Union Audio elara.4 Product User Manual

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Page 1 PRODUCT USER GUIDE...
Page 2 Elara.4 User Guide Issue 1 Copyright © 2023 Union Audio Limited. All rights reserved To the best of our endeavors, we believe the informa on contained in this user guide to be true and accurate but we do not assume responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions, and reserve the right to make any changes deemed necessary. This product has been designed to comply with the applicable standards, regula ons, and direc ves for the countries where the product is marketed. NOTE: Changes or modiﬁca ons to this mixer, or its associated power supply, could nega vely impact compliance and the user’s authority to operate it. Designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom by: Union Audio Limited Unit 4 Redruth Enterprise Park Redruth Cornwall TR16 5EZ h p://www.unionaudio.co.uk...
Page 3 Limited Two-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty Union Audio warrants the product and accessories contained in the original packaging against defects in materials and workmanship when used in accordance with this user manual for a period of TWO (2) YEARS from the date of original purchase by the end-user purchaser ("Warranty Period"). Repair or replacement under the terms of the warranty does not provide right to extension or renewal of the warranty period. Repair or direct replacement of the product under the terms of this warranty may be fulﬁlled with func onally equivalent service exchange units. This warranty is not transferable. This warranty will be the purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy and neither Union Audio nor any approved service centres shall be liable for any incidental or consequen al damages or breach of any express or implied warranty of this product. Condi ons of Warranty The equipment has not been subject to misuse either intended or accidental, neglect, or altera on other than approved by Union Audio. The warranty does not cover poten ometer wear and tear. Any necessary adjustment, altera on or repair has only been carried out by Union Audio or distributor or appointed service agent. The warranty does not cover ﬁnger wear to the front panel silkscreen graphics. The defec ve unit is to be returned to the place of purchase, an authorised Union Audio distributor or ...
Page 4: Safety Instruc Ons
Safety Instruc ons Please read and retain these instruc ons · Only use the product for the purposes it is intended and heed all warnings. · WARNING - To prevent the risk of ﬁre or electric shock do not use this mixer near water, or in loca ons where it is likely to be exposed to rain or moisture. · Always ensure that liquids cannot get spilt over the mixer or its power supply, and keep all objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, drinks glasses, etc. well away from the apparatus. · Ensure adequate ven la on and ensure all ven la on openings are not blocked or restrict- · Do not connect the output of ampliﬁers to this apparatus. Always use the correct, high quality cables to connect the mixer to audio sources and power ampliﬁer inputs. · Do not install the mixer or power supply near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, ampliﬁers or other apparatus that generates heat. · Do not place sharp or heavy objects onto the mixer or power supply as these could damage the controls or cosme cs. Avoid rough handling and protect both units from vibra on. Retain the original packing in order to protect the unit during shipping or transit. · Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed personnel. Servicing is required if liquids are split onto the mixer or its power supply, objects have fallen into the apparatus, the unit has been ...
Page 5 Safety Instruc ons · Do not remove any covers, either on the mixer or the power supply. · Install only in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc ons. · Always use a power cord appropriate to your local mains supply, and ensure the power supply is correctly speciﬁed for the local mains voltage. · Protect the power cord from being walked on, pinched, or stretched. · Unplug the power supply and mixer during electrical storms. · Do not leave the apparatus una ended for long periods when powered on. To prevent the risk of electrical shock do not open the mixer or power supply or remove any covers. no user serviceable parts in- side. Refer servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel only. These symbols are interna onally accepted symbols to warn of poten al hazards with electrical products. This symbol indicates that a dangerous voltage cons tu ng a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Index Contents Warranty Safety Instruc ons 4 - 5 Index About the Elara.4 Front and Rear Line Drawing Input Channel Controls 9 - 10 Master Sec on 11 - 12 Rear Panel Input Connec ons Master Output Connec ons Applica on Diagram Block Diagram Technical Speciﬁca on Dimensions...
