Allen&Heath GS1 SERVICE MANUAL

GS1

compact 8 buss console

SERVICE

MANUAL

PUBLICATION AP2064

INTRODUCTION

The information presented in this manual is intended for competent technical personnel to carry out service and product
support for the GS1. We assume that the reader is familiar with the related electronic theory and audio terminology,
and is able to carry out basic servicing, fault-finding and repair of audio equipment of this type. Service personnel should
also be familiar with audio systems, mains earthing and power requirements, as well as handling precautions.

For further information on the operation and application of the GS1, please refer to the USER GUIDE publication
AP2061 supplied with each unit.

Whilst we believe the information in this manual to be reliable we do not assume responsibility for inaccuracies. We
also reserve the right to make changes in the interest of further product development.

SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Under normal conditions the GS1 does not require user maintenance or internal calibration. Any service work required
should be carried out by qualified technical personnel only.

We are able to offer further product support through our worldwide distribution network. To help us provide the most
efficient service please would you quote the console serial number in any communication regarding this product.

SAFETY WARNING !

Mains electricity is dangerous and can kill. Mains voltage is not present within the

GS1

console but is present in the external power supply unit. Do not attempt to disassemble the
power supply unit. Do not carry out any work within the

GS1

console while it is powered. The
external power supply unit is factory set to match your local a.c. mains supply and marked
on the cover. Check that this matches your local mains supply. Check your mains wiring
and earthing before switching on.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 2

SERVICE & TECHNICAL SUPPORT.................................................... 2

PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................... 2

DIMENSIONS ........................................................................................ 3

CONNECTIONS .................................................................................... 3

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION .............................................................. 4

MIDI IMPLEMENTATION DATA ........................................................... 4

CONSOLE FUNCTIONAL CHECK ....................................................... 5

CONSOLE DISASSEMBLY................................................................... 7

REMOVING THE CONSOLE CIRCUIT BOARD .................................. 8

EXPANDER DISASSEMBLY................................................................. 9

REMOVING THE EXPANDER CIRCUIT BOARD ................................ 1 0

EXPANDER OPTION FITTING INSTRUCTIONS................................. 11

METERBRIDGE OPTION FITTING INSTRUCTIONS .......................... 12

ORDERING SPARE PARTS ................................................................. 1 6

BLOCK DIAGRAM.................................................................................

GS1 CONSOLE CIRCUIT DIAGRAM PCB KEY ..................................

PCB COMPONENT LAYOUT - CHANS 1 to 8 .....................................

PCB COMPONENT LAYOUT - CHANS 9 to 16 & MASTER L-R.........

CONSOLE CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS (8 pages).........................................

GS1 EXPANDER CIRCUIT DIAGRAM PCB KEY ................................

EXPANDER PCB COMPONENT LAYOUT...........................................

EXPANDER CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS (3 pages).......................................

METERBRIDGE PCB LAYOUT .............................................................

METERBRIDGE CIRCUIT DIAGRAM...................................................

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DIMENSIONS

PSU

METERBRIDGE

GS1

EXPANDER

Dimensions packed unpacked packed

W D H Kg(lb) Kg (lb)

GS1.................................................................... 63 0 ..... 550 ..... 140 ..................7.5 (16.5) ......................10.5 (23.1)

EXPANDER ....................................................... 400..... 550 ..... 140 .................. 5 (11) ............................7 (15.4)

METERBRIDGE ................................................ 630 ..... 100..... 140 .................. 1.5 (3.3) ........................2.5 (5.5)

PSU.................................................................... packed with GS1 ....................... 1 (2.2) ...........................packed with GS1

CONNECTIONS

INPUTS:

MIC IN ............................XLR............................ pin 2 hot, 3 cold balanced .......... >2k ohms .........variable -60 to -20dBu

LINE IN .......................... XLR............................ pin 2 hot, 3 cold balanced .......... >25k ohms .......variable -30 to +10dBu

