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ALLEN & HEATH GS3000 User Manual

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PUBLICATION: AP3266

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  • Page 1  8 Buss in-line Recording console   PUBLICATION: AP3266...
  • Page 2 These terms of warranty apply to UK sales. In other territories the terms may vary according to legal requirements. Check with your ALLEN & HEATH agent for any additional warranty which may apply. GS3000 User Guide AP3266 Issue 2. Copyright © 1999 Allen & Heath. All rights reserved & H ANUFACTURED...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Technical support includes software version, hard / soft reset ....... 34 Error messages ...................... 35 Front panel layout ....................36 Rear panel layout & Specification ................37 Applications – MULTITRACKING ................38 Applications – MIXDOWN ..................39 Block diagram ..................... rear cover GS3000 U UIDE...

  • Page 4: Introduction, Precautions & Safety

    ENERAL RECAUTIONS Your GS3000 is ruggedly constructed to give many years of reliable operation. However, you will extend the life of the console and preserve its cosmetics by applying these simple common sense precautions. Avoid storing or using the mixing console in conditions of excessive heat or cold, or in positions where it is likely to be subject to vibration, dust, dirt or moisture.

  • Page 5: Key Features

    GS3000 EATURES OF THE The GS3000 recording console offers the professional user an abundance of features with impressive performance. It is built on the established tradition of innovative British design and manufacture. The GS3000 is equally suited to home and studio recording. Features include:...

  • Page 6: Installing The Console

    Audio 0V is connected to the console chassis internally. If problems are encountered with earth loops operate the audio ‘ground lift’ switches on connected equipment in accordance with the operating instructions, or disconnect the cable screens at one end, usually at the destination. GS3000 U UIDE...

  • Page 7: Power Supply

    The power supply provided with the GS3000 is the RPS11 which is a linear supply and produces the DC voltages required by the console. Always use the correct power supply and cable with the console.

  • Page 8: Dimensions

    GS3000-832......1481 ..634 ... 176.... 37 ......1995 ..830 ... 330.... 38 GS3000-M24 meterbridge ..1174 ..56 ..... 106.... 4 ......1300 ..130 ... 280.... 6 GS3000-M32 meterbridge ..1469 ..56 ..... 106.... 5 ......1600 ..130 ... 280.... 7 RPS11 power supply ....

  • Page 9: Connections

    ONNECTIONS The GS3000 uses professional grade 3-pin XLR, 1/4" TRS jack and RCA PHONO sockets. applications diagrams in this guide illustrate typical equipment interconnections. To ensure best performance, we recommend that you use high quality audio cables and connectors, and take time to check for reliable and accurate cable assembly.

  • Page 10: Mono Input /Output Channel

    NPUT UTPUT HANNEL The mono input/output (I/O) channels are designed using a very high quality analogue + 48V signal path to give the ultimate in high quality sound. The in-line format means that the recording and the monitor/mixdown path are both combined in the same channel. The LINE G A I N recording signal path is known as the channel path and the monitor/mixdown path is...
  • Page 11 (mono image) is detented for quick resetting. MIX B – routes the channel signal to the Mix B stereo buss. GRP/DIRECT – In the up position the post-fade channel signal (DIRECT) is sent to the multitrack. When pressed, the corresponding GROUP mix output GS3000 U UIDE...
  • Page 12 Monitor fader – 100mm smooth action fader controls the overall monitor GROUP 8 level. All post-fade aux send levels in the monitor path are dependent on  the level of the channel fader. PEAK STATUS  CHAN GS3000 U UIDE...

  • Page 13: Dual Stereo Input

    EQUALISER – Shelving HF and LF and two fixed frequency peak/dip mid controls MF1 & MF2 provide 15dB of boost or cut. Use the mids to add warmth or presence to the sound. STATUS  PE AK  HF/LF EQ MF1/MF2 EQ GS3000 U UIDE...
  • Page 14 60Hz Channel fader – 100mm smooth action fader controls the overall stereo channel level. - 15 + 15 All post-fade aux send levels are dependent on the level of the fader. PRE/PO ST STATUS  PEAK  GS3000 U UIDE...

