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the other half comprises unity-gain inverter IC23A, also with output-
boosting discrete circuitry, to drive the opposite output polarity. The
balanced program
LINE OUTPUT
is taken from between the two output
amplifiers.
GAIN REDUCTION METERING (Schematic Sheet 3, Page 31)
DC control voltages from the AGC stage and the 3 bands of compression
are fed to IC3B, a 1-of-4 analog multiplexer. Oscillator/counter IC2
sequences IC3, acting like a motor-driven rotary switch to commutate
the four control-voltage inputs.
Control voltage represents the semi-log gain control transfer function.
CR1 and CR2 translate this to a linear scale which is DC-offset by a
reference voltage from IC1A. Thus the output of IC1B sits at
approxi3V with no gain reduction in effect, and drops toward
ground as control voltage goes positive in response to gain reduction.
IC1B feeds display driver IC501 which drives the paralleled cathodes of
the four LED readouts. Each LED readout has a common-anode
connection fed by an emitter-follower. These four transistors are
sequenced by IC3A to be in step with the sequenced control voltages
from I3B. Thus a common log converter and display driver can serve
the four, multiplexed gain-reduction displays.
COMMON CONTROL CIRCUITRY (Schematic Sheet 3, Page 31)
The 235 makes efficient use of a device called a “PIC,” or Peripheral
Interface Controller, IC8 on the Schematic. This is a simple, single-chip
microcontroller meant for elementary logic and uncomplicated control
functions. We program it to perform certain routines dealing with
front-panel buttons and indicators, and RS-232 serial communications.
IC9 converts the six panel button closures into a 3-bit binary address.
The PIC keeps track of the various buttons pressed and latches
individual, 3-bit binary output commands for
LOW FREQ.
and
HIGH
FREQ. EQUALIZATION
,
PROGRAM DENSITY
and
PEAK PROCESSING
settings. The 3-bit outputs are also paralleled to a series of decoders
which light the respective LED indicator strings for these four
functions.
Switch S2, located on the rear panel of the 235, enables two operating
modes in addition to local, front-panel control of the Processor.
In
PROOF
, processing circuitry is bypassed and the 235 becomes a
unity-gain amplifier with flat frequency response. The PIC not only re-
routes signal path circuitry, but flashes front-panel indicators to alert
the operator that the unit is in
PROOF
.
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