Bogen V60 User Manual

Accessories

Signal-Processing Modules

When signal-processing output modules are
installed into the Power Vector's last
two module bays, they automatically insert
themselves into the mix bus signal path lead­ing to the power amplifier stage. When two of
these output modules are installed, their ef­fects are cascaded with the second to last
bay's module processing the signal first and
then passing it to the module in the last bay.
Two benefits are gained by this innovation: (1)
the effects insert jacks are still available for
use by external processing equipment, (2) the
signal-processing output modules act on the
raw mix bus signal before any other user con­trols, like master volume, bass, and treble.
This then ensures that signal level dependent
processors, such as the CMP1R Compressor/
Limiter and the ANS1R Ambient

Noise

Sensor modules, perform as intended

regard-

less of front panel master control changes.

Remote Volume Control

The master volume control is motorized.
By using a motor to physically move the con­trol knob, a new level of remote control
adjustability is achieved.

Regardless of where the master volume con­trol is set on the amplifier, the remote can
move it up or down. Since the remote control
signal is now the drive signal to the motor,
noise on the remote control leads cannot mix
in with the amplifier signals. This gives the
P ower V ector a full y functional and clean wa y
of remotely controlling overall system level.

Traditionally, remote volume control was ac­complished by having the remote control
vary an analog control signal to an opto­resistor in the amplifier. This opto-resistor
would further attenuate the signal level in the
amplifier, based on the remote control setting.
This approach has two drawbacks: (1) the
maximum volume that can be achieved by
changing the remote control was limited by
the master volume control setting on the
amplifier, or vice-v ersa depending on how
the amplifier was designed, the remote
could lower volume, but could not further in­crease it; (2) the control signal, because it is
analog, is vulnerable to noise. If a 60 Hz
hum was picked up by the long remote
volume leads, it could cause the opto­resistor to modulate the volume level at the
hum frequency .

PVSC

Power Vector
Security Cover

RVCP

Remote Volume
Control Panel

RPK87

Rack
Mounting Kit

PVMC

Module

Security

Cover

Power Vector Modular Amplifiers

V35, V60, V100, V150, V250

Bogen's Power Vector modular input amplifier series offers a wide range of
power levels from which to choose, with five models ranging from 35W to 250W.
The amplifiers are designed to work with both high- (70V/25V) and low- (4/8-ohm)
impedance speaker systems. Each model includes eight module bays for input
modules and allows up to four levels of priority between modules. Two module bays
are also capable of accepting signal-processing output modules. Each input channel
has an associated signal/clip LED for signal status. An 11-segment LED output meter
monitors output signal level, which can be controlled by the Remote Volume
Control Panel (RVCP, sold separately). Modules required, but sold separately.

WALL-MOUNTABLE

version

on Page 40

MIXER
version

on Page 48

Product Features:

• 5 models ranging from 35W to 250W, each

with a large power reserve

• Capable of handling 70V, 25V, 8-ohm,

and 4-ohm speaker loads

• 8 input module bays (modules sold

separately)

• Wide selection of advanced input modules

•

2 module bays capable of handling signal­processing output modules

• 4 levels of priority between modules

• 11-segment LED output level meter with

Average and Peak switch

• Motorized master volume control that can

be remotely operated (requires RVCP)

• Bass and treble controls

• Two-color LED for each channel indicates

signal active/signal clipping

• Lockable switch permits user to select

either transformer-coupled outputs or
a direct low-impedance output

• Master mute control mutes all audio from

the mixer section of the amplifier

• Bass and treble control bypass switch

• 125 Hz Low Cut feature

• 2 rack spaces high (3-1/2")

• Listed to UL Standard 60065

for US and Canada

• Signal-processing insert jacks allow exter-

nal equipment to be inserted between the
pre-amp output and the power amp input

• Pre-EQ unbalanced buffer output signal

“post” all unit controls, but “pre” any exter­nal signal-processing equipment connected

• Grounded, unswitched AC convenience

receptacle with a 500W maximum capacity
provided for external equipment

• Security cover to protect volume, bass, and

treble controls (PVSC, sold separately)

• Module security cover prevents tampering

with module controls (PVMC, 8 included)

