The Well-Equipped Service Bench - QSC K8 Service Manual

1.5 The well-equipped service bench

Hardware and Software
• Personal computer (PC) running Windows® 7 or newer operating system with available USB2.0 or newer port
• Total Phase Aardvark I2C host adapter (for programming)
• Digital multimeter (DMM)
• Oscilloscope
• Audio sine wave generator
• 8ohm resistive load, capable of 500 W power handling
• SPL meter
• Soldering iron
• K Family test adapter
• Distortion analyzer (Audio Precision recommended)
• Class D output filter for distortion analyzer
Tools required
• Electronic screwdriver
• Various hand tools for electronic repair, including Phillips screwdrivers, needle-nose pliers, etc.
• 2.5x or higher magnifier with lamp
• ROHS-compliant (lead-free) soldering iron
• RoHS-compliant electronic solder
• ROHS-compliant desoldering equipment or desoldering braid
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