Solid State Logic 82S6XL020E User Manual

Super Analogue Mic Amp

Owner’s Manual

Solid State Logic

Super-Analogue™ Outboard

Owner’s Manual

82S6XL020E

S U P E R A N A L O G U E

M I C A M P

XLogic Mic Amp Owner’s Manual

As research and development is a continual process, Solid State Logic reserves the right

to change the features and specifications described herein without notice or obligation

E&OE

Revision 0A, September 2003

Revision 0B, December 2003

Revision 0C, January 2004

Revision 0D, June 2004

Revision 0E, July 2004

Minor changes, November 2004

Minor changes, June 2005

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All other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners

No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or

by any means, whether mechanical or electronic, without the

written permission of Solid State Logic, Oxford, England

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Contents

1.0 Introduction 3

2.0 Safety Considerations 4 Safety Warnings 4

3.0 Installation 7 Setting the mains voltage selector 7 Mounting 7 Standalone Operation 7 Connecting to XL 9000 consoles 9 Connecting to XLogic Remote Control unit 11 Configuring the unit 13

4.0 Operation 15

Appendices:

A Internal Links and Fuses 17

Test Mode 17

B Connector Details 18 C Electronic Specification 24 D Calibration Information 26

E Physical Specification 27

F Environmental Specification 27

XLogic Mic Amp Remote (front)

XLogic Mic Amp Remote (rear)

XLogic Mic Amp (rear)

XLogic Mic Amp (front)

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SUPER ANALOGUE

M I C A M P

ogic

MONITOR

REMOTE

SIGNAL

CHANNEL

GAIN

-20

48V MON

+18 +72

SIGNAL

CHANNEL

GAIN

-20

48V MON

+18 +72

SIGNAL

CHANNEL

GAIN

-20

48V MON

+18 +72

SIGNAL

CHANNEL

GAIN

-20

48V MON

+18 +72

Solid

State

Logic

GAIN

+18 +72

0/LD

MIC 1

S U P E R A N A L O G U E

M I C A M P R E M O T E

ogic

-20

GAIN

+18 +72

0/LD

MIC 2

-20

GAIN

+18 +72

0/LD

MIC 3

-20

GAIN

+18 +72

0/LD

MIC 4

-20

GAIN

+18 +72

0/LD

MIC 5

-20

GAIN

+18 +72

0/LD

MIC 6

-20

GAIN

+18 +72

0/LD

MIC 7

-20

GAIN

+18 +72

0/LD

MIC 8

-20

Solid

State

Logic

REMOTE 1/2REMOTE 5/6REMOTE 7/8 REMOTE 3/4

Solid State Logic

OXFORD • ENGLAND

MIC OUT 4 MIC OUT 3

MIC OUT 2 MIC OUT 1

AUDIO/

CONTROL

MON IN MON OUT REM 3/4 REM 1/2

100V

120V

220V

240V

1.0 Introduction

The XLogic Mic Amp is a 1U rack mounting unit containing four ultra high quality microphone amplifiers, utilising SSL’s Super Analogue technology. The unit can be controlled either locally, from the XLogic Mic Amp Remote Control or from an XL 9000 console, allowing the mic amp to be placed close to the microphone in order to eliminate the signal degradation caused by long mic cables.

The object of this manual is to provide purchasers of the XLogic Mic Amp with information in the following areas:

• Safety considerations

• Installation requirement

• Electrical connections and cabling

• Connector pin-outs

• Specifications and physical dimensions

Warranty

The warranty period for this unit is 12 months from date of purchase.

In Warranty Repairs

In the event of a fault during the warranty period the unit must be returned to your local distributor who will arrange for it to be shipped to Solid State Logic for repair. All units should be shipped to Solid State Logic in their original packaging. Solid State Logic can not be held responsible for any damage caused by shipping units in other packaging. In such cases Solid State Logic will return the unit in a suitable box, which you will be charged for. Please do not send manuals, power leads or any other cables - Solid State Logic can not guarantee to return them to you. Please also note that warranty returns will only be accepted as such if accompanied by a copy of the receipt or other proof of purchase.

