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- Page 1 S0 Radio Broadcast Mixer User Handbook...
- Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Sonifex Ltd. Sonifex Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising form the use of information or any error contained in this manual.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Warranty and Liability Returning the Warranty Card Unpacking the S0 Safety of Mains Operated Equipment Fuse Rating Power Cable and Connection WEEE & RoHS Directives - Sonifex Statement Reporting Faults Introduction Feature Summary & Overview of Use Features Input Channels USB Audio for Playback &... - Page 4 Guest AUTO CUE/PFL Button Guest TALKBACK Button GUEST Headphones Using the Telephone Interface Making A Telephone Call and Routing It Through The S0 Receiving A Telephone Call and Routing It Through The S0 Configuration Options Modifying the Configuration Options Using Setup Mode Page 1 –...
- Page 5 CO N T E N T S Connectors and Cabling XLR 3 Pin Connectors RCA (Phono) Connectors 6.35mm (¼”) ‘A’ Gauge Stereo Jack Plugs Technical Specification For S0 S0 User Handbook...
- Page 6 F I G U R E S Figures Fig 1-1: S0 Mixer - Top View. Fig 1-2: S0 Mixer - Cut-out Sizes. Fig 2-1: Channel 1 Rear Panel Connectors. Fig 2-2: Channel 1 MIC/LINE Button. Fig 2-3: Mic/Live Channel Strip.
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Page 7: Warranty & Safety Information
Company, the Purchaser shall only be entitled to the benefit of any warranty or guarantee provided by such manufacturer to the Company. In respect of computer software supplied by the Company the Company does not warrant that the use of the software will be uninterrupted or error free. S0 User Handbook... - Page 8 Seller in Condition (c). Where the Goods are sold under a consumer transaction (as defined by the Consumer Transactions (Restrictions on Statements) Order 1976) the statutory rights of the Purchaser are not affected by these Conditions of Sale. S0 User Handbook...
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Page 9: Returning The Warranty Card
In order to register the date of purchase so that we can keep you informed of any design improvements or modifications, it is important to complete the warranty registration document that is enclosed and return it to Sonifex Ltd in the UK, or register online at www.sonifex.co.uk/register For your own records you should write down the serial number of the S0 Mixer. -
Page 10: Safety Of Mains Operated Equipment
If no moulded plug has been supplied with your product, please contact your supplier, because an IEC connector is always supplied from the Sonifex factory. If for any reason, you need to use the product with a different power cable, you should use... -
Page 11: Weee & Rohs Directives - Sonifex Statement
It gives a contact for individuals who are unsure about the correct procedure when the product has reached its “end of use”. Sonifex Ltd will be happy to give you information about local organisations that can reprocess the products, or alternatively all products that have reached “end of use” can be returned to Sonifex and will be reprocessed correctly free of charge. -
Page 12: Reporting Faults
R E P O R T I N G A FAU LT Reporting Faults Although this Sonifex product is manufactured to the highest standards, it is possible that minor faults may appear in the equipment over its normal lifetime. If you find any problems... -
Page 13: Introduction
Using many of the same components found on the S2 and S1 mixers, the S0 offers quality and reliability in a cost effective package. It also allows presenters and DJs to be up and running quickly with a fully featured radio studio mixer. -
Page 14: Feature Summary & Overview Of Use
The Sonifex S0 mixer is a compact, low cost, fixed format broadcast mixing console designed for on-air radio use. It uses the same high quality circuitry and components as the Sonifex S2 and S1 mixers to provide an audio experience second to none. The S0 can be holes. -
Page 15: Input Channels
USB Audio for Playback & Recording The S0 has the option to send and receive audio over USB. This allows the audio on the REC bus to be sent to a PC for recording or monitoring purposes. Also, the S0 can receive a USB audio stream from a PC and route it to the auxiliary inputs on channel 8. -
Page 16: Output Channels
I N T R O D U C T I O N Output Channels The S0 has separate stereo PGM and REC bus outputs. The PGM bus is output on balanced stereo XLRs and the REC bus is output on unbalanced stereo RCA phono connectors. There are monitor outputs for presenter headphones, guest headphones and loudspeakers. -