  • Page 15: Mic / Guitar Valve Input

    (120Hz to 6kHz) and can boost or cut by up to +/- 10dB. The centre flat position is detented for quick resetting.     Guitar mode EQ frequency response      Guitar mode EQ No EQ, HI-CUT filter in GS3000 U UIDE...
  • Page 16 The output of the valve channel can be patched into any console INSERT using a standard TRS jack to jack lead. CHANNEL OR BUSS tip = send INSERT ring = return GS3000 rear panel Patch lead wiring VALVE tip = not connected ring = signal GS3000 U UIDE...

  • Page 17: Group / Aux Outputs

    TALK – press this momentary switch to talk to the aux mix using the built-in microphone.  MUTE - This turns the Aux 5 (6) mix signal on or off. This mute can be controlled by the automation system. This is very useful for automated effects muting.  GS3000 U UIDE...

  • Page 18: Studio Outputs

    TALK - press this momentary switch to talk to the studio. If one or more of the source  selection switches is pressed, then the talk signal will be combined with the selection. In this way you can communicate with the musicians and hear them via the studio microphones. GS3000 U UIDE...

  • Page 19: Master & Monitor Includes Oscillator/Talkback & 2-Track Mastering

    RACK ASTERING Up to 3 two-track tape machines can be connected to the GS3000 with full dubbing capability. The nominal operating level for Tape machine 1 (2TRK1) is +4dBu (high level) on rear panel XLR connectors and for Tape machines 2 & 3 (2TRK2 & 2TRK3) is -10dBV (low level) on phono connectors.

  • Page 20: Control Room Selection & Main L-R Outputs

    If you find yourself operating significantly below ‘0’ then the recorder or amplifier input is too sensitive for the console outputs. Simply turn down the recorder or amplifier level trim. If none is available then insert an attenuator pad between the console and connected equipment.  GS3000 U UIDE...

  • Page 21: The Automation System

    THE AUTOMATION SYSTEM The GS3000 has a comprehensive automation system capable of controlling all of the large mute switches on the console and also to remotely control the transport controls of an external machine such as a multitrack recorder, a hard disk recorder or a MIDI sequencer.

  • Page 22: Turn All Console Mutes Off Or On

    Press the SHIFT + RECALL switch again. The display flashes SEt Press any other key to cancel  CLR ALL Press the RECALL switch to confirm.  The LED will turn off. All console mutes will turn on. GS3000 U UIDE...

  • Page 23: Mute Groups

    The GS3000 includes 4 mute groups controlled by a bank of large buttons in the automation channel. Each of the 4 mute groups can be operated either on its own or in combination with the other three. When operated together, the mute groups effectively combine together.

  • Page 24: Mute Safes

    Console mutes are overwritten by mute groups, stored patches and MIDI mute data transmitted from an external controller. The GS3000 includes a 'mute safes' facility to isolate specific groups of mutes so that they are unaffected by the automation system.

  • Page 25: Mute Patches

    MIDI for sophisticated mixdown control. Patches can be archived and recalled via MIDI. The GS3000 includes 128 mute patch memories. The patch number is simply set up on the 3 digit display and its contents recalled or overwritten with the current console settings. Recalling a patch does not overwrite any active Mute Groups.

  • Page 26: The 3 Digit Patch Display

    Press and hold down for fast scrolling to the required number. The ACTIVE PATCH dot will indicate the status of the current console mutes against the selected patch number. GS3000 U UIDE...
  • Page 27 The 4 MUTE GROUP switches and RECALL switch will start flashing. Press the RECALL switch. The RECALL switch flashes only. The STORE LED will flash. Press the RECALL switch again to confirm the all patch overwrite. The RECALL will flash once. The patch is now saved. GS3000 U UIDE...