• Rack mountable (mounting kit RPK87,

sold separately)

Technical Specifications, Dimensions,
and Weights can be found on Page 79

ALL MODULES
SOLD SEPARATELY

Input & Signal

Processing Modules-

See Pages 39 & 40

MODULES

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AMPLIFIERS

MODULAR AMPLIFIERS

Rear View

BRIDGING INPUT - BRG1R

Daisy Chain Multiple Amplifier Inputs

• Gain/Trim control

• Ground isolated input to eliminate ground loop

• Input signal available at buffered output

• Priority assignable

• Variable ducking level when muted

• Fade back from mute

• Buffered output not muted

• Bus assignable

• RCA input and output connector

MONO AUX INPUT - MAX1R

Unbalanced Mono Input

• Gain/Trim control

• Bass & Treble controls

• Gate feature mutes lower priority modules

• Mutable by higher priority modules

• Variable ducking level when muted

• Fade back from mute

• Bus assignable

• RCA connector

BALANCED INPUT - BAL2S

Stereo, Balanced Input

• Stereo, high-impedance, electronically balanced inputs

• Professional-quality, low noise performance

• Selectable gain of 0 or 18 dB

• Compatible with telephone system page ports

• Mutable by higher priority modules

• Variable ducking level when muted

• Fade back from mute

• Screw terminal connections

STEREO AUX INPUT - SAX1R

Unbalanced Stereo Input

• Gain/Trim control

• Bass & Treble controls

• Gate feature mutes lower priority modules

• Mutable by higher priority modules

• Variable ducking level when muted

• Fade back from mute

• Stereo-to-mono summing option

• Bus assignable

• RCA connectors

MICROPHONE INPUTS - MIC2S, MIC2X

Low-impedance, Electronic-balanced Microphone Inputs

• Gain/Trim control

• High Cut/Low Cut controls

• Enhance control

• Noise gate w/Threshold control

• Limiter w/Threshold control

• 24V Phantom power

• Priority & Bus assignable

• Screw terminals (MIC2S);

XLR connector (MIC2X)

Bogen’s advanced plug-in input modules provide a wide
range of functions to support a variety of applications.

(Shipping weight: 1 lb. each)

Input Modules (Output Modules on Page 40)

MICROPHONE INPUTS - MIC1S, MIC1X

Low-impedance, Transformer-balanced Microphone Inputs

• Gain/Trim control

• Bass & Treble controls

• Noise gate w/Threshold

& Duration control

• Limiter w/Threshold control

• 24V Phantom power

• Priority & Bus assignable

• Balanced, transformer-isolated

• Screw terminals (MIC1S);

XLR connector (MIC1X)

TRANSFORMER-BALANCED INPUT - TBL1S

Transformer-Balanced AUX Input

• Gain/Trim control

• Bass & Treble controls

•

Transformer-isolated, dual-impedance, line-level input

• Variable ducking level when muted

• Mute send & receive

• Fade back from mute

• Mute send threshold & duration adjustments

• Priority & Bus assignable

• Pluggable screw terminal connections

TONE GENERATOR - TNG1S

Multiple Tone Generator Input

• Level control

• Select 4 of 8 tones to trigger

• Burst/steady, slow whoop, siren, mechanical bell,

Klaxon, night ringer, double chime, & doorbell tones

• Momentary & continuous playback modes

• Microprocessor-controlled

• Priority assignable

• Mute send & receive

• Screw terminal trigger connections

LINE/MIC INPUTS - LMM1S, LMR1S

Actively Balanced Emulated Transformer Inputs

• Input level controlled

by remote panel or direct
voltage (LMR1S)

• Wall Plate Control included

(with LMR1S only)

• Limiter with LED activity

indicator (LMR1S)