Out of Warranty Repairs

In the event of a fault after the warranty period has expired, return the unit in its original packaging to your local distributor for shipment to Solid State Logic. You will be charged for the time spent on the repair (at Solid State Logic's current repair rate) plus the cost of parts and shipping.

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Introduction

2.0 Safety considerations

This section contains definitions and warnings, and practical information to ensure a safe working environment. Please take time to read this section before undertaking any installation work.

2.1 Definitions

‘Maintenance’

All maintenance must be carried out by fully trained personnel. Note: it is advisable to observe suitable ESD precautions when maintenance to any part is undertaken.

‘Non-User Adjustments’

Adjustments or alterations to the equipment may affect the performance such that safety and/or international compliance standards may no longer be met. Any such adjustments must therefore only be carried out by fully trained personnel.

‘Users’

This equipment is designed for use solely by engineers and competent operators skilled in the use of professional audio equipment.

‘Environment’

This product is a Class A product intended to form an integrated component part of a professional audio recording, mixing, dubbing, film, TV, radio broadcast or similar studio wherein it will perform to specification providing that it is installed according to professional practice.

2.3 Installation

Voltage Selection and Fusing

All XLogic units have selectable voltage inlets. Always confirm that the input mains voltage range is set correctly before applying power. Always isolate the mains supply before changing the input range setting.

If it is ever necessary to replace a blown mains-fuse, then always use the correct rating and type of replacement. If a correctly rated fuse continues to blow, then a fault exists and the cause should be investigated or the unit returned to Solid State Logic for repair/replacement as appropriate.

Details of mains settings and correct fuse ratings can be found in Section 3.1 and Appendix A of this manual.

Safety Earth Connection

Any mains powered item of Solid State Logic equipment that is supplied with a 3-core mains lead (whether connectorised or not) should always have the earth wire connected to the mains supply ground. This is the safety earth and grounds the exposed metal parts of the racks and cases and should not be removed for any reason.

2.2 Electrical Safety Warning

When installing or servicing any item of Solid State Logic equipment with power applied, when cover panels are removed, HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS CAN EXIST.

These hazards include: High voltages

High energy stored in capacitors High currents available from DC power busses Hot component surfaces

Any metal jewellery (watches, bracelets, neck-chains and rings) that could inadvertently come into contact with uninsulated parts should always be removed before reaching inside powered equipment.

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Mains Supply and Phases

Solid State Logic equipment is designed for connection to single phase supplies with the Neutral conductor at earth potential - category TN - and is fitted with a protective fuse in the Live conductor only. It is not designed for use with Phase (Live) and Neutral connections reversed or where the Neutral conductor is not at earth potential (TT or IT supplies).

Mains cables will be coded with the following colour scheme:

LIVE: Brown

NEUTRAL: Blue

EARTH: Yellow/Green

Mains Isolation and Over-Current Protection

An external disconnect device is required for this equipment which must be installed according to current wiring regulations. A detachable power cord, as fitted to this equipment, is a suitable disconnect device.

An external over-current protection device is required to protect the wiring to this equipment which must be installed according to the current wiring regulations. The fusing or breaking-current are defined in the product specification. In certain countries this function is supplied by use of a fused plug.

CE Certification

Note that the majority of cables supplied with SSL equipment are fitted with ferrite rings at each end. This is to comply with current European CE regulations and these ferrites should not be removed.

If any of the unit metalwork is modified in any way this may the adversely affect the CE certification status of the product.

FCC Certification

The XLogic unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Safety Considerations

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240

120

100

240

230

120

100

240

230

120

100

240

230

100

100V

120V

230V

240V

100V Setting

(Use for 90-105V)

120V Setting

(Use for 105-125V)

230V Setting

(Do not use)

240V Setting

(Use for 220-240V)

Mains Input Module

Mains Input Programming PCB

These diagrams show the PCB arrangements for the different voltage settings.

Note that where the mains voltage is a nominal 230V, the ‘240V Setting’ should be used – not the ‘230V Setting’!

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