Page 17: Configuration Settings
Installation Notes Atmosphere The S0 mixer should be installed in an area which is not subject to excessive heat or cold. Also, you should avoid installing it in atmospheric conditions which are dusty, smoky or dirty, or where there is moisture or vibration. Do not use any liquids to clean the fascia of the mixer: a soft dry brush is ideal. -
Page 18: Fig 2-1: Channel 1 Rear Panel
Configuration Options section on page 20. S0 Input Channels The S0 has 9 fixed format channels with up to 3 selectable inputs on each channel. Channels 1-4: Mono Balanced XLR Microphone / Stereo Unbalanced RCA Line inputs... -
Page 19: Pgm Button
Selecting CUE PFL routes the pre-fader input signal to the monitoring section where the signal can be heard on the Monitor, Presenter or Guest headphones (provided that the associated AUTO CUE/PFL button is selected). The level can then be checked on the meters S0 User Handbook... -
Page 20: Fader Control
0.5 seconds. Illuminated Green The remote outputs are enabled, the channel is routed to the PGM or REC bus and the fader is open. If the button is pressed, the remote S0 User Handbook... -
Page 21: Fig 2-5: Channel 5 Rear Panel
Configuration Options, so that it is permanently on or off. Input & Bus Selections. REC Button This button allows the output of the channel to be mixed onto the Record bus output. The button is illuminated red to indicate the S0 User Handbook... -
Page 22: Trim Control
Flashing Red The remote outputs are enabled, but the channel is not currently routed to the PGM or REC bus so the remote start and stop outputs are inactive. S0 User Handbook... -
Page 23: Fig 2-8: Channel 9 Rear Panel
9 Rear Panel Connectors. HANDSET This RJ11 socket is the connection for an analogue telephone handset. With the S0 connected to an analogue telephone line, the handset allows calls to be made and received. REMOTE OUTPUT This 6.35mm (¼”) stereo jack socket is the remote output for the channel. It can indicate the status of the telephone interface when the channel is in TEL mode, or it can be used to control external equipment such as starting a CD player when the channel is in AUX mode. -
Page 24: Pgm Button
6dB with the signal on the right channel reduced by 6dB. Turning the control fully clockwise shifts the signal to the right by increasing the gain by 6dB with the signal on the left channel reduced by 6dB. S0 User Handbook... -
Page 25: Cue/Pfl & Tb Button
This indicates that the telephone line is ringing. Pressing the button will connect the channel to the telephone line and pick up the call. This is the default operation when in TEL mode, but this can be changed in the Configuration Options. S0 User Handbook... -
Page 26: Main Outputs
This is the default operation when in AUX mode, but this can be changed in the Configuration Options. Main Outputs The S0 has 2 main outputs mounted on the rear panel. PROGRAM OUTPUT This is the main mixing desk output which would normally be connected to the transmission or encoding system. -
Page 27: S0 Monitor I/O & Usb Channels
29 for more details. USB SERIAL This USB Type B connector provides the USB Serial port to allow the S0 to be connected to a PC. Using this connection, the Configuration Options can be modified using the Sonifex SCi software. -
Page 28: Ext 1 Input
Fig 2-14: LED Meter Display. PGM, REC & EXT 1 Buttons These buttons select the source for the monitoring section of the S0. The selected source will be routed to the monitor output and the presenter and guest headphones. These buttons do not affect the signals on the Main Program and Record outputs. -
Page 29: Monitor Auto Cue/Pfl Button
PGM or REC bus. The LIGHT CONTROL output on the rear panel gives the option to use an external indicator to show when the monitor loudspeaker is muted, i.e. when a microphone output is active. S0 User Handbook... -
Page 30: Aux Input Channel 9
TALKBACK is cancelled when released. GUEST Headphones This stereo 6.35mm (¼”) socket is the feed to the guest headphones. It is wired in parallel with the guest headphone connector on the rear panel of the mixer. S0 User Handbook... -
Page 31: Using The Telephone Interface
RJ11 to a BT phone plug. Connect the HANDSET connector on the rear of the S0 to a standard telephone handset. If all the connections are correct, on lifting the telephone handset, a standard dial tone should be heard. -
Page 32: Configuration Options
