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- Page 1 F o r m u s i c w i t h p a s s i o n User's Manual Typhoon large scale mixing console www.altoproaudio.com Version 1.1 APRIL. 2005 English...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
SAFETY RELATED SYMBOLS Fuse To prevent fire and damage to the product, use only the recommended fuse type as indicated in this manual. CAUTION Do not short-circuit the fuse holder. Before replacing the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN fuse, make sure that the product is OFF and discon- nected from the AC outlet. -
Page 3: Preface
EQ (4 band fixed EQ for stereo channels), 8 Auxiliary sends, Clip preamp and fader LEDs etc.. Besides, the TYPHOON is equipped with fully featured intercom and talkback se- ctions that will allow the sound engineer to work in a very fast and reliable way. Seeing is believing, let's meet TYPHOON. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
............................4 MAIN FEATURES ............................5 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ....................6-7 TYPHOON PICTURES ...........................8-9 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ......................10-31 Typhoon Mono input channels ......................10-14 Typhoon Stereo input channels ......................15-19 Typhoon Master Section ........................20-27 TYPHOON CONNECTIONS WIRING ....................28-31 GLOSSARY ..............................38 TECHNIQUE & TROUBLESHOOTING ....................32-37 BLOCK DIAGRAMS ..........................39... -
Page 5: Introduction
The Typhoon is an all purpose FOH mixing console that can be used as Monitor mixer as well, thanks to its 8 inde- pendent auxiliary sends. Each mono channel offers microphone and line input, direct out and insert points, lo-cut filter, four band sweep EQ. -
Page 6: Main Features
MAIN FEATURES Pre-insert preamp CLIP LED Extremely high headroom offering excellent dynamic range Post-fader, post-EQ Direct output, can become pre-fader post-EQ by an internal jumper Pre-fader, pre-eq channel insert MIC input channels with golden plated XLRs and balanced LINE inputs 4-band sweep EQ on mono channels 4 Stereo input channels with left-right balanced TRS jacks, and mono MIC &... -
Page 7: Installation And Connections
Place the mixing console on a flat and even surface, avoiding extremely hot, cold, dust or humid places. Your Typhoon should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation (e.g. on a carpet, on felt, etc.). - Page 8 All connector shells should be of metal construction in order to provide a screen when connected to the console. The Typhoon deserves to be operated with high quality twisted-pair audio cables to develop its full audio performances. XLR plug & socket...
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Page 9: Typhoon Pictures
TYPHOON PICTURES TYPHOON 1600 TYPHOON 2400... - Page 10 TYPHOON PICTURES TYPHOON 3200 TYPHOON 4800...
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Page 11: Functional Description
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION [ Typhoon Mono Input Channels ] The Typhoon is supplied with all the connections pro users deserve to connect every kind of signal sources to Typhoon inputs. Direct Out This unbalanced connector can be used to directly output the signal of the channel for recording &... - Page 12 EQ, external dynamic controls and other ancillary equipment to shape its own sound! The Typhoon preamp section features all the useful controls to accurately manage the sound source in the most ver- satile way.
- Page 13 [ Typhoon Mono Input Channels ] We provided a very versatile EQ circuit with four sweep filters to satisfy professional users demand. Thanks to the wide overlap section of the 4 filters, this EQ allows to shape in a very efficient way the sound of all the sound sources the sound engineers has to manage.
- Page 14 [ Typhoon Mono Input Channels ] LTO we thought that you deserve a very versatile auxiliary section. So we provided you eight discrete auxiliary sends with independent level controls and several pre-/post-fader switches. Generally pre-fader is used for monitor purposes, allowing the sound engineer to set a level that's independent by channel fader setting. In this way the con- trol will be much more accurate and the sound engineer doesn't risk unwanted feedback when, for example, he raises the level of the lead singer.
- Page 15 [ Typhoon Mono Input Channels ] The assign section is useful to manage the output assignment to several outputs, as well as direct out, to listen "in solo" a channel and to mute or not a channel signal. OUTPUT Assign 1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8 L/R M1, M2, M3 &...
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Page 16: Typhoon Stereo Input Channels
[ Typhoon Stereo Input Channels ] Each Typhoon is supplied with four stereo input channels. These channels are ideal for stereo signals but we included the same circuit of mono inputs, with discrete preamp level section and low-cut filter. So the sound engineer has the... - Page 17 [ Typhoon Stereo Input Channels ] The Typhoon preamp section is fully featured with all the useful controls to manage the sound source. There are two different preamp input path for mono or stereo signals, the latter features just GAIN while the mono preamp input is regularly featured like any other mono input.
