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Q-Series

Q-Amp – Q-DI – Q-Pre

Operating Manual

August 2012

Summary of Contents for Q-Amp

Page 1: ...Q Series Q Amp Q DI Q Pre Operating Manual August 2012 ...

Page 2: ...the correct voltage for the country in which it will be use before switching the device ON Grounding and Polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an ap pliance is not defeated Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on pinched damaged worn or rubbed by any other device or obstacle Cleaning The...

Page 3: ...y have occurred in transit If the unit is damaged please do not return it to us but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted Shipping claims must be made by the consignee Rack Mounting The SM Pro Audio Q Series unit fits into HALF a standard 19 rack unit of space Be sure that there is enough air space around the unit for ...

Page 4: ...cept signal from any of the two stereo inputs on the rear of the unit This allows two completely independent monitor signals to each set of headpho nes connected to the Q Amp Ever had the drummer wanting a different mix feed from the keyboard player I bet you have and now it is finally possible using the Q Amp 4 Q Amp FRONT panel The Q Amp has four independent headphone amplifiers or line distribu...

Page 5: ... outputs are not enough you can interface and link any number of Q Amp s for additional outputs 6 2 Chaining multiple Q Amp s It is very easy to chain multiple Q Amp s together Use appropriate stereo 1 4 Inch jack to Y 2 x mono cables and make connections from one of the outputs to the stereo L R audio inputs on the rear of your second Q Amp This effectively allows an addition 3 x headphone output...

Page 6: ...on stage and supply independent XLR balanced outputs to the stage box for the front of house engineer AND set your own independent mix for stage monitoring cool In Addition you have your own Headphone output on the unit 10 Q DI front panel 10 1 Rotary volume controls for each channel to line mixer stereo output Use these variable controls to set the level of each channel signal level sent to the s...

Page 7: ... the rear of the Q DI This enables use of the unit as a fully functional line mixer Just connect the RCA stereo master outputs on the rear to your chosen destination and adjust the individual volume and pan controls for each individual channel on the front of the Q DI to suit your needs 13 SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO INPUTS Connectors 1 4 jack Type TRS balanced Impedance 47k Ohms Min Sensitivity 20dB Pea...

Page 8: ...d input with a full range of gain control from 20dB to 40dB and phantom power for every channel This half rack unit can now solve many of the connectivity issues which are raised in a large range of situations whether in the Studio home club installation or other live sound applications 16 Q PRE front panel The Q Pre has four independent pre amplifiers channels The unit provides variable rotary ga...

Page 9: ...ortion will occur Please turn down the variable gain control for the currently selected channel until the peak clip light is no longer illuminated Always trust your ears the Peak LED is after the gain control so you could actually distort the input with a very high level 19 SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO INPUTS PRE AMPS Connectors XLR Type balanced Impedance 2k Ohms Min Sensitivity 40dB Peak input level 5dB...

Page 10: ...o Audio shall at its sole discretion either repair or replace the product 20 2 2 If the warranty claim proves to be justified the product will be returned freight prepaid by SM Pro Audio within Australia Outside of Australia the product will be returned at the buyer s expense 20 2 3 Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded 20 3 Return Authorization Number 20 3 1 To o...

Page 11: ...iance with the instruc tions given in the user or service manuals Connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the tech nical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used Damages defects that are caused by any other condition beyond the control of SM Pro Audio 20 4 5 Any repair carried out by unauthorized personnel will void the warranty 20 ...

Page 12: ...M Pro Audio All illustrations descriptions and technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice SM Pro Audio Service Department W25 26 28 Roberna St Moorabbin Melbourne Victoria Australia 3189 www smproaudio com ...

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