Alto APM-80.Quad Users Manual

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LTO

APM80.QUAD

POWERED BOX MIXER

User's Manual

www.altoproaudio.com

Version 1.0 JUNE 2007

English

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION

CAUTION

RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOTOPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR THE BACK PANEL OF THIS EQUIPMENT. THERE ARE NO PARTS NEEDED BY USER INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT. FOR SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTERS.

This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to the

presence of un insulated and dangerous voltages within the product enclosure. These are voltages that may be sufficient to constitute the risk of electric shock or death.

This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions.

Please read.

Protective Ground Terminal AC mains (Alternating Current)

Hazardous Live Terminal ON: Denotes the product is turned on. OFF: Denotes the product is turned off.

CAUTION

Describes precautions that should be observed to prevent damage to the product.

1.

Read this Manual carefully before operation. Keep this Manual in a safe place.

2.

Be aware of all warnings reported

3.

with this symbol.

4.

Keep this Equipment away from water and moisture.

5.

Clean it only with dry cloth. Do not use solvent or other chemicals.

6.

Do not damp or cover any cooling opening. Install the equipment only in accordance with the Manufacturer's instructions.

Power Cords are designed for your safety. Do

7.

not remove Ground connections! If the plug does not fit your AC outlet, seek advice from a qualified electrician. Protect the power cord and plug from any physical stress to avoid risk of electric shock. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. This could cause electric shock or fire.

Unplug this equipment when unused for long

8.

periods of time or during a storm.

Refer all service to qualified service personnel

9.

only. Do not perform any servicing other than those instructions contained within the User's Manual.

To prevent fire and damage to the product,

10.

use only the recommended fuse type as indicated in this manual. Do not short circuit the fuse holder. Before replacing the fuse, make sure that the product is OFF and disconnected from the AC outlet.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, do not expose this equipment to moisture or rain.

Dispose of this product should notbeplacedinmunicipalwaste and should be separate collection.

MovethisEquipmentonlywithacart,

11.

stand, tripod, or bracket, specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the Equipment. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / equipment combination to avoid possible injury from tip over.

12.

Permanent hearing loss may be caused by exposure to \ extremely high noise levels. The US. Government's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible exposure to noise level. These are shown in the following chart:

HOURS X DAY SPL EXAMPLE

Small gig

8 6 4 3 2 1,5 1 0,5 0,25 or less

According to OSHA, an exposure to high SPL in excess of these limits may result in the loss of heat. To avoid the potential damage of heat, it is recommended that Personnel exposed to equipment capable of generating high SPL use hearing protection while such equipment is under operation.

The apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

The mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

90

train

92

Subway train

95

High level desktop monitors

97

Classic music concert

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Rock concert

IN THIS MANUAL:

1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................1

2. FEATURES.......................................................................................1

3. QUICK START..................................................................................4

4. CONTROL ELEMENTS......................................................................5

5. INSTALLATION & CONNECTION......................................................12

6. PRESET LIST.................................................................................16

7. BLOCK DIAGRAM..........................................................................17

8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................18

9. WARRANTY..................................................................................19

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your purchasing of the APM80.QUAD 8-channel powered box mixer with 24-bit digital multi-effect built-in. It is just one of the many products that a talented, multinational Team of Audio Engineers and Musicians have developed with their great passion for music. Your APM80.QUAD is a remarkable compact powered mixer that doesn't find many equals in the market today. With 6 microphone and 2 stereo MIC/Line-level inputs for serious live performances, your APM80.QUAD also includes a 24-Bit digital multi-effect with 16 Factory Presets and 16 variations for every preset, for a total of 256 different digital effects. There is a three bands EQ on all input channels and separate Master EQ for Main Mix and Monitor Outputs. Use it for small Gigs, for Church applications and for Conference. Enjoy your APM80.QUAD and make sure to read this Manual carefully before operation!

