Compex Professional Portable Mixing Console SONOSAX SX-S User Manual

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SONOSAX SX-S/SX-V

INTRODUCTION

Your SONOSAX SX-S or SX-V mixing console has been manufactured to deliver many years of excellent performance.

The reliability of the SONOSAX SX-S and SX-V is due to a design combining the highest possible density with meticulous

hand assembly.

This professional mixer of optimum performance and reliability is the result of selection of choice electronic components

and severe quality control.

The information and instructions contained in this manual are necessary to ensure safe operation of your equipment and

to maintain it in good working condition.

NOTE: The specifications mentioned hereafter apply to all standard models as of serial numbers SX-S 16150, and SX-V

120022.

SONOSAX reserves the right to modify these characteristics at any time without prior notice.

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PREPARATION

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

INPUT MODULE after serial nb 16579

STANDARD INPUT MODULE

Differences from the newer Power / Mute modules

MASTER MODULE

SX-S EXTENSION MODULE

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USER MANUAL

PROFESSIONAL PORTABLE

MIXING CONSOLE

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26.08.2004

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Page 1 SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL Back to SX-S Page SONOSAX SX-S/SX-V INTRODUCTION Your SONOSAX SX-S or SX-V mixing console has been manufactured to deliver many years of excellent performance. The reliability of the SONOSAX SX-S and SX-V is due to a design combining the highest possible density with meticulous hand assembly.
Page 2 SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for SX022270 SX-S Extension Module FOUR CHANNEL MATRIX MODULE ADDITIONAL AUX MODULE INPUT MONITORING MODULE(SX-V only) BALANCED TRANSFORMER OUTPUT MODULE SONOSAX SX-V TIPS ON USING YOUR MIXER 1. PREPARATION Opening the cover Release the 2 slide-locks and simultaneously slide out the cover. 1.2 Closing the cover Replace the cover and slide all the way in until the locks catch.
Page 3: Operating Instructions
SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL 1.5 Closing the battery compartment Replace the plastic side cover. NOTE : Certain D-Cells are longer than standard D-Cell batteries and slight difficulty may be found in closing the compartment if such batteries are used. Your nearest SONOSAX agent or the manufacturer in Switzerland can provide assistance should a problem arise due to this difference in length.
Page 4: Input Module
SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL If necessary change the batteries. Using the Sonosax external power supply: IMPORTANT : Before turning on the unit, make sure the voltage selector is correctly positioned at either 110V or 220V depending on local current supply. If needed, change selector position by using a screwdriver, a ball point pen or similar instrument.
Page 5 SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL Traditional professional mixing consoles are all based on the same input structure. The signal from the microphone goes through a phase reversal switch and then to a pad to attenuate the signal before going to the first amplification stage.
Page 6: Installation Procedure
SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL 6 Channels assigned Faders Down Master Faders @ OdB, all channels off Master Faders Down 3.2 Installation Procedure Disconnect the Neutrik and dual Bantam connector from the module circuit board and install them in the appropriate blank holes on the mixer's back panel. First install the Neutrik connector with the lock towards the top of the SX-S, then install the Bantam plug with the cables oriented towards the top of the mixer.
Page 7 SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL 3.8 ON Switch With S-4 on the circuit board in Power position this switch turns the entire power to the module on and off. An audible pop will be introduced on the mixer's output if this switch is used during operation. This function is useful to conserve power when only a few channels are being used.
Page 8: Standard Input Module
SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL input pre-amplifier. 3.15 Line out connectors Same Mini-Jacks as INSERT connectors. Independent asymetrical output. One of the contacts gives the modulation before fader (PRE) and the other after the fader (POST). 3.16 Input module configuration 4. STANDARD INPUT MODULE Differences from the newer Power / Mute modules 4.1 Power on/off push-button (red knob) Each input module is equipped with an ON/OFF switch (red knob) in order to optimize power consumption, if all...
Page 9: Master Module
SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL This potentiometer allows adjustment of the global gain from 24dB to 85dB, and with PAD on from -6dB to 30dB. The gain control should be used with great care since the adjustment range is extensive. 4.4 L.F. CUT Low frequency filter at fixed slope 12dB per octave.
Page 10 SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL The PFL selector of the AUX section allows modulation control before the AUX Master potentiometer. 5.4 EXT or Tape return This stereo input is connected directly to the main outputs, before the MASTER Faders. This input is intended for Tape Return or for interconnecting 2 SONOSAX SX-S.