- Page 18 [ Typhoon Stereo Input Channels ] Stereo sources are generally keyboards outputs, pre-mixers, etc. so the signal deserves few EQ adjustments. For this reason we choose for the Typhoon stereo channels a four band fixed EQ. HIGH gain MID-H HIGH...
- Page 19 [ Typhoon Stereo Input Channels ] LTO we thought that you deserve a very versatile auxiliary section. So we provided you the same eight discrete auxiliary sends of mono channels, with independent level controls and several pre-/post-fader switches. Generally pre-fader is used for monitor purposes, allowing the sound engineer to set a level that's independent by channel fader setting.
- Page 20 [ Typhoon Stereo Input Channels ] The assign section is useful to manage the output assignment to several outputs, and also to PFL, SOLO or MUTE a channel signal. OUTPUT Assign 1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8 L/R M1, M2, M3 & M4...
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Page 21: Typhoon Master Section
[ Typhoon Master Section ] The master section is the richest section of the mixer with plenty of inputs, outputs and control switches. Here's a detailed description of each connector. RTN4 LEFT (MONO) & RTN4 RIGHT RTN1 LEFT (MONO) & RTN1 RIGHT... - Page 22 [ Typhoon Master Section ] GR 7 OUT and INSERT GR 5 OUT and INSERT GR7 OUT GR5 OUT This balanced XLR connector is for This balanced XLR connector is for group 5 output, with an unbalanced group 5 output, with an unbalanced...
- Page 23 This 4-pin XLR connector must be used to connect 12V DC 8W lamps. TALKBACK INPUT This input is for a talkback microphone, that will be managed by SOURCES section. HEADPHONES A & B The Typhoon provides two stereo outputs for two headphones, with the same signal and the same level control.
- Page 24 [ Typhoon Master Section ] The stereo returns sections is used to manage signals coming from the outputs of effect units, and includes a wide range of versatile controls. MUTE centre This pot controls the balance between This switch is useful to mute that aux return left and right signal coming from the signal when you don't need its sound.
- Page 25 [ Typhoon Master Section ] The aux send section is useful to control the overall level of the send to a monitor speaker or to an effects unit. MUTE This switch mutes the aux send signal when you don't need its sound. This feature is important to reduce noise floor of effects units.
- Page 26 [ Typhoon Master Section ] The group section contains all the controls for level, routing, muting and soloing the group signal. The most important feature is the To LR switch that allows the sound engineer to use in a different way the group signal. Generally this switch is released when the sound engineer wants to record some grouped signals, while the switch is pressed when the sound engineer wants to use the groups signal as a part of the signal to be addressed to stereo mix.
- Page 27 This switch will select the Oscillator as This 16-LED very accurate level indicator is source signal for this mixer section. another useful tool Typhoon provides for sound Generally the oscillator is used for level engineers to perfectly control mixer behaviour.
- Page 28 This section manages the store & recall feature of the four Mute memories MUTE MUTE of your Typhoon. For details about the use of those switches please refer at GROUPS GROUPS page 31 in Technique and Troubleshooting owner's manual section.
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Page 29: Typhoon Connections Wiring
TYPHOON CONNECTOR WIRING The Typhoon uses standard pro audio connectors and wiring configurations 1/4" jack Pin1 = Screen/Ground Pin2 = Hot Signal MIC IN Pin3 = Cold Signal Tip = Hot 1/4" jack TRS Ring = Cold LINE IN Sleeve = Screen... - Page 30 1/4" TRS insert Lamp Connector Pin 1: Chassis Pin 2: n.c. Send Pin 3: Ground Return Pin 4: VCC Ring 12VDC 8W max Sleeve [ Connectors needed: ] 1600 2400 3200 4800 Kind of connectors needed Inputs MIC IN (total) XLR socket (female) LINE IN (mono CH) 1/4"...
- Page 31 For the right wiring please check also the following table Ring=Right Signal Sleeve Ring Strain Clamp Tip=Left Signal Sleeve=Ground/Screen Use for Headphone 1/4" Stereo (TRS) Jack Plug Sleeve Tip=Signal Strain Clamp Sleeve=Ground/Screen Use for Mono Line In, Mono 1/4"Jack Plugs 1/4"...