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2. FEATURES

6 MIC/Line input channels with gold plated XLR and balanced Line inputs 2 Stereo input channels with balanced TRS jacks Ultra-low noise discrete MIC preamps with +48V phantom power Extremely high headroom offering more dynamic range Each input channel with -20 dB PAD, PAN and level control 3-band equalizer on input channels 2 AUX sends for built-in or external effects, on-stage monitor mix, or headphone mixing Built-in feedback terminator 9-band graphic EQ for MAIN / MONITOR 256 position multi-effect 2-track recording IN/OUT (PHONO) Headphone output Stereo Line-level output 4 500 watt EIAJ amplifiers Output connector: 6.3 jack+4way-speakon

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SPOTLIGHT

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PRESETS

DSP

PAD

20dB

PAD

-20dB

PAD

20dB

PAD

-20dB

PAD

-20dB

PAD

-20dB

PAD

-20dB

PAD

-20dB

APM80.QUAD

LTO

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3

2

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2000 WATT

LEVEL

+10dB

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MONITOR

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-10

-30

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OPERATNG

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CLP

MUTE

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VARIATIONS

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DSP

MUTE

M DM D

80Hz80Hz

LOWLOW

12KHz12KHz

25KHz2 5KHz

+15dB

-15dB

M DM D

80Hz80Hz

LOWLOW

12KHz12KHz

25KHz2 5KHz

+15dB

-15dB

M DM D

80Hz80Hz

LOWLOW

12KHz12KHz

25KHz2 5KHz

+15dB

-15dB

M DM D

80Hz80Hz

LOWLOW

12KHz12KHz

25KHz2 5KHz

+15dB

-15dB

M DM D

80Hz80Hz

LOWLOW

12KHz12KHz

25KHz2 5KHz

+15dB

-15dB

M DM D

80Hz80Hz

LOWLOW

12KHz12KHz

25KHz2 5KHz

+15dB

-15dB

M DM D

80Hz80Hz

LOWLOW

12KHz12KHz

25KHz2 5KHz

+15dB

15dB

12KHz12KHz

+15dB

-15dB

+15dB

15dB

M DM D

80Hz80Hz

LOWLOW

25KHz2 5KHz

+15dB

-15dB

16K

8K

5K

2K5

1K

500

250

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DSP

AUX1

MON

AUX1

MON

AUX1

MON

AUX1

MON

AUX1

MON

AUX1

MON

AUX1

MON

AUX1

MON

FEEDBACK

TERMINATOR

TOMON

+10dB

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PRE

+10dB

PRE

+10dB

PRE

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PRE

+10dB

PRE

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PRE

+10dB

PRE

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PRE

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1 VOCAL 1

2 VOCAL 2

3 LARGE HALL

4 SMALL HALL

PRESETS:

AUX2

POST

DSP/FX

MAIN

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9

5 ARGEROOM

6 SMALL ROOM

7 PLATE

+10dB

-

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+10dB

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+10dB

-

8 TAPE REVERB

9 SPR NG REVERB

10 MONO DELAY

PAN

+

1000W MONO

500W L

FEEDBACK

TERMINATOR

MODE

AMPLIFIER

48V

PHANTOM

500W R

000W

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00W+00W

OFF ON

OUT

HEADPHONE

MA N OUT

OUT

MONITOR

LEFT RIGHT

LEVEL

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8K

5K

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15 FLANGERREVERB+

16 REVERB + CHORUS

11 STEREO DELAY

12 FLANGER

13 CHORUS

LEVEL

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Left

LEVEL

Rght

Left

LEVEL

Rght

Left

LEVEL

Rght

Left

LEVEL

Rght

Left

LEVEL

Rght

Left

LEVEL

Rght

Left

LEVEL

Rght

Left

TAPETO

TAPEIN TAPE OUT

CH910 MAN

SW

FOOT

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(MONO)