The setup mode allows the configuration options to be modified directly, without the need to connect the S0 to a PC. The configuration settings are presented in pages, with the current page displayed on the PPM scale on the LED meters display. To change a setting, first select the relevant page, then using the details in the table below, press the relevant button to select the required option setting. -
Page 33: Input Select Modes (Led On Ppm Scale 1)
AUX1 & AUX2 inputs available for selection. Mode 6 AUX1 input only, the button is disabled. Mode 7 AUX2 input only, the button is disabled. Channel 9 Cleanfeed Control when CUE/PFL TALKBACK is active. This is set using the CUE/ PFL TALKBACK button. S0 User Handbook... -
Page 34: Pgm And Rec Button Modes (Led On Ppm Scale 2)
AUTO CUE/PFL Button Modes are set using the Monitor, Presenter and Guest AUTO CUE/PFL buttons. Mode 1 AUTO CUE/PFL is selectable (default). Mode 2 AUTO CUE/PFL is always on, the button is disabled. Mode 3 AUTO CUE/PFL is always off, the button is disabled. S0 User Handbook... -
Page 35: Remote Output Modes (Led On Ppm Scale 4)
The CUE/PFL buttons are used to set whether the remotes are active when CUE/PFL is activated and deactivated or not. Mode 1 Remotes are active when CUE/PFL is activated/deactivated (default). Mode 2 Remotes are not active when CUE/PFL is activated/deactivated. S0 User Handbook... -
Page 36: Modifying The Configuration Options Using Sci Software
Connecting the USB Serial Port The S0 uses a USB Serial port instead of a standard RS232 with a 9-way ‘D’ type connector. Connect the S0 to a spare USB port on the computer using a standard USB lead. The computer will automatically install the required drivers when the S0 is connected for the first time. -
Page 37: Fig 3-2: Sci Channel Configuration Screen
CO N F I G U R AT I O N O P T I O N S SCi for the S0 The S0 SCi interface offers an alternative method of setting the configuration options. The available options are divided into 3 main sections; Channel Configuration, Monitor Configuration and Info &... -
Page 38: Fig 3-3: Sci Monitor Configuration Screen
If enabled, the USB Audio input will be available on any of the monitor channels that have the AUTO CUE/PFL function enabled. To store the configuration option settings onto the connected S0, press the Save Settings button. The S0 will then restart with the new option values. -
Page 39: Fig 3-4: Sci Info & Updates Screen
Load Configuration button. The settings stored in the file will be loaded into SCI and automatically uploaded into the connected S0. Fig 3-4: SCI Info & Updates Screen. The Restore Defaults button returns the configuration options on the connected S0 to factory default settings. S0 User Handbook... -
Page 40: Fig 3-5: Reset
S0 will automatically reboot and SCi will reconnect and show the new firmware version number. The S0 is designed to power up in the same state it was in when power was removed. It is possible to clear these saved settings so the mixer starts with all buttons and routing switched off, except for those enabled by the default configuration options: Ensure all faders are closed. -
Page 41: Usb Audio
Line output playback device with the device name S0 USB Audio. The USB Audio input to the S0 is decoded and routed to channels 5-8. The USB Audio input on these channels is selected when the INP1/INP2 button is illuminated amber. It might be necessary to change the configuration options to enable this input to be selected. -
Page 42: Fig 5-2: Rca (Phone) Connectors
If you need bespoke cables making, please ensure that a qualified engineer carries out the work. The main types of connectors used with the S0 mixers are the following: XLR 3 Pin Connectors... -
Page 43: Fig 5-4: 6.35Mm (¼ Inch) 'A' Gauge Stereo Jack Plugs Used For Remote Outputs
This connector type is also used on the Light Control Output. Tip – Normally Open Switch to Sleeve Ring – Normally Closed Switch to Sleeve Sleeve – Switch Common Fig 5-5: 6.35mm (¼ inch) ‘A’ Gauge Stereo Jack Plugs used for Light Control Output. S0 User Handbook... -
Page 44: Technical Specification For S0
T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N Technical Specification For S0 Mic Inputs Audio Specification Input Impedance: > 1k5Ω electronically balanced Input Gain Range: Preset pot +24dB to +67dB ref -50dBu, TRIM pot ± 15dB Frequency Response: 40Hz to 20kHz –1dB, +0dB... - Page 45 Filtered IEC, continuously rated 85-264VAC, 47-63Hz, 45w nominal, 50w peak Fuse Rating: Anti-surge fuse 2A 20 x 5mm Equipment Type S0 radio broadcast mixer Physical Specification Dimensions (Raw): 48.3cm (W) x 35.6cm (D) x 12.5cm (H) 19” (W) x 14” (D) x 4.9” (H) ...
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