
REVISION C
BMX SERIES III CONSOLE
101
PACIFIC RESEARCH & ENGINEERING
STEREO LINE OUTPUT AMPLIFIERS
Apply a 1 kHz test signal at -10 dBu (600 ohm source) to both the left and right Patch Returns. Adjust
the module GAIN TRIM controls for a +4 dBu output into a balanced bridging load.
MONAURAL LINE OUTPUT AMPLIFIER
Apply a 1 kHz test signal at -10 dBu (600 ohm source) to the module Patch Return. Adjust the module
GAIN TRIM control for a +4 dBu output into a balanced bridging load.
SLATE/TALKBACK/TEST OSCILLATOR MODULE
The slate tone level control is set for -6 VU.
The CONSOLE MIC GAIN TRIM control is set for a meter reading of 0 VU using a voice speaking
at a “normal” level. This level is important since it sets the microphone level for the Talkback
communication functions. It should be readjusted as required upon completion of installation.
The EXTERNAL OUTPUT, EXTERNAL INPUT and PRODUCER MIC GAIN TRIM controls are
set for a 0 dBu output level with a -50 dBu, 150 ohm input.
VU METER BUFFER AMPLIFIER CALIBRATION
The gain trim control for each VU meter buffer amplifier is located on the buffer amplifier PC assembly.
PROGRAM, AUDITION and UTILITY meters: Apply a 1 kHz test signal at -10 dBu (600 ohm source)
to both the left and right Patch Returns of the appropriate calibrated Stereo Line Output Amplifier.
Adjust both meter gain trim controls for a 0 VU meter reading.
AUXILIARY meters: Apply a 1 kHz test signal at +4 dBu to Meter Switcher Module external INPUT
1. Adjust both meter gain trim controls for a 0 VU meter reading.
METER SWITCHER MODULE
NOTE: The Meter Switcher Module amplifiers should be adjusted after the VU meter amplifiers have
been calibrated.
The Meter Switcher Module has a pair of amplifiers which boost the level of the CUE and SOLO meter
signals from -10 dBu to +4 dBu. The gain trim controls for these amplifiers are located on the module
PC assembly (R5 and R19) and are accessible by removing the adjacent modules, or by using an extender
board.
Apply a 1 kHz test signal at -10 dBu to the left and right Patch Returns of a Stereo Line Input Module.
Place the module in CUE and adjust the Meter Switcher Module gain trim controls for a 0 VU level
on the AUXILIARY meters.