LINE IN .......................... 1/4" JACK .................. tip hot, ring gnd unbalanced ...... >25k ohms ....... variable -30 to +10dBu

STEREO LINE IN........... 1/4" JACKS ................ tip hot, ring gnd unbalanced....... >10k ohms ....................-10dBV, +4dBu

STEREO RETURN ........1/4" JACKS................ tip hot, ring gnd unbalanced....... >5k ohms ......................-10dBV, +4dBu

2 TRACK RETURN ........RCA PHONO............. tip hot, sleeve gnd unbalanced .. >10k ohms....................-10dBV, +4dBu

TAPE RETURN .............RCA PHONO............. tip hot, sleeve gnd unbalanced .. >5k ohms ......................-10dBV, +4dBu

INSERT RETURN ..........1/4" JACKS................ tip send, ring return unbalanced >5k ohms ......................-10dBV, +4dBu

OUTPUTS:

2 TRACK OUT ...............RCA PHONO............. tip hot, sleeve gnd unbalanced.. 50 ohms ........................-10dBV, +4dBu

GROUP OUT .................RCA PHONO............. tip hot, sleeve gnd unbalanced.. 50 ohms ........................-10dBV, +4dBu

AUX OUT .......................1/4" JACKS................ tip hot, ring gnd unbalanced....... 50 ohms ........................-10dBV, +4dBu

INSERT SEND ...............1/4" JACKS................ tip send, ring return unbalanced 50 ohms........................-10dBV, +4dBu

MONITOR OUT .............RCA PHONO............. tip hot, sleeve gnd unbalanced..50 ohms........................-10dBV, +4dBu

HEADPHONE ................ 1/4" JACK .................. tip L, ring R ................................ for stereo headphones 8 to 400 ohms

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TION

0 dBu = 0.775 Volts RMS
0 dBV = 1 Volt RMS
Line level options: +4dBu (high level), -10dBV (low level)

MAX OUTPUTS: .......................... unbalanced +21 dBu 2kohms max load

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 10Hz to 30kHz +0/-1dB

METERS: ..................................... 8 segment bargraphs for L,R

-20VU to +6VU (peak)
0VU = +4dBu or -10dBV as selected

POWER REQUIREMENTS: ........ 33VA max. at 50/60Hz

External power supply with Mains input factory set for local requirements.
Output supply on 5pin 240deg DIN 33Vac at 900mA

PHANTOM POWER: ................... +48V DC at 45mA generated internally

Global +48V ON switch with individual channel disable links.

CONSTRUCTION:....................... All metal chassis with aluminium extrusions on front and sides. Moulded plastic end caps.

DISTORTION: THD 0.006% Line in to mix out at 1kHz
CROSSTALK: Interchannel better than -75 dB at 1kHz

NOISE:............ 22Hz to 22kHz

MIC EIN -127 dB into 150 ohms
LINE pre-amp at 0dB -88 dBu
MIX noise -82 dBu

MIDI SPECIFICATION

Basic GS1 Implementation table

MUTE MIDI HEX D EC
CHANNEL NOTE

1 ...................... G#0..................... 20 ................ 32

2 ...................... A0 ....................... 21 ................ 33

3 ...................... A#0 ..................... 22 ................ 34

4 ...................... B0 ....................... 23 ................ 35

5 ...................... C1....................... 24................ 36

6 ...................... C#1..................... 25................ 37

7 ...................... D1....................... 26................ 38

8 ...................... D#1..................... 27................ 39

9 ...................... E1 ....................... 28 ................ 40

10 .................... F1 ....................... 29................ 41

11 .................... F#1 ..................... 2A ............... 42

12 .................... G1 ...................... 2B ............... 43

Transmitted Note

The following message is transmitted for a mute key press:

