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2.  INSTALLATION 
 
 
 
2.1  AC Mains Supply. 
 
 

The mixer includes a separate T L Audio VR1000 power supply, and it is essential that only this 
supply is used to power the mixer. 
 
The power supply is fitted with an internationally approved 3 pin IEC connector.  A mating socket 
with power cord is provided with the unit, wired as follows: 
 
 Brown: 

 

 

Live. 

 

 

 

Blue:      Neutral. 

 
 

Green/Yellow:  Earth (Ground). 

 
All mains wiring should be performed by a qualified electrician with all power switched off, and the 
earth connection must be used. 
 
The power supply generates a certain amount of heat during use, which must be allowed to dissipate 
from the ventilation slots and heatsink. Never cover the power supply or locate it near a source of 
heat, for example a radiator or power amplifier. The PSU is fitted with a slow moving cooling fan, 
which may generate a very small amount of mechanical noise.  
 
The power supply should be connected to the mixer with the armoured multi core cable supplied, 
before connecting the supply to the mains. The connectors should be inserted and secured into place 
by tightening the locking rings. The cable is specially selected for the high voltage and current 
requirements. Do not substitute any other cable or attempt to extend the cable supplied. 
 
The connectors on this cable are polarised, so can only be plugged in one way – please do not try to 
force the connector in if resistance is felt, since it can cause damage to the connector itself. 
 
Before connecting the power supply to the mains, check that the voltage selector switch on the front 
panel is correctly set.  The unit may be set for 115V (accepting voltages in the range 110V to 120V, 
60Hz AC), or to 230V (for voltages in the range 220V to 240V,  50Hz AC).  The fuse  required is 
20mm anti-surge, 5AT for 230V or  10AT for 115V. 
 

Warning:

   attempted operation on the wrong voltage setting, or with an incorrect fuse, will 

invalidate the warranty. 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Страница 1: ...ts 12 2 15 Mix B Output 12 2 16 Control Room Studio and Alternate L S Outputs 12 2 17 Stereo 2T Returns 2TA and 2TB 12 13 2 18 External Input 13 2 19 Phones 1 and 2 Outputs 13 2 20 Meter Bridge Connec...

Страница 2: ...source The valve stages are located as follows In each channel preamp between the mic preamp and EQ stages In each channel tape return preamp In each group mix amplifier In the Mix B mix amplifier In...

Страница 3: ...5 this corresponds to a bandwidth range of 0 2 to 2 octaves The EQ also features an EQ On switch with status LED allowing an easy comparison between flat and EQ d signals Separate Mix B facility with...

Страница 4: ...Follow CR facility which allows the Studio Output to automatically follow whatever source is feeding the CR output The Studio also has its own Level control along with Solo and On Off switches The Os...

Страница 5: ...tions are brought up to the patchbay with the exception of the mic inputs and an additional 96 tie lines are provided The patchbay i s l o c a t e d a t t h e r i g h t h a n d e n d o f t h e c o n s...

Страница 6: ...rved All mains wiring should be installed and checked by a qualified electrician Ensure the correct operating voltage is selected on the rear panel before connecting to the mains supply Never operate...

Страница 7: ...of mechanical noise The power supply should be connected to the mixer with the armoured multi core cable supplied before connecting the supply to the mains The connectors should be inserted and secur...

Страница 8: ...r hot Pin 3 Signal Ground When using unbalanced signals the signal ground may be obtained by linking pins 1 and 3 in the mating XLR connector Good quality screened cable should be used particularly fo...

Страница 9: ...en Ground If unbalanced signals are used the screen and ring should both be connected to ground The nominal operating level of the Monitor Return may be internally set for 4dBu professional or 10dBu s...

Страница 10: ...balanced If used as an additional send only e g as a send to a tape machine or monitor mixing desk the Tip and Ring should be wired together to preserve the signal path through the insertion point 2 9...

Страница 11: ...urns are normalled so that if a mono signal is connected to the left input only this signal is fed equally to left and right return paths thus enabling easy connection of mono effects devices or line...

Страница 12: ...ed stereo outputs 2 15 Mix B Output The Mix B outputs are via balanced 3 pin jack connectors The mating connectors should be wired as follows Balanced outputs Tip Signal Phase or hot Ring Signal Non P...

