Sound Devices 302 User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Sound Devices Manuals
  4. Mixer
  5. 302
  6. User manual
Sound Devices 302 User Manual

Sound Devices 302 User Manual

Compact production mixer
Hide thumbs Also See for 302:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: User Manual
Compact Production Mixer
User Guide and Technical Information
Sound Devices, LLC
300 Wengel Drive
Reedsburg, WI 53959 USA
tel: +1 (608) 524-0625
fax: +1 (608) 524-0655
www.sounddevices.com
interstage
info@sounddevices.com
Phistersvej 31, 2900 Hellerup, Danmark
Telefon 3946 0000, fax 3946 0040
www.interstage.dk
- pro audio with a smile

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the 302 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Sound Devices 302

Summary of Contents for Sound Devices 302

  • Page 1 Compact Production Mixer User Guide and Technical Information Sound Devices, LLC 300 Wengel Drive Reedsburg, WI 53959 USA tel: +1 (608) 524-0625 fax: +1 (608) 524-0655 www.sounddevices.com interstage info@sounddevices.com Phistersvej 31, 2900 Hellerup, Danmark Telefon 3946 0000, fax 3946 0040 www.interstage.dk...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    302 is the essential portable mixer for production companies and camera operators wanting to take control of their audio. The 302 is stunning in size, fl exibility, control and performance; it is the most com- pact and cost-effective battery-powered professional audio mixer in its class.

  • Page 3: Quick Start Checklist

    1. Determine the required input level of the destination. If a line level connection is required, no further out- put level adjustment is needed on the 302. If the input level requires less than line level, such as micro- phone or a –10 dBu level, adjust the master output level accordingly (see Output Level Control).

  • Page 4: Front Panel Descriptions

    4 302 Compact Production Mixer User Guide and Technical Information RONT ANEL ESCRIPTIONS 1. Gain (Trim) 10. Output Meter The coarse gain control. Sets the input sensitivity Sunlight-viewable, 20-segment LED meter. Cali- so that the Fader can be used for fi ne gain control brated in dBu when peak-reading.

  • Page 5: Input Panel Descriptions

    = left, pin-3 = right. Also used to tory default of line level. See Setup Menu to set link to the Mix In of a 442 or 302. XLR output levels. 29. Return (Channel 4/5) Input 26.

  • Page 6: Inputs

    The Mic/Line switch on the input panel is used to select the general level for each input. Taking into ac- count all gain stages, the 302 has 75 dB of available gain from mic input to line output. When inputs are set to the LINE position, the input sensitivity is reduced by 40 dB.

  • Page 7: Phantom And T- Microphone Powering

    -3—a dynamic mic can operate just fi ne in the presence of phantom powering.) When phantom is selected, the 302 can provide up to 10 mA to each input at 48 V, suffi cient for the most power-hungry condenser microphones.

  • Page 8: Pan Switches

    Stereo linking allows inputs 1 and 2 to be controlled as a single, stereo input. This is useful when stereo mi- crophones or stereo line level signals are used with the 302 and the operator wants a single knob for control- ling the overall signal.

  • Page 9: Inputs 4 & 5

    The 302’s MS matrix uses input 1 for the Mid signal and input 2 for the side signal. The input 2 Fader con- trols overall gain. Input 1 fader and input 2 pans are disabled. The Gain and high-pass fi lters still act indi- vidually.

  • Page 10: Tape Out (Mix Output)

    User Guide and Technical Information the 302 can be adjusted from line level down to mic level. Both left and right XLR outputs are adjusts at the same time—there is no ability to adjust left/right independently. Additionally, operating levels between mic and line level can be set.

  • Page 11: Headphone Monitoring

    EADPHONE ONITORING The 302 has a fl exible headphone circuit capable of selecting a variety of audio signals for listening in head- phones. Most professional headphones ranging in impedance from 8 ohms to 1000 ohms can be used with the 302.

  • Page 12: Tone Oscillator/Slate Microphone

    Tone Oscillator Tone is used to set gain levels between the 302 and the next device in the signal path. The tone oscillator uses the locking position of the switch. NOTE: this switch can be reassigned in the Setup Menu.

  • Page 13: Source

    0 VU reference at 0 dBu, not +4 dBu. If you primarily interconnect with analog video cameras, set the 0 VU reference to +4 dBu by making the change in the Setup Menu. The 302’s scale is designed for digital recording devices, providing maximum information between –30 dBu to 0 dBu where typical peaks...

  • Page 14: Mixer Linking

    When linking with a 442 a system of seven microphone inputs is achieved. Generally when linking to a 442, the 442 is used as the master, linking with the 302’s Mix Out to the 442’s Mix In. At the 442 outputs, all seven inputs appear.

  • Page 15: Power Metering

    LED’s lit all the way to the left (green). Power Consumption The 302 can vary in the amount of current it draws. Several functions of the 302 directly affect current draw in different ways. The following list highlights the larger current drawing functions (listed from highest to lowest current draw).

  • Page 16: Setup Example

    16 302 Compact Production Mixer User Guide and Technical Information The mixer will not pass audio when in the Setup Menu. When in the Setup Menu the fl ashing LED on the left meter (L) position indicates the selected setup feature. The right meter (R) position indicates the values selected for the setup.

  • Page 17: Specifi Cations

    0 dBu (0.78 Vrms) XLR, line setting transformer-balanced < 2k ohm outputs +40 dBu (80 Vrms) Mix In 4.2k unbalanced, stereo 302, 442 Mix Out (1.8k) +6 dBu (1.5 Vrms) Return & ch 4/5 unbalanced < 2k ohm outputs +30 dBu Outputs Impedance:...

  • Page 18: Accessories

    #HR10-7P-4P (DigiKey# HR100-ND) for locking mating DC connec- tor. CCESSORIES Several high-value accessories are available for the 302 mixer, including a carry-case, cables, and power ac- cessories. For a full list of Sound Devices products and accessories, visit our web site www.sounddevices. com/products.

  • Page 19: Warranty & Approvals

    ONE (1) year from date of original retail purchase. This is a non-transferable warranty that extends only to the original purchaser. Sound Devices, LLC will repair or replace the product at its discre- tion at no charge. Warranty claims due to severe service conditions will be addressed on an individual basis.

  • Page 20: Gain Structure And Interconnection

    6. Adjust the 302’s output level via the up/down buttons until the recorder is just shy of clipping as indicated on its meter. 7. If the 302’s Output level is at 0 dB and the recorder is not to its clip level, increase the recorder’s gain control until it is to the clip level.

  • Page 21: Setup Menu (V 1.0.3)

    21 User Guide and Technical Information 1.0.3) ETUP Below is the chart of setups for the 302. See Setup Menu on page 12 for instructions on how to enter and navigate the setup menu. Meter Setting (value on R meter) Pos.

  • Page 22: User Guide

    Phistersvej 31, 2900 Hellerup, Danmark 302 User Guide Telefon 3946 0000, fax 3946 0040 www.interstage.dk - pro audio with a smile...

Table of Contents