Audio Owner Manual
Section 1
INTRODUCTION
The Allen
Heath SCEPTER RACK MOUNT MIXER is a versatile,
economical and easy-to-use general purpose rack mount mixer intended for stereo
and mono PA applications as well as stereo recording. The quality of design,
construction and components employed will ensure high performance in these
applications when correctly used. Operators and installers are encouraged to study
the contents of this handbook.
Construction:
1.
Aluminum front panel, stove enamel, enamel silk-screened legend.
2.
Steel Rear Panel and Chassis, grey stove enamel finish.
3.
Individual Channel assemblies secured to Front and Rear panels.
4.
Internal
circuits employ removable IDC harness.
5.
Glass-epoxy circuits cards for strength and reliablity
6.
All audio path
are socketed for ease of service.
7.
IC op-amp and discrete component circuit design.
AC Power Requirements:
Allen Heath power supplies
(Supplied),
and RPS-1
provide the necessary DC power for the mixer. These are the only power supplies
recommended for use with this product. Use of power supplies other than those
specified may void the mixer warranty. All Allen Heath power supplies operate on
the following mains voltages/frequencies
AC
Hz 50VA Europe
11 O-1 20V AC
Hz USA
100 Volt AC
Hz 50VA Japan
NOTE:
The MPS-8R power supply is provided as standard with the Scepter.
providing
Volts and -15 Volts for mixer operation, and
Volts for Phantom
Power microphone operation. It is configured as a Rack Mount Power Supply for
standard 19” racks. If necessary the Front Panel may be removed to enable remote
mounting.
Further details on mains voltages are available within the SERVICE section of
this manual.
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