IED 4400, 4800 Operating Instructions Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODELS 4400 AND 4800 SERIES AUTOMATIC MIXERS

MODELS 4400 AND 4800 SERIES

AUTOMATIC MIXERS

INTRODUCTION

The 4400 and 4800 Series mixers are the most truly automatic mixers available. Once
set up for an application, their proprietary circuitry functions automatically as if a trained
operator were at the controls, requiring little or no operator intervention. This automatic
operation, previously available only in the 4000 Series Automatic Mixer System is now
within the reach of smaller applications such as churches, meeting facilities, court­rooms, council chambers, and any application requiring up to eight inputs.

The configuration of the system and setup of the options is described in the installation
instructions, Section 4 Group 20 Sub B. This document describes the operation of the
operator controls and indicators for the 4400 Series and 4800 Series Automatic Mixers,
all of which are located on the front panel.

The gating sensitivity of the gated inputs is independent of the front panel level control
setting, making level setup simple and straightforward. Set the Output control(s) at the

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midto
to the desired level. Finally, adjust the overall level with the Output controls.

point(between12o’clockand3 o’clock position).Adjust each inputindividually

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ON/OFF SWITCH AND POWER LED

Figure 1 - Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Power switch and indicator LED

The power On/Off switch is of the push-push type. When it is ‘Off’ it protrudes from the
front panel. When it is ‘On’, it is almost flush with the front panel. Press the button, then
release it to switch from ‘On’ to ‘Off’ or from ‘Off’ to ‘On’.

The green LED ‘Power On’ indicator is located to the left of the On/Off switch. It is illumi­natedwhen power is ‘On’. Ifthe switch is inthe ‘On’ position and theLED indicator is not
illuminated, check the power cord, the fuse, and the AC outlet.

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AUTO/MANUAL SWITCH

Figure 2 - Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Auto/Manual Switch

The Auto/Manual switch switches the mixer between automatic and manual operation.
When the switch is in the Auto position, the gated inputs gate ‘On’ when an input signal
is present, and gate ‘Off’ when it is removed. When the switch is in the Manual position,
thereis no gating function. Thegated inputs are forced ‘On’and remain ‘On’ at alltimes,
as do the red LED input ‘On’ indicators. See page 9 for additional information.

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PHANTOM POWER ON/OFF

Figure 3 - Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Phantom Power On/Off

Phantom power is the DC bias voltage required to make condenser microphones oper­ate. Thephantom power On/Off switch controls the DC voltagewhich goes to each indi­vidual gated input. If the switch is in the ‘Off’ position, there can be no phantom
powering. If the switch is in the ‘On’ position, phantom power will be available to the mi­crophones, provided that the setup jumpers are in the proper position. Refer to the in­stallation instructions, Section 4, Group 20, Sub B.

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OUTPUT GAIN CONTROLS

Figure 4 - Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Output Gain Controls

The Output Gain Controls control the attenuation of the output level(s). The maximum
level (full clockwise) depends upon the options and the setup. Refer to the product de­scription, Section 4, Group 20, Sub A and the installation instructions, Section 4, Group
20, Sub B for further details. Set the Output control(s) at the mid to

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point (between12

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o’clock and 3 o’clock position). Adjust each input individually to the desired level.
Finally, adjust the overall level with the Output controls.

The table below describes typical attenuation versus pot rotation.

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REFERENCE ATTENUATION

0 0 dB
1 0.5 dB
2 3.0 dB
3 6.5 dB
4 12 dB
5 20 dB
6 27 dB
7 37 dB
8 47 dB
9 OFF

10 OFF

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AUXILIARY INPUT GAIN CONTROLS

Figure 5 - Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Auxiliary Input gain Controls

The Auxiliary Input gain controls control the level of the Auxiliary Input signal before it is
mixed to the Main or Aux Output. They are adjusted with a small screwdriver (supplied
with the mixer). The position of the pot may be determined by observing the position of
the slots in the shaft. When shipped from the factory, the pots are set at the mid position
(6 dB of attenuation).

If Option A, Auxiliary Input remote control is installed, the front panel Auxiliary In­put gain controls are not functional.

Auxiliary Input Gain Controls

REFERENCE ATTENUATION

0 0 dB
1 1 dB
2 2 dB
3 4 dB
4 6 dB
5 8 dB
6 12 dB
7 20 dB
8 OFF

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GATED INPUT GAIN CONTROLS

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The Input Gain Controls control the attenuation of the input level(s). The maximum level
(full clockwise) depends upon the options and the setup. Refer to the product descrip­tion, Section 4, Group 20, Sub A and the installation instructions, Section 4, Group 20,
Sub B for further details. The gating sensitivity of the gated inputs is independent of the
front panel level control setting.

The table below describes typical attenuation versus pot rotation.

Figure 6 - Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Gated Input Gain Controls

REFERENCE ATTENUATION

0 0 dB
1 0.5 dB
2 3.0 dB
3 6.5 dB
4 12 dB
5 20 dB
6 27 dB
7 37 dB
8 47 dB
9 OFF

10 OFF

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EQ CONTROLS

Figure 7 - Front Panel Controls and Indicators

EQ Controls

TheEQ controlsadjust the cutor boostof thefrequency response of each ofthe 3bands
of each input. The center frequency of the low band is 200 Hz, the mid band is 1 kHz,
andthe high band is4 kHz. When acontrol is at themidpoint, the frequency response of
that band for that input will be flat. Turningthe pot clockwise boosts that band, and turn­ing the pot counterclockwise cuts that band. Adjustments are made with the small
screwdriver which is supplied with the mixer. The position of the pot may be determined
by observing the orientation of the slots in the shaft. When shipped from the factory,the
EQ controls are set at the mid position (flat).

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GATE INPUT “ON” INDICATORS

Figure 8 - Front Panel Controls And Indicators

Input ‘On’ Indicators

The input ‘On’ indicators are red LEDs mounted in the front panel, just to the right of the
gated input gain controls. The ‘On’ indicator for a gated input is illuminated when a
gatedinput is ‘On’, either frombeing gated ‘On’ bythe input signal, forced‘On’, or when
in the Manual mode.

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