Страница 13: ...es such as click tracks guide cassettes CDs etc The inputs are via balanced 3 pin jack connectors The mating connectors should be wired as follows Sleeve Ground screen Tip Signal Phase or hot Ring Sig...

Страница 14: ...CC83 12AX7A secondary valve stage gives the VTC mic pre amp the ideal combination of low noise performance 127dBu and rich valve warmth The valve stage is post the Gain LF Cut Phase and Flip switches...

Страница 15: ...the channel preamp the Monitor input features an ECC83 12AX7A valve stage This is located post Gain and Flip There is no insert point on the Mix B signal path FLIP 7 The Flip switch swaps the Mic Lin...

Страница 16: ...this flexible configuration mono sends 3 4 can be switched pre or post fader and assigned to main channel or mix B signal paths Used as effects sends The aux switching system also allows sends 3 4 to...

Страница 17: ...signal can be routed to the Master Section Phones mixes and used alone or in addition to other signals AUX SEND MUTING 11 Each send can be completely muted by individual on off switches thus preventi...

Страница 18: ...riable from 0 8 7 0 1 25 0 15 octaves When the Q control is turned fully clockwise to its minimum value the filter s notch is wide At this setting it will have an effect on a wider range of frequencie...

Страница 19: ...indicator LED is lit the equaliser is active Dedicated switches are used to apply EQ to the monitor signal path see Section 3 6 HF and LF SHELVING 15 T h e Baxendale shelving filters operate at H F 1...

Страница 20: ...n be purchased as an optional extra the peak indicator is a useful quick guide to signal level PAN MIX B MUTE PK SIG AUX 1 On 2 On 3 On 4 On 5 6 AUX 3 4 PRE H MID Hz Q 48V LINE PHASE GAIN FLIP MON TRI...

Страница 21: ...ide one on the main channel faders and another on the Mix B faders This can be useful for purposes of comparison or later editing of separate mixes HF LF EQ 22 This button assigns the channel high and...

Страница 22: ...as no effect on a non automated console If automation is fitted then the links should be removed see technical section part 3 8 MIX B FADER 26 This high quality 60mm Alps fader has 10dB of gain at max...

Страница 23: ...ED will illuminate to indicate the mute status of its channel PEAK 29 The peak indicator illuminates red when the signal is about to overload or is overloading the main channel input stage In practice...

Страница 24: ...acts as a local status on off switch see 24 and 25 BUSS 33 Each channel s individual tape output a balanced quarter inch jack socket on the rear connector panel works by default as a direct post fade...

Страница 25: ...ade signal to the main mix buss MAIN CHANNEL FADER 35 The 100mm fader has 10dB of gain at maximum and controls the level of the main channel signal that is fed to the selected busses or sends PAN MIX...

Страница 26: ...O FOLLOW ALT LS MONO SOLO IN PLACE CR SOLO ON L R MIX B 2TA 2TB EXT L R MIX B 2TA 2TB EXT ON L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R STAT ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON AUTO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO...

Страница 27: ...n to channel or Mix B sound sources and their associated effects by simply selecting a solo button on the relevant channel 4 2 STEREO RETURN CHANNELS STEREO RETURN FADERS Six stereo returns are provid...

Страница 28: ...the right The headphone mix can be checked in the control room by using the Solo PFL on the Phones section The External input allows reference monitoring for performers from any external source such...

Страница 29: ...tory set for non latching mode whereby talkback is only active while the switch is pressed down but can be changed for latching mode once pressed the talkback remains active until pressed again When t...

Страница 30: ...unlike the two track inputs is normalised for stereo or mono operation should a mono source signal be required It is set to a sensitivity of 4dBu by default but may be changed to 10dBu by fitting jum...

Страница 31: ...actually recording during the mixdown or track laying process PFL TRIM This rotary trim allows 20dB of adjustment to be made to the level of the PFL AFL signals sent to the Control Room outputs via t...

Страница 32: ...ut Modules connect the group faders to the channel tape outputs in the following arrangement Group 1 feeds Tape Outputs 1 9 17 when Buss is selected on Input Modules 1 9 17 Group 2 2 10 18 2 10 18 Gro...

