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Gem Audio Labs Sculptor User Manual

Disctrete pre-amp with eq and peak limiter
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User's Manual
Sculptor
Disctrete Pre-Amp with Eq and Peak Limiter
Gem Audio Labs
Tel. : 00 48 508 377 982
office@gemaudiolabs.com
www.gemaudiolabs.com
Rev.1
Date 17.06.2013
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  • Page 1 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ User’s Manual Sculptor Disctrete Pre-Amp with Eq and Peak Limiter Gem Audio Labs Tel. : 00 48 508 377 982 office@gemaudiolabs.com www.gemaudiolabs.com Rev.1 Date 17.06.2013 Page 1 / 14...
  • Page 2 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CE Conformity We declare with sole responsibility that this product complies with the following norms and directives:  2006/95/EC LVD (Low Voltage Directive)  2004/108/EC EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)  DIN EN 55103-1 EMC of audio equipment- Emission  DIN EN 55103-2 EMC of audio equipment- Immunity This declaration becomes invalid by any unapproved modification of the device.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........................4 FOR SAFE OPERATION ........................4 CAUTION .............................. 5 FOR CORRECT OPERATION ......................6 THE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND THEIR USE ..............7 THE REAR PANEL ..........................10 TECHNICAL DATA ........................... 12 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ....................13 LIMITED WARRANTY ........................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION First of all, we would like to thank You sincerely for choosing this GEM AUDIO LABS Sculptor which combines ease of operation with support for multiple usage environments. As a company and first of all, as fans of pro audio devices, we do our best in our daily work to satisfy your most sophisticated sound expectations.

  • Page 5: Caution

    ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ OPERATION  Do not scratch, bend, twist, pull, or heat the power cord. A damaged power cord is a fire and electrical shock hazard.  Do not remove the unit‟s cover. You could receive an electrical shock. If you think internal inspection, maintenance, or repair is necessary, contact your dealer or producer.

  • Page 6: For Correct Operation

    ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  To relocate the unit, turn the power switch off, remove the power plug from the AC outlet, and remove all connecting cables. Damaged cables may cause fire or electrical shock. OPERATION  Do not cover this unit and use it only in a well-ventilated environment. ...

  • Page 7: The Front Panel Controls And Their Use

    POWER POWER on/off switch. The amber light will glow when the unit is powered on. Please turn down the volume of your studio monitors before turning on or turning off the Sculptor. INPUT An input selector allowing to choose between four signal sources: DI –...
  • Page 8 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Direct HI-Z input for all low level and instrument level signals. LIMIT The Peak Limit hard bypass switch. The Eq hard bypass switch. HI CUT 6-position active LPF (12dB/oct). EQ points are 4.7KHz, 7.5KHz, 9.1KHz, 12KHz, 16KHz, 20KHz. LO CUT 6-position active HPF (12dB/oct).
  • Page 9 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MID PEAK [Hz] 6-position active mid peak (bell-shaped) filter. EQ points are 1.2KHz, 1.8KHz, 2.2KHz, 3.9KHz, 5.8KHz, 8.1KHz. MID PEAK [Q] Mid peak sharp or wide Q characteristic switch. MID PEAK [dB] 11-position mid peak gain switch. dB points are 0dB, +1dB, +2dB, +3dB, +4dB, +5dB, +6dB, +8dB, +10dB, +12dB, +15dB.

  • Page 10: The Rear Panel

    The mains AC connector is a standard IEC-type 3 pin connector with a AC fuses (2 pieces) holder. The ground of this AC connector is permanently internally connected to the chassis of the Sculptor for safety. It is important to change the fuse before changing the supply voltage:  630mA (slo-blo; 5x20mm) for 230V~50 Hz ...
  • Page 11 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ INSERT RETURN Balanced insert TRS ¼” return wired according to the AES standard : Slave = shield, Tip = hot (+), Ring = cold (-). In order to avoid hum, it is recommended to use the device only in balanced connections.

  • Page 12: Technical Data

    ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TECHNICAL DATA MIC/LINE Input: Transformer balanced XLR (Carnhill UK)  DIRECT Input: Un-balanced TS ¼”  Output: Transformer balanced XLR (Carnhill UK)  Input impedance: Mic 600 Ω , Line 10KΩ, Direct 1MΩ  Output impedance: 600Ω  Insert: Balanced TRS ¼” (separated SEND and RETURN) ...

  • Page 13: Environmental Protection

    ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION At the end of its operating life, this product must not be disposed of with regular household waste but must be returned to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The wheelie bin symbol on the product and user„s manual indicates that. The materials can be re-used in accordance with their markings.

  • Page 14: Limited Warranty

    Warranty will not apply because of incorrect storage, dropping, excessive shocks, corrosions, dirt, water or sand damages.  To confirm your warranty please register your Gem Audio Labs product shortly after purchase. Please fill out your user registration card (included in the original packaging) and send it via e-mail to office@gemaudiolabs.com or via mail to: SPLASH BARTOSZ RADZISZEWSKI, Wietrzna 36/1, 53-024 Poland.

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