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Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. Sonifex Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual.
Channels 1-4 Mono Balanced Mic/Stereo Unbalanced Line Main Outputs inputs PROGRAM OUTPUT MIC INPUT RECORD OUTPUT MIC TRIM S0 v2 Monitor I/O & USB Channels LINE INPUT MONITOR OUTPUT REMOTE OUTPUT LIGHT CONTROL MIC / LINE Button PRESENTER Headphones PGM Button...
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Fig 2-9: Channel 9 TEL/AUX Button. Using the Telephone Interface Fig 2-10: Connection Diagram For Channel 9 For PC VOIP Making A Telephone Call and Routing It Through The S0 v2 Application. Receiving A Telephone Call and Routing It Through The S0 v2 Fig 2-11: Channel 9 Strip.
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Introduction 1. Introduction The S0 v2 is a high quality yet simple to operate radio broadcast mixer ideally suited to community radio stations, for educational purposes and for internet radio. It is easy to use and provides the ideal solution for those who do not require the advanced functionality of a more complex unit.
Sonifex S2 and S1 mixers to provide an • Clear, simple and intuitive layout. audio experience second to none. The S0 v2 can be fitted flush into a desk- • 4 microphone/line input channels. top or can be rack mounted directly using the front panel mounting holes.
USB Audio for Playback & Recording which you can switch between. The S0 v2 has the option to send and receive audio over USB. This allows the audio on the REC bus to be sent to a PC for recording or monitoring Input Channels purposes.
A pair of bright 21 segment LED meters can be configured to show either The S0 v2 mixer should be installed in an area which is not subject to VU or PPM metering. The meters follow the selection of the presenter excessive heat or cold.
Dimensions and Cut-Out Size for Flush Mounting External dimensions: 483mm (W) x 356mm (D) x 125mm (H) The cut-out size is for reference only and should be checked with your mixer. 345mm 440mm Fig 1-2: S0 v2 Mixer - Cut-out Sizes.
S0 v2 Input Channels This 6.35mm (¼”) stereo jack socket is the remote The S0 v2 has 9 fixed format channels with up to 3 selectable inputs on output for the channel. It can be used to control external each channel.
User Guide the Program Bus. This button can be disabled via the control fully clockwise pans the signal to the right Configuration Options, so that it is permanently on by increasing the level by 3dB. The signal on the left or off.
User Guide FADER Control routed to the PGM or REC bus so the remote start and The 100mm VCA fader is a linear level control that stop outputs are inactive. operates between fully attenuated in its lowest Illuminated Red The remote outputs are enabled, the channel is position to unity gain when fully open.
User Guide REC Button are 2 separate signals, remote start and remote stop which are both open collector outputs. These signals This button allows the output of the channel to be mixed onto the Record bus output. The button is can be configured to act differently depending on the input selected.
9 Rear Panel If the fader is opened, the remote start output will Connectors. become active and give a momentary pulse for LINE (Telephone Interface) 0.5seconds. This RJ11 socket allows the S0 v2 to be connected directly to an analogue telephone line.
CF/OUT This 3.5mm stereo jack socket provides a consumer level cleanfeed output. It is possible to connect the S0 v2 to a PC in order to use VOIP software such as Skype®. For a connection diagram, see Fig 2-10. REMOTE OUTPUT This 6.35mm (¼”) stereo jack socket is the remote output for the channel.
User Guide REC Button In AUX mode the control acts as BAL (balance) and This button allows the output of the channel to be is used to alter the stereo image of the stereo input. mixed onto the Record bus output. The button is With the control in the centre position, the signal is illuminated red to indicate the channel is active on un-altered.
Main Outputs Pulsing Red This indicates that the telephone line is ringing. The S0 v2 has 2 main outputs mounted on the rear Pressing the button will connect the channel to the panel. telephone line and pick up the call.
USB SERIAL controlled. The connector provides a normally open This USB Type B connector provides the USB Serial port to allow the S0 v2 to switch between the Tip and Sleeve, and a normally be connected to a PC. Using this connection, the Configuration Options can closed switch between the Ring and the Sleeve.
PGM, REC & EXT 1 Buttons These buttons select the source for the monitoring section of the S0 v2. AUX INPUT CHANNEL 9 The selected source will be routed to the monitor output and the presenter This stereo unbalanced 3.5mm jack socket is the auxiliary input to channel...
User Guide Presenter AUTO CUE/PFL Button When this button is selected, the normal output fed to the presenter’s headphones will be replaced if one or more input channels have CUE/PFL selected. The channels with CUE/PFL selected will be mixed and fed to this output without having to have the fader open. This button illuminates green when selected.
1 and listen on the headphones. Provided the Connect the LINE connector on the rear of the S0 v2 to a standard analogue fader is closed, the audio will not be routed to the PGM or REC bus telephone line using a suitable cable.
Remove power from the unit. The setup mode allows the configuration options to be modified directly, without the need to connect the S0 v2 to a PC. The configuration settings Ensure all faders are closed. are presented in pages, with the current page displayed on the PPM scale Press and hold the Monitor REC, Monitor AUTO CUE/PFL, Presenter on the LED meters display.