Page 11: Extension Box
SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL 6.1 The Extension module includes: Communication with Boom operator over a "private line" with sidetone Mono feed with the ability to talk to the agency folk Special feed for video assist Additional line output for a back up recorder Subaudable tone on slate Internal or external slate mic MS decoding for the mixer's and boom operator's monitor...
Page 12 SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL 6.3 The Boom Box The Boom Box connects to the SX-S extension module via a 2-pair cable with 6-pin Neutrik connectors. On the Boom Box is a boom-operator's headphone Jack (6,3mm, stereo), a standard XLR female plug to connect to a talkback mic, or to the Boom mic if used with Y-splitters on the SX-S end.
Page 13 SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL 6.8 Slate button The slate button routes the slate microphone to the main L & R outputs, and if jumper 9 is installed, also to the AUX mix-bus (jumper 9-slate to AUX). By selecting pos. 4 on the DIP mini-switch a 27 Hz slate tone is sent to the main mix, and AUX (if jumper 9 is installed), every time you press the slate button.
Page 14 SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL The Tape / direct switch selects between monitoring the Audio signal before the tape or after the tape (off-tape- monitoring). This allows you to immediately check the recorded program material, provided your recorder has the tape monitoring feature. A Dip switch provides you with the choice of a manual or an automatic Tape/direct function.
Page 15: Installation Instructions
SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL installation in an existing SX-S mixer. 6.17 SX022251 SX-S Extension box The Extension Box is a signal distribution box (300mm x 56mm x 40mm) shipped with 1,5m of cable with the necessary connectors. Various connectors are installed in the distribution box to interface the SX-S mixer with the Extension Module directly with the Stelladat, Nagra 4.2, and Nagra IVS, or other equipment.
Page 16 SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL SX981134 Conical head screw M3x8 (4x) SX642403 24 kOhms 1% R0805 Resistor (2x) SXS351220 22pF 1% C0805 (1x) SXS644990 49,9 Ohms 1% R0805 Resistor (1x) SXS641503 15 kOhms 1% R0805 Resistor (1x) SX860131 Bantam mini-jack pre-wired (1x) SX140002 NPN-Transistor BC 550 C When installing an SX022270 SX-S Extension Module in an SX-S mixing console with serial-number 16585 or lower R-64 and R-65 on the extension module operator board need to be replaced by 24kOhms 1% SMD R0805.
Page 17 SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL To make the external slate Mic operational you will need to solder in R-7=15kOhms (R-5=49.9) and C-11=22pF remove R-10 on the extension module operator board. Unsolder the internal mic on Connectors J-10 & J-11. Then connect J-12 to the Bantam jack. Make sure that Jumper 2 is in position 2,3. NOTE: The internal Slate Mic is deactivated by this procedure.
Page 18: Overload Indicators
SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL FOUR CHANNEL MATRIX MODULE The four-channel matrix provides four outputs and four tape returns to accomodate 4-track recorders while still allowing a normal stereo or two-track mix. Connections to the 4-track device is made through a 10 pin LEMO connector and Lemo to XLR adaptor cable. 8.1 Channel assign Switches: The first 9 rows of switches select which Input (1 through 9) is directed to which output (A through D).
Page 19: Talkback Microphone
SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL ADDITIONAL AUX MODULE The Aux Module provides 2 additional Auxiliary Outputs available on two Bantam Jacks on the rear of the mixer. 9.1 AUX Send potentiometers The signal of each of the Inputs can be directed to the 2 Auxiliary Outputs through the potentiometer pairs marked 1 through 8.
Page 20 SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL P-13 is the Gain control for the Tbk mic. 10. INPUT MONITORING MODULE (SX-V only) Click here for Picture The 8-Input monitoring module provides monitoring for 8 different external stereo sources. Switches 1 through 8: these switches select the input source, the signals are switched to the monitoring circuit. 10.1 Mode switch (upper right corner) The mode switch defines whether you are listening to the input signal in stereo, mono, only to the left channel on both headphones or only to the right channel on both headphones.
Page 21 SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL A switch will select between the right Output or the AUX Bus. 11.3 Limiter A switch will select normal operation or a limiter which limits the level to the nominal operating level (1,55 or 4,4 Volts depending on the output level selected). 11.4 Left and Aux / right LEDs These LEDs illuminate to indicate limiter activity.
Page 22: Tips On Using Your Mixer
SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL 12.4 VCA option The SX-V modules can be mounted with VCAs instead of plain faders. A DB25 computer type connector allows control of the VCA with an external DC voltage (for example a video editor). The control voltage ranges from 0 to 5 volts.

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