Furman Sound HRM-16, HDS-16 User Manual

HDS-16/HRM-16 HEADPHONE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

AND REMOTE MIXING SYSTEM

MONITORING

SERIES

HDS-16/HRM-16 HEADPHONE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

The HDS-16/HRM-16 Headphone/Audio

to the Furman Sound headphone/audio

the HDS-16 and HRM-16 are sold

The HDS-16 accepts eight mono and four

them to each HRM-16 via a 50-pin Centron-

together. A maximum of eight HRM-16’s can be

The HRM-16 is a 16-channel mixer with a

The Live/Stage Mode (default) allows the

The Studio Mode establishes communication

A solo system allows the engineer to auto-

HDS-16/HRM-16 HEADPHONE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

the mix console. This eliminates the need for

the talkback system on the HRM-16 can be ac ti -

vat ed man u al ly using their front panel con trols or

ADDITIONAL USEFUL HRM-16

local effects send and return;

line out (mono);

bass and treble shelving EQ controls;

talkback level and master volume controls.

AUDIO DISTRIBUTION

The HDS-16, a 2-U rack-mountable device

for a maximum of eight HRM-16’s. Individual

The front panel serves as the patch bay for all

tors are balanced and use the Tip/Ring/Sleeve

the same channel, the TT connector will be ac-

tive and ¼-inch connector will be disabled.

the far left of the front panel. Connect the mix

jack. This signal is distributed to the HRM-16s

The front panel is shown above; the TT and ¼-inch input sections are shown in detail in Figure 2

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HDS-16/HRM-16 HEADPHONE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

There are two talkback modes designed for

This mode establishes communication from the

will not hear other HRM-16 users or their own

voice. This is useful for live situations where

the mix engineer does not require interaction

This mode establishes communication among

TALK button depressed can speak to all HRM-

HDS-16/HRM-16 HEADPHONE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

HDS-16/HRM-16 HEADPHONE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

A jumper located inside the HDS-16 selects

front panel and all screws on the top.

front corner of the main PCB.

from Live/Stage to Studio mode.

This feature allows musicians at the HRM-16s

to hear rough and fi nal mixes or soloed tracks

from the recording console without exiting to

the main console mix between takes, turn the

turn down channel D because you will still hear

the intended channel mix but the main console

function on/off. The SOLO ON LED indicator

HDS-16/HRM-16 HEADPHONE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

The HDS-16 rear panel has six, 50-pin, Cen-

tronics output connectors for the HRM-16s,

AC-power, and ground switches (Figure 5).

While male-to-male Centronics cables are

twisted pair con struction to optimize sound

tion to power the HDS-16.

The GROUND lift switch has two positions:

HDS-16/HRM-16 HEADPHONE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

The HRM-16s receive their input signals and

with head phones or sent to a monitor system.

The eight mono channels may be routed to

the EFFECTS SEND output on the rear panel.

The effected signal is returned to the HRM-16

through the stereo effect returns on the rear

with the thumb screws and clip provided, or

The top panel provides:

Level controls for four STEREO SOURCES;

EFFECTS SEND, L/R pan, and level controls

for each of eight mono channels;

MASTER volume control;

HI and LO shelving EQ controls with 12 dB

TALKBACK VOLUME control, TALK button,

EFFECTS RETURN level control.

tion of the built-in microphone above the button

The microphone will pick up voices from up to

talkback functions.

The HDS-16/HRM-16 system can be connect-

than four HRM-16s are connected in series

from a single HDS-16 output.

Parallel: Each HRM-16 is connected directly to

the HDS-16 in a star con fi g u ra tion.

Series: One HRM-16 is connected directly to

the HDS-16 with additional HRM-16’s con-

nect ed together in a daisy chain.

Two, 50-pin, Centronics connectors are located

HDS-16/HRM-16 HEADPHONE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

This connector delivers the input signals and

from another HRM-16’s OUTPUT TO ADDI-

TIONAL HRM-16’s connector (series).

The remaining rear panel inputs and outputs

EFFECTS SEND: Connect this mono output to

EFFECTS RETURN: Use the L input for a

for stereo effects.

LINE OUT: Use this mono, line-level output to

TALKBACK SWITCH REMOTE: Plug a mo-

This connector carries the same signal sent

to the INPUT FROM HDS-16 connector. Con-

the device. As a result, the HRM-16’s top panel

TIONAL HRM-16’s signal.

The head phone driver and power supply regu-

fuses prevent a defective HRM-16 from shut-

ting down the HDS-16 or attached HRM-16s.

the fault and removing power to the circuit.

The regulated power delivered from the HDS-

to an over-current condition. Restore normal

for at least 30 seconds.

The AC-line fuse is a 1-Amp Slo-Blo. Replace

100

600

Table 1: Centronics cable losses per 100 feet

HDS-16/HRM-16 HEADPHONE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

Manufacturer warrants to the original Pur-

from the date of purchase. The Purchaser of

the product is allowed fi fteen days from the

tion by mail or on-line at the Furman website.

Warranty during the warranty period (as herein

facturer in writing of the claimed defects. If the

the Furman factory or to an authorized Furman

THE FOREGOING IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTH-

AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-

turer, or against damages resulting from such

zation from Furman Sound. This warranty also

THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE. The sole

the manner and for the period provided above.

tion with respect to the Products or any part

thereof, whether based on contract, tort, strict

whether based on this Limited Warranty or

HDS-16/HRM-16 HEADPHONE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

21 dB; +4 dBu for maximum output

WEIGHT

2.9” H x 11.0” W x 7.0” D

WEIGHT

the product for servicing. Also, please enclose

All equipment being returned for repair must

To get a R/A number, please call the Furman

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