Rane AP 13 User Manual

DATA SHEET
BA
CUT
RING=MIC
RING=PIEZO
PIEZO
PICKUP GAIN TRI
M
PHANTOM
TIP=PIEZO
TIP=MIC
15V6V
POWER
INPUT
101010 A12
10
0
INVERT INVERT
180
250
12
9
6
80
3
MIC
6 3
35
9
20
C
2
0
4
180
2
B 0 250
4
80
6
8
6
35
8
20
LOW+CUT 40 100 250 OUT630 1.6k 10k4k LEVELPAN
LOW
6104
101010A12
C0
12
9
6
3
B
6 3
9
222
0 0
0
4 4
4
0
6 66
8 8
8
2
63
0100+40 250 1.6k 4k 10k PAN
SEN
D
LEVEL
A B
RTN
LEVEL
0 1
0
28 8
4 6
LEVEL
13AP
PZO
MIC
OL
INSTRUMENT
PIEZO PICKU
P
POWER
MUTE
MIC PICKUP MAIN OUT
PREAMPLIFIER
OL
ACOUSTIC
HEADPHONE
General Description
Dedicated to the needs of the acoustic musician, the AP 13 Acoustic Preamplifier is a full-featured package specifical­ly suited for instruments with two pickups. e AP 13 provides two signal processing paths: one optimized for piezo pickups and one for microphone pickups. e piezo path features very high input impedance for extended low bass response; while the mic processing channel offers two choices of phantom power voltages satisfing most electret condenser mic pickups. Additionally, ei­ther channel accepts dynamic pickups or line-level outputs from outboard preamps. A convenient front panel slide switch allows choice of which pickup is wired to the tip or the sleeve of the stereo ¼" input jack. Handy Pickup Gain Trim controls feature large openings for quick changes using guitar picks, fingernails or coins. And separate pickup Overload indicators make gain set-up easy.
Each pickup signal path contains an Invert switch, an adjust­able Low Cut filter, a 7-band graphic equalizer, a Pan control and a separate Level amplifier, all logically arranged along the front panel using smooth-acting oil-damped sliders for the ultimate in convenience and graphical feedback. e Invert switch solves the
AP 13
ACOUSTIC PREAMPLIFIER
annoying (and too common) problem of what to do with pickups wired out-of-phase. e sliding Low Cut filter helps eliminate troublesome thumping, rumbling, rubbing and other unwanted infrasonic frequencies. e graphic equalizers give you separate timbre control over each individual pickup. e Pan and Level controls mix both pickups into one smooth stereo signal ready to drive the Send/Return Effects Loop, or the in-line Inserts. Two pair of high-current cross-coupled balanced stereo line drivers, with Mono switch, complete the processing chain. Choose be­tween the stereo ¼" line-level outs for amplifier feed or the stereo XLR mic-level outs for direct console patching, or use them both.
A powerful Headphone amplifier and Master Mute switch allow private auditioning and practice. e Tuner Output lets you leave your tuner attached for quick checks or changes during performance. When an auxiliary output is necessary, the separate Piezo Output with Level control perfectly satisfies the need.
e AP 13 Acoustic Preamplifer is all you ever dreamed of for perfect control of your acoustic instrument (years of practice not included).
Features
• Advanced Preamp for Instruments Using Piezo & Mic Pickups
• Selectable Phantom Power Voltages for Condenser Mics
• Signal Processor for Each Pickup:
• Low Cut Filter 15-250 Hz
• 7-Band Graphic Equalizer
• Phase Invert Switch
• Stereo Send/Return and Insert Loops
• Switchable Tip/Ring Input Wiring
• Direct Tuner and Piezo Outputs
• Main Output Muting with Indicator
• Main Output Stereo/Mono Switch
• Fully Balanced Mic/Line Level Outputs
• Stereo Headphone Amplifier
• UL/CSA/CE and 100/120/230 VAC Remote Power Supplies
Data Sheet-1
Parameter Specification Limit Units Conditions/Comments
Frequency Response 15-40 kHz +0/-3 dB Low Cut set minimum THD+Noise 0.03 .01 Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) 120 2 dB Inst Mic In to Send, 60 dB gain
115 Signal-to-Noise Ratio re +4 dBu, 20 kHz BW
..........Return In to Main Out 88 / 81 2 dB Unity/Max gain
..........Instrument In to Main Out 81
Crosstalk greater than 70 at 2 kHz min dB 50 dB at 20 kHz Mic Pickup Phantom Power +6 or +15 5% VDC Switch on rear Input Impedances: Mic Pickup 20k (1.8k w/Phantom Power) 1%
