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Alto S-16 User Manual

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S-16
16-CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE
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LTO
www.altoproaudio.com
Version 2.2 August 2004
English

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  • Page 1 User's Manual S-16 16-CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE www.altoproaudio.com Version 2.2 August 2004 English...
  • Page 2 the recommended fuse type as indicated in this SAFETY RELATED SYMBOLS manual. Do not short-circuit the fuse holder. Before replacing the fuse, make sure that the product is CAUTION OFF and disconnected from the AC outlet. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Protective Ground This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to the pre-...
  • Page 3 S-16 is an extremely flexible, ultra-low noise 16-channel console, configured with 8 mono and 8 stereo input channels. Each channel is equipped with a variety of key features including a warm, natural sounding EQ, Peak LEDs, MUTE/ALT 3-4, SOLO-in-place and high quality faders.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.INTRODUCTION..............................4 2.FEATURES................................5 3.GETTING STARTED..............................6 4.CONTROL ELEMENTS............................7 The mono MIC/LINE channel........................8 INPUT LEVEL setting..........................8 LOW CUT FILTER............................8 STEREO INPUTS............................9 +4dBu / -10dBV............................9 PHONES..............................9 EQUALISER..............................9 AUX SEND ..............................10 PAN................................10 4.10 MUTE / ALT 3-4 ............................10 4.11 SOLO ................................10 4.12 SOLO LED ..............................10 4.13 PEAK................................11 4.14 FADER................................11...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION Your S-16 is the "big brother" of one of the most popular and best selling mixer in the world, S-8, that has been sold already in terms of thousands of units worldwide. Despite its compact dimensions, great performances and sound quality are insured thanks to the specification of the components used and the building quality.

  • Page 6: Features

    2. FEATURES The S-16 16-Channel Mixing Console is designed for the professional application, and presents with the following specific features: . Ultra-low noise 16-channel 2+2-bus mixing console 8 MIC input channels with gold-plated XLRs and phone connectors 4 stereo input channels with balanced TRS jacks...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    3.3 Before turning on the S-16 you shall connect it to a power amplifier and turn-on the mixer BEFORE the power amp- lifier. Once you have finished your working session you shall turn the mixer off AFTER the power amplifier.

  • Page 8: Control Elements

    MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5 MIC 6 MIC 7 MIC 8 LEFT(MONO) RIGHT OUTPUT S-16 16-CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE LEFT RIGHT TAPE IN TAPE OUT BAL OR BAL OR BAL OR BAL OR BAL OR BAL OR...

  • Page 9: The Mono Mic/Line Channel

    4.1 The mono MIC/LINE channels These are Channel 1 through Channel 8. You can connect balanced, low im- pedance microphones to the XLR socket. On the 1/4" phone jack you can MIC 1 connect either a microphone or a line level instrument. You shall never connect an unbalanced microphone to the XLR socket if you do not want to damage both the Microphone and the Mixer.

  • Page 10: Stereo Inputs

    4.4 STEREO INPUTS These are Channel 9 through 16. They are LINE IN 9/10 LINE IN 11/12 LINE IN 13/14 LINE IN 15/16 organised in stereo pair and they are provided with 1/4" TRS phone sockets. PHONES LEFT(MONO) LEFT(MONO) LEFT(MONO) LEFT(MONO) If you connect only the left jack, the input will operate in mono mode.

  • Page 11: Aux Send

    4.7.4 MID-LOW This control gives you up to 15dB boost or cut at 500Hz. 12kHz 12kHz 4.7.5 LOW HI-MID This is the Bass control. Boost male voice or kickdrum and bass 3kHz guitar. Your system will sound much bigger than what it is. The gain range goes from -15dB to +15dB and the center frequency FREQ MID-LOW...

  • Page 12: Peak

    4.13 PEAK Inside your S-16 the audio signal is monitored in several different stages and then sent to the PEAK Led. When this Led blinks, it warns you that you are reaching signal saturation and possible distortion. The PEAK Led will blink with a level that is 6dB before actual clipping.
  • Page 13 -. AUX SEND The both switches are used to determine the master AUX SEND levels. The adjustable range is from - to +15dB. When the effect unit connected to mixer has no input gain control, you can get a further +15dB gain available from these AUX SEND outputs.
  • Page 14 -. POWER This LED indicates when the Power is on in your S-16. -. PHANTOM This LED indicates when the Phantom Power is switched on.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    4.17 REAR PANEL -. AC INLET & FUSE HOLDER Use it to connect your S-16 to the Main AC with the supplied AC cord. Please check the Voltage available in your Country and how the Voltage for your S-16 is configured before attempting to...

  • Page 16: Installation & Connection

    5. INSTALLATION & CONNECTION Ok, you have got to this point you are now in the position to successfully operate your S-16. However, we advise you to read carefully the following section to be the real Master of your own Mix. Not paying attention enough to the Input signal level, to the routing of the signal and the assignment of the signal will result in unwanted distortion, a corrupted signal or no sound at all.
  • Page 17 B. Wiring Configuration You can connect unbalanced equipment to balanced inputs and outputs. Simply follow these schematics. Ring=Right Signal Sleeve Ring Strain Clamp Tip=Left Signal Sleeve=Ground/Screen Use for Headphone, Stereo Return 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 18 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...

  • Page 19: For The Experts Who Want To Know More

    6. FOR THE EXPERTS WHO WANT TO KNOW MORE As we have told you previously in this Manual, the Aux Send 2 Control both on Mono and on stereo channels is factory wired as POST-FADER. If you have some skill in electronic components soldering you can modify this setting and have all your AUX sends configured as PRE-FADER.

  • Page 20: System Block Diagrams

    7. SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAMS LOGIC SEND SEND SOLO(PFL) SOLO(PFL) AFL- AFL- AFL- AFL- AUX- AUX- AUX- AUX- 4(R) ALT- 4(R) ALT- ALT-3(L) ALT-3(L) GHT- GHT- LEFT-BUS LEFT-BUS...

  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Mono input channels Microphone input electronically balanced, discrete input configuration Frequency response 10Hz to 55kHz, +/-3dB Distortion (THD&N) 0.005% at +4dBu, 1kHz Gain range 0dB to 60dB(MIC), SNR (Signal Noise Rated) 115dB Line input electronically balanced Frequency response 10Hz to 55kHz, +/-3dB Distortion (THD&N) 0.005% at +4dBu, 1kHz...

  • Page 22: Warranty

    9. 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 23 No.1, Lane 17, Sec. 2, Han Shi West Road, Taichung, 401 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...

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