 Warranty

(1) 

This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased 

the product from a MUSIC Group authorized dealer in 
the country of purchase. A list of authorized dealers can 
be found on MUSIC Group’s website midasconsoles.com, 
or you can contact the MUSIC Group offi  ce closest to you.

(2) 

MUSIC Group* warrants the mechanical and 

electronic components of this product to be free of 
defects in material and workmanship if used under 
normal operating conditions for a period of three (3) 
years from the original date of purchase (see the Limited
Warranty terms in § 4 below), unless a longer minimum 
warranty period is mandated by applicable local laws. 
If the product shows any defects within the specifi ed 
warranty period and that defect is not excluded under 
§ 4, MUSIC Group shall, at its discretion, either replace or 
repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned 
product or parts. In case MUSIC Group decides to replace 
the entire product, this limited warranty shall apply 
to the replacement product for the remaining initial 
warranty period, i.e., three (3) years (or otherwise 
applicable minimum warranty period) from the date of 
purchase of the original product.

(3) 

Upon validation of the warranty claim, the repaired

or replacement product will be returned to the user 
freight prepaid by MUSIC Group.

(4) 

Warranty claims other than those indicated above 

are expressly excluded.
PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. IT IS YOUR PROOF 
OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY. 
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF 
OF PURCHASE.

§ 2 Online registration

Please do remember to register your new 
Midas equipment right after your purchase at 
midasconsoles.com and kindly read the terms 
and conditions of our limited warranty carefully. 
Registering your purchase and equipment with us 
helps us process your repair claims quicker and more 
effi  ciently. Thank you for your cooperation!

§ 3 Return materials authorization

(1) 

To obtain warranty service, please contact the 

retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. 
Should your MUSIC Group dealer not be located in your 
vicinity, you may contact the MUSIC Group distributor 
for your country listed at midasconsoles.com. If your 

Important Safety 

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Summary of Contents for XL48

Page 1: ...XL48 Microphone Pre amplifier User Manual midasconsoles com DOC02 XL48OP1 Issue B...

Page 2: ...up 16 2 4 Powering the unit on off 16 2 5 Configuration 16 3 Front Panel 17 4 Rear Panel 18 5 Connections 19 5 1 Connectors 22 6 Configuring The XL48 23 7 Using The XL48 24 8 Technical Specifications...

Page 3: ...disconnect device shall remain readily operable TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECTTO CHANGEWITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED MIDAS AND KLARKTEKNIK ARE PART OFTHE MUSIC G...

Page 4: ...chnical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used damage defects caused by acts of God Nature accident fire flood etc or any other condition that is beyond the control...

Page 5: ...uidado para evitar da os y ca das al tropezar con alg n obst culo 13 Desenchufe el equipo durante tormentas o si no va a utilizarlo durante un periodo largo 14 Conf e las reparaciones nicamente a serv...

Page 6: ...oncreto todas aquellas producidas por un uso incorrecto o inadecuado del aparato por parte del usuario Esto tambi n se aplica a aquellos defectos producidos por el uso y desgaste normales en especial...

Page 7: ...e charg pour viter d ventuelles blessures en cas de chute 13 D branchez l appareil de la tension secteur en cas d orage ou si l appareil reste inutilis pendant une longue p riode de temps 14 Les trava...

Page 8: ...trument de musique t moins lumineux et toutes pi ces ou l ments similaires 6 Les dommages pannes caus s par les conditions suivantes ne sont pas couverts par la garantie Mauvaise manutention ou entret...

Page 9: ...eckers Gegenst nde oder Fl ssigkeit in das Ger teinnere gelangt sind das Ger t Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt wurde das Ger t nicht ordnungsgem funktioniert oder auf den Boden gefallen ist 17 Korr...

Page 10: ...tzung besonders bei Fadern Crossfadern Potentiometern Tasten Gitarrensaiten Leuchtmitteln und hnlichenTeilen 6 Unter diese eingeschr nkte Garantie fallen auch keine Sch den Defekte die verursacht wurd...