- Page 32 Ring=Return Signal (Connected together) To Channel Insert Sleeve=Ground/Screen Tip=Signal To Tape or FX Input Sleeve=Ground/Screen 'Tapped' Connection Direct Output Lead (Enables the Insert to be used as a Direct Output while maintaining the channel signal flow) To Processor Input Sleeve=Ground/Screen Tip=Send Signal To Channel Insert Ring=Return Signal...
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Page 33: Technique & Troubleshooting
This section of the owner's manual gives you some basic information about the technique how to get the best perfor- mances from your Typhoon. Of course there are several tricks and tips. The last part of this chapter is about trouble- shooting. - Page 34 However (and this is a big however), there are still sources of potential problems. The Typhoon is able to operate at levels up to +21dBu on both the insert send and return. If the maximum input level of the compressor is less than +21dBu then it is possible to overload the input of the compressor.
- Page 35 EQ DIAGRAM In recording studios as well as on stage, the versatile Typhoon EQ section is a valuable sound tool. Its controls will allow the sound engineer to modify the frequency contour of sound to shape the character of instruments to obtain the sound he wants to.
- Page 36 AUXiliaries Sends Settings The Auxiliaries sends can be set pre-/post-fader depending on what you're going to do, typical settings of auxiliaries sends are: Application Reason Pre-/Post-Fader The level of monitors is not affected by channel fader level setting. In this way the sound engineer can change the FOH level without Stage Monitors Pre-fader Post-EQ affecting the performer listening level.
- Page 37 Mute Memories The Typhoon has four mute switches located at the right of the master fader. The Mute memories buttons M1, M2, M3 and M4 will allow the sound engineers to program four MUTE memories. This feature is important to give an immediate control over some channels that are not used all show long (e.g.
- Page 38 Run the output of the console at a level below 0dBu This solution means that you won't get full benefit of the console, and may suffer a reduced signal to noise ratio especially when running over long signal cables. But the amplifiers should be saved from clipping. As with many things in the audio world, use your ears.
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Page 39: Glossary
GLOSSARY In this owner's manuals we used terms of pro audio slang, here's the explanation of some of those words SWEET SPOT It's the best place to listen to your mix, with all the details of stereo front, it's the 3 corner of a triangle, where the two other corners are the speakers. -
Page 40: Block Diagrams
TYPHOON BLOCK DIAGRAM SOLO SOLO BUS2 BUS2 BUS1 BUS1 BUS4 MUTE BUS4 MUTE BUS3 MUTE BUS3 MUTE BUS2 MUTE BUS2 MUTE BUS1 MUTE BUS1 MUTE AUX8_BUS AUX8_BUS AUX7_BUS AUX7_BUS AUX6_BUS AUX6_BUS AUX5_BUS AUX5_BUS AUX4_BUS AUX4_BUS AUX3_BUS AUX3_BUS AUX2_BUS AUX2_BUS AUX1_BUS... -
Page 41: Technical Specifications
TYPHOON - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Electronics Input Input Impedance Mic 2kohm Balanced Line 10kohm Balanced Input Gain Mic Continuously variable from 0dB to +60dB Continuously variable from -25dB to +35dB Input Gain Line - Mono Channel Input Gain Line - Stereo Channel... - Page 42 4800 (1/4"TRS jack) (1/4"TRS jack) (1/4"TRS jack) (1/4"TRS jack) (1/4"TRS jack) General Dimensions (W Weight Power Consumption In inches in mm. Lbs. Typhoon 1600 19.7" 28.66 7.7" 37.6" Typhoon 2400 27.2" 7.7" 37.6" 39.68 Typhoon 3200 30.7" 7.7" 37.6" 50.71 Typhoon 4800 45.7"...
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Page 53: Extra
WARRANTY 1. WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD To obtain Warranty Service, the buyer should first fill out and return the enclosed Warranty Registration Card within 10 days of the Purchase Date. All the information presented in this Warranty Registration Card gives the manufacturer a better understanding of the sales status, so as to purport a more effective and efficient after-sales warranty service. - Page 54 No. 1, Lane 17, Sec. 2, Han Shi West Road, Taichung 40151, Taiwan http://www.altoproaudio.com Tel: 886-4-22313737 email: alto@altoproaudio.com Fax: 886-4-22346757 All rights reserved to ALTO. All features and content might be changed without prior notice. Any photocopy, translation, or reproduction of part of this manual without written permission is forbidden. Copyright 2005 SEIKAKU GROUP NF02034-1.1...