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VCX-80
Eight Channel VCA/Limiter
RD-8/RW-8
Digital Remote Controller
Operating Manual
ASHLY AUDIO INC.
847 Holt Road Webster, NY 14580-9103 Phone: (716) 872-0010
Toll-Free: (800) 828-6308 Fax: (716) 872-0739 Internet: http://www.ashly.com/

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  • Page 1 VCX-80 Eight Channel VCA/Limiter RD-8/RW-8 Digital Remote Controller Operating Manual ASHLY AUDIO INC. 847 Holt Road Webster, NY 14580-9103 Phone: (716) 872-0010 Toll-Free: (800) 828-6308 Fax: (716) 872-0739 Internet: http://www.ashly.com/...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating Manual - VCX-80 Master VCA/Limiter, RD-8 and RW-8 Remote Controller Table Of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 2 UNPACKING .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    VCX-80 digitally over a standard XLR snake cable or mic does not require removal of the equipment from your rack . cable . The RD-8 is powered entirely by the VCX-80 over the See your Ashly dealer for details .

  • Page 4: Controls - Vcx-80

    Operating Manual - VCX-80 Master VCA/Limiter, RD-8 and RW-8 Remote Controller 5. CONTROLS - VCX-80 This control attenuates all eight channels uniformly . 5 .1 Limiter Threshold This control was designed as a simple means of turning-down all eight audio channels at the VCX-80 location in the event This recessed trimpot adjusts the signal threshold above of feedback or other sound system problems .

  • Page 5: Remote Disable Switch

    6 .2 Channel or Master Fader These slide faders control the gain (volume) in dB of their respective channel in the VCX-80 . The Master fader controls the gain of all eight channels together . That is to say, the master fader can raise or lower all eight channels uniformly without affecting the “mix”...

  • Page 6: Connections And Cables

    (see section 9 .1), the In jack serves as the single TRS ground loop problems . Therefore it is always advantageous insert point . In this case, the VCX-80 input is on the tip and to use balanced connections when running signal more than the output is on the ring of the In jack .

  • Page 7: Digital Connection - Rd-8/Rw-8

    Operating Manual - VCX-80 Master VCA/Limiter, RD-8 and RW-8 Remote Controller of the three pin connections are shorted or opened, the VCX-80 7 .7 DC Control Voltage Connection will continue to operate without any clicks or jumps in signal levels - the channel levels simply remain at their level settings This DB 15-pin female connector allows for direct before the fault occurred .

  • Page 8: Applications

    8. APPLICATIONS The VCX-80 was designed with open architecture to take full advantage of the creative minds of Ashly customers . Highlighted here are a few common applications, although the possibilities extend beyond the scope of this manual . In some instances there is a form of computer control shown .

  • Page 9: Remotely Controlled Stage Monitor Mix

    (3 .5 inches) . One or more VCX-80 units can also be used to allow stage musicians to mix their own monitors from where they stand . If there is only a front of house console in the system, direct channel, vocal subgroups, or instrument subgroup outputs can feed into VCX-80 inputs .

  • Page 10: Changing Factory Configurations

    The VCX-80 is shipped from the factory configured for separate input and output jacks on each channel . Each channel may be independently configured for a single TRS insert jack where the VCX-80 input is on the tip and the output is on the ring .

  • Page 11: Warranty Information

    Remote Disable switch out for remote controllability . Dealer ______________________________ If you still have problems, contact your Ashly dealer Date of Purchase ______________________ or call Ashly direct at (800) 828-6308 ext .125 . In New York State call (716) 872-0010 . Dealer’s Address ______________________ 11.

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    Operating Manual - VCX-80 Master VCA/Limiter, RD-8 and RW-8 Remote Controller 13. VCX-80 SPECIFICATIONS 13.1 INPUT 13.8 RD-8, RW-8 Specifications Input Type: 1/4" tip-ring-sleeve Fader Range: +10dB to -75dB Input Impedance: (master fader at 0dB) 20K ohm balanced, 10K ohm unbalanced Data/Power Connector: Male XLR jack...
  • Page 13 Operating Manual - VCX-80 Master VCA/Limiter, RD-8 and RW-8 Remote Controller 14. SCHEMATICS...

  • Page 14: Schematic Diagrams

    Operating Manual - VCX-80 Master VCA/Limiter, RD-8 and RW-8 Remote Controller ASHLY AUDIO INC. DRAWING NO. 10S5300C REV. ASHLY 847 HOLT ROAD WEBSTER, NY 14580-9103 DRAWN: G.G. DATE: 3-12-96 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM APPROVED: DATE: 8 CHANNEL REMOTE VCA/LIMITER VCX-80 SCALE: SHEET...
  • Page 15 Operating Manual - VCX-80 Master VCA/Limiter, RD-8 and RW-8 Remote Controller CHANNELS 1-8 CHANNELS 1-8 SUMMED OUTPUT EXAMPLE OF DC CONTROL OF CHANNEL 1: SUMMED OUTPUT EXAMPLE OF DC CONTROL OF CHANNEL 1: ASHLY AUDIO INC. DRAWING NO. 10S5300C REV.
  • Page 16 Operating Manual - VCX-80 Master VCA/Limiter, RD-8 and RW-8 Remote Controller ASHLY AUDIO INC. 847 Holt Road Webster, NY 14580-9103 Phone: (716) 872-0010 Fax: (716) 872-0739 Toll Free (800) 828-6308 Internet: http://www.ashly.com/  1996 by Ashly Audio Corporation. All rights reserved worldwide.

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