XTA E2 Operator's Manual

Stereo parametric equalizer

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  • Page 2: E2 Quick Reference

    E2 Quick Reference THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW… ü The input meters show level, in dB, from the clipping point of the DSPs (digital signal processors) – the reading will be affected by the input gain control – it is post converter.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents E2 Quick Reference Important Safety Information Thanks Unpacking the E2 Introduction Features Front Panel Familiarisation Rear Panel Connections Operating the E2 Switching the unit on and start-up procedure Minimum and maximum control positions Operating Notes Operating Level Grounding Specifications...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    In the USA the cord should comply with the requirements contained in the Standard for Cord Sets and Power Supply Cords, UL 817, be marked VW-1, and have an ampacity rating not less than the marked rating of the apparatus. Page 4 E2 Operators Manual...
  • Page 5: Thanks

    Thanks Thank you for choosing the XTA E2 Stereo Equaliser for your application. Please spend a little time reading through this manual, so that you obtain the best possible performance from the unit. All XTA products are carefully designed and engineered for cutting-edge performance and world-class reliability.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    1U unit. To achieve this, the E2 has an analogue control surface, following the ‘one control – one function’ philosophy and a pure digital signal path, with 24-bit conversion, 40-bit internal processing and a professional 48kHz sampling rate.
  • Page 7: Front Panel Familiarisation

    ‘Q’ control: In parametric mode, this will effect the width of the filter’s response. Turned fully anti-clockwise the bandwidth is 0.4, or 2.5 octaves (a wide gently response). Fully clockwise, the ‘Q’ is narrowed to 25, or 0.04 octaves. E2 Operators Manual Page 7...
  • Page 8 Output Meters: These meters permanently show the level after all processing, just before the digital to analogue converters. Page 8 E2 Operators Manual...
  • Page 9: Rear Panel Connections

    Audio In-Out: 3 pin XLR sockets are provided for each channel. All are fully balanced, pin 2 hot, 3 cold, 1 screen. Always replace the fuse with the correct type and rating as shown on the rear panel legend. E2 Operators Manual Page 9...
  • Page 10: Operating The E2

    The entire process is complete when the input/output meters begin to operate normally. This whole start-up procedure only takes a few seconds. Minimum and maximum control positions To ensure that the E2 is 100% accurate all of the time, and that what it says on the front panel is exactly what the unit is doing, it has been necessary to introduce ‘end-stops’...
  • Page 11: Operating Notes

    Provision is also made for separately isolating each input and output shield pin permanently within the E2 by breaking the appropriate PCB track, where marked with a box and an arrow next to each XLR connector using a small drill bit or cutter.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    ‘Q’: 0.4 to 25 (2.5 – 0.04 Octaves) Gain: +15dB to –25dB Options u = Transformers available. Optional Interfaces AES/EBU Digital Input/Output Due to continuing product improvement the above specifications are subject to change. Page 12 E2 Operators Manual...
  • Page 13: Warranty

    XTA, are not covered by this warranty. This warranty is exclusive and no other warranty is expressed or implied. XTA is not liable for consequential damages.

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