CX242:
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NSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
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5 Microphone
Inputs
5.01 Mic
Inputs
Two microphone inputs are provided and the microphone amplifier is an electronically
balanced, transformerless design configured for optimum low noise performance.
The input impedance is greater than 2k and is suitable for microphones in the 200 to 600
ohm range. Inputs are via gold plated 3 pin XLR type connectors with latch, which are
positioned on the rear panel. For balanced microphones, connect the cable screen to Pin
1, the in phase signal to pin 2 and reverse phase to pin 3.
To operate the channel in the unbalanced mode, connect pin 3 to pin 1 (ground) inside
the XLR cable plug. Use pin 2 as hot and pin 1 as screen (ground).
5.02 Gain
Control
Pre-set gain controls are provided adjacent to the respective XLR input connector. The
gain can be adjusted from 0dB to 60dB and this wide range of gain allows direct
connection of high output devices such as radio microphones without the need for
additional attenuation. A high overload margin is maintained at all gain settings.
5.03 Front Panel Level Controls.
Separate controls for Mic 1 level and Mic 2 level are provided for both Zone 1 and Zone 2
and these provide the user with a convenient means to operate either microphone at a
suitable level in the zone of their choice.
The microphone signals are routed directly to the respective output stage and are
unaffected by the operation of the music controls. The gain control on the rear panel
should be set at a level where it is not possible to have excessive gain even when the
front panel level controls are fully clockwise.
Self adhesive labels are provided to customise the controls.
5.04 Microphone
Priority
Fully automatic, voice operated priority is provided for both microphone inputs on both
zones. Priority on/off switches are positioned behind the anti-tamper panel. With the
priority function selected, when a microphone signal is detected, the music signal is
attenuated by 20dB allowing the message to be clearly heard; normal music operation is
restored smoothly after the announcement has been made. See Figure 1 for priority
switch location details.
6 Zone
Outputs
The two output zones have balanced output stages using 3 pin XLR type connectors and
can operate into loads as low as 600
Ω
. The nominal output level is 0dBu (775mV) but the
CX242 can operate with a wide range of signal levels up to a maximum output of +20dBu
(7.7V). A 3 pin XLR connector is required for each output. For balanced interconnections,
2 core screened cable should be used. Connect the cable screen to pin 1. Pin 2 is the in
phase signal (normally red) and pin 3 is the reverse phase signal (normally blue or black).
If you plan to connect any zone output to an unbalanced load, see section 9.02
'Unbalanced Mode'.
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