9n kk v1 kk v2

n ...................... - MIDI channel 16 (fixed)

kk .................... - Note number (see Implementation tables)

v1 .................... = 40H or more ..... Mute ON

........................ = 3FH or less ...... Mute OFF

v2 ....................= 0

Received Note

9n kk vv

n ...................... - MIDI channel (must be equal to 16)

kk .................... - Note number (see Implementation tables)

v v..................... = 40H or more ..... Mute ON

........................ = 3FH or less ...... Mute OFF

........................ = 0 ...................... IGNORED

GS1 Expander Implementation table

MUTE MIDI HEX D EC
CHANNEL NOTE

EX 1 ................ G#1..................... 2C ............... 44

EX 2 ................ A1 ....................... 2D ............... 45

EX 3 ................ A#1 ..................... 2E ............... 46

EX 4 ................ B1 ....................... 2F ............... 47

EX 5 ................ C2....................... 30................ 48

EX 6 ................ C#2..................... 31................ 49

EX 7 ................ D2....................... 32................ 50

EX 8 ................ D#2..................... 33................ 51

Function keys in Patch mode

Fkey Prog Change Message

1 ................................................... CF 00

2 ................................................... CF 01

3 ................................................... CF 02

4 ................................................... CF 03

5 ................................................... CF 04

6 ................................................... CF 05

Program Changes

In Patch mode, pressing a function key will transmit MIDI Program
Change messages as follows:
Cn p where,

n ...................... - MIDI channel = 16

p ...................... - Program Change No.

The console will also recall its stored Patches on receipt of the
above message in any mode

Function keys in MMC mode

FKey Name MMC Message

1 ...................... LOCATE............. F0, 7F, 7F, 06, 44, 02, 00, 08, F7

2 ...................... STOP ................. F0, 7F, 7F, 06, 01, F7

3 ......................PLAY .................. F0, 7F, 7F, 06, 02, F7

4 ...................... REW ................... F0, 7F, 7F, 06, 04, F7

5 ...................... FWD ................... F0, 7F, 7F, 06, 05, F7

6 ...................... SET LOCATE..... F0, 7F, 7F, 06, 4C, 02, 08, 01, F7

Function keys in MIDI mode

FKey Name MIDI Mess. (Press) MIDI Mess. (Release)

(see table Function keys in Patch mode)

1 ...................... RECORD............ 9F 5D 20 ............................... 9F 5D 00

2 ...................... STOP ................. 9F 5F 20 ............................... 9F 5F 00

3 ...................... PLAY .................. 9F 5E 20 ............................... 9F 5E 00

4 ...................... REW................... 9F 5B 20 ............................... 9F 5B 00

5 ...................... FWD................... 9F 5C 20 ............................... 9F 5C 00

6 ...................... CYCLE ............... 9F 58 20................................ 9F 58 00

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CONSOLE FUNCTIONAL CHECK

The GS1 undergoes several rigorous stages of testing and quality control before being despatched from the factory. The
following procedure is offered to the distributor, dealer and customer to confirm that the unit has arrived without damage
and in full working order.

1. Packing inspection

1.1 Check that the packed unit is intact and has not suffered unreasonable transit damage.

1.2 Carefully open the box and check the contents: GS1 console in polythene bag, power unit, User Manual,

Brochure, and orange Quality assurance card.

2. Cosmetic inspection

2.1 Carefully unpack the unit and check general cosmetic quality. Check that the plastic end caps and front

armrest are securely attached.

2.2 Set the controls ready for the electrical tests which follow: All faders down, Gains min, EQ mid, Aux

min, Level min, Pan mid, switches up.

3. Power-up and initial LED test

3.1 Check that the power unit is marked with the correct mains voltage. Plug the power unit DIN connector

into the GS1 AC 36V socket. Plug the power unit mains connector into the local mains outlet.

3.2 Apply mains power. Check that the MMC LED to the left of the mode switch lights. Press the MODE

switch and check that the MMC, PATCH and MIDI LEDs light in turn.

