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TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS

T.H.D.

Mic, Line or stereo input to
Main Outputs, +20dB at outputs,
any input gain

< 0.009%

Crosstalk

Fader Attenuation

100dB @1kHz

Aux Send Attenuation

80dB @1kHz

Stereo Separation

70dB @1kHz

Noise

Measured RMS, 22Hz to 22kHz bandwidth

Aux Outputs

-83dBu

Main Outputs

-80dBu

E.I.N.

Microphone Input, Maximum Gain,
terminated 150R

-129dBu

Max. Gain to Main Outputs

Mic Input

74dB

Line Input

54dB

Stereo Input

32dB

Stereo Return & 2Track Return

12dB

Maximum Input Levels

Mic Input

+21dBu

Line Input

> 30dBu

Stereo Input

+26dBu

Stereo Return & 2Track Return

> 30dBu

Maximum Output Levels

Any Output

+22dBu

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Summary of Contents for SPIRIT POWERSTATION

Page 1: ...0 0 10 10 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 AUX 1 PRE 1...

Page 2: ...t Finding Guide 10 Getting to know your console 11 Facilities 11 Input Channel 11 Stereo Channel 14 Master Section 17 Lexicon 21 Grahic Equaliser 21 Power Amplifier 23 Patchbay 25 Using your POWERSTAT...

Page 3: ...ter E or by the earth symbol The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured Brown must be...

Page 4: ...pt a wide range of Microphone and Line level signals from separate input sockets Every mono channel features wide range gain control 3 band Equalisation with swept Mid section plus a Hi Pass Filter 2...

Page 5: ...u with clear and instinctive control of the final sound balance and like an artist playing an instrument you should listen to the effect of your fader movements not look at your hands Your SPIRIT POWE...

Page 6: ...t from full left through to full right This allows particular artists to retain their correct spatial position within the mix and can be valuable for live effects Pre Fade Listen PFL allows you to mon...

Page 7: ...the input signal without distortion caused by Clipping when the signal becomes so high that it would exceed the power supply rail voltages and is as a result limited This commonly occurs where gain se...

Page 8: ...3 pin XLR and 1 4 three pole A gauge jacks are used in several configurations as shown in the diagrams below Balanced Input 2 Hot ve 3 Cold ve 1 Screen Unbalanced Input 1 Screen 2 Hot ve Link 3 to 1...

Page 9: ...t and complexity of balanced outputs note This is the method used in most condenser mics Polarity You will probably be familiar with the concept of polarity in electrical signals and this is of partic...

Page 10: ...moved a 0 1 F tubular capacitor should be connected in its place to provide RF protection Avoid running audio cables or placing audio equipment close to thyristor dimmer units or power cables Noise im...

Page 11: ...internal structure of the console Each Component has a specific function and only by getting to know what each part is supposed to do will you be able to tell if there is a genuine fault Many faults...

Page 12: ...phantom power with unbalanced mics or damage may result Transformer coupled dynamic microphones may be used without causing damage even when the 48V power is connected Input level is set by the GAIN c...

Page 13: ...15dB Turning to the right provides boost adding crispness to vocals and electronic instruments Turning to the left cuts the same frequencies reducing hiss or distorted consonants which can occur with...

Page 14: ...e turned down when not in use 8 LEXICON SWITCH This switch when pressed enables the post fade Aux 2 control to send the chanel signal to the Lexicon Digital Effects Processor on the right hand side of...

Page 15: ...ate signal level with the fader at the nominal 0 mark 3 EQUALISER The Equaliser EQ comprises three sections The upper control provides H F treble boost and cut of 15dB at 12kHz Turning to the right pr...

Page 16: ...e turned down when not in use 5 LEXICON SWITCH This switch when pressed enables the post fade Aux 2 control to send the chanel signal to the Lexicon Digital Effects Processor on the right hand side of...

Page 17: ...AUX 1 PRE 1 15 3 5 6 7 4 1 2 16 17 18 20 19 11 9 10 8 12 13 14 Page 16...

Page 18: ...taneously affects all Aux 1 sends across the mixer 4 EFFECTS TO AUX 1 The EFFECTS TO AUX 1 control allows the output of the Lexicon Digital Effects Processor to be mixed in mono with the Aux 1 Sends i...

Page 19: ...AUX 1 PRE 1 15 3 5 6 7 4 1 2 16 17 18 20 19 11 9 10 8 12 13 14 Page 18...

Page 20: ...le method of feeding an external machine to the mix output for interval music for instance If the input to the same machine is fed from the Record Output there is the possibility of serious feedback w...

Page 21: ...AUX 1 PRE 1 15 3 5 6 7 4 1 2 16 17 18 20 19 11 9 10 8 12 13 14 Page 20...

Page 22: ...r OFF remotely by connecting a standard guitar foot switch or similar unit providing an isolated switch closure to the rear panel Lexicon Foot Switch jack socket as shown The Effect is muted when the...

Page 23: ...AUX 1 PRE 1 15 3 5 6 7 4 1 2 16 17 18 20 19 11 9 10 8 12 13 14 Page 22...

Page 24: ...able parts Refer all servicing to a qualified service engineer through the appropriate Spirit dealer The POWERSTATION contains an integral 265W 265W into 4 power amplifier the inputs to which are norm...

Page 25: ...e from heavy ultra bass signals Switching the filter into circuit is almost always a good idea but may unnecessarily restrict the dynamic range of a system with particularly wide range PA cabinets and...

Page 26: ...ts on the jacks as shown below STEREO RETURN FX BUS L R BUSSES 2 TRACK RETURN TO POWER AMP MAIN L R EFFECTS MAIN INSERTS GRAPHIC EQUALISER MAIN OUTPUTS NORMALLING NORMALLING GRAPHIC INPUT GRAPHIC OUTP...

Page 27: ...normalling to bypass the following sections see diagram on previous page Example 2 In this example a feed from an external mixer for a secondary band perhaps plugs directly into the power amplifier j...

Page 28: ...id distortion at one extreme and excessive noise at the other Set up individual input channel as follows Connect the input required microphone keyboard etc Note Phantom powered mics should be connecte...

Page 29: ...y factors principally the Gain control Channel Fader and Output Faders You should try to use only as much microphone gain as required to achieve a good balance between signals with the faders set as d...

Page 30: ...ic shock do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Regular care and inspection will be rewarded by a long life and maximum reliability Glossary auxiliary send an output from the console comprising a...

Page 31: ...m to monitor the sounds they are producing frequency response the variation in gain of a device with frequency headroom the available signal range above the nominal level before clipping occurs highpa...

Page 32: ...Hz Noise Measured RMS 22Hz to 22kHz bandwidth Aux Outputs 83dBu Main Outputs 80dBu E I N Microphone Input Maximum Gain terminated 150R 129dBu Max Gain to Main Outputs Mic Input 74dB Line Input 54dB St...

Page 33: ...ckets power amp level control at maximum THD 1kHz with both channels driven just below clipping Into 4 0 025 Into 8 0 015 Metering 10 Segment LED Bargraph Accuracy Relative to 0dB 1dB Weight 18 2Kg Di...

Page 34: ...0 0 10 10 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 AUX 1 PRE 1 MONO STEREO MASTER Page 33...

Page 35: ...3 1 2 MONO INPUT CHANNEL 1 8 STEREO INPUT CHANNEL 9 12 MASTER SECTION MASTER SECTION System Block Diagram Page 34...

Page 36: ...Notes Page 35...

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