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P-SOLO

SINGLE-CHANNEL PRECISION MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER

with Direct Instrument Input

OPERATION MANUAL

Version 1.2

Summary of Contents for P-SOLO

Page 1: ...TRUE systems P SOLO SINGLE CHANNEL PRECISION MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER with Direct Instrument Input OPERATION MANUAL Version 1 2 ...

Page 2: ...hands Do not defeat intended AC power connection polarization Do not use a damaged or excessively worn cord to connect this unit to AC power CAUTIONS Severe damage may be caused to your unit if the AC voltage setting is not correct for the AC power available in your area The voltage setting is visible on the red selector switch on the rear panel See section on AC Mains Connection for instructions ...

Page 3: ...at corporate headquarters of Sunrise Engineering and Design Inc 1630 S Research Loop Suite 150 Tucson Arizona 85710 USA Owner s Record We recommend that you record the following information for reference in the event that you need to contact TRUE Systems for technical support or repairs Please return your completed Warranty Card today Serial No _____________________ Purchase Date _________________...

Page 4: ...AND RUNNING IN A HURRY 5 INSTALLATION 6 Unpacking and Inspection 6 Mounting 6 OPERATION 7 Connections 7 AC Mains Connection 7 Microphone Connection 8 Output Cable Connection 8 A Word About Cables 8 Front Panel Controls 9 Instrument Input DI 10 DESIGN APPROACH 11 SPECIFICATIONS 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 REGISTRATION and WARRANTY 13 SERVICE and SUPPORT INFORMATION 13 ...

Page 5: ...ad the SAFETY and OPERATING PRECAUTIONS on page 2 of this manual 2 Check the voltage selector on the rear panel to make sure it is set for the appropriate AC mains voltage in your area 3 After making sure the main power switch is off connect the AC power cord 4 Connect output signal cables between P SOLO BALANCED OUT and the analog line level input of your recorder mixer signal processor etc Use e...

Page 6: ...king materials cannot be located wrap the unit with plastic bubble wrap material extending at least 2 beyond the extremities of the P SOLO enclosure Mounting The P SOLO is designed for placement on your desktop or any convenient flat surface It s light weight and compact enclosure make it easy to carry by hand or in your gig bag If you wish to rack mount the unit please visit our website www true ...

Page 7: ...63 mA L 250V I 0 115 Balanced Mic In XLR Out TRS Out Voltage Selector inside Fuse Drawer Main Power Switch RoHS 2002 95 EC e1 AC Mains Connection Prior to connecting the AC mains power cord verify that the Voltage Selector inside the fuse drawer is set for the AC mains voltage in your area Voltage Selector Position Operating Voltage Range Fuses 2 115V 100 132VAC 50 60Hz T 125mA L 250V 230V 200 264...

Page 8: ...recorders etc If both outputs are used care should be taken to avoid system ground loops See Troubleshooting section for tips on eliminating hum caused by grounding problems The TRS and XLR output connectors are not electronically isolated Therefore if you connect either one of the output connectors to an unbalanced input the other connector will automatically be unbalanced When connecting an outp...

Page 9: ... can be set to the INP ATTEN mode The GAIN Control will click into this position as the knob is turned fully counterclockwise In the INP ATTEN mode the P SOLO is set to a fixed gain of about 6dB The INP ATTEN mode affects both mic and instrument inputs 48V Phantom Power selector Phantom power 48VDC is activated when the 48V indicator is illuminated Avoid selecting phantom power if you are using a ...

Page 10: ... 14 dB in the INP ATTEN mode NOTE The INSTRUMENT input is for unbalanced sources only DO NOT use a TRS balanced plug for this input as the DI will not function correctly Level Indicators Use these to match signal level between the P SOLO and devices to which it is connected and to avoid overloading the preamp SIG indicates that a signal is present on the channel It illuminates when the signal leve...

Page 11: ...ve become known SPECIFICATIONS Gain preamp 15 5 to 64dB or 6dB INP ATTEN mode DI 4 to 44dB or 14dB INP ATTEN mode Frequency Response 1 5 Hz to 500kHz 3dB gain 40dB Maximum Output Level 31 dBu 27 dBu in INP ATTEN mode Maximum Input Level 15 dBu 25 dBu in INP ATTEN mode Noise Rs 0 Ohms 132 dB e i n Slew Rate 40 V uS CMRR CMV 10 dBu 85 dB THD preamp 26dBu 100kOhm 0008 Input Impedance preamp 5 5 Kohm ...

Page 12: ...heck continuity of output cable Make sure outputs are not connected to a load impedance of less than 600 ohms Output signal is distorted Outputs are connected for unbalanced operation Make sure the minus output signal pins are connected to the shield and not left unconnected See Output Cable Connection section Check troubleshooting tips for balanced operation above Hum can be heard in the audio pr...

Page 13: ...ic damage incurred due to normal handling and use SUNRISE reserves the right to change or improve the product design at any time without prior notice Incorporation of design changes in future versions of the product does not imply the availability of upgrades for existing units This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and SUNRISE specifically disclaims all implied warr...

Page 14: ...ther qualified service personnel we recommend they contact us prior to performing repairs We will be happy to advise them of any special repair considerations All units returned to SUNRISE or authorized TRUE systems repair facility must be prepaid insured and properly packaged Purchaser must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number prior to returning a product Sunrise Engineering and Desi...

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