Page 7: About The Elara.4
About Elara.4 Despite its compact dimensions, elara.4 has a fully-featured channel strip, with auxiliary send (selectable pre or post fader), channel level trim, a responsive 3 band Equaliser with -20dB a enua on/+6dB of gain, and a high-pass ﬁlter with auto-variable Q, whereby Q rises with the cut-oﬀ frequency to give the classic ﬁlter sound without the danger of excessively boos ng low frequencies. Elara.4’s channels 1 and 2 are switchable RIAA/LINE, while channels 3 and 4 are switchable Line/Line. Each channel has a 10 LED meter and a high quality TKD conduc ve plas c fader with a weighted feel, for precise mixing. The elara.4 also features an Innofader crossfader with variable contour, and per channel selectable rou ng via a toggle switch. A comprehensive Cue system oﬀers per channel pre-fader monitoring, split-cue and add-mix controls. With all Cues oﬀ, the headphone monitor defaults to mix, with the stereo 10 LED VU meter showing pre-Master mix buss level. Selec ng any Cue automa cally switches the Main VU to show the channel pre-fader level, or channel pre-fader and Mix when the split control is ac ve. Unique to the elara.4 is the master EQ/isolator with variable crossover control, designed to complement the channel EQ and allowing for some highly crea ve sound sculpturing. The Isolator has a ﬁxed “Q” of 1 and can be swept from 150Hz to 1kHz (Low-Mid crossover point), with full kill or a safe +6dB of boost. Elara’s other features include Balanced XLR main mix, Booth and Aux Outputs on ¼” TRS Jacks, record output on RCA, and switchable Aux Return or Master Insert for full FX or Outboard integra on. The build quality is exemplary, with an anodised and silkscreened front panel, machined from 5083 aluminium tooling plate, high quality aluminium control knobs, a rugged 1.2mm Zintec chassis, and extensive use of Alps poten ometers and switches throughout. Internally the mixer is fully modular with all PCBs mounted 90ᵒ to the front panel to prevent pooling in the event of a liquid spill and minimise audio crosstalk.
Page 9: Input Channel Controls
Input Channel Controls Elara has four audio channels, each with preamp stages and dual stereo inputs. Channels one and two each feature Line and an RIAA inputs, whereas channels three and four have two separate Line inputs each. Aux – The Auxiliary Send controls the channel signal level sent to the Aux Output, primarily for use with external eﬀects or audio processors. Pre – The auxiliary send can be conﬁgured as either pre-fader (down) or post-fader (up), determining where in the signal path the ...
Page 10 Input Channel Controls Con nued EQ – The channel EQ adjusts the gain or a enua on at three speciﬁc frequency ranges. The Low pot set at 200Hz, mid at 1.1kHz and high at 2kHz. Each control gives approximately -20dB of cut and +6dB of boost. HPF – The high-pass ﬁlter (HPF) a enuates all frequencies below the cut-oﬀ point, with a swept frequency range from 18Hz to 1.8kHz. ...
Page 11: Master Sec On
(SNR), set the level with the pointer at or above the 12 o’clock posi on. Phones – Adjusts the level of the headphone output. The elara.4 is ﬁ ed with a powerful headphone ampliﬁer, op mised for use with headphones having an impedance between 33ohms to 170ohms. Headphones with impedances above or below the recommended ...
Page 12 Master Sec on Con nued Split – When the Split Cue is ac ve (bu on illuminated) the Cue signal is routed only to the le headphone when a channel Cue is On, while the main Mix is always routed to the right headphone. Add Mix – Sets the amount of the Main Mix signal heard in the headphones when a Channel Cue is ac ve. This is very useful when beatmatching . X Fade Contour – The Crossfader Contour sets the fade curve of the crossfader from smooth for mixing, to a sharp cut for ...
Page 13: Rear Panel Input Connec Ons
Rear Panel Input Connec ons Channel One and Two – The top row of RCA (Phono) connectors are designed for use with turntable magne c cartridges and incorporate RIAA (Record Industry Associa on of America) equalisa on. Do not connect line-level sources to these inputs as it could cause damage to the sensi ve circuitry. The lower row of RCA connectors are for Line level signals within the range of +26dBu to -10dBu. Earth terminal – This is for grounding the Turntables to reduce ...
Page 14: Master Output Connec Ons
Master Output Connec ons Master Out – The Master Output XLRs are electronically balanced, with Pin 2 hot (posi ve phase), Pin 3 cold (nega ve phase), and Pin 1 ground. When the Master Level control is fully clockwise, with the Meters reading –4VU the output level is approximately +6dBu. Booth Out – The Booth Output is via a ¼” TRS jacks. When the Booth level control is fully clockwise, with the Meters reading 0VU the output level is approximately +12dBu. Phones Out –...
Page 17: Technical Specifica On
Speciﬁca on Distor on plus Noise (THD+N) un-weighted 0dBu, 20Hz to 20kHz, Line In to Mix Out +4dBu 0.01% Frequency Response Line in to Mix Out +/-0.5dB 30Hz - 30kHz RIAA Accuracy +/-0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz Shutoﬀ and Crosstalk Fader Shutoﬀ > -80dB L/R Crosstalk Line in to Mix Out 1kHz <-75dB Noise 22Hz to 22kHz Un-Weighted Residual Mix Out put noise <-98dBu Line In to Mix Out Unity <-81dBu Maximum Output Level Mix Out 0.5% THD +27dBu Dynamic Range 108dB EQ and Filter Frequency Channel High-Pass Filter Fully Clockwise -3dB/1800Hz Iso/EQ MID Frequency Adjustment Range...
Page 18: Dimensions
Dimensions Dimensions Mixer Height 283mm Width 230mm Depth 88mm Weight 3.25kg Packed Dimensions Size L x W x H 37cm x 36cm x 19cm Weight 4.85kg (11lb)