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1:  Power switch - As you may have guessed, this is what you use to turn the
S63 on and off.  The built-in protection relay circuitry (which mutes the outputs for
approximately five seconds after powering on) prevents power-on “thumping,”
which can potentially damage connected speakers.

2:  Fuse holder - Insert a 6 amp fuse here for 120 volt operation.  Insert a 3.5
amp fuse here for 220 volt operation.  

3:  Effect Returns -  These unbalanced inputs allow you to route signal from
external devices such as effects processors to the Effects Return section of the
S63.  Because the S63 is a monophonic system, stereo signals input to the pair
of Effects returns 1-2 are automatically mixed to mono.  See the “Using the
Effects Sends and Returns” section in this manual for more information.

4:  Effects Sends - These unbalanced outputs allow you to route signal from
each of the two discrete Effects Sends to external devices such as effects
processors.  Effects Send 1 is pre-fader and pre-EQ, while Effects Send 2 is
post-fader and post-EQ.  See the “Using the Effects Sends and Returns” section
in this manual for more information.

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Guided Tour - S63 Rear Panel

S6  MIXER AMPLIFIER

6 CHANNEL 210 WATT 4 

SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES CORP., HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK 

EFFECT RETURNS

EFFECT SENDS

MON OUT

1

2

2

1

AMP IN

PRE AMP OUT

SPEAKER OUTPUT

MINIMUM 2 

+4dB

10K

+4dB
600

+4dB
600

+4dB

47K

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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120 VOLT  6 AMP
220 VOLT 3.5 AMP

TO PREVENT SHOCK,

DO NOT OPEN. NO USER

SERVICABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-

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PERSONNEL. TO PREVENT 

FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD

DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE

CAUTION

HEATSINK MAY BE HOT!

DO NOT BLOCK AIRFLOW

OR OVERHEATING MAY 

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SERIAL NUMBER

ASSEMBLED

IN R.O.K.

POWER RATING

120V/60Hz 450 W

POWER

FUSE

ON

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Summary of Contents for S63, S83

Page 1: ...SAMSON S83 S63 AMPLIFIER MIXER...

Page 2: ...ion 12 Rear Panel 14 Connecting The S83 S63 General Suggestions 15 Setting Up and Using the S83 S63 16 Setting the Correct Gain Structure 17 Suggested Performance Applications 20 S83 20 S63 21 Groundi...

Page 3: ...r chan nel while the S63 has three their amplifier power ratings the S83 delivers 300 watts into 4 ohms while the S63 delivers 210 watts into 4 ohms the number of Effects returns the S83 has four whil...

Page 4: ...o shape the sound of your input signal sources In addition a ten band graphic master equalizer allows you to tune the output of the S83 S63 to the particular room environment you are in This can be pa...

Page 5: ...bring external signals from other mixers or audio devices into the S83 S63 power amplifier A rear panel preamplifier output allows you to connect the S83 S63 to exter nal power amplifiers when higher...

Page 6: ...ANNEL 6 PEAK LOW 15 LEVEL 0 10 EFF1 MON 0 4 40 TRIM 0 10 10 EFF2 REV 0 LINE MIC CHANNEL 7 PEAK LOW 15 LEVEL 0 10 EFF1 MON 0 4 40 TRIM 0 10 10 EFF2 REV 0 LINE MIC CHANNEL 8 PEAK 8 CHANNEL MIXER 300 WAT...

Page 7: ...m 4 db to 40 db the input trim is at unity gain no boost or attenuation when set to the 0 position The input signal is boosted when the trim is turned to the right of 0 and attenuated when turned to t...

Page 8: ...er EQ These sliders allow you to add 15 db of boost or attenuation to ten different frequency areas affecting the main output signal of the S83 When a slider is at its center detented 0 db position th...

Page 9: ...termines the input level of signal arriving via Effects returns 3 and 4 mixed together in mono This signal is at unity gain no boost or attenuation when the knob set to the 0 position and is boosted w...

Page 10: ...Effects Sends and Returns section in this manual for more information 4 Effects Sends These unbalanced outputs allow you to route signal from each of the two discrete Effects Sends to external devices...

Page 11: ...mplifier speaker system so that the performers can receive an onstage monitor mix independent of the house mix See the Using the Effects Sends and Returns section of this manual for more information 8...