• Line/MIC gain switch

• Gain/Trim control

• Bass & Treble controls

• Noise gate w/threshold control

• Fade back from mute

• 24V phantom power

• Priority & bus assignments

• Screw terminal input

• Mutes lower priority modules

• Mutable by higher priority

modules

Accessories

MA3

Module

Adapter

Adapts Modules for use
with D-Series, WMA,
and DPA Amps

Accessories

PRS48

48V DC
Power
Supply

TELEPHONE INPUT - TEL1S

Interfaces to Telephone System's Loop Start/Ground Start Trunks or Paging

Ports

• Loop start or ground start trunk interfacing

• Dry loop interface to paging ports

• Audio-activated paging in dry loop

• Gain/Trim control; Noise gate & Limiter

• Mutes lower priority modules

• Mutable by higher priority modules

• Bus assignable & Transformer-isolated

• Screw terminal connections

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AMPLIFIERS

ADVANCED INPUT MODULES

LMM1S

MIC1S MIC1X

MIC2S MIC2X

LMR1S

with Remote

Volume Control

Accessories

RVCP

Remote Volume
Control Panel

Accessories

ANS500M

Sensor Microphone

(One included; additional available)

Components

BBF

Flush-Mount
Back Box

BBS

Surface-Mount
Back Box

WMAD

Front Cover/
Door

NOTE:

These items are
required for installation:
BBF or BBS, and one
WMAD.

Input Modules-

See Page 39;

Output Modules-

See Above

MODULES

PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER - PEQ1R

• 2 full parametric bands

• Frequency control

• ‘Q’ bandwidth control

• Gain control

• Bass and Treble control

• Unbalanced input

• Bypass switch

• Mutable input (lowest priority only)

• Gradual fade back from mute

• RCA connector

COMPRESSOR/LIMITER - CMP1R

• Compressor Ratio control

• Threshold control

• Make-up Gain control

• Bypass switch

• Unbalanced input

• Gradual fade back from mute

• Mutable input (lowest priority only)

• RCA connector

RELAY INPUT/OUTPUT - RIO1S

• Transformer-isolated, balanced line-level input

• 600-ohm or 10k jumper-selectable input impedance

• 8-ohm, 750mW output

• Input and output level controls

• Relay responds to selectable priority level

• External control of priority muting

• N.O. or N.C. relay contacts

• Input can be muted from higher priority modules,

with signal fade back

• Output can gate with relay priority level

• Screw terminal strips

• RJ11 connection with line output and dedicated

N.O. relay contact

Signal-Processing Output Modules (Input Modules on Page 39)

Bogen’s plug-in signal-processing output modules automatically insert themselves into the mix bus
signal path leading to the power amplifier stage when installed. (Shipping weight: 1 lb. each.)

Wall-Mount Power Vector Amplifiers

WV100, WV150, WV250

The Wall-Mount Power Vector Series combines up to 8 modular inputs and signal-processing outputs
to meet various application requirements. The amplifier’s convenient and efficient wall-mount design
provides a protected and accessible audio system in a permanent and inconspicuous mounting.

Product Features:

• 100-, 150-, and 250-watt models; each with large

power reserve

• 8 module input bays, accepts up to 2 signal-

pro

cessing output modules and 8 input modules

• Wide selection of advanced input and signal-

processing output modules

• Four priority levels between modules

• 4-ohm, 8-ohm, 25V, and 70V outputs

• Secure, permanent wall mounting (in-wall with

BBF or surface-mount with BBS)

• 11-segment LED output level meter registers Peak

or Average output

• Adjustable output level limiter with active indicator

• Front-mounted tape output provides unbalanced

signal level output

• Independent volume controls for each input

• Motorized master volume control, with optional

accessory RVCP for remote operation

• External mute control

• Bass and treble controls with center detent

• 125 Hz Low Cut switch

• Tone control bypass switch

• Optionally installable front-mounted input combo

jack with 1/4" stereo phone and female XLR

capabilities for connection to user-supplied

modules

• Thermal, short-circuit, and overload protection

• Thermally controlled 3-speed fan

• Listed to UL Standard 60065 for US and Canada

• Components required for installation:

Door (WMAD) and Back Box (BBF or BBS),
both sold separately

• Modules required, but sold separately

RACK-MOUNTABLE

version

on Page 38

AMBIENT NOISE SENSOR - ANS1R

• Maximum Gain control

• Ramp Speed control

• Activity Threshold control

• Ambient MIC input threshold control

• Stereo AUX input (summed mono)

• AUX level input control

• Gradual fade back from mute

• Connect up to 4 sensor mics (1 included)

• Mutable input (lowest priority only)

• RCA connectors

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AMPLIFIERS

ADVANCED OUTPUT MODULES

MODULAR AMPLIFIERS

Technical Specifications, Dimensions,
and Weights can be found on Page 79

ANS1R

with Sensor
Microphone

Dual Band EQ

The unique dual-function equalizer can be
used for acoustic shaping or for feedback
control.