..........PZO Pickup 5 Meg min
..........All Others 20k 1% Ω Insert, Return & Expand
Maximum Input Levels
..........Instrument Pickups +12
..........All Others +22 1 dBu (9.76 Vrms)
7-Band EQ: Center Frequencies 40/100/250/630/1.6k/4k/10k 3% Hz
..........Bandwidth 2.0 3% oct
..........Boost/Cut Range ±12
Low Cut: Frequency Range 15-250 10% Hz Slope = 12 dB per octave Maximum Available Gain Input to Main Output (Line-level)
..........Instrument Pickups 86
..........Headphones 10 1 dB
..........Return or Insert 16
Output Impedances
..........Main Line-level 50 1%
..........Main Mic-level 100 1% Ω Balanced
..........Headphones 90 1%
..........Effect or Insert Sends 100 1% Ω Unbalanced
Maximum Output Levels
..........Main Line-level +22 1 dBu Balanced into 600 Ω
..........Main Mic-level -20 1 dBu Balanced into 1 kΩ
..........Effect or Insert Sends +22
Headphones: Maximum Power 170 5% mW 150 Ω headphones
100 5% mW 600
..........THD + Noise less than 0.015 max % 150 mW / 150 Ω, 20-20 kHz
..........Crosstalk greater than 80 @ 1 kHz min dB 60 dB, 20-20 kHz
Unit: Agency Listing
..........120 VAC model Class 2 Equipment National Electrical Code
UL & CSA Exempt Class 2 equipment
..........230 VAC model CE-EMC EMC directive 89/336/EEC
CE-Safety Exempt per Art. 1, LVD 73/23/EEC Power Supply: Agency Listing Class 2 Equipment
..........120 VAC model UL File no. E88261
CSA File no. LR58948
..........230 VAC model CE-EMC EMC directive 89/336/EEC
CE-Safety LV directive 73/23/EEC
..........100 VAC model Built to JIS Japan only
CE (safety) LV directive 73/23/EEC Power Supply Input 18 VAC w/center tap 10% Vrms Rane RS 1 (supplied) Maximum Current Consumption 200 mA Unit: Size 1.75" H x 19" W x 5.3" D (1U) (4.4 cm x 48.3 cm x 13.5 cm)
..........Weight 5 lb (2.3 kg)
Shipping: Size 4.25" x 20.3" x 13.75" (11 cm x 52 cm x 35 cm)
..........Weight 9 lb (4.1 kg)
Note: 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms
2 dB Inst PZO In to Send, 60 dB gain
2 dB Max gain except PU gains 50%
1 dBu (3.09 Vrms)
1 dB
2 dB
2 dB
1 dBu Unbalanced into 2 kΩ
% +4 dBu, 20-20k Hz
Ω Ω 1 kHz
Ω Balanced
Ω Unbalanced
Ω headphones
Data Sheet-2
Block Diagram
INPUT
INSTRUMENT
SWITCH
TIP/RING
GAIN
PIEZO
TRIM
MIC GAIN TRIM
PHANTOM
POWER
(O
FF, 6V, 15V )
6-60 dB
6-60dB
GRAPHIC
7-BAND
INVERT
LO
W
FILTER
15-250 Hz
EQ ±12 dB
15-250 Hz
7-BAND GRAPHIC
EQ ±12 dB
FILTER
LO
W
OVERLOAD
PZ
O
PIEZO
OUTPUT
TUNER
OUTPUT
10 dB
OUT
PIEZO
PIEZO
10 dB
LEVEL
R
MIC
OVERLOAD
R
MIC
LEVEL
10 dB
PA
N
PIEZO
PAN
MIC
SEND A
0 dB
SEND A
A(LEFT)
B(RIGHT)
SEND B
0 dB
SEND B
RETURN A
RETURN
RETURN B
0 dB
INSERT
A
EXPAND IN
A
INSERT
B
EXPAND IN
B
0d
B
0 dB
0 dB
0d
B
MONO
10 dB
10 dB
HEADPHONES
L
R
B
A
MAIN
10 dB
10 dB
OUT
B
OUT
A
MAIN
MAIN
OUT
MUTE
OVERLOAD
MAIN
R
6 dB
6 dB
OUT
A
MAIN
MAIN
OUT
B
40dB
PA
D
40dB
PA
D
SWITCH
INVERT
SWITCH
+
+
+
+
Application Information
Several interesting things distinguish the AP 13 from other
acoustic preamplifiers.
AP 13
ACOUSTIC PREAMPLIFIER
STEREO ¼" INPUT
Referring to the block diagram above, note the convenience of having an input switch that automatically reverses the role of tip and ring on the ¼" Input jack. is saves the trouble of having to rewire your plug just because it follows one tradition or another. Next, the three-position Phantom Power (T-Power) selector switch allows you to choose between 6 volts or 15 volts DC to power your electret or other condenser pickup. T-Power is similar to phantom power except only two conductors are required instead of three (voltage and hot are tied together). is should cover just about every case – check with the factory for your mic if in doubt, or read the RaneNote
, “Microphones for the
AP 13”. e Off choice lets this Input accommodate standard
electric guitar type pickups (magnetic coil designs – humbucking or otherwise). In fact, either Input handles this type of pickup directly, or accepts the line-level outputs of outboard preamps (belt or instrument mounted).
