Studiomaster VMS User Manual

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VOCAL1

DSP ON

4kHz

8kHz

NOISE GATE

OFF

DSP

FOOTSWITCH

NORMAL

-20dB

THRESHOLD

DSP

SMALL REV

LARGE REV

ADT

CHORUS

ECHO

DSP LEVEL

Vocal Management System

DESIGN AND ENGINEERING IN ENGLAND

STUDIOMASTER & COURT ACOUSTICS

www.studiomaster.com

VMS

Vocal Management System

OUTPUT

-40

-30 -20

-10

-5

0dB +5 +10

VMS

HI-PASS

FILTER

PHANTOM

POWER

LINE

AMP

+48V

INPUT MIC - XLR

LINE - JACK

USER

GUIDE

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Page 1 DSP LEVEL NOISE GATE Vocal Management System HI-PASS +48V FOOTSWITCH NORMAL FILTER PHANTOM DESIGN AND ENGINEERING IN ENGLAND STUDIOMASTER & COURT ACOUSTICS INPUT MIC - XLR www.studiomaster.com -20dB LINE - JACK THRESHOLD USER GUIDE Vocal Management System Vocal Management System...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction 11-12 Hints & Tips Read the User Guide Unpacking Connector Wiring Safety Instructions Trouble Shooting Controls & Features - Front panel Technical Specification Controls & Features - Rear panel Warranty 8-10 Setting up the VMS Service Information www.studiomaster.com www.studiomaster.com...
Page 3: Introduction
However, the complexity has been left to any serious work. out as the VMS is extremely easy to use and will give your It also contains important safety information as well as voice the sound it deserves, every performance.
Page 4: Safety Instructions
Information section for details. Do not attempt to remove any screws or panels. There are no user serviceable parts inside. WARNING Do not operate the unit next to heat sources such as THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED (GROUNDED) radiators. www.studiomaster.com www.studiomaster.com...
Page 5: Controls & Features - Front Panel
A six position switch marked SOFT to LOUD that refers to your The controls for the NOISE GATE are located on the rear panel - average voice level. This switch adjusts the gain of the VMS to see rear panel controls and features for more details.
Page 6 When an effect has been selected for more than 10 seconds that The first green (5dB) LED shows small amounts of compression selection is automatically restored the next time the VMS is whilst the red (20dB) LED shows maximum compression has turned on.
Page 7 0dB +5 +10 POWER LINE Power switch and LED: Turns the VMS on or off. The blue LED illuminates when the VMS is on. Rack mount brackets: The VMS is supplied ready for installation into a standard 19" rack. For free standing use, remove the 3 Philips screws on each bracket.
Page 8 Cuts very low frequencies reducing handling noise, stage rumble low impendance microphones or line level signals typically from and wind noise. The VMS is shipped with the filter already active mixing consoles. Only connect one microphone or signal at any (switch in position) as it will aid vocal clarity.
Page 9 DIRECT 230V Range : 50/60Hz 55mA BALANCED OUTPUT LEVEL 115V Range : 50/60Hz 110mA LINE SEND/RETURN INSERT ASSEMBLED IN CHINA DIRECT OUTPUT: BALANCED OUTPUT sockets: Jack socket positioned in the circuit after the effects & XLR and Jack socket. Can be used balanced or unbalanced - send/return insert but before the main output, bargraph and see connector wiring section.
Page 10: Setting Up The Vms
LED not illuminated. recommend whatever level of audio experience, you read the following section to get the best from this product. - Check the VMS is in BYPASS mode, confirmed by the adjacent red LED illuminating. Connecting up and checking control settings:...
Page 11 VOICE control more or less LEDs illuminate showing the green gate open LED illuminates and your voice is more or less compression being applied. allowed through the VMS. Experimenting with this control will find the best setting for your voice.
Page 12 DSP LEVEL Finally - Adding effects: Turn on the DSP, select VOCAL 1 (the most popular effect on Studiomaster DSPs) and whilst singing, adjust the DSP LEVEL control until the desired effect is achieved. That's it - you are ready for the performance! www.studiomaster.com...
Page 13 Your dealer can thicker vocal sound with less dynamics. Turning the VOICE show you mics specially designed for the voice. The VMS can control anti-clockwise will result in less compression giving a use dynamic or condenser type microphones so there is a big slightly more open sound.
Page 14 DSP - Digital Signal Processor powerful vocal. You will find all six effects on the VMS sound great with both CHORUS: A modern, subtle effect that works well with voices in male and female voices, the choice of which effect is your the upper range.
Page 15 CONNECTOR WIRING INPUT XLR OUTPUT XLR (BALANCED) OUTPUT XLR (UNBALANCED) Pin 3 - Negative / Cold / -Ve phase Pin 3 - Negative / Cold / -Ve phase Pin 3 - Link to Pin 1 Pin 1 - Screen / Ground / Earth Pin 2 - Positive / Hot / +Ve phase Pin 1 - Screen / Ground / Earth Pin 1 - Screen / Ground / Earth...
Page 16: Trouble Shooting
(switched on if it has a switch) and the noise rear panel socket gate is switched off. Check the VMS is switched on, and blue power on LED is Sound is lifeless or distorted..illiuminated. Using the mic too close to the mouth or too much gain - move away from the mic slightly or turn the VOICE control toward the LOUD setting (anti-clockwise).
Page 17: Technical Specification
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FACTS & FIGURES Gain VOICE switch 0dB, 10dB, 16dB, 22dB, 28dB, 34dB Metering Output levels leds illuminate -40, -30, -20, -10, -5, 0, +5, +10dBU CMMR Microphone input 86dB @ 1kHz 'VU' = 0dBu output, averaging response characteristic Microphone input -126dBu Gain reduction leds illuminate...
Page 18 WARRANTY ARE YOU COVERED? The Manufacturer warrants all Studiomaster products to be free copy of the original sales receipt is submitted whenever a from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one warranty service is required. year from date of purchase. The Manufacturer reserves the right It is recommended that you complete and mail the Warranty to the final decision on all warranty claims.
Page 19: Service Information
SERVICE INFORMATION HOW TO GET MY PRODUCT REPAIRED If you have a problem with your Studiomaster product or think it You must have the Returns Authorisation number clearly marked has developed a fault you should first carefully check the Trouble on the outside of the carton or we may refuse the delivery.
Page 20 110mA LEVEL LINE SEND/RETURN INSERT -60dB ASSEMBLED IN CHINA Studioking Limited 7 Eden Way, Pages Industrial Park, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire LU7 4TZ UK Tel : 44 (0)1525 217111 Fax : 44 (0)1525 378466 Email : enquiries@studiomaster.com www.studiomaster.com VMSM ENG V2...