  • Page 28: Solo-In-Place

    Solo-in-place is most useful during mixdown where you can listen to the contribution of individual signals to the mix. The GS3000 solo-in-place system lets you quickly solo selected channels. You can toggle between your last selected solo setting and the full mix to compare the two mixes. You can make selected channels 'solo safe' to prevent them being muted when solo-in-place is activated.

  • Page 29: Solo Safes

    The GS3000 includes a 'solo safe' facility so that selected mutes can be disabled from the solo system. This works in the same way as the 'mute safes' described earlier but affects solo and not the mute groups or patches.

  • Page 30: Midi Includes Mute Implementation Table, Channel Setting & Data Transmission

    Sophisticated recording is now possible by interfacing sound consoles with other MIDI equipment. The GS3000 includes a full opto-isolated Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) system. Standard 5- pin IN, OUT, THRU DIN sockets allow connection to external MIDI equipment including computers, sequencers, data archiving systems, musical instruments and so on.
  • Page 31 = 7 bit block of console data followed by a number of 00 pad bytes. <checksum> = checksum to allow error detection. M = Monitor path mute. C = Channel path mute. ST = Stereo input mute. AX = Aux send master mute. GS3000 U UIDE...
  • Page 32 This is ideal when you want to archive settings and recall them at a later date, for example a re-run of a previous mix. You can also use the dump facility to program other GS3000 consoles. MIDI Dump Out SHIFT Press the SHIFT + STORE switches.

  • Page 33: Midi Machine Control (Mmc)

    ACHINE ONTROL The transport controls located in the automation channel of the GS3000 enables your multitrack tape machine, hard disk recorder, VTR or MIDI sequencer to be stopped, started, fast forwarded, rewound, marked and located and to record/replay from the SHIFT console.

  • Page 34: Technical Support Includes Software Version, Hard / Soft Reset

    ECHNICAL UPPORT Should you have any queries about the GS3000 console automation system please quote the console model, serial number and software version number in any communication with Allen & Heath or appointed service agent. If a problem is encountered, check first that external equipment is correctly connected and functioning as intended (or disconnected to test the console itself).

  • Page 35: Error Messages

    MIDI Dump In error Packet 0 not received Missing packet Buffer overflow Checksum error Dump timeout Press RECALL EEPROM memory access error Write error Page write error Read error Page read error Byte read error Press RECALL Power brown-out detected GS3000 U UIDE...

  • Page 36: Front Panel Layout

      GROUP 8           PEAK   STATUS STATUS STATUS      LOC 0 PEAK PEAK CHAN MO N  !     % HOLD + PRESS MUTE   GS3000 U UIDE...

  • Page 37: Rear Panel Layout & Specification

    Studio outputs ....TRS jack ....tip +, ring -, impedance balanced ..<75 ohm ..-2dBu Control room outputs..TRS jack ....tip +, ring -, impedance balanced ..<75 ohm ..-2dBu Phones out ....TRS jack ....tip left, ring right ........for stereo headphones 30 to 600 ohms GS3000 U UIDE...

  • Page 38: Applications - Multitracking

    SOURCES MIDI CONTROL ROOM thru main near field MIDI monitors monitors stripe tape with timecode Engineers Headphones CRM ALT Dubbing can be performed Monitor without affecting any other transport console operation. phones socket control CRM MAIN under armrest Record to stereo input or 2 I/O channels panned L &...

  • Page 39: Applications - Mixdown

    MIDI thru 2 TRACK MASTERING CONTROL ROOM Timecode MIDI main near field 2TRK to sync monitors monitors sequencer with tape 2TRK MIDI SQUENCER thru Engineers VOICE Headphones MODULE 2TRK SOURCES CRM ALT transport 2 track Playback control & dubbing phones socket recorded CRM MAIN under armrest...

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