• Acoustic Shaping - Full range equaliza-
tion is provided for correcting general fre­quency response issues that exist in the
application venue. The full audio spectrum
is covered on 1-octave centers with a
boost/cut of 12 dB. In this mode, the equal­izer can be used to compensate for room
acoustics, or to satisfy the listening prefer­ence of the user.

• Feedback Control - In this mode, the
equalizer’s control range is reduced to cover
only the lower half of the audio spectrum
(where feedback howls occur), but the indi­vidual filters are now on closer 2/3-octave
spacing. This allows narrower bands of fre­quencies to be controlled, which is particu­larly useful to reduce feedback of live
sources that can increase the effective loud­ness the system can achieve.

Variable Music Mute

This feature allows control over the level of
background music (fed though the AUX
inputs) heard during a telephone page
announcement. The convention used to be to
completely mute background music during
pages. The Gold Seal Series amplifiers pro­vide full muting as well as no muting and in­termediate attenuation levels of –10 dB and
–21 dB. After the telephone page has ended,
the background music smoothly fades back
to its original level for a very professional
sound.

Telephone Paging Control

Input 5 serves a dual function as either a
balanced MIC input or a 600-ohm balanced
telephone input. The TEL input includes
both voice-activated triggering for muting
the AUX inputs and automatic level control
for providing constant paging level. ALC
compensates for different voice levels and
speaking styles of the individuals using the
system. Controls are provided on the rear of
the amplifier to adjust trigger threshold of
the voice-activated muting so that it will not
falsely trigger from noise on the input. An
ALC adjustment is also provided to allow
control over the amount of compression ap­plied to loud signals to keep them at a nom­inal signal level.

Audio Enhancement

Crisp, clean, intelligible sound is the goal of
every paging system. The audio enhance­ment circuit adds back the high frequency
harmonics that are lost through the hand­sets and speakers. With one simple control,
you can adjust the amount of high fre­quency content the audio enhancement
circuit adds back until optimum intelligibil­ity is reached.

Product Features:

• 35-, 60-, 100-, 150-, and 250-watt models

• 7 inputs: 4 MIC (Lo-Z), 1 AUX (Hi-Z),

1 MIC/TEL, 1 MIC/AUX

• 4-ohm, 8-ohm, 25V, 25VCT, and 70V outputs

• Dual-function, 10-band graphic equalizer

(acoustic EQ/feedback control)

• True loudness contour function

•

Audio enhancement circuitry

• Automatic level control

• Switchable phantom power supply (15V DC)

• Variable AUX input muting

• Remote master volume control capability

• Input muting via contact on all inputs

• Voice-activated AUX muting on TEL input

• AUX fade-back after TEL page

• Pre-amp out/power amp in connections

• Booster amp output connection

• Tape output connection

• Low Cut filter for MIC channels

• Thermal and overload protection

• 3-speed cooling fan (GS250 only)

• Rack-mountable w/accessory mounting

kit (2 rack spaces)

• Listed to UL Standard 60065

for US and Canada

Gold Seal Series amplifiers were designed with the sound contractor in mind,
offering professional performance and installation convenience. Each Gold
Seal Series amplifier offers a unique combination of built-in features, ultra-high
reliability, and extensive input flexibility and input options.

Accessories

GSTRC

Tamper-Resistant Cover

GSRPK

Rack Panel
Mounting Kit

GSRVC

Remote Volume
Control

WMT1A

Line-Matching
Transformer

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AMPLIFIERS

Gold Seal Series Amplifiers

GS35, GS60, GS100,
GS150, GS250

PUBLIC ADDRESS AMPLIFIERS

Technical Specifications, Dimensions,
and Weights can be found on Page 79