Страница 33: ...on the Left and Right VU meters on the meter bridge above the Master Section VALVE STAGE The L R mix amplifiers use a combination of low noise balanced IC first stage followed by an ECC83 12AX7A valv...

Страница 34: ...erence to 4dBu nominal Master fader down 97dBr Master fader 0dB 89dBr With 32 channels routed faders at 0dB channels open 75dBr Group Noise reference to 4dBu nominal Fader down 94dBr Fader 0dB no chan...

Страница 35: ...olo System 48 49 4 12 Control Room Output 49 4 13 Studio Output 49 4 14 Logic Control 49 50 4 15 External Monitor Inputs 50 51 4 16 Metering 51 4 17 Meter Bridge Option 51 5 Calibration Procedure 52 6...

Страница 36: ...ever disconnect or reconnect the multicore cable whilst the power supply is connected to the mains or there is any voltage present on the power supply outputs The regulator module for each bay is loca...

Страница 37: ...PC345 component legend layer and that 2 valves are intentionally not fitted Each valve stage consists of one half of an ECC83 12AX7A twin triode operating on an HT voltage of approximately 175V after...

Страница 38: ...valve envelope indicates loss of vacuum requiring valve replacement No heater supply to valves WARNING DO NOT REMOVE OR REPLACE VALVES WITH THE POWER SUPPLY ON AS A HIGH VOLTAGE SPARK OR POTENTIALLY...

Страница 39: ...nsole will ensure consistency of performance After replacing a valve the signal path gain should be checked as described in the Calibration Procedure but no valve bias or other adjustment is necessary...

Страница 40: ...PC335 onto which are mounted the rear panel jack sockets These IDC cables are secured in place in the console frame and terminated onto PC356 Consoles with internal or external patchbays have longer...

Страница 41: ...inputs are located on PC334 at the rear of the console The stages are similar for the mic line input and monitor path consisting of a voltage amplifier with local feedback to control the gain The val...

Страница 42: ...CD1332 The equaliser is divided into a high and low shelving pair IC5 and two fully parametric bands IC1 IC2 IC3 and IC4 The HF LF and HM LM bands may be separately switched into the monitor path on P...

Страница 43: ...onsole and should be used to re connect the module to the two backplanes The module can be easily probed with an oscilloscope if it is laid on its side on top of the adjacent modules which should be p...

Страница 44: ...iagrams 4 3 Master L R Outputs Refer to the expanded block diagram fig 3 The L R mix amplifiers are hybrid designs using a low noise balanced IC first stage on PC336 followed by a valve stage on PC345...

Страница 45: ...group signal to the L R mix and AFL monitoring Groups 2 to 8 have similar circuitry but note that the group fader modules PC338 are not interchangeable They are identified as PC338A for Group 1 PC338...

Страница 46: ...by 16 way IDC cables connected to CN4 and CN5 These connectors are on the underside of PC355 and PC356 and care should be taken to ensure that they are correctly plugged in if any backplane has been...

Страница 47: ...and routing is also located on PC348 Refer to CD1348 sheet 4 The input from the microphone is on screened cable directly from the socket on the lower master module to CN1 on PC348 This connector carri...

Страница 48: ...and by the yellow LED on the Master Module VU meter panel If Solo In Place mode is selected by the switch on the lower master module any Channel or MixB path solo switch that is activated will cause a...

Страница 49: ...l signal whilst PSU MON is linked to 15V at CN11 on PC355 The alternative loudspeaker outputs are located on the meter controller see below and remain on the rear of the console when the patchbay opti...

Страница 50: ...erates similarly to the Control Room selection but with an added logic multiplexer to perform the Studio Follow Control Room function Follow CR is generated by IC6B CD1351 sheet 3 and controls the gat...

Страница 51: ...each input section carry a 25 pin D type connector for connection of the optional LED bargraph meter bridge The circuit diagrams for the meter bridge are CD1353 input sections and CD1354 master sectio...

Страница 52: ...nd R Valves for 4dB at their respective OUTPUTS Trim 2 4 6 8 and R METERS for 0VU 3 MIXB SOURCE to Channel MIXB Master to 0dB MIXB routed to L R a With MIXB Pan fully left trim BL Valve for 4dBu at MI...

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