Page 12: ...12 12 1 kHz 0 15 15 HIGH 0 15 15 LOW 0 15 LEVEL 0 10 EFF1 MON 0 4 40 TRIM 0 10 10 EFF2REV 0 LINE MIC CHANNEL 2 12 12 1 kHz 0 15 15 HIGH 0 15 15 LOW 0 15 LEVEL 0 10 EFF1 MON 0 4 40 TRIM 0 10 10 EFF2 R...

Page 13: ...the 0 position the signal is attenuated 4 Input trim black This knob determines the input level of the connected mic or line signal Continuously adjustable from 4 db to 40 db the input trim is at uni...

Page 14: ...gnal being output from the rear panel Monitor jack The amount of signal sent is increased as the knob is turned clockwise For more information see the Using the Effects Sends and Returns section in th...

Page 15: ...dynamic microphones it should be used only when one or more condenser microphones are connected to the S63 Refer to the owners manual of your microphone to determine whether or not it requires 48 volt...

Page 16: ...e unbalanced outputs allow you to route signal from each of the two discrete Effects Sends to external devices such as effects processors Effects Send 1 is pre fader and pre EQ while Effects Send 2 is...

Page 17: ...alanced output provides a monophonic line level output from Effects Send 1 post Monitor level control but unaffected by the Main Level control It is normally used to connect the unit to an external mo...

Page 18: ...channel line inputs will accept either balanced or unbalanced connectors The diagram below shows how balanced 1 4 TRS Tip Ring Sleeve connectors should be wired Unbalanced cables use standard 1 4 phon...

Page 19: ...sure correct phase correlation be sure that the connection from the tip of the S83 S63 speaker jack goes to the hot input of your loudspeaker and that the sleeve of the S83 S63 speaker jack is connect...

Page 20: ...63 turn on the Phantom switch Then turn on the S83 S63 s main power g Play an instrument connected to one of the S83 S63 s line inputs and while doing so raise the corresponding channel level control...

Page 21: ...then play the instrument or sing into the microphone connected to that channel Adjust the input levels of connected outboard effects processors so that their meter shows incoming signal normally in t...

Page 22: ...120V 60Hz 450 W POWER FUSE ON OFF 12 12 2 5K 0 15 15 HIGH 0 12 12 500Hz 0 15 15 LOW 0 15 LEVEL 0 10 EFF1 MON 0 4 40 TRIM 0 10 10 EFF2 REV 0 LINE MIC CHANNEL 1 PEAK LOW 15 LEVEL 0 10 EFF1 MON 0 4 40 TR...

Page 23: ...0 15 LEVEL 0 10 EFF1 MON 0 4 40 TRIM 0 10 10 EFF2REV 0 LINE MIC CHANNEL 2 12 12 1 kHz 0 15 15 HIGH 0 15 15 LOW 0 15 LEVEL 0 10 EFF1 MON 0 4 40 TRIM 0 10 10 EFF2 REV 0 LINE MIC CHANNEL 3 12 12 1 kHz 0...

Page 24: ...you are using rack mounted audio devices and are experiencing hum or buzz there s a simple test to determine the source of the problem while keeping all devices powered on and connected with audio ca...

Page 25: ...areas because they have maximum impact on musical signals that s why they are sometimes known as sweet spots When an EQ knob is in its center detented position 0 it is having no effect When it is move...

Page 26: ...ne to shine through And try not to think of EQ as a miracle worker no amount of equalization can put a singer in tune or remove the distortion from an overloaded input signal The key is to get the sig...

Page 27: ...affect the send level as well It is particularly important to keep this distinction in mind when you connect external signal processors to the S83 S63 via either or both of the two Effects Send jacks...

Page 28: ...el levels and the individual channel EQ settings Using the Internal Reverb Both the S83 and S63 contain a high quality internal three spring reverb unit that adds a quality called ambience this is rou...

Page 29: ...z 15 dB Mid 1 kHz 12 dB Low 80 Hz 15 dB Graphic Equalizer both models 30 64 125 250 500 Hz 1 2 3 5 10 kHz 15 dB Peak LED 5 dB before clipping Tape Input Sensitivity 10 dB 300 mV Headphone S83 20 mW 8...

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