3.3 Press each CHANNEL ON switch in turn lighting the green ON LED. Press again to turn the channel

off.

3.4 Press each PFL switch and check that the red PFL ACTIVE LED lights in each case.

3.5 Press the Microphone PHANTOM POWER switch checking that the red PHANTOM POWER LED

lights. Measure +48V nominal between pin 3 (+ve) and pin 1 (-ve) and between pin 2 (+ve) and pin 1
of each mic XLR.

4. Patch Learn check

4.1 Press the MODE switch to select Patch mode. Press the LEARN switch. The LEARN LED should flash.

4.2 Turn all channels ON. Press MMC Function Key F1. Now press LEARN again. The Learn LED should

go out.
This has stored a patch with all channels on which is recalled by pressing function key F1.

4.3 Turn all channels off. Test that pressing F1 turns all channels on.

4.4 Remove power from the GS1. Wait about 30 seconds and power on again. Select Patch mode and check

that the patch F1 has been ‘remembered’ with power removed.

5. Signal test

The following tests check the audio inputs and outputs for signal flow and quality. This does not test every
routing combination but does check that all circuit blocks and input/output connections are working.

The equipment suggested includes a CD player with known good quality music or test signal material,
and a stereo amplifier with high quality loudspeakers. Where further technical equipment is available,
more accurate and comprehensive testing is possible using a sinewave signal source, dB voltmeter and
oscilloscope. This requires the necessary level of technical competence.

5.1 Plug CD player left output into TAPE RTN on Channel 1. Start CD playing and raise L-R fader to ‘0’,
and raise Channel 1 TAPE RTN Level pot until the L, R meters both read an average ‘0’ (first red LED).

Press the meters Lo switch to check that the meter reading decreases to average around ‘-10’.

5.2 Connect the GS1 2-TRACK outputs to the amplifier/speaker system. Listen for music quality equally
out of the L and R speakers. Test the operation of the TAPE RTN Level and Pan pots.

Replug and repeat for Channels 2 to 8.

5.3 Plug CD into Channel 1 Mic XLR. Press Line/XLR (pad) switch. Raise channel Fader to ‘0’ and press
L-R. Adjust Gain for average ‘0’ meter reading. Listen to music quality. Test Fader, EQ, Pan and
Channel On functions.

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Replug and repeat for Channels 2 to 8.

5.4 Plug CD L and R into Channel 9/10 STEREO RTN jack sockets. Raise and test the RTN Level and Pan
pots.

Replug and repeat for Channels 11/12 to 15/16.

5.5 Plug CD L and R into Channel 9/10 Stereo Input jack sockets. Raise channel Fader to ‘0’ and press L­R. Test Fader, Hi/Lo switch, EQ, Pan and Channel On functions.

5.6 Plug CD into Channel 1 Line input jack socket. Raise Fader to ‘0’, route to 1-2. Link GROUP Out 1
phono socket to TAPE RTN In phono socket. Raise TAPE RTN Level and listen to music quality. This
tests the channel routing to Group 1 out (listened to via TAPE RTN).

Test Channel 1 routing to all the groups by replugging the phonos.

5.7 Plug the amplifier into AUX Out 1. Use Channel 1 Aux send 1 to test the Aux output with the AUX master
pot raised to maximum.

Replug the amplifier and test AUX 2 to 5 outputs.

5.8 Replug the amplifier into the Mon Amp L and R outputs, raise the Monitor Level pot and Listen to the
Channel 1 Line input routed to L-R. Press Channel 2 PFL. The signal should be cut off. Set Channel
1 Fader to minimum and press Channel 1 PFL. The signal should reappear.

Replug the CD and test the PFL function of all the channels.

5.9 Plug CD into 2-TRACK In L and R. Press the 2-TRACK monitor switch and check music quality.

5.10 Press the Monitor Output Mute switch. The signal should be muted. Plug a pair of stereo headphones
into the GS1 Headphones jack socket and check signal quality.

