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- Page 1 U ser Manual w w w . a p e x - a u d i o . e u...
- Page 2 APEX NV Schoebroekstraat 62 3583 Beringen (Paal) BELGIUM Tel: + 32 (0)11 28 61 91 Fax: + 32 (0)11 25 56 38 e-mail: info@apex-audio.eu website: www.apex-audio.eu Trademarks The APEX trademark is owned by APEX N.V. All other brand, product and company names and any other registered names or trade marks mentioned in this manual belong to their respective owners.
- Page 3 2 x 30-band graphic equaliser June 2010 Serial number of this product: © 2010 APEX N.V. All rights reserved. This manual may not be reproduced or transmitted, either in part or as a whole, by any means, be they mechanical or electronic,...
- Page 4 Important safety instructions Important safety instructions When a cart is used, use caution when CAUTION: to reduce the risk of electric shock, do not moving the cart/apparatus combination to remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts avoid injury from tip over. inside.
- Page 5 Cleaning, maintenance and servicing Customer participation is important to minimize the potential affects on the environment and human health that can result from hazardous substances that may be Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet before contained in this product. cleaning.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Before you get started About this manual Inspection and unpacking Operating environment Power requirements Installation Front and rear panel description Front panel Rear panel Overview Wiring the unit dBQ-zero Block diagram Using the dBQ-zero Technical specifications Electrical specifications Mechanical specifications Limited Warranty... -
Page 7: Registration
Registration Register your product Please take the time to register your product on-line by typing the following URL in your browser: http://productregistration.apex-audio.eu/ As well as registering the product on-line, please take the trouble to record the serial number of the unit in the space provided on page 3 of the manual, and keep the manual in a safe place. -
Page 8: Introduction
Introduction Dear customer, Thank you for buying the Apex dBQ-zero. The dBQ-zero is a no-compromise 2-channel graphic equaliser with supplementary filter sections. It is an excellent choice for live or installed sound reinforcement applications. A typical application of the dBQ-zero would be to equalise monitor wedges. -
Page 9: Before You Get Started
Latest manual revision can be downloaded from: The dBQ-zero is designed to work from an AC supply between http://www.apex-audio.be/manufacturing/support/downloads/ 100 V and 240 V, at a frequency between 50 and 60Hz. No AC voltage selector is provided as the device automatically adjusts to the incoming AC voltage. -
Page 10: Front And Rear Panel Description
LEDs. The clip LED indicates that the signal level is within 1 dB of clipping. Other front panel features: The green Power LED illuminates when AC power is applied to the unit. The dBQ-zero’s power switch is on the unit’s rear panel. -
Page 11: Rear Panel
Rear panel Output connector pinouts are as follows: Rear panel Rear panel connections for channel A are described; those for channel B are identical. Channel A balanced input - female XLR Channel A balanced input - 6.35 mm TRS jack Channel A balanced input - screw terminal Input connector pinouts are as follows: IEC receptacle for AC mains. -
Page 12: Overview
Unbalanced A ‘ground lift’ facility is available on the dBQ-zero’s inputs and outputs, which may be useful in resolving earth hum issues. Normally the XLR’s pin 1 is connected to ground, but this connection may be broken by moving an internal PCB jumper. -
Page 13: Dbq-Zero Block Diagram
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Page 14: Using The Dbq-Zero
Use the input level to adjust the would like to know the finer details of this equaliser, then we overall dBQ-zero gain to keep the signal in an optimal range. invite you to read on. - Page 15 selection fully counter-clockwise and then gradually increase the frequency. Feedback mostly consists of more than one frequency, but starting at a low frequency ensures you find the fundamental first. Bypass switch When enabled, the bypass switch connects the equaliser’s input directly to its output, bypassing the input gain and all filter sections.
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Page 16: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Electrical specifications Balanced line level input Connectors ¼ TRS jack / 3-pin XLR / screw terminal Impedance >10k ohms, balanced Max. input level +21 dBu, balanced, 1 % THD+N CMRR +21dBu, balanced, 1% THD Balanced line level output Connectors ¼... -
Page 17: Mechanical Specifications
Mechanical specifications Weight Dimensions Unit Unit (Nett) 4.2 kg Width 482 mm (19-inch) Height 133 mm (3U) Package (Shipping) 5.6 kg Depth 183 mm Package Width 560 mm Height 215 mm Depth 310 mm In the interest of product development, Apex reserve the right to modify or improve specifications of this product at any time, without prior notice and without any obligation to change or update equipment already delivered. -
Page 18: Limited Warranty
Limited warranty Limited warranty Apex N.V. (“Apex”) warrants you, the original purchaser, or any party that purchases the device from you, that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of two (2) years from the date of original purchase. - Page 20 w w w . a p e x - a u d i o . e u i n f o @ a p e x - a u d i o . e u Copyright © 2010 APEX N.V. All rights reserved. This manual may not be reproduced or transmitted, either in part or as a whole, by any means, be they mechanical or electronic, without the express written permission of APEX N.V.