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OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE

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Three models

o Q-230: Two Channel 30 band, 1/3 Octave Equalizer
o Q-130: Single Channel 30 band, 1/3 Octave Equalizer
o Q-215: Two Channel 15 band, 2/3 Octave Equalizer

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Constant Q

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By-pass switch

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Soft Limit Switch

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Variable High pass filter 10Hz – 200Hz (Q-130)

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Variable High pass filter 10Hz – 100Hz (Q-230)

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Easy to read LED meters

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Professional long throw slide faders (Q-130)

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XLR/ 1/4” TRS balanced/unbalanced inputs/outputs

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Output Ground lift switch

FEATURES

Summary of Contents for Q Series

Page 1: ...OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE Q Series Equalizers Q Series Equalizers Q Series Q130 Q215 Q230 www wharfedalepro com ...

Page 2: ... any system amplifiers LAST It is recommended that all system components be allowed to stabilize for several seconds before any source signals are introduced or level setting adjustments are made Similarly when shutting systems down turn all amplifiers off first before powering down any other system components 5 CABLES Do not use shielded or microphone cables for connection between amplifiers and ...

Page 3: ...Warnings Safety Instructions 1 2 What about the Q Series Equalizers 3 3 Introduction Overview 4 4 Features 5 5 Setting up Connections Wiring 7 6 Specifications 11 7 Dimensional Drawings 12 8 Warranty 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 ...

Page 4: ...om 25 Hz to 20kHz allow you to tune the sound system to the room to create the best sounding system Using long throw faders makes fine adjustments of each band easy and accurate Other features include a by pass switch to allow you to compare the equalized sound from the unfiltered sound thereby allowing you to fine tune the system The Q Series uses balanced and unbalanced Input Output connectors t...

Page 5: ...and performance Please take a few minutes to read this manual completely in order to ensure that you get the most out of your equalizers Q SERIES EQUALIZER OVERVIEW The Q Series Equalizers are accurate high quality Constant Q graphic equalizers This allows you to tailor your sound to make it sound the best in a room or tailor the sound of your music With low distortion and flexible features these ...

Page 6: ...qualizer o Q 215 Two Channel 15 band 2 3 Octave Equalizer Constant Q By pass switch Soft Limit Switch Variable High pass filter 10Hz 200Hz Q 130 Variable High pass filter 10Hz 100Hz Q 230 Easy to read LED meters Professional long throw slide faders Q 130 XLR 1 4 TRS balanced unbalanced inputs outputs Output Ground lift switch FEATURES 5 ...

Page 7: ...ARATE HIGH MID AND LOW OUTPUTS TO AMPLIFIER S FROM CROSSOVER INPUTS TO AMPLIFIER S SEPARATE LOW SPEAKER OUTPUT TO LOW FREQUENCY SPEAKER FROM AMPLIFIER SEPARATE HIGH MID SPEAKER OUTPUT TO HIGH MID SPEAKER FROM AMPLIFIER SIGNAL SHIELDED CABLE LOUDSPEAKER NON SHIELDED CABLE TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM FOR THE Q130 CROSSOVER IN SYSTEM SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM 6 ...

Page 8: ...stortion or overdriving the input as it can damage your system in the long term If you cannot achieve the desired sound level in your system you must add more speakers or a subwoofer to the system CONNECTIONS WIRING Connecting Q Series Equalizers to your system is straightforward You simply plug in your cables microphone or line level from the output of the mixer to the input of the EQ then from t...

Page 9: ...actice to get the best sound The next stop is the EQ The idea of all these adjustments is be sure you get the best and cleanest signal going down the line Start with the gain or volume control in the 0 position The next step Tuning the room a k a ringing out the system See page 9 10 In a simple system the next component is the amplifier Because your previous adjustments have resulted in the cleane...

Page 10: ...hand held and software formats When your ear gets calibrated you can tune the system by ear Using pink noise through the system and an RTA adjust the frequency response of the system to look flat Minor adjustments by ear can be made later but only minor adjustments Leave the EQ alone until the next gig or the room changes significantly However if it changes too much it is too late to run the above...

Page 11: ...Q Series Q Series with connections shown 10 ...

Page 12: ...RS female XLR pin 2 hot Electronically balanced unbalanced RF filtered Balanced 20k ohm unbalanced 10k ohm 21dBu balanced or unbalanced 40dB typically 55dB at 1kHz Impedance balanced unbalanced RF filtered Balanced 100 ohm unbalanced 50 ohm 21dBu balanced unbalanced into 2k ohm or greater 20Hz to 20kHz 0 5 1dB 10Hz to 50kHz 0 5 3dB 108 dB 90 dB 0 004 80dB 20Hz to 20kHz Bypasses the graphic equaliz...

Page 13: ...ntact your authorized Wharfedale Pro dealer or distributor for information Be aware that warranty details may differ from country to country Contact your dealers or distributor for information These terms do not infringe your statutory rights WHARFEDALE PRO LIMITED WARRANTY Dimensional Q130 12 435 00 482 60 44 00 482 60 88 00 435 00 88 00 482 60 88 00 434 00 88 00 Q215 Q230 ...

Page 14: ...ness Park Huntingdon Cambs PE29 6XU England www wharfedalepro com Wharfedale Professional reserves the right to alter or improve specifications without notice All rights reserved 2008 Wharfedale Pro Wharfedale Pro is a member of the International Audio Group IAG ...

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