Configuration Options channel 5 INP1 is LINE 5/1. INP2 refers to the line input with the higher Mode 2 Cleanfeed level is reduced when CUE/PFL TALKBACK is active. number on the channel i.e. on channel 5 INP2 is LINE 5/2. USB Audio Input CUE/PFL Mode.
Configuration Options Mode 1 CUE/PFL is automatically cancelled when the fader is opened Mode 4 The remote outputs are disabled. (default). Mode 5 Remotes and START button states are set by USB Serial Mode 2 CUE/PFL is not automatically cancelled when the fader is opened. commands.
S0 v2 Mixer, as well as many other Sonifex products. The S0 that were discovered. If the S0 v2 is in the list, but it has been reported as v2 Mixer is supported in SCi version 2.0.5 and above. SCi is designed to run “Not Supported”, this indicates that the specific driver file for the S0 v2 is...
The first tab shows the Channel Configuration options. The settings are shown individually for each of the 9 input The S0 v2 SCi interface offers an alternative method of setting the channels and set the input and button modes and the configuration options.
The current configuration option settings on the connected S0 v2 can be reloaded into SCi at any point by pressing the Reload Settings button. Any changes made since the settings were last reloaded or saved will be lost.
SCi will reconnect and show the new firmware version number. The S0 v2 is designed to power up in the same state it was in when power was removed. It is possible to clear these saved settings so the mixer starts with all buttons...
4. USB Audio USB Audio Output from the S0 v2 The USB Audio output from the S0 v2 is, by default, encoded from the audio The USB Audio port on signal on the REC bus. It is possible to change this so that the USB Audio the S0 v2 allows live audio output is encoded from the audio signal on the PGM bus.
Tip – Left Signal please ensure that a qualified engineer carries out the work. Ring – Right Signal The main types of connectors used with the S0 v2 mixers are the following: Sleeve – Ground (Screen) Signal XLR 3 Pin Connectors Fig 5-3: 6.35mm (¼...
Technical Specification Technical Specification For S0 v2 Outputs Audio Specification Mic Inputs Audio Specification Output Input Impedance: Impedance: Input Gain Preset pot +24dB to +67dB ref -50dBu, TRIM Range: pot ± 15dB Frequency 40Hz to 20kHz –1dB, +0dB Response: Maximum...
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47-63Hz, 45w nominal, 50w peak Fuse Rating: Anti-surge fuse 2A 20 x 5mm Equipment Type S0 v2: S0 v2 radio broadcast mixer Physical Specification Dimensions 48.3cm (W) x 35.6cm (D) x 12.5cm (H) (Raw): 19” (W) x 14” (D) x 4.9” (H)
2 = PGM bus state (0=off, 1=on) PARITY: EVEN. bit 3 = REC bus state (0=off, 1=on) All commands sent to the S0 v2 should be terminated with Carriage Return. bit 4 = PFL bus state (0=off, 1=on) bit 5 = fader state (0=down, 1=up)
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Select START on a channel (Line Hold for channel 9 if input 1 is selected) 7 = flash red/green 8 = flash red/amber Command to S0 v2 Response from S0 v2 9 = flash green/amber RCST:cs ACK if the command was successfully completed...
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= TALKBACK control (0=off, 1=on) RMBC: Select AUTO PFL for the monitor output Sent from the S0 v2 when the associated control changes state. Enables/disables AUTO PFL on the monitor output Command to S0 v2 Response from S0 v2...
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Appendix 1 Signal channels’ 3rd input has been selected Signal channels’ PFL has been deselected Command from S0 v2 Command from S0 v2 where z = channel number (1-9) where z = channel number (1-9) PGM selected notification Mic Live inactive notification Signal channels’...
1. Remove the ten screws highlighted below: 2. Remove the bottom panel. Modification The latest upgrade to the S0 v2 mixer allows the presenter to operate Skype on channel 9, with the only interconnection being a USB cable. The S0 v2’s USB audio feature has previously allowed...
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Appendix 2 3. Locate jumpers J22, J23 and J24. Reposition 4. Disconnect the 3 way ribbon cable molex 5. Remove the daisy-chained 3 way ribbon cable the two shorting links to the configuration that connects to channel 9 and connect to that connects to channels 5-8 and reposition it shown below (use tweezers if necessary): channel 5.
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If not already installed, download and install the SCI 2 Software from the Sonifex Support website: http://www.sonifex.co.uk/technical/ software/sci/setup.exe Power up the S0 v2 mixer and connect a USB cable from your PC to the ‘Serial’ socket on the desk. If your device still does not appear, click ‘Discover Devices’...
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Unzip the file. the ‘Info & Updates’ Tab. Then click on ‘Update’ as shown above right: http://www.sonifex.co.uk/technical/software/index.shtml#S0 v2 After clicking ‘Update’ you should now be able to browse the Firmware file Browse and open the unzipped Firmware file. The update process will on your PC.
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Once completed, the S0 v2 Mixer will reset. The page will update and 10. The S0 v2 can now be connected via USB to a PC (using the audio USB should show the new Firmware revision. port). Open up Skype and go to Tools > Options. Select the ‘Audio Settings’...
Complete a Skype test call, speaking into the microphone when instructed to. If the S0 v2 is set up correctly, you will be able to hear the instructions of the test call, and your own voice played back to you...
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