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Summary of Contents for SM ProAudio OC8
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SM Pro Audio Operating Manual - SM OC8 Version 1.0 Feb 2004 www.SMProAudio.com...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the cover or rear panel of this unit. No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer servicing to qualified personnel only. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
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Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in SM ProAudio products by purchasing this unit. The SM OC8 has been designed to be used as a standard tool for home/pro studios. With much experience in the audio industry over a long period of time, and along with valuable suggestions from our customers, our engineers have developed a product we know you will be satisfied with.
3. INSTALLATION 3.1 Rack mounting 3.2 Mains power 3.3 Audio connections 4. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & INDICATORS 4.1 Power switch 4.2 Compressor controls & LED indicators 5. APPLICATION 5.1 Using the SM OC8 6. SPECIFICATIONS 7. WARRANTY Table of Contents...
8 x optical compressors in a simple to operate 2 unit rack-mount device. Tailored to suit a wide variety of applications, the SM OC8 is perfectly suited for use as a multi- channel compressor for many applications. Optical compressors are sought after for the distinc- tive musicality they give to vocals, guitars and other instruments.
3.3 Audio connections Analog inputs - On the front of the SM OC8 there are 8 x 1/4” jack audio connectors. These are used for the analog inputs to the device.
4. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & INDICATORS The SM OC8 front panel has a very simple design including; Input stage, Compressor stage, EQ stage, and output level control stage. 4.1 Power switch The power switch is located on the far right of the front panel. It illuminates when power to the unit is enabled.
Make your physical connections ... Place your incoming signals directly into the inputs on the rear of the SM OC8. Then connect the outputs of the SM OC8 to your next audio destination. Typically your inputs and outputs would be coming from a mixer or pre-amps ‘insert’...
Transformer Internal SM ProAudio is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards. As a result of these efforts, modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or shown.
To be protected by this warranty, the buyer must complete and return the enclosed warranty card (signed/stamped by retail dealer) within 14 days of the date of purchase to SM ProAudio (see address below 3). Failure to return the card in due time (date as per postmark) will void any extended warranty claims.
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The warranty does not cover any such modification/adaptation, irrespective of whether it was carried out properly or not. Under the terms of this warranty, SM ProAudio shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification/adaptation.
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SM ProAudio. 6 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Failure of SM ProAudio to provide proper warranty service shall not entitle the buyer to claim (consequential) damages. In no event shall the liability of SM ProAudio exceed the invoiced value of the product.
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