Sound Performance Lab RackPack 2710 Manual

19"/3 u mounting frame for spl rackpack modules

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Model 2710
19"/3 U mounting frame for SPL RackPack modules

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  • Page 1 Manual RackPack Model 2710 19"/3 U mounting frame for SPL RackPack modules...
  • Page 2 Manual RackPack, Model 2710 Version 1.0 – 8 /2007  Designer: Wolfgang Neumann This user’s guide contains a description of the product. It in no way represents a guarantee of  particular characteristics or results of use. The information in this document has been care- fully compiled and verified and, unless otherwise stated or agreed upon, correctly describes  the product at the time of packaging with this document. Sound Performance Lab (SPL) continuously strives to improve its products and reserves the  right to modify the product described in this manual at any time without prior notice. This  document is the property of SPL and may not be copied or reproduced in any manner, in part  or fully, without prior authorization by SPL. SPL electronics GmbH    Sohlweg 55    41372 Niederkruechten    Germany Tel. +49 (0)2163 983 40    Fax +49 (0)2163 983 420 Email: info@soundperformancelab.com  www.soundperformancelab.com CE Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: SPL electronics GmbH Type of Equipment: Audio Signal Processor Product: RackPack, Model 2710 Compliance Engineer: Wolfgang Neumann Test  Basis:  EN50081-1:1992,  EN50082-1:1992,  EN60065:1993,  EN61000-3-3:1995,  EN60065:2002, EN55013:2001, EN55020:2002, EN61000-3-2:2000, 73/23 EWG; 93/68 EWG.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Information  ..............  4 Introduction ...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information Please note and retain this information. Carefully read and follow all of the safety and oper- ating instructions before you use the machine. Be doubly careful to follow all warnings and special safety instructions noted in this manual and on the unit. This manual provides all information needed to fit or exchange RackPack modules.
  • Page 5: Symbols And Notes

    Important Safety Information Repairs: Unplug the machine and immediately contact a qualified technician when you think  repairs are needed – or when moisture or foreign objects may accidentally have gotten in to  the housing, or in cases when the machine may have fallen and shows any sign of having been  damaged. This also applies to any situation in which the machine has not been subjected to  any of these unusual circumstances but still is not functioning normally or its performance is  substantially altered. In cases of damage to the power cord or its plug, first consider turning  off the main circuit breaker before unplugging the power cord.   Spare Parts: Be sure that any service technician uses original spare parts or those with iden- tical specifications as the originals. Incorrectly substituted parts can lead to fire, electrical  shock, or other dangers, including further equipment damage.  Safety Inspection: Be sure always to ask a service technician to conduct a thorough safety  check  and  ensure  that  the  state  of  the  repaired  machine  is  in  all  respects  up  to  factory  standards. Cleaning: In cleaning, do NOT use any solvents, as these can damage the chassis finish. Use  a clean, dry cloth (if necessary, with an acid-free cleaning oil). Disconnect the machine from  your power source before cleaning. Warnings DO  NOT  PLACE  THE  MACHINE  IN  SUCH  A  WAY  THAT  IT  MIGHT  COME  INTO  CONTACT  WITH  OR ...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction RackPack The RackPack system allows you to set up a very compact, customized analog rack on only  3 U rack space – equipped with both approved and new SPL specialties providing you one-of- a-kind processing, highly effective handling and superior audio quality. RackPack Modules The  Transient  Designer  opens  a  new  dimension  in  dynamic  processing  with  its  unique    level-independent  signal  processing.  Imitated  especially  by  several  software  applications,  the original Transient Designer remains the state-of-the-art transient modeler. The DynaMaxx compressor is incomparably musical and easy to handle. Thanks to its signal- dependent automation it is the perfect “set’n’forget” compressor for demanding studio and  live applications. Just as efficient and advanced in quality is SPL’s DeEsser. It has been the first device of its  kind to use phase cancellation as a means to reduce sibilants. Much more unobtrusive than  the  common  frequency-based  compression,  the  SPL  DeEsser  has  proven  it’s  technological  prominence all over the world.
  • Page 7: Scope Of Delivery

    Scope Of Delivery •  The RackPack frame including all blind panels and the front panel (if modules are not fit- ted already). Please note that all modules are shipped without the aluminum front panel. You need it when you fit a module into the frame. Therefore make sure that you handle the aluminum front panels with the same care and prudence as any other unit surface. All  screws holding front and rear blind and front panels are needed for the fitting of modules. ...
  • Page 8: Power Connection