TUNING
e fixed Tuner Output connects to the piezo processing side since that is the one that gives the most accurate tuning informa tion. is output is not affected by the graphic EQ. e Piezo Output is similar except located post-EQ and has it’s own Piezo Output Level control. Neither of these outputs are affected by the Piezo Level control.
EFFECTS LOOPS
Two different kinds of effects loops live in the AP 13. e first is the standard Send/Return loop used to mix a wet (pro cessed) signal back with the dry (unprocessed) signal. Choose between stereo or mono Send and Return paths. Individual Send A/B controls exist along with a ganged stereo Return control. e second is the direct in-line type known as an Insert. Here all the signal exits, passes through the outboard processor and re­enters, all using the same ¼" TRS jack, wired per the Tip=Send, Ring=Return convention.
EXPANDING & OTHER INPUTS
e Expand Input jacks provide a means for either expand­ing the AP 13 to allow two instrument use, or as a means to mix line-level signals with that of the AP 13. Such things as drum machines and synthesizers often find themselves plugged into these jacks. Mono or stereo sources may be used.
MAIN OUTPUTS
e AP 13 uses high-current cross-coupled differential line drivers for each of its balanced outputs. Normal balanced line-level applications use the ¼" output jacks with 3-wire cable terminated with ¼" TRS plugs. Unbalanced line-level intercon nection uses standard mono ¼" TS plugs without gain change or signal loss. For direct console connection, the XLR outputs provide a low-noise mic-level balanced signal.
Architectural Specifications
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­e Inputs shall contain two channels accomodating both
a microphone and piezo instrument pickup, terminated in a single ¼" TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) connector. Switchable phantom power shall be provided for the microphone input. Each input shall have an overload LED, input trim control, phase invert switch, low cut filter, seven-band graphic equalizer, pan and level controls. e main outputs shall implement a stereo level control and mute switch, terminated in balanced 3-pin.and ¼" TRS connectors. An output mono switch shall be provided.
Stereo send and return connectors with level controls shall
be provided. A ¼" TS tuner output, ¼" piezo output, ¼" TRS insert connectors and ¼" TS expand input connectors shall also be provided. A headphone amplifier shall be built-in with it's own level control.
e unit shall be a Rane AP 13 Acoustic Preamplifier.
Data Sheet-3
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AP 13
Basic Two Pickup System (no battery in guitar) Two Pickup Sytem with Separate Piezo Pickup for Each String
Two Electric Guitar Magnetic Pickups Single Pickup with Preamp
Elec tret Conde nser Mic
0.6 mV - 1 V max
3 mV - 5V m ax
Ring
Ti
p
Sleev
e Piezo Pickup
Tie together if they exit the mic separately — see notes below.
Ring
Ti
p
Sleeve
Mic or Magnetic Pickup
Segmente
d Piezo Picku p
Commo n
Ring
Tip
Sleeve
Pickup #1Pickup #2
Pickups may be active or passive, typic al “electric guitar”
picku ps or simil ar magnet & coil transducers.
Existing p
reamp m ay be built into the guitar,
or in an external “s
tomp box.”
Tip (or
Ring)
Sleeve
An
y
Picku p
Existing Preamp
6V 15VOFF
SIG GN
D
LIFT
CHASSIS
GND
(PIEZO)
CLASS 2 EQUIPMENT
MI
C
LINELINE
MIC
(TIP=SEND RING=RETURN)
RANE CORP
.
ACN001.187.837
SLEEVE=#1=SIG GN
DTIP=#2=POSITIVE RING=#3=NEGATIVE
MADE IN U.S.A.
AP 13
MIC
PHANTOM
TUNER
OUTPUT
SENDRETURN
PIEZO
OUTPUT
BA
(MONO)
BBB AAA
(MONO)
POWER
INSERTEXPAND IN
MAIN
OUTPUTS
(MONO)
MONO
A
600mA
POWER
ACOUSTIC PREAMPLIFIER
Rear Panel
Application Information
Recommended Microphones
Almost any miniature dynamic or condenser mic may be used with the AP 13. Several compatible miniature microphones are made by AKG, Audio-Technica, Barcus Berry, Beyerdy­namic, Countryman, Crown, CT Audio, Donnell, ElectroVoice, Fishman, Frap, Sennheiser, Seymour Duncan, Shure, Sony, and
Mic Wiring in General: e red wire is usually the hot wire
and should be connected to the tip or ring; the other wire and shield tie together at the sleeve. Consult the mic maker or Rane Tech Support for more specific information on wiring micro­phones from other manufacturers.
Telex. Consult the RaneNote, “Microphone Options for the AP 13,” available at the Rane website: www.rane.com/ap13.html.
SP 13
e SP 13 is a version of the AP 13 optimized for Stick musicians. It is available exclusively from Stick Enterprises. www.stick.com
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Data Sheet-4
All features & specifications subject to change without notice. DOC 103212
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