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R

–501 Elite 

Mic-Line Preamplifier

 

 

 

 

User Manual 

 
 

Issue 0.2 

Summary of Contents for R-501 Elite

Page 1: ...R 501 Elite Mic Line Preamplifier User Manual Issue 0 2 ...

Page 2: ...electrical storms Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over Before moving the instrument remove all connected cables When setting up the product make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible If some trouble or malfunction occurs immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet Even when the power switch ...

Page 3: ...s systems and related documentation In any case we reserve the right to change the specifications without notice but in the respect to the current legislation Disclaimer The information contained in this manual has been carefully checked and we believed is accurate at the time of publication In any case we do not assume any responsibility for inaccuracies errors or omissions nor any liability for ...

Page 4: ...using 6 Installation Instructions 6 R 501 Elite Front Panel Controls and Operations 7 Input Source selection 7 Phantom Power switch 7 Gain Control knob 7 LO CUT switch 7 Phase switch 7 Level Indicator 7 SEND RETURN Bantam jacks 8 APPENDIX A Connections 9 APPENDIX B 500 series module edge connector 10 APPENDIX C Front Panel 11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 12 ...

Page 5: ... input dynamic range avoids the necessity of the input pad and the gain is controlled by a single large knob The absence of the input pad means better sonic performances In fact the pad degrades sound quality and affects signal to noise ratio The R 501 Elite contains a special circuit that allows the connection of microphones even if the unit is turned on with the Phantom Power activated in any ca...

Page 6: ... the 500 series rack and remove the 2 fastening screws positioned one on the top of the enclosure and one the bottom of the enclosure Insert the R 501 Elite into the empty slot in the 500 series enclosure Be sure that the rear edge connector on the R 501 Elite module mates correctly with the edge connector of the 500 series enclosure Replace the 2 fastening screws through the top bottom holes in t...

Page 7: ...cial circuit allows the connection of microphones even if the unit is turned on with the Phantom Power activated GAIN CONTROL KNOB Turn the gain knob in order to select the required amount of gain for either the mic input or the Line input The gain range if the mic input is activated is 70 dB If Line input is activated the range is 30 dB LO CUT SWITCH Push the button to activate the high pass filt...

Page 8: ... JACKS The front panel SEND RETURN bantam jacks permit the insertion of an outboard in series to the output without changing the connections on the back panel The SEND RETURN is a balanced connection This feature is extremely useful if you want to add on the fly outboards ...

Page 9: ...ARREL Audio R 501 ELITE User Manual Issue 0 2 Page 9 APPENDIX A Connections FIG 1 R 501 ELITE Connections ...

Page 10: ...ARREL Audio R 501 ELITE User Manual Issue 0 2 Page 10 APPENDIX B 500 series module edge connector FIG 2 500 Series module edge connector ...

Page 11: ...ARREL Audio R 501 ELITE User Manual Issue 0 2 Page 11 APPENDIX C Front Panel FIG 3 R 501 Elite Front Panel ...

Page 12: ...ave up to 20 KHz Distortion Noise 0 003 typical 0 001 Low Cut Filter 80 Hz 12 dB Oct selected by a button LED Output Level Electronically Balanced Level 4 dBu Max 32 dBu Front Panel Controls 48V Phantom Power button Lo Cut button Phase Reverse button Front Panel Input Connectors 1 4 TRS jack Line Mic switch by line jack insertion Send and Return Balanced Bantam Jacks Front Panel Indicators Level I...

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