6. Noise test

Remove the test signal source. The following tests listen to the residual noise generated by the GS1
electronics. This is well below the normal signal level of the console and represents the impressive signal­to-noise performance of the GS1.

With the amplifier gain turned up listen to the noise under the conditions set out below.

WARNING: Because of the high amplifier gain required avoid switching signals to the outputs
while listening to noise. Always turn the amplifier down when replugging the output connectors.

Listen for a smooth residual hiss (white noise). Slight hum may be present on certain outputs but this
should be well within the hiss. Excessive hum, buzzing, clicks and popping may represent a problem.

6.1 Mon Amp output, all faders down, channel Gains min. Press each channel PFL in turn listening for
channel stage noise.

6.2 Channel Gains max. Press each PFL. Listen for channel preamp noise.

6.3 Replug amplifier to 2-TRACK Out L and R. Listen to noise with L-R fader down.

6.4 Raise L-R fader to maximum, all channel faders down, no channels routed.

6.5 Route all channels to L-R, raise faders to maximum. Switch each Channel On in turn.

6.6 Replug the amplifier to each GROUP and AUX output in turn listening for residual noise quality. Do this
with no groups routed, all channel AUX send pots down, and master AUX send pots maximum.

This completes the test.
Check that the unit is clean, controls reset with faders at maximum (as required for packing). Repack carefully in the

original packing complete with accessories.
Complete the service log with serial number and test details. Inform A&H immediately if any quality problem is noted.

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CONSOLE DISASSEMBLY

rear view

side view

Figure 1.

Stage 1 - Removing the front panel.

Refer to figure 1.

1. Remove the 4x screws (27) and 2 shakeproof washers (8) from the underside of the side extrusions. (13)

2. Remove the 4x screws (4) from the front end caps. (12)

3. Remove the front extrusion (15) with the plastic front end caps (12) still attached.

4. Remove the 2x screws (4) that attach the rear end caps (12) to the console chassis.

5. Remove the side extrusions (13) with the end caps (12) still attached by sliding them to the rear.

6. Remove the 13x fader knobs (25) and (26).

7. Remove the 126x rotary knobs. (19), (20), (21), (22), (23), (24)

8. Remove the 16x screws (3) from XLR connectors.

9. Using a suitable coin remove the 40x plastic jack nuts (16) & (17) by rotating the nut 45 degrees counter­clockwise.

10. Working from the rear of the unit remove the 2x screws (4) and 1 shakeproof washer (8) that attach the
top panel to the base.

11. Working from the front of the unit remove the 3x screws (4) that attach the top panel to the base.

12. You can now lift the top panel off.

Re-assembly is the reverse of the above procedure, taking care to ensure that LEDs and switch caps fit through the top
panel correctly.

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Stage 2 - Removing the PCB.

rear view

side view

Figure 2.

Refer to figure 2.

1. Remove the 2x screws (4), the 2 locknuts (5) and the 2 plastic insulators (6) that attach the regulators to
the rear panel.

2. Remove the 11x screws (3) from the phono connectors along the rear panel.

3. Remove the locknut (5) from front right stud.

4. Remove the nut (7) and shakeproof washer (8) from front left stud.

5. Carefully ease the PCB off the 6 plastic snap-in supports (10) by squeezing together top of supports with
pliers or suitable tool.

Re-assembly is the reverse of the above procedure taking care to:

a) Push the PCB down over all of the plastic snap-in supports.
b) Insulate the regulators from chassis base as follows:

1. Fit the grey insulator pads between the regulator and rear panel ensuring correct alignment with

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2. Insert the black plastic insulator into the hole of the regulator and the hole in the grey insulator

pad and rear panel

3. Push the screw through the black plastic insulator from the rear panel

4. Fix locknut on to the screw from the regulator side

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EXPANDER DISASSEMBLY

rear view

side view

Figure 3.

Stage 1 - Removing the front panel.

