Solid State Logic 82S6XL090A User Manual

E Signature™ Channel

Owner’s Manual

Solid State Logic

Super-Analogue™ Outboard

Owner’s Manual

82S6XL090A

XL

ogic

SIGNATURE

CHANNEL

XLogic E Signature™ Channel 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

Initial Release (Rev. 0A), November 2005

Begbroke, Oxford, England, OX5 1RU • [phone]

320 West 46th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10036, USA • [phone]

Suite 401, 5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA • [phone]

3-55-14 Sendagaya, Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo 151-0051, Japan • [phone]

7 bis, rue de la Victoire, le Blanc Mesnil, Paris 93150, France • [phone]

Via Timavo 34, 20124 Milano, Italy • [phone]

Visit SSL at URL: http://www.solid-state-logic.com

Solid State Logic

All Rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions

E Series, E Signature, SL 4000 E Series, SL 9000 Series, Solid State Logic, SSL, XL 9000 Series

and XLogic are trademarks of Solid State Logic

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

© Solid State Logic

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Contents

1.0 Introduction 3

2.0 Safety Considerations 4
Safety Warnings 4

3.0 Installation 6
Setting the mains voltage selector 6
Mounting 7
Connections 7

4.0 Operation 9
Input Section 9
Listen Mic Compressor 9
Dynamics Section 10
Compressor/Limiter 10
Expander/Gate 11
Filter Section 11
Equaliser Section 12
Output Section 12

5.0 Signal Routing 13

Appendices:
A Internal Links and Fuses 15
B Connector Details 16
C Electronic Specification 17
D Calibration Information 21
E Physical Specification 24
F Environmental Specification 24

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XLogic E Signature™ Channel (front)

XLogic E Signature™ Channel (rear)

Solid

State

Logic

XL

ogic

SIGNATURE

CHANNEL

INPUT

LCOMP

DRIVE

MIC LINE

3RD 2ND

LESS MORE

+20-20+70+20

0

DYNAMICS

RELEASE

COMPRESSOR GATE

3 6 10 14 20

RATIO RELEASE RANGE

FILTERS LF LMF HMF HF OUTPUT

T/HOLD T/HOLD

KHz GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN

Hz Hz KHzQ KHzQ KHz

POWER

ADC LOCK

-24 -12 0 6 12 18 24

.1 4 1 .1 4 0 40 30 450 .2 2.5 .6 7 1.5 16

OUT 350

30020 50

100 300

200

70

.3

.8 1.5

2.0 .8

1.5 4.5

2

510

14

OUT 3

3.512

4

8

0

-20+10

0

+10-30

+–+–+–+–

+20-20

ON

IN KEY LINK

LINEØ

PAD 48V

DYN

IN

PRE

EQ

FAST

ATK

LIN

REL

FAST

ATK

EXP

DYN

S/C

INPUT

BELL

CT

OUT

CT

OUT

CT

OUT

CT

OUT

BELL

MTR

INPUT

DYN

S/C

EQ

IN

BLK

110V

120V

230V

240V

DISCONNECT POWER

BEFORE REPLACING FUSES

Before Connecting to

the supply, see the

Installation Instructions.

INPUT

LINE

IN

LINK

KEY INOUTPUT

Blanking plate for
(optional) ADC card

XLogic E Signature™ Channel Owner’s Manual

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Introduction

1.0 Introduction

The XLogic E Signature Channel unit brings the classic sound of the original early 1980s E Series console to the
outboard rack of today’s artists and producers. The XLogic E Signature Channel delivers the choice of selectable
transformer driven or Variable Harmonic Drive (VHD) mic amps and the world renowned ‘Listen Mic’
compressor – the secret weapon of many producers of the era – along with two distinctive Equaliser options
coupled with the most musical dynamics processor available in either analogue or digital domain.

An optional ADC card is available (SSL part number: 629945XT) to provide an additional digital audio output.

The object of this manual is to provide purchasers of the XLogic E Signature Channel unit 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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XLogic E Signature™ Channel Owner’s Manual

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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Safety Considerations

Mains Supply and Phases

Solid State Logic equipment is designed for connection to a single phase supply 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; a detachable power cord, as fitted to this
equipment, is a suitable disconnect device. Note that the socket outlet used for the detachable power cord should
be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible.

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

CE Certification

Note that the majority of cables supplied with Solid State Logic 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 the CE certification status of the product may be
adversely affected.

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.

Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union

The symbol shown here is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this product
must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of
their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for recycling of waste
electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste
equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is
recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information
about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city
office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.

2.4 Graphical Symbols

The following symbols may be used either on the product or in this manual:

Frame or Chassis terminal.Protective Earth (ground).

Electrical hazard.

General hazard – refer to user or service
manual for details.