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USER’S MANUAL
INPUT
AUX3
BALANCED
ON
POWER
OUTPUT
PARALLEL
OUTPUT
HEADPHONE
82
6
5
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C
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4
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8
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RL
PAN-POT
+6-20
+10
8
LEVEL
-
+10
8
LEVEL
-
+4dBu +4dBu +4dBu +4dBu
BALANCED
PARALLEL OUT
INPUT
BALANCED
INPUT
BALANCED
INPUT
BALANCED
INPUT
BALANCED
+6
+3
0dB
-6
GAIN
MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE
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8
LEVEL
-
-30
-50
CLIP
+10
+30
DESIGN ED A ND M ADE IN ITA LY
AUX2 AUX1 MAIN L MAIN R DIRECT DIRECT
POWER IN
INPUT
BALANCED
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This symbol, wherever it appears,
alerts you to important operating and
maintenance instructions in the
accompanying literature. Read the
manual.
Detailed Safety and Operation Instructions:
All the operation instructions and safety should be read before the unit is operated.
Follow instructions:
All operation and user instructions should be followed by the user or the installer.
Retain Instructions:
The safety and operating instructions should be carefully retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings:
All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Water and Moisture:
The unit should not be used near water or in place full of moisture.
Ventilation:
The unit should be placed so that its location does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For
example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, carpet, or similar surface that may create an
obstacle for the ventilation openings: or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that
may impede the flow of air around the unit.
Heat:
The unit should be placed far away from heat sources such as heat registers, radiators, stoves, or other
units (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Power Source:
The unit should be connected to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions only,
or as marked on the external power transformer.
Power-Cord Protection:
Power supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against it, paying particular attention to cords, power transformer and plugs and the point where
they exit from the appliance.
Cleaning:
The unit should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
Non-use Periods:
The external power transformer should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a medium or
long period of time.
Object and Liquid Entry:
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings, do not leave bottles or cans upon the unit.
Damages that Require Service:
The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel in the following cases:
1. The external power transformer, power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
2. The enclosure of the unit has been damaged.
3. The unit has been exposed to water or moisture.
4. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
5. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit.
Servicing:
The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond what is described in the Operating Instructions. All
other servicing should be referred to qualified and authorized service personnel.
1 - PMS USER’S MANUAL
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PMS
PROFESSIONAL PERSONAL MONITORING SYSTEM
0dB
GAIN
+10
-50
+30
CLIP
+3
-6
-
+10
8
-30
LEVEL
0dB
+3
-6
+6
-
+10
8
LEVEL
MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE
0dB
-6
-
8
LEVEL
C
+3
+6-20
+10
RL
PAN-POT
0dB
+3
-6
-
+10
8
LEVEL
0dB
-6
+6-20
-20
-
+10
8
LEVEL
5
+3
6
4
82
100
LEVEL
HEADPHONE
OUTPUT
POWER
ON
Five totally independent inputs in XXL Half Rack Frame
Fantastic audio quality even with extremely high volume levels
Three Aux inputs provide up to three mono sources links
Four MUTE switches allow to control each principal source
Possibility to parallel several headphone sets and to drive powered monitors
Servo-balanced Main and Aux inputs to avoid noise problems
Optional audio line transformer for each principal input
Ultra-low noise 4580 audio op-amps for outstanding sound performance
High-quality potentiometers and illuminated switches
High-quality, low tolerance components for highest results.
Full Aluminium rugged construction ensures long life and durability
External power supply design for professional applications
Battery use possibility with external dedicated battery pack
DESIGNED AND MADE IN ITALY
POWER IN
AUX2 AUX1 MAIN L MAIN R DIRECT DIRECT
BALANCED
+4dBu +4dBu +4dBu +4dBu
INPUT
BALANCED
INPUT
BALANCED
INPUT
BALANCED
INPUT
BALANCED
INPUT
PARALLEL
BALANCED
PARALLEL OUT
OUTPUT
BALANCED
AUX3
INPUT
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TABLE OF CONTENT
1. INTRODUCTION p. 4
1.1 High Technology p. 4
2. THE DESIGN p. 4
2.1 The DIRECT input p. 4
2.2 The MAIN input p. 5
2.3 The additional AUX1 and AUX2 inputs p. 5
2.4 The AUX3 input p. 5
2.5 The HEADPHONE output p. 5
3. INSTALLATION p. 5
3.1 Packaging p. 5
3.2 Rack mounting p. 6
3.3 Mains voltage p. 6
3.4 Audio connections p. 6
Fig. 3.1: Different Connector Types and Wiring p. 6
Fig. 3.2: Headphones connector p. 7
Fig.3.3 Male and Female XLR balanced and unbalanced wiring p. 8
4. CONTROLS p. 9
Fig.4.1 Front panel controls p. 9
Fig. 4.2 Back panel connections p. 10
5. APPLICATIONS p. 11
5.1 Using the functions of the PMS p. 11
5.2 Connecting more headphones p. 11
Fig.5.1 Studio playback application p. 12
Fig.5.2 Live /Studio monitor System p. 12
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS p. 13
7. INTERNAL FUNCTIONS SETTING p. 14
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1. INTRODUCTION
In purchasing the XXL PMS, you have acquired a professional monitoring system and a
powerful headphone power amplifier of the high-end class, which meets all the demands
and requirements of studio and live works. In fact it is an extremely efficient and
universal headphone amplifier that can drive headphones from 8 to 600 ohm and more.
It has been designed above all to deliver great power and to be a reference unit for the
live and studio works. It is also a powerful manager for powered stage monitors for
musicians in the studio or in the stage.
1.1 High Technology
Our experience in the field of professional live and studios drove us to design the PMS,
an incredible small size personal monitoring system with integrated Headphone power
amplifier that is able to give answer to all the demands in Studio, Live, broadcast and
TV applications. All the electronics is assembled directly on PCB with no wire use; it
means less possibility of malfunction. All the internal IC are 4580, ultra High quality
Operational Amplifier that allow high current output with very low noise threshold. All the
outputs are protected in order to guarantee safe operating conditions in every situation.
All the inputs are balanced, and a high quality audio transformer (optional) on every
inputs can be easily installed; in this way you can have the best matching conditions
with the other units. The choice of external power supply use, ensure
professional features with minimum noise, and allow you to drive the unit also with an
external optional battery pack so that you can use the unit also without the presence of
main power AC.
WARNING!
It should be pointed out, that extreme output levels may damage your ears and/or
your headphone set. Turn down the LEVEL controls before
you switch on the unit.
2. THE DESIGN
2.1 The DIRECT INPUT
The DIRECT INPUT has been designed to allow the wiring of both mic and line level
sources, its original electronic circuit do not affect n any way the original signal and,
your sources still works almost with the only load of the mixer (or preamplifier) input
stage. We can say that the DIRECT INPUT has an “invisible” preamplifier that, in no
way, affect your original signal, nor concerning the ground circuit. In fact the DIRECT
INPUT is provided with an internal ground lift selector accessible via the top cover of the
unit. It is possible also to select the input phase of the signal and the PHANTOM power
on the XLR input (of the DIRECT INPUT); all these functions are accessible via the top
cover of the unit. Of course it is also possible to give phantom to the DIRECT INPUT
XLR power directly from your mixing console. The input XLR of the DIRECT INPUT is
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