    Hook Up Air Circulation Always ensure sufficient air circulation in any installation or setup: always keep a distance  of about 4-5 cm (1 U rack space or about 2 inches) to the next device. This concerns especially  the space above and below the device because louvers are cut into top and bottom panels for  optimal heat removal. For free placement outside of a rack please always use a level and stable surface. Never place it on a soft surface such as a blanket or a cushion etc. If the RackPack is mounted into a rack, do not place units below the RackPack that produce excessive heat.
  • Page 9: Rear Panel/Connections

    Rear Panel Connections RackPack...
  • Page 10: Fitting Modules

    Fitting Modules Step 1 Please Note Fitting and/or exchanging modules should only be done by qualified persons. In the light of possible physical damage or injuries any manipulation is at your own risk. SPL is not lia- ble for any physical damage or injury. Before opening the device please read all security advices (pages 4 and 5) and the “Hook Up”...
  • Page 11: Step 2 And 3

    Step 2 and 3 Step 2 (Rear View) Unscrew the two Phillips screws holding the cover panel of slot #3 on the rear. Remove the  cover panel. As long as slot #3 is fitted with a module, the cover will not be needed anymore.  You may want to store it for future use. Step 3 (Front View) Unscrew the two Allen screws (socket screws) of slot #3 on the front of the RackPack frame  with the Allen key and remove the silver decoration panel as well as the blank black panel.  Keep the decoration panel and handle it with care, it is needed for the new module. You will  not need the black cover anymore as long as slot #3 is fitted with a module. You may want to  store it for future use. RackPack Fitting Modules...
  • Page 12: Step 4 And 5

    Fitting Modules Step 4 and 5 Step 4 (Top View) Insert the new module into the slot from the front side of the RackPack. Fix the back of the  new module with the four Phillips screws to the rear of the frame (two of the Phillips screws  needed here came with the new module, two further screws remained from unscrewing the  rear cover panel, see step 2). Now tighten the two M4 socket screws. Put them through the holes on the top and bottom of  the aluminum panel first, then through the top and bottom holes of the front of the module.  Fix the panel and the front of the module by tightening the M4 screws into the threads of the  housing (see step 3). Step 5 Finally plug the multi-pin connector of the ribbon cable that corresponds to the module’s slot  into the multi-pin socket of the new module. Make sure that the connection is safe and tight  by plugging the connector completely into the socket. IMPORTANT: Only pull or push the connector, never the cable! Otherwise you risk damaging the cable. Subsequent damages can affect one or more modules! RackPack...
  • Page 13: Link Cable Installation

    Fitting Modules Link Cable Installation Link Cable Installation (Top View) Two modules supporting the LINK feature (i. e. Transient Designer & DynaMaxx) can be run  as  stereo  pairs.  In  LINK  mode,  the  master  module  controls  the  slave  module  and  allows  a  coherent processing of stereo programs over both channels. Besides coherent stereo oper- ations  the  LINK  mode  offers  further  interesting  applications,  please  refer  to  the  individual  manuals of the modules for further details.
  • Page 14 External Power Supply The  external  power  supply  offers  fundamental  advantages  over  internal  power  supplies:  Properly installed, transformer hum and interference should never be an issue and the unit  should deliver clean, clear audio. In addition to that, internal circuitry is free from AC power which could negatively influence  especially sensitive modules such as preamps. The 100 VA transformer is generously proportioned to ensure plenty of power in any situation  and proper current for the various circuits. Entirely new circuit designs were developed to process the various direct currents. The +/-  18 V current, for example, utilizes a discrete voltage regulator with barely measurable noise.  High-speed rectifier diodes and large capacities ensure sufficient current to process even the  most powerful impulses. In addition, most currents are stabilized using 400 V/100 nF MKP foil  condensers to ensure plenty of current for fast transients. 48 V phantom power is also processed using discrete, low-noise voltage regulators and fed  directly to the microphone conductors through two resistors. Placement Of The External Power Supply Do not place the RackPack on top of the external power supply or the power supply on top of the RackPack.
  • Page 15: Dimensions And Weight

    Width x Height x Depth  Weight (without modules)  External Power Supply – Dimensions  External Power Supply – Weight  All SPL products come with a two-year manufacturer’s guarantee against defects in material  or assembly from the date of purchase.  End users are supported in the two-year guarantee through their distributor or dealer. In such  cases, please contact your dealer for full guarantee conditions and service. Direct SPL product support requires product registration. Please fill out the guarantee card  enclosed in the package legibly in printed letters and send it directly to SPL.  Or use the online registration form that may be reached at www.soundperformancelab.com (international clients) or www.spl-usa.com (US clients). RackPack Dimensions & Weight 482 x 132 x 296 mm/19 x 5.19 x 11.65 in 5,65 kg/12.46 lbs 154 x 67 x 236 mm/6.06 x 2.63 x 9.29 in 4,25 kg /9.37 lbs Guarantee...
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