Headphone monitoring can be as critical as main speaker monitoring. Usually a weak part even in the most expensive units, the RAM SYSTEM 5000 employs very high current drivers in a diamond buffer configuration which are able to drive any headphones to very high levels without coloration or noise. It has 2 amplifiers that are individually configurable to follow any of the 4 stereo CUE sends or the active input (MIX).
GETTING STARTED FRONT LED CODEC INDICATOR MIX / CUE 1-4 MIX / CUE 1-4 PHONES LEVEL 2 BLUETOOTH ANTENNA Shows the CODEC in use and Headphone 1 Input selector Headphone 2 Input selector Headphone Volume adjustment Bluetooth wireless input(APTX, confirms connection AAC, SBC) RESET SPEAKER CALIBRATION...
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REAR POWER OUTPUTS 1-5 DSUB 25 INPUT 1-4 DSUB 25 CUE INPUT 1-4 DSUB 25 CUE OUTPUTS 1-4 5 Pin Power Connector Analog Outputs on Gold Plated Analog Inputs 1-4 Analog Cue Inputs 1-4 Analog Cue Outputs 1-4 XLRs MIX OUTPUTS OUTPUTS 5.1 LFE/SUB STEREO INPUT 1...
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WIRELESS REMOTE FRONT MUTE MUTE MUTE IN 1 OUT 1 MUTE MUTE MUTE OUT 2 IN 2 IN 3 OUT 3 IN 4 OUT 4 OUT 5 MUTE SHIFT BLUETOOTH ANTENNA LCD SCREEN MUTE / SOLO IN 1-IN 4 & UNB Bluetooth wireless input(AAC, Updates to function being used Mute or Solo for individual...
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WIRELESS REMOTE REAR BLUETOOTH ANTENNA ON/OFF USB Input for charging Bluetooth wireless input(AAC, APTX SBC) Switch to activate unit...
WIRING FOR DB25 CONNECTORS The RAM SYSTEM 5000 has all the permanent connections on the back of the main rack unit. All 3 DB25 connectors follow the TASCAM protocol, and INPUT 1 is duplicated on a pair of XLR connectors for extra convenience.
CONFIGURATION The RAM SYSTEM 5000 is an extremely flexible unit that covers an array of inputs and outputs rarely seen on products at its price range. Contrary to the usual “optional” 5.1 facilities on products in this category, the RAM SYSTEM 5000 is 5.1 ready out of the box.
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MODE 5.1/ST • BLUETOOTH: This input features the same architecture found in the acclaimed Heritage Audio BT-500 V2.0. If you are not familiar with it, the BT-500 V2.0 is an audio streaming device in a convenient 500 Series format. It streams audio from your Bluetooth-equipped device and delivers a fully balanced, +22 dBu stereo output.
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ADDITIONAL OUTPUTS In addition to the monitoring outputs, the RAM System 5000 features the following outputs: • MIX OUTPUT: It follows the input signal and is taken PRE FADER, meaning its level is unaffected by the monitoring attenuation. It is therefore ideal for recording the mix at the same time, or as an additional cue send.
MUTE • Using the LEVEL PRESET OPTIONS: The RAM SYSTEM 5000 has the ability to store 2 different level presets, which override the Red Level knob position. Pressing SHIFT + OUT 5 (Level Preset) will ask for which of the 2 presets it should be stored to (1 or 2).
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ADDITIONAL MONITORING FEATURES The RAM SYSTEM 5000 has the usual MUTE, DIM, MONO and PHASE reverse functions often found on these type of units: • DIM: Attenuates further 20 dB • MUTE: Global Mute, equivalent to from the volume marked by rotary knob fully counter clockwise.
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**, which is nearly lossless and the standard that wireless high quality headsets and sound bars are adopting. For a complete list of devices currently supporting aptX please visit: http://www.aptx.com/products/browse/categories In case your device can ́t support neither AAC nor aptX, the RAM SYSTEM 5000 will stream audio using the classic SBC codec.
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The RAM SYSTEM 5000 automatically selects the best Codec supported by your mobile device, so no configuration is needed. Whenever a device is paired with the RAM System 5000, the “SYNC” LED will light. From then on, your mobile device takes over the transmission, including Transport control (PLAY, STOP, etc.) and Level (Volume).
APPLICATIONS STEREO MONITOR (FRONT L) (FRONT R) HEADPHONES 1 MONITOR OUT L & R AUDIO INTERFACE THUNDERBOLT COMPUTER...
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MULTIPLE STEREO MONITOR STEREO 4 (SUB) STEREO 3 STEREO 1 SPDIF OUT L & R AUDIO INTERFACE THUNDERBOLT COMPUTER...
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TRACKING MONITORING - MULTIPLE STEREO & MUSICIAN CUE SENDS TO HEADPHONE AMP MIC TO PREAMP RECORDING ROOM / VOCAL BOOTH SPEAKER SPEAKER OUT 3-L OUT 3-R SPEAKER SPEAKER OUT 2-R OUT 2-L BRITSTRIP PREAMP SPEAKER SPEAKER MIC INPUT OUT 1-R OUT 1-L BRITSTRIP PREAMP OUTPUT...
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SURROUND (FRONT L) (FRONT R) (LFE/SUB) CENTER (C) (REAR L) (REAR R) MONITOR OUT L & R AUDIO INTERFACE THUNDERBOLT COMPUTER...
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BLUETHOOTH MONITORING (FRONT L) (FRONT R) BLUETHOOTH SIGNAL FROM LAPTOP HEADPHONES 1 CD PLAYER OUTPUTS...
SPECIFICATIONS ANALOG I/O • All functions on high-quality illuminated engraved buttons. • Configurable for 5.1 or stereo. • 4 pairs of balanced +4 dBu analog inputs in Stereo mode. • 1 x 5.1 input plus an additional stereo +4 dBu analog input. •...
CHARGING REMOTE CONTROLLER The power supply is of the auto switching universal type so it works worldwide without adjusting anything. In case your country uses a different mains cable other than the one provided in the box, just get the correct one and you are ready. The remote unit is operated by means of an internal rechargeable battery, similar to that found in your mobile phone.
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS There is no sound coming from my RAM SYSTEM 5000. Make sure the ´MUTE´ button is not pressed. The audio from my RAM SYSTEM 5000 seems less open Double check that you have not accidentally pressed the than the audio directly from my DAW.
Raises the talkback mic gain CALIBRATION The Heritage Audio RAM SYSTEM 5000 is calibrated to be unity gain from input to output straight from the factory and therefore it does not require further calibration. However, some 5.1 installers may suggest you trim some outputs (specially the LFE) from the monitor controller.
2 years to the original purchaser. In the event of such defects, the product will be repaired without charge or, at our option, replaced with a new one if delivered to Heritage Audio prepaid, together with a copy of the sales slip or other proof of purchase date.
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