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- Page 1 4 INPUT 4 ZONE STEREO MIXER...
- Page 2 Safety Instructions/Consignes de sécurité/Sicherheitsvorkehrungen/Instrucciones de seguridad WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, do not remove cover or back. No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel.The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Usng the Ducker-Switch Chart S zone System Configurations S zone Wiring Guide Specifications S zone Block Diagram Notes Copyright 2004, Samson Technologies Corp. Printed October , 2004 Samson Technologies Corp. 575 Underhill Blvd. P.O. Box 9031 Syosset, NY 11791-9031 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 516-364-3888 www.samsontech.com... -
Page 4: Introduction
Authorization number (RA) must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800- 3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing materials and if possible, return the unit in the original carton and packing materials. -
Page 5: S Zone Features
The Samson S zone four-channel stereo zone mixer utilizes state-of-the-art, high quality audio circuit technol- ogy for precise tonal and level control. Here are some of the S zone’s main features: • The S zone has four stereo Input Channels with a Volume control, Stereo/Mono switch and our dedi- cated Zone assignment switches. -
Page 6: Controls And Functions
Controls and Functions Front Panel Layout � � � � � � � � � INPUT SECTION VOLUME – Rotary control used to adjust the level of signal source connected to channel 1. ZONE 1 – When the LED Backlit switch is pressed in, the switch lights red and the input is assigned to ZONE 1. -
Page 7: Rear Panel Layout
Rear Panel Layout AC INPUT FUSE HOLDER – Connect the supplied 3- pin IEC power cable here. ZONE 1 OUTPUT – This connector includes the Zone 1 Left and Right balanced output connections, along with the connections for the REMOTE volume con- trol. -
Page 8: Designing An Installation Plan
Since the S zone is standard19-inch rack mount device, you should consider using an equipment rack, such as the Samson SRK8. To select a good location for your equip- ment rack you should consider several points including the proximity to each of the sound zones, if the users need to access the gear like to change CD’s or to adjust a... -
Page 9: Designing An Installation Plan
Designing an Installation Plan Using Passive Speakers If you are using passive (un-powered) speakers you need to first decide where you will place your power amplifier. If the speakers in a particular sound zone are less than 100 feet away you can locate your power amplifier in the same rack as the S zone and wire the speaker wires from the amplifier to your sound zone. - Page 10 Setting up the S zone Quick Start We recommend that you take the time to read through this manual, and then, use it as a reference guide. If you are installing your first system you should read through the section “Designing an Installation Plan” on page 6 before you start connecting your S zone.
- Page 11 If you have followed all the steps above and are experienc- ing difficulties with any aspect of setting up or using your S zone, you can call Samson Technical Support (1-800-372- 6766) between 9 AM and 5 PM EST, or contact your local...
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Page 12: Connecting The S Zone
Connecting the S zone Get Connected ! The S zone’s rear panel is where you will find all (except the headphone jack) of the input and output connections. The S zone provides four input channels that can accept up to four line level sources and two microphones and four output channels to feed the sound zones. -
Page 13: Connecting The S Zone Zone Outputs
Connecting the S zone Zone Inputs - continued If you need to connect one or two microphones, along with more than two line level input sources, you can use the mic and line inputs for channel 1 and 2 at the same time. -
Page 14: Operating The S Zone
Operating the S zone Using the S zone Input Section The S zone provides four stereo inputs that can also be set to accept mono signals. The input channels are where you will connect your sound sources like CD, DVD player, AV monitor output, paging mics or just about any other audio signal. -
Page 15: Using The Monitor Section
Using the Monitor Section The S zone features a unique monitor section located in the center of the unit allowing the operator or installer to listen to each of the zones in headphones or in the internal super speaker. The added convenience allows the installer or end user to monitor the program material that is play- ing in each zone from a single location in the building. -
Page 16: Controlling The Zone Outputs
Operating the S zone Controlling the Zone Outputs The S zone has four output zones, which are controlled using the four ZONE output strips located on the right side of the front panel. Each Zone Output has its own level control, output meter and two-band equalizer. -
Page 17: Setting The Zone Output Eq For Voice
Your speaker may sound great with little or no added equalization on the Zone Output. You can use an RTA (Real Time Analyzer) like the Samson D1500 to measure the frequency response of the speaker system in any sound zone. -
Page 18: Using The Ducker
Operating the S zone Using the Ducker The S zone allows you to set up a sophisticated music and paging system where the background music will auto- matically lower when an announcement is made. This automatic level control is known as Ducking. The S zone’s ducker can operate with either one or two microphones al- lowing two zone paging. -
Page 19: Usng The Ducker-Switch Chart
Operating the S zone Using the Ducker - continued You can set the S zone’s ducking matrix to seven settings. The diagram below shows the possible settings for using the DUCK ENABLE and MASTER switches. Follow the grid below and set the S zone Ducker switches to the positions that are best suited for your application. -
Page 20: S Zone System Configurations
S zone System Configurations Using the S zone with Active Speakers Using the S zone with Passive Speakers ® ® ® ® ® ®... -
Page 21: S Zone System Configurations
S zone System Configurations S zone’s Four Room Set-up... -
Page 22: S Zone Wiring Guide
S zone Wiring Guide S zone Wiring Guide There are several ways to interface the S zone, depending on your exact monitoring set-up. Follow the cable diagrams below for connecting your monitor system. Mic Input Wiring for Channel 1 and 2 Line Input Wiring for Channel 1 and 2 Line Input Wiring for Channel 3 and 4 Line Input Wiring for Channel 3 and 4... -
Page 23: Specifications
S zone Specifications Input Impedance: Line Max Input Level Line Maximum Gain Line Output Level Output Impedance Balanced Unbalanced Max. S/N ratio CMRR: Phantom power Tone Controls HIGH Connectors Inputs Outputs Power Supply Mains Voltages/selectable Fuse Power Consumption Power inlet Dimensions Weight S zone Specifications... -
Page 24: S Zone Block Diagram
S zone Block Diagram... -
Page 25: Notes
Notes... - Page 26 Notes...
- Page 28 Samson Technologies Corp. 575 Underhill Blvd. P.O. Box 9031 Syosset, NY 11791-9031 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 516-364-3888 www.samsontech.com...