Page 11: ...omo por exemplo no caso do cabo de alimenta o ou ficha se encontrarem danificados na eventualidade de l quido ter sido derramado ou objectos terem ca do para dentro do dispositivo no caso da unidade t...

Page 12: ...otenci metros chaves bot es cordas de guitarra luzes e partes similares 6 Danos defeitos causados pelas seguintes condi es n o est o cobertas pela presente garantia limitada manejo impr prio neglig nc...

Page 13: ...are will operate in compliance with the Software s material specifications and documentation for a period of 90 days from your purchase of this Product The Software is provided as is and the Company d...

Page 14: ...g Company reserves all rights not expressly granted to you in this licence If any provision of this Licence is held unenforceable that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so...

Page 15: ...ased on the classic Midas XL4 design Meters Eight segment LED meters A D converters High quality A D converters as used on the Midas XL8 Live Performance System Inputs Eight balanced XLR inputs plus e...

Page 16: ...on the rear panel The correct lead for connection in the area to which the unit was shipped is supplied with the unit The equipment should only be plugged into the mains outlet using the supplied lea...

Page 17: ...low LED illuminates to show that this button is on 6 48 V button this phantom power button when on supplies 48 volts to the mic The integral red LED illuminates to show that this button is on 7 Meter...

Page 18: ...ctor two sets of eight AES3 connections on one 25way Dtype connector 5 Analogue outputs connector eight balanced analogue outputs connected via a 25way Dtype connector 6 Analogue inputs eight electric...

Page 19: ...ions Examples of rear panel connections 1 Word clock cables 2 AES3 output cable loom 3 Analogue output cable loom 4 XLR inputs 5 Analogue input cable loom 6 ADAT optical cables 7 Mains power cable 1 7...

Page 20: ...A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C Male socket side Cable side 25 way male D type connector Figure 1 AES3 adapter cable pinouts for a 25 way D type connector to eight XLRs using the standard Tascam...

Page 21: ...B C A B C A B C A B C Male socket side Cable side 25 way male D type connector A B C Ground Cold Hot Figure 2 Analogue input parallel analogue inputs 1 8 connector and output analogue outputs 1 8 conn...

Page 22: ...e United States of America only the supplied cable may be used with the AES3 outputs XLR connector shells should be of metal construction so that they provide a screen when connected and where appropr...

Page 23: ...an external clock source the dual coloured ext sync LED will illuminate red until the unit recognises a valid clock at which point the ext sync LED will turn green to indicate that the incoming clock...

Page 24: ...S and KLARK TEKNIK are part of the MUSIC Group music group com XL48 general specifications Dimensions 1U high 43 6 mm Rack 482 0 mm 19 wide 325 mm deep Net weight 5 5 kg Shipping weight 6 5 kg Power r...

Page 25: ...ut 1 AES3 outputs 1 8 x2 input word clock 75R output Digital Format Conversion ADC input 1 parallel analogue inputs 1 8 Each input channel is routed directly to its respective output However when the...

Page 26: ...itch off the power to the XL48 unit at the mains power outlet Remove the mains IEC connector from the rear of the unit Pull out the fuse drawer and remove the faulty fuse Fit a new fuse ensuring it co...

Page 27: ...27 Operator Manual midasconsoles com...

Page 28: ...dans ServiceService Repairs R parationsMaintenance R parations dusiteInternetmidasconsoles com Vouspouvez galementsoumettreenligneleformulairederetour sousgarantiedans ServiceWarrantyRegistration R pa...

Page 29: ...ned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if...

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Page 31: ...ploi dans sa totalit Nous esp rons que vous l avez trouv utile N h sitez pas nous faire part de vos commentaires Nos cordonn es et l adresse de notre site Internet sont indiqu es au d but de ce mode d...

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