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- Page 1 Fader Outboard Fader System Models VF10M and VF16M Reference Manual speck electronics...
- Page 2 Warranty Speck Electronics products are warranted to the original owner to be free of defects in material or workmanship. This warranty does not apply to any product subject to accident, misuse, neglect, or failure to comply with normal maintenance procedures, or if the serial number has been defaced, altered, or removed;...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction General Description..............via Fader Features ............... Standard Accessories ..............Optional Accessories ..............Chapter 2 Installation General ..................Unpacking and Inspection ............Cleaning ..................Mechanical Installation .............. Power Supply Installation ............Physical Placement of Adjacent Equipment ....... Hooking up the via Fader ............ -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction
If you are unfamiliar with audio equipment or audio signal flow, it is recommended that you read this manual. If you have any questions regarding the V.F. or any Speck product, do not hesitate to contact Speck Electronics. Speck Electronics 341 E. -
Page 5: General Description
Chapter 1 Introduction Section General Description The via Fader is available in 4 models: VF10 - 10 Outboard Fader Channels VF16 - 16 Outboard Fader Channels VF10M - 10 Channel Outboard Fader System with mix assign and master outputs VF16M - 16 Channel Outboard Fader System with mix assign and master outputs. Model VF10 Model VF16 Model VF10M... -
Page 6: Via Fader Features
Chapter 1 Introduction Section via Fader VF10M and VF16M Features Each fader channel has: · Active-balanced input and output on a DB-25 connector. · 100mm slide fader · 10dB gain boost select for each channel. · Mix assign switch that routes the fader channel to the main stereo mix ·... - Page 7 Chapter 1 Introduction Section ~ This page left intentionally blank ~...
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Page 8: Chapter 2 Installation
Any damage should be reported to your dealer or delivery company as soon as possible. If the product is to be shipped to Speck Electronics for service or repair contact Speck Electronics for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Include the model number and serial number of the product. -
Page 9: Mechanical Installation
Chapter 2 Installation Section Mechanical Installation The via Fader was designed to be placed on a desktop or installed in a 19" rack. The location of the via Fader should be such that the operator has a clear, unobstructed view of the front panel from his/her normal operating position. -
Page 10: Hooking Up The Via Fader
Chapter 2 Installation Section BALANCED INPUTS 1-8 BALANCED INPUTS 9-16 BALANCED OUTPUTS 1-8 BALANCED OUTPUTS 9-16 Hooking up the via Fader The via Fader will require a minimum of two (2) DB-25 harnesses to operate; one (1) for the inputs and one (1) for the outputs. -
Page 11: Linking Two Via Faders
Before attaching the V.F. link cable you must remove the factory installed plug (Figure 2) with the red wires on both via Faders. Contact your dealer or Speck Electronics directly to purchase the optional VF-LINK2 mix link cable. Remove this plug before installing VF-LINK2 cable Figure 2. -
Page 12: Chapter 3 Operation
Chapter 3 Operation Section Operation Model VF16M Top Model VF16M Rear Overview In this section we hope to give you basic information on the operation of the via Fader (V.F.) and adequately describe its controls, switches, and connectors. The information in this section of the manual is intended to help with the technical process when using your V.F. -
Page 13: Signal Flow Diagram
Chapter 3 Operation Section Signal Flow Diagram Use this channel signal flow diagram shown below as a reference when reading the descriptions of the controls, switches, and connectors [1] through [15] in this chapter. FADER MIX LEFT INSERT RETURN BALANCED BALANCED STEREO INPUTS 1-8... -
Page 14: Front Panel Controls
Chapter 3 Operation Section FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 1. Channel Fader This 100mm slide fader adjusts the level of its respective channel and has a range of ∞dB to 10dB. The operation of the slide fader adjusts the level to both the fader line output and stereo mix. -
Page 15: Stereo Master Fader
Chapter 3 Operation Section 5. Stereo Master Fader This 100mm dual slider is the master volume to the active-balanced mix outputs. The master fader has a range of ∞dB to 0dB. Under normal operating conditions the fader should always be set at maximum. -
Page 16: Rear Panel
Chapter 3 Operation Section REAR PANEL BALANCED INPUTS 1-8 BALANCED INPUTS 9-16 BALANCED OUTPUTS 1-8 BALANCED OUTPUTS 9-16 8. Fader Line inputs There are two DB-25 connectors for the fader line inputs. These balanced inputs will accept a +4dBu reference signal. Note: Inputs 11-16 not used on the Model VF10M 9. -
Page 17: Mix Output Jacks
Chapter 3 Operation Section BALANCED INPUTS 1-8 BALANCED INPUTS 9-16 BALANCED OUTPUTS 1-8 BALANCED OUTPUTS 9-16 10. Mix Output Jacks These balanced 1/4" TRS phone type connectors are The pin configuration for all ¼" TRS jacks is: the left and right outputs for the stereo mix bus. The Tip=High (+), Ring=Low (-), Sleeve=Ground signal present at these jacks is adjusted by the Stereo Master Fader [5] on the top panel. -
Page 18: Gain Select
Chapter 3 Operation Section 14. Gain Select Each channel has a gain select jumper directly below the fader on the bottom panel (See Figure 7). The factory default setting is for 0dB of gain. 10dB of gain can be added to the channel by moving the position of the jumper. -
Page 19: Ac Power Inlet
Chapter 3 Operation Section 16. AC Power Inlet This AC (mains) power inlet accepts a standard IEC power cord. Before connecting the power cord, make certain the power cord matches the operating voltage indicated on the voltage selector switch [19]. The ground pin of the power cord is internally connected to the chassis. -
Page 20: Mains Voltage Selector Switch
Chapter 3 Operation Section 19. Voltage Selector Switch The PS-6-V power supply for the via Fader will operate at mains voltages of 100-120 VAC or 220- 240 VAC. The voltage has been set at the factory. If it becomes necessary to change the mains voltage, there is a voltage selector switch accessible from the bottom of the power supply chassis as shown in Figure 9. -
Page 21: Specifications
Chapter 3 Operation Section Specifications Line input impedance 30K ohms Balanced Unbalanced 15K ohms Maximum input level +28dBu Output Impedance All Active-balanced outputs 60 ohms Maximum output level (2k load) All Active-balanced outputs +28dBu (Balanced) Frequency Response (10 dB gain) Fader input to fader output 3Hz-54kHz (+0/-.5dB) Fader input to mix output...
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