Power Amplifier; Complete System - B-52 MATRIX-600 Connections & Overview Manual

The MATRIX-600: Features at a Glance
MIXER:
Seven channels tailored for flexibility in applications such as Home
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Entertainment, Mobile DJ, Karaoke, Nightclub and Bar Installation
Four channels (Ch. 1-4) with balanced, combo 1/4" & XLR MIC inputs &
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balanced 1/4" jack line level inputs
48Vdc phantom power on balanced combo 1/4" & XLR inputs for
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condenser microphones
Phantom power can be switched on/off separately on two pairs of inputs
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The phantom power on/off switches are securely recessed behind the
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front panel to avoid accidentally switching them on/off
PAN, 3-band EQ, MONITOR LEVEL and EFFECT LEVEL controls on each
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channel
Stereo input channel (Ch. 5) with high impedance 1/4" stereo input can
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also be used for mono acoustical instruments with a pick-up or as an extra
MIC using the combo 1/4" & XLR connector
Stereo 1/4" input with a high |Z| input impedance to connect
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variety of sources
Combo 1/4" & XLR inputs to connect either mono acoustic instrument
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with a pick-up via the unbalanced 1/4" connector or low impedance
dynamic MIC via the balanced XLR connector
PAN/BALANCE, 3-band EQ, MONITOR LEVEL and EFFECT LEVEL controls
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Stereo input channel (Ch. 6) for stereo sources
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Dual stereo inputs with 1/4" TRS and 3.5mm mini-jack to connect any
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2-channel stereo source
3-band EQ, MONITOR LEVEL and EFFECT LEVEL controls
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HOUSE input with stereo RCA connectors and a dedicated LEVEL control.
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This input is located within the Ch. 6 section but is in fact a totally
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separate 7th input for a stereo HOUSE source such as a CD player
Seven-band MASTER EQ to fine-tune your sound
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LED output signal meter
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Sixteen 24-bit high-quality DSP effects with PARAMETER control and
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flexible routing
LEVEL control to mix a processed signal with the main signal
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The PARAMETER control changes the sound character of each effect
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providing infinite choices
Switches to activate DSP and to route it to the MAIN and RECORD
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outputs
Dedicated LEVEL control to adjust the level of effects to the MONITOR
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output
Patch section allows connection to suit different applications
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PREAMP outputs to connect to an external sound system.
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POWER AMP inputs to connect to outboard mixer or other source
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1/4" TRS to connect external powered Monitor to Matrix-600
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XLR output to connect optional powered subwoofer for even greater
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bass impact
Subwoofer output switch cuts low frequency to main speakers increasing
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headroom
Stereo RCA RECORD outputs to connect to the recording device
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1/4" TRS jack to connect dual foot switch for MUTE and EFFECTs control
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1/4" TRS stereo HEADPHONES output with LEVEL control and switch to
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connect to either MAIN or MONITOR output signal

POWER AMPlIFIER:

High current output stage with discrete devices, not integrated IC amps to
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handle professional speakers
Output power of 2 x 300w RMS with significant headroom for peaks
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Comprehensive amplifier and speaker protection circuitry to guard against
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short circuits, DC offsets, over-heating, turn-on thumps, subsonic and
supersonic frequencies.
Built-in clip limiter for cleaner sound at overloads and longer life
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of loudspeakers
Equalization customized to enhance and optimize speaker system
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performance
Output for stereo headphones on rear panel
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Very efficient cooling, utilizing a large heatsink and two direct flow fans
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with variable speed control for quiet operation
Power supply with low-noise toroidal transformer and a dual voltage
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(115/230Vac) selector switch
Combo output connectors accept both Speakon™ and 1/4" plug speaker
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cables for flexibility in speaker connection
lOudSPEAkERS
3-way rear-ported speakers substantially outperform traditional 2-way
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designs in virtually every application
10" high excursion woofer for extended and tight bass
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6.5" midrange with oversized magnet for clarity and wide coverage area
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1" exit phenolic diaphragm compression driver on an exponential horn
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matches the acoustic response of 6.5" midrange driver
Premium quality X-overs with air core inductors and Mylar capacitors for
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clean and unrestricted SPL peaks
Inaudible light bulb protection circuitry on the tweeters for worry-free
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operation
Built-in suspension points for permanent installation and pole mounting cup
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for mobile applications
16-guage steel grilles, rubber feet and a conveniently located top handle
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Combo input connectors accept both Speakon™ and 1/4" plug speaker
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cables for flexibility in speaker connection

COMPlETE SySTEM

The Matrix-600 ships in two boxes and includes two speaker covers, a
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mixer/amplifier carrying bag and two 20' speaker cables with 1/4" plugs
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