Alto Q User Manual

Alto 5-band parametric equalizer user's manual
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ALTO Q
5-BAND PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER
R
LTO
www.altoproaudio.com
Version 2.1 Dec. 2002
English

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  • Page 1 User's Manual ALTO Q 5-BAND PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER www.altoproaudio.com Version 2.1 Dec. 2002 English...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RELATED SYMBOLS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to the pre- sence of un-insulated and dangerous voltages with- in the product enclosure. These are voltages that may be sufficient to constitute the risk of electric shock or death.
  • Page 3 PREFACE Dear Customer: Thanks for choosing LTO-Q 5-Band Parametric Equalizer and thanks for choosing one of the results of AUDIO TEAM job and researches. For our LTO AUDIO TEAM, music and sound are more than a job...are first of all passion and let us say...our obsession! We have been designing professional audio products for a long time in cooperation with some of the major brands in the world in the audio field.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENT 1. INTRODUCTION ...4 2. FEATURES ...4 ELEMENT CONTROLS 3.1 The Front Panel 3.2 The Rear Panel 4. INSTALLATION & CONNECTION ...6 4.1 Mains Connection 4.2 Audio Connection - Wiring Configuration - In Line Connection - Insert Points Connection 4.3 Rack Mounting 5.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION With -Q you have acquired an indispensable toll to add clarity and flexibility to your music. The parametric equaliser will provide precise audio signal control to fixed sound installation, live performance and studio applications. Thanks to the use of selected and expensive components the performances of more than its price: Variable Q controls allow you to notch out unwanted frequencies while sweepable frequency control add maximum flexibility to your mix.
  • Page 6: The Rear Panel

    5.The INPUT control You can control the amount of the audio signal fed into your to +15dB. 6.The HIGH CUT control This control, when activated will cut the high frequencies with a slope of 12dB per octave in a range of 2.5 kHz to 30 kHz.
  • Page 7: Installation & Connection

    13.AC Inlet After the correct voltage has been set you can connect the AC plug to the unit and in the AC power socket. 14.Input Connectors Both XLR and 1/4" TRS jack input connectors are supplied in your 15.Output Connector Both XLR and 1/4"...
  • Page 8: Insert Points Connection

    Balanced TIP RING SLEEVE TIP RING SLEEVE Unbalanced TIP RING SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP RING SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP RING SLEEVE - Insert Points Connection If you are connecting to a mixing console's main inserts, you may have a single TRS jack for Send & Return, in this case, use an insert "Y"...
  • Page 9: Application

    5. APPLICATION 5.1 The Frequency Range of music Instruments Please look at the following table. It gives you an idea of the frequency coverage of the main musical instru- ments and the human voice. Select a specific instrument and start to "play" with your five bands available on the covered frequencies.
  • Page 10: Application On Single Instrument

    5.2 Using your -Q in a sound reinforcement system You can successfully use your Cut out undesirable frequencies such as tape hiss and/or floor rumble. Create sounds effects enlarging the stereo image. Eliminate feedback using very sharp Q control on selected frequencies. Overboost or overattenuate selected frequencies thanks to the overlapping frequency range of the five bands available.
  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO INPUT AUDIO OUTPUT SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS PARAMETRIC FILTER FUNCTION SWITCHES INDICATORS POWER SUPPLY PHYSICAL Type Active balanced XLR and 1/4" JACK Impedance Balanced: 50kOhm Unbalanced: 25kOhm Operating level Maximum input level Balanced and Unbalanced: +18dBV >55dB @1kHz CMRR Type XLR and 1/4"...
  • Page 12: Warranty

    7. 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 13 SEIKAKU TECHNICAL GROUP LIMITED No. 1, Lane 17, Sec. 2, Han Shi W. Road, Taichung, 401 Taiwan http://www.altomobile.com Tel: 886-4-22313737 email: info@altomobile.com Fax: 886-4-22346757 All rights reserved to ALTO Mobile. Due to continued development in response to customer feedback, product features, specifications and/or internal/external design may be changed without prior notice.

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