Mogar Music WINTUBE User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

PR OFE SSIONAL 2 CH ANNE L SO LID-STATE MIC / LINE PREAMPLI FIER

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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alerts you to important operating and
maintenance instructions in the
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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 only of the type described in the operating
instructions 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 e xternal power transfor mer 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 fal l 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.

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WIN PRE / WIN TUBE

PROFESSIONAL DUAL CHANNEL MIC / LINE PREAMPLIFIER

9 High Grade Microphone and Line Preamplifier.
9 WIN TUBE employs high quality Vacuum Tubes for outstanding Audio quality.
9 Output adjustable Limiter to prevent clipping.
9 Ultra low distortion and noise at any output level.
9 Low cut filter for anti-pop function on microphones.
9 RCA and balanced XLR connectors for multi-standard wiring.
9 Servo-balanced Inputs and Outputs to avoid noise problems
9 Ultra-low noise 4580 audio op-amps for outstanding sound performance
9 High-quality potentiometers and illuminated switches
9 High-quality, low tolerance components for highest results.
9 Full Aluminium rugged construction ensures long life and durability
9 External power supply design for professional applications
9 Battery use possibility with external dedicated battery pack

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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 GAIN control p. 5

2.2 The LOW CUT switch p. 5

2.3 The 48V PHANTOM switch p. 5

3. INSTALLATION p. 6

3.1 Packaging p. 6

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. 7
Fig. 3.1: Different Connector Types and 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 During Recording p. 11

5.2 Live Situations p. 11

Fig. 5.1 Studio Recording application p. 12
Fig. 5.2 Live application p. 12

6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS p. 13

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1. INTRODUCTION

The XXL WIN TUBE and WIN PRE are the perfect choice as first ring of your audio
chain both for Live and Studio applications. These ultra-low noise high-grade two
channel mic/line preamplifiers will support you to record the most complex of
instrumental and vocal tracks with even more detail and resolution. The WIN TUBE it is
able to add that warm, musical sound that can only come from real tube. You can
connect these units directly to your mixing console, direct to disk recorder, DAT or
sampler. In the WIN TUBE we integrated a selected 12AX7 vacuum tube in the
preamplifier, fusing tradition and innovation, further developing traditional tube circuitry
and adapting it to blend with modern professional audio technology. Our input circuit
technology for preamplifier input stage allows minimizing common mode noise, also
with ultra low level signals. An over fast, smooth limiter stage ensure to prevent
clipping all every kind of units connected to the output of the WIN TUBE (i.e.: Analog to
Digital converters). The limiter threshold is adjustable from the back side of the module.
Two accurate Led bar meters ensure you good check possibility for input signal levels.
Two LEDs on the front panel indicate the activity of the limiter section. The exclusive
XXL BluAl Full Aluminium ultra-light Half Rack Frame allows you to save drastically
space and weight and to fit your unit, very easily, both in standard 19“ Rack and in new
generation 9.5” Rack.

1.1 High Technology

Our experience in the field of professional studios drove us to design the WIN PRE and
WIN TUBE, two incredible small size dual channel preamplifiers that are 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 wires 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, in this way you can have the best matching conditions with the other
units. The choice of having the external power supply ensure professional features
with minimum noise, and allow you to drive the unit also with an external optional
battery pack to use the unit also without the presence of main AC power.

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