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LINEIN

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LINEIN

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LINEIN

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6

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DIGITAL POWER

2

HOOK

UP

SMALL CLUB

WIRELESS

MICROPHONE

KEYBOARD

DRUM MACHINE

ACTIVE SPEAKERS

LNE IN LNE IN LNE IN LNE IN LNE N L NE N

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D/I BOX D/I BOX

BASS

HOOK

GUITAR

COMPUTER SET-UP DIAGRAM

UP

WIRELESS

MICROPHONE

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CD PLAYER

KEYBOARD

DRUM MACHINE

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STEREO

RTN

CH910 MAIN

TAPE N TAPEOUT

AUX2

OUT

MAIN OUTMON TOR

LEFT RIGHT

HEADPHONE

OUT

STAGE MONITORS

PASSIVE SPEAKERS

POWER AMPLIFIER

D1

EQUALIZER

FOOT

SW

TAPETO

STEREO

AUX2

OUT

RTN

CH -10 MAIN

TAPE N TAPEOUT

OUT

MAIN OUTMONTOR

LEFT R GHT

HEADPHONE

OUT

D/I BOX D/I BOX

GUITAR

BASS

MULTIEFFECT

STAGE MONITORS

CD PLAYER

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3. QUICK START

This is the fastest way to get something out from your APM80.QUAD, if you have a keyboard and a microphone.

a. Plug the microphone into Channel 1 MIC IN.

b. Turn down AUX and LEVEL controls on the input channel.

c. Turn down MONITOR and MAIN master controls.

d. Put the EQ controls on center position.

e. Connect 2 passive cabinets to the rear speakon jack or 2 active cabinets to the

front MAIN OUT connectors.

f. Turn on your APM80.QUAD.

g. Sing or speak into the microphone with normal volume and adjust the channel

LEVEL control of half.

h.Ifyoulike,youcanaddsomeequalizationatthisstage.

i. Turn up the MAIN LEVEL control until you reach the desired volume. The +10 LED

on the Master LED meter should flash only occasionally, otherwise you will hear the distortion. If this LED is not active and you still hear distortion, please turn down a little the input LEVEL control or reduce the output level of your source instrument.

j. Connect your stereo keyboard into channel 7/8 and repeat the sequence.

Here you are. It is your first gig with your APM80.QUAD.

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SPOTLIGHT

4. CONTROL ELEMENTS

1MIC/LINEMONOINPUT(1to6)

Your APM80.QUAD is equipped with 6 low-noise microphone preamplifiers with optional phantom power,50dBofGainandover90dBofS/Nratio. You can connect almost any type of microphone. Dynamic microphones do not need phantom power. Use phantom power only with condenser microphones but make sure that the phantom power button is disengaged before connecting the microphone. Phantom power will not damage your dynamic microphones, but it may damage tube or ribbon microphones, so make sure to read the microphone instructions manual before engaging phantom power. Use switch (19) to activate/deactivate phantom power. These 6 channels are also equipped with 1/4" TRS balanced/unbalanced LINE-IN plugs to connect line-level instruments such as keyboards, drum machines and effect devices.

Never try to connect a line-level signal to the

NOTE:

XLR MIC input when the phantom power is engaged, or you may seriously damage your equipment.

2 MIC/LINE STEREO LINE INPUTS

These are channels 7/8 and 9/10. They are organised in stereo pair and provided with XLR balanced socket and 1/4" TRS phone sockets. If you connect only the left jack, the input will operate in mono mode, that is the mono signal will appear on both input channels. You can use these inputs with a stereo keyboard, drum machine, etc.

3 LEVEL Control

This control is used to adjust the overall level of respective channel. The adjustable range goes from

to +10 dB.

4PAN

This is the PANORAMA control, or balance control. You can adjust the stereo image of the signal via this control. Keep this control in center position and your signal will be positioned in the middle of stage. Turn this control fully counter clockwise and the signal will be present only on the left speaker and vice-versa. Of course a large number of intermediate positions are available.

CH 6 CH 7-8

LINE IN

W

O

L

MIC IN (bal )

R

(MONO)

(bal )

L

N

O

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P

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A

M

P

MICIN(bal)

1

20 dB

PAD

HIGHHIGH

12KHz12KHz

+15dB

15dB

Left

+15dB

+10dB

Right

+10dB

CH 9-10

MIDMID

2.5KHz2.5KHz

LOWLOW

80Hz80Hz

MON

AUX1

PRE

DSP/FX

AUX2 POST

PAN

LEVEL

N

O

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7

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9

6

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