True P-SOLO User Manual

P-SOLO

SINGLE-CHANNEL PRECISION MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER

with Direct Instrument Input

OPERATION MANUAL

Version 1.3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Important Symbols:

This symbol indicates the presence of dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that presents the risk of electric shock injury. When this symbol appears next to an operation discussed in this manual, only qualified technical personnel should perform that operation.

This symbol indicates important operating or maintenance instructions that should be read carefully. Failure to observe these instructions could result in damage to the product or other property. Resulting damage will not be covered under warranty.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Clean only with dry cloth.

6. Install this unit in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

7. Only use attachments/accessories approved by the manufacturer.

8. Do not use this unit near water.

9. Do not place liquid-filled objects on this unit.

10. Do not operate this unit in the presence of rain, dripping or splashing liquids, or condensing moisture. Liquid entering the product enclosure presents the risk of electric shock injury.

11. Do not touch the AC plug or enclosure with wet hands.

12. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.

13. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit, the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

To reduce the risk of electric shock injury, do not remove the top cover or rear panel.

 Do not defeat the earth ground connection in the AC power cord.  Do not defeat intended AC power connection polarization.  Do not use a damaged or excessively worn cord to connect this unit to AC

power. Protect power cord from being walked on or pinched.

CAUTION: To disconnect this unit completely from the MAINS, unplug the unit. Turning the

power switch off does not disconnect the unit completely from the MAINS.

Severe damage may result if the AC voltage setting is not correct for the AC power available in your area.

 See section on “AC Mains Connection” for instructions on selecting the proper AC

voltage setting. Product failure caused by improper voltage setting cannot be covered under warranty.

 Liquid entering the product enclosure is likely to cause performance degradation or

failure. Failures due to moisture entering the enclosure cannot be covered under warranty.

 This product is designed to operate in an ambient temperature environment not to

exceed 50C (122F). Please ensure that this unit is mounted in such a way that sides and rear of unit have minimum ¾” (19mm) clearance, and ambient temperature does not exceed 50C.

CERTIFICATIONS

Declaration of Conformity – CE

Sunrise Engineering and Design Inc. hereby declares the TRUE Systems P-SOLO single-channel microphone preamplifier to be in material conformity with the following directives and related standards:

 73/23/EEC – Low Voltage Directive  89/336/EEC – EMC Directive

Technical files are maintained at corporate headquarters of Sunrise Engineering and Design Inc., 1630 S. Research Loop, Suite 150, Tucson, Arizona 85710, USA.

Owner’s Record

We recommend that you record the following information for reference in the event that you need to contact TRUE Systems for technical support or repairs. Please return your completed Warranty Card today.

Serial No._____________________ Purchase Date ______________________

Dealer _____________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________

Phone _______________________

P-SOLO OPERATION MANUAL

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..............…………....…...... 2

CERTIFICATIONS…..……………………………………………………… 3

Owner’s Record……………………………………………………………. 3

Table of Contents…………………………………………………………. 4

INTRODUCTION….......................................................................……… 5

PRODUCT OVERVIEW…..................................................................… 5

UP-AND-RUNNING IN A HURRY................................................…… 5

INSTALLATION..........................................................................………. 6

Unpacking and Inspection…………………………………………… 6 Mounting………………………………………………………………… 6

OPERATION....................................................................................…….. 7

Connections………………………………..…………………………… 7

AC Mains Connection………………………………………….. 7 Microphone Connection………………………………………… 8 Output Cable Connection………………………………………. 8

A Word About Cables…………………………………….…………… 8

Front Panel Controls…………………..........................….........…….9

Instrument Input (DI)…………….……….....................................…..10

DESIGN APPROACH.................................................................………. 11

SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................…..... 11

TROUBLESHOOTING..……........................................................…….. 12

REGISTRATION and WARRANTY….………......................………… 13

SERVICE and SUPPORT INFORMATION…...……………………. 13

P-SOLO OPERATION MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

The P-SOLO is designed to provide the detailed, transparent sonic performance necessary for the most critical recording and live sound applications. It’s unique desktop enclosure saves space and makes it easy to transport and connect to any recording or live sound system.

We appreciate the confidence you have placed in TRUE Systems by purchasing this product. Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments.

OVERVIEW

In addition to our acclaimed TRUE preamp, P-SOLO features an instrument direct input (DI) that offers sonic performance previously available only with dedicated, high-end DI’s. You’ll get incredible articulation and control for electric bass, detail and smoothness for stringed instruments and keyboards.

In addition to the previously mentioned features, the P-SOLO includes:

 Low-Gain Mode - to accommodate high-dynamics signal sources  Selectable High-Pass Filter - to minimize breath and wind noise  XLR and TRS output connectors - for easy connectivity  Phantom Power (48V)

UP-AND-RUNNING IN A HURRY

1. Read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on page 2 of this manual.

2. Check the voltage selector on the rear panel to make sure it is set for the

appropriate AC mains voltage in your area.

3. After making sure the main power switch is off, connect the AC power cord.

4. Connect output signal cables between P-SOLO BALANCED OUT and the analog

line level input of your recorder, mixer, signal processor, etc. Use either the 1/4” TRS or XLR balanced output connectors. See the section “Connections” for wiring details.

5. Connect a mic cable (and mic) to MIC IN connector on the rear panel.

6. Turn on the AC power.

7. Select 48V as appropriate for the microphone you are using.

8. Adjust GAIN control for adequate signal level as indicated on the P-SOLO level

indicators or on the level indicators of the device to which it is connected.

If you’re using the DI for electric instrument input:

1. Connect your instrument cables to the INSTRUMENT (DI) connector on the front panel. Any microphones plugged into MIC IN will be automatically de-selected NOTE: DO NOT use TRS plugs for these inputs, as the DI will not function correctly.

2. Adjust GAIN control for adequate signal level as indicated on the P-SOLO level indicators or on the level indicators of the device to which it is connected.

+ 9 hidden pages