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Samson S63, S83 Manual

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  • Page 1 MIXER AMPLIFIER SAMSON ® S83 / S63...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction 1 S83/S63 Features 2 Guided Tour - S83 4 Overview 4 Channel 5 Main Section 6 Rear Panel 8 Guided Tour - S63 10 Overview 10 Channel 11 Main Section 12 Rear Panel 14 Connecting The S83/S63 - General Suggestions 15 Setting Up and Using the S83/S63 16 Setting the Correct Gain Structure 17 Suggested Performance Applications 20...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Oh, and one last thing—don’t forget to fill out and mail in the enclosed warrantee card! This will enable you to receive online technical support and will allow us to send you updated information about other Samson products in the future.

  • Page 4: S83/S63 Features

    S83/S63 Features The Samson S83/S63 utilizes state-of-the-art technology in integrated mixer/amplifier design. Here are some of its main features: • Standard 19” rack-mount design (taking just four rack spaces) allows the S83 and S63 to be easily integrated into any setup.
  • Page 5 • A phantom power switch enables you to use the S83 and S63 with high- quality condenser microphones. When turned on, 48 volts of phantom power is provided to the mic connectors of all input channels. • Protection relay circuitry prevents “thumps” when powering on or off. This means that you can use the S83/S63 with a single power strip into which other audio devices are connected, without danger of damage to connected speakers.

  • Page 6: Guided Tour - S83

    Guided Tour - S83 Overview The following illustration shows an overview of the front panel of the S83: CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3 PEAK PEAK LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL HIGH HIGH EFF1 MON EFF1 MON EFF1 MON EFF2 REV 2.5K EFF2 REV 2.5K EFF2 REV...

  • Page 7: Channel

    1: Level (white) - This knob determines the final signal level being sent by a channel to the main speaker outputs as well as to Effect send 1 (see #2 below). In practice, this will be used to adjust the levels of the various signals being blended together by the S83.

  • Page 8: Main Section

    Guided Tour - S83 Main Section 30Hz 64Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 30Hz 64Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz MAIN LEVEL PHANTOM 8 CHANNEL MIXER 300 WATT AMPLIFIER PHANTOM PROTECTION RETURN 3-4 RETURN 1-2 REVERB MONITOR 1: Meter - This seven-segment bar meter shows the continuous output level of the S83.
  • Page 9 Guided Tour - S83 Main Section output signal. At the fully clockwise (“+10”) position, approximately 10 db of gain is being added by the mixer to the output signal. For more information, see the “Setting Up and Using the S83/S63” section in this manual. 5: Phantom switch - When this switch is pressed in, the S83 delivers 48 volts of phantom power to pins 2 and 3 of all XLR microphone connectors in all eight channels.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Effects Send 1 is pre-fader and pre-EQ, while Effects Send 2 is post-fader and post-EQ. See the “Using the Effects Sends and Returns” section in this manual for more information. SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES CORP., HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK DO NOT OPEN. NO USER INSIDE. REFER SERVIC- ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
  • Page 11 S83’s Main Level control. For more information about the use of the Amp In jack as an insert patch point, contact Samson Technical Support (516-932-1062) between 9 AM and 5 PM EST. 6: Preamp Out - This unbalanced output provides a monophonic line-level output from the S83 mixer section;...

  • Page 12: Guided Tour - S63

    Guided Tour - S63 Overview The following illustration shows an overview of the front panel of the S63: CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3 LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL HIGH EFF1 MON HIGH EFF1 MON EFF1 MON EFF2 REV 1 kHz EFF2REV 1 kHz EFF2 REV TRIM...

  • Page 13: Channel

    1: Level (white) - This knob determines the final signal level being sent by a channel to the main speaker outputs as well as to Effect send 1 (see #2 below). In practice, this will be used to adjust the levels of the various signals being blended together by the S63.

  • Page 14: Main Section

    Guided Tour - S63 Main Section RETURN 1-2 MONITOR REVERB MAIN LEVEL PHANTOM 30Hz 64Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 30Hz 64Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz PEAK PROTECTION 1: Return 1-2 Level (green) - This knob determines the input level of signal arriving via Effects returns 1 and 2 (mixed together in mono). This signal is at unity gain (no boost or attenuation) when the knob set to the 0 position and is boosted when the knob is turned to the right of 0 and attenuated when turned to the left of 0.
  • Page 15 Guided Tour - S63 Main Section 4: Ten-Band Graphic Master EQ - These sliders allow you to add ±15 db of boost or attenuation to ten different frequency areas, affecting the main output signal of the S63. When a slider is at its center detented (“0 db”) position, the selected frequency area is unaffected (it is said to be flat).