Refer to figure 3.

1. Remove the 4x screws (27) and 2 shakeproof washers (8) from the underside of the side extrusions. (13)

2. Remove the 4x screws (4) from the front end caps. (12)

3. Remove the front extrusion (15) with the plastic front end caps (12) still attached.

4. Remove the 2x screws (4) that attach the rear end caps (12) to the console chassis.

5. Remove the side extrusions (13) with the end caps (12) still attached by sliding them to the rear.

6. Remove the 8x fader knobs. (25)

7. Remove the 88x rotary knobs. (19), (20), (21), (22), (23), (24).

8. Remove 16x screws (3) from XLR connectors.

9. Using a suitable coin remove the 16x plastic jack nuts (16) by rotating the nut 45 degrees counter­clockwise.

10. Working from the rear of the unit remove the 2x screws (4) and 1 shakeproof washer (8) that attach the
top panel to base.

11. Working from the front of the unit remove the 2x screws (4) that attach the top panel to the base.

12. You can now lift the top panel off.

Re-assembly is the reverse of the above procedure, taking care to ensure that LEDs and switch caps fit through the top
panel correctly.

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Stage 2 - Removing the PCB.

rear view

side view

Figure 4.

Refer to figure 4.

1. Remove the 8x screws (3) from the phono connectors along the rear panel.

2. Remove the locknut (5) from the front right stud.

3. Remove the nut (7) and shakeproof washer (8) from the front left stud.

4. Carefully ease the PCB off the 6 plastic snap-in supports (10) by squeezing together top of supports with
pliers or suitable tool.

Re-assembly is the reverse of the above procedure taking care to push PCB down over all plastic snap-in supports.

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EXPANDER OPTION FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

The GS1 Expander Unit adds a further 8 channel strips giving 16 extra inputs.
Please read the following instructions carefully before attempting to fit the Expander.

Disconnect GS1 from Power Supply Unit and cables before fitting expander

Remove screws from left hand extrusion and rear end cap of GS1 and slide out extrusion as shown.

1

It may be necessary to loosen screws "A" to enable extrusion to slide.

1

Connect expander ribbon cables to the GS1 as shown. Note that the rear ribbon cable fits to the outside connector.

2

The adjacent connector is for the optional Meterbridge.

Replace extrusion and rear end cap taking care not to trap the ribbon cables.

3

TESTING THE EXPANDER

After connection of the expander reconnect the PSU and carry out the following checks.
Press Channel On switches on expander and check corresponding LED's light and extinguish on alternate presses.
Connect inputs to expander and check that they can be routed to Left, Right and Group outputs as required.

NOTE.

Take care not to strain the ribbon cables when moving the expanded Console.

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METERBRIDGE OPTION FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

The GS1 Meterbridge option provides the user with full Group and Left/Right metering. The Meterbridge has been
designed to fit either at the rear of the console on the supports provided or at the front as a replacement for the existing
armrest.

Please read the following instructions carefully before attempting to fit the Meterbridge.

Remove the console Power Supply lead and audio cables before fitting the
meterbridge

1

PART NO. AB0074
QUANTITY 4
SCREW 3MM X 8 CSK

PART NO. AA2178
QUANTITY 1
FACIA (SELF ADHESIVE)

Check contents of pack to ensure all parts have been supplied

ITEM 1

ITEM 4

ITEM 2

PART NO. AB0195
QUANTITY 4
SCREW SELF TAP

ITEM 3

PART NO. AB2294
QUANTITY 1
CABLE CLIP IDC

ITEM 5

PART NO.s 002-052,AA2177
QUANTITY 1
FRONT PANEL ASSY

ITEM 6

PART NO.s AA2256,AA2257
QUANTITY 1
SIDE TRIMS L/H R/H

ITEM 7

PART NO. AA2166
QUANTITY 1
EXTRUSION

(SUPPLIED FITTED TO ITEM 5)

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