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    Effects Send 1 is pre-fader and pre-EQ, while Effects Send 2 is post-fader and post-EQ. See the “Using the Effects Sends and Returns” section in this manual for more information. SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES CORP., HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
  • Page 17 S63’s Main Level control. For more information about the use of the Amp In jack as an insert patch point, contact Samson Technical Support (516-932-1062) between 9 AM and 5 PM EST. 6: Preamp Out - This unbalanced output provides a monophonic line-level output from the S63 mixer section;...

  • Page 18: Connecting The S83/S63 - General Suggestions

    Connecting The S83/S63 - General Suggestions + SIGNAL The actual connections you’ll make to and from the S83/S63 will vary according to the environment you use it in and the particular equipment you have. However, here are a few basic rules concerning connections that will apply in pretty much all situations: •...
  • Page 19 Setting Up and Using the S83/S63 Setting up your S83/S63 is a simple procedure which takes only a few minutes: 1. Remove all packing materials (save them in case of need for future service) and decide where the unit is to be physically placed—it can be mounted in any standard 19”...

  • Page 20: Setting The Correct Gain Structure

    Setting the Correct Gain Structure You’re now ready to establish the correct gain structure—the key to getting the best performance from the S83/S63, or from any mixer, for that matter. This is a simple procedure that ensures optimum input and output levels so that no unnecessary noise (caused by too low a signal) or overload distortion (caused by too high a signal) is created.
  • Page 21 If you need to make adjust- ments to the overall level, use the main level control. If you encounter difficulty with any aspect of setting up or using your S83/S63, you can call Samson Technical Support (516-932-1062) between 9 AM and 5 PM EST.

  • Page 22: Suggested Performance Applications

    LINE LINE LINE MIDI TONE GENERATOR SIGNAL PROCESSOR EFFECT RETURNS EFFECT SENDS S8 MIXER AMPLIFIER 8 CHANNEL 300 WATT 4 SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES CORP., HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK POWER +4dB +4dB FUSE +4dB 120 VOLT 6 AMP 220 VOLT 3.5 AMP +4dB...
  • Page 23 POWER RATING 120V/60Hz 450 W +15dB -15dB CD/TAPE POWER LEFT RIGHT SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES CORP., HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC- ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD...

  • Page 24: Grounding Techniques

    Grounding Techniques Hum and buzz are the biggest enemies you face when interconnecting a large number of different pieces of equipment to a central audio mixer. This is because each piece of equipment may operate at a mar- ginally different voltage (this difference is called potential) and, when two devices at slightly different potential are physically connected with audio cabling, the end result can be nasty, extraneous noise (mind you, connecting two devices at very different potential can result in a major electrical shock!).

  • Page 25: Using Equalization

    One of the most exciting aspects to using a mixer such as the S83 or S63 is hav- ing the ability to shape a sound, using a process called equalization. But there are few areas of sound engineering more misunderstood than equalization, and, just as good EQ can really help a sound, bad EQ can really hurt it, so read on...
  • Page 26 Using Equalization until the ringing or feedback disappears. Don’t lower the frequency area any further than you need to, or the quality of the overall sound may suffer. If you don’t specifically need to utilize the ten-band graphic master equalizer in a partic- ular environment, leave it completely flat (all sliders at their center detented “0”...

  • Page 27: Using The Effects Sends And Returns

    The two Effects sends provided by the S83 and S63 allow you to combine the signal from multiple channels and send the resulting mix to the rear panel Monitor output jack, to the internal reverb unit, or to external devices such as effects processors.

  • Page 28: Using The Internal Reverb

    Using the Monitor Output and Internal Reverb Using the Monitor Output In live performance, it is usually desirable to have onstage monitor speakers that allow the performer to clearly hear the music being played. Often, however, the performer MON OUT requires a different mix than that being sent to the house speakers.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Mixer / Pre Amp Section: Total Harmonic Distortion (with 30 kHz LPF, trim center) Signal To Noise Ratio (both models, with 30 kHz LPF, trim center) Maximum Voltage Gain (both models) Mic in to Pre Amp out: Eff send 1, 2, mon out Line in to Pre Amp out: Eff send 1, 2, mon out Tape in to Pre Amp out: Eff send 2 Tape Return to Pre Amp out...

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