Amp2-am series 2u analog monitor speaker unit with two vu or ppm mechanical level meters, two balanced and two unbalanced inputs, two loop-thru outputs, and phase indication (20 pages)
1u stereo audio speaker monitors with two or optional four analog audio inputs, stereo analog outputs, and optional dual 10-segment level meters and phase indication amp1a series (22 pages)
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CONFIDENCE IS EVERYTHING.™ World Leader of In-Rack, Audio, Video, Data Monitoring, and Closed Captioning Solutions AMPx SDA Series • AMP1-SDA • AMP2-SDA Digital Audio Speaker Monitors User Guide Part Number 821027, Revision C...
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AMPx-SDA User Guide Introduction Overview The AMPx-SDA Series of audio monitors provides self-powered, full- fidelity stereo monitoring in the smallest rack space possible. All models in the series contain four high performance transducers driven by three power amplifiers: two amplifier/driver combinations handle midrange and high frequency information in stereo, while the third center channel reproduces information below the 500 Hz crossover point.
A M P x - S D A U s e r G u i d e S a f e t y I n s tr u c ti o n s Safety Instructions Read, keep, and follow all of these instructions; heed all warnings. Do not use this equipment near water or moisture.
AMPx-SDA User Guide I n s ta l la t i o n R e c o m me n d a t io n s Installation Recommendations Mounting Note: If you wish to set the AES Input Termination, AES Status Error Type, AES Input Level Gain, Line Level Calibration, Meter Gain Calibration, and/or Bargraph Display Mode via the DIP switches (accessed on the rear panel) be sure to do so...
A M P x - S D A U s e r G u i d e F e a t u r e s Audio Connections Connection of the audio feeds is straightforward. For digital inputs, Impedances are 75 Ω for the unbalanced BNC connectors and 110 Ω for the balanced XLR connectors.
S p e c if i c a ti o n s Specifications Table 1–1 Audio Specifications for the AMPx-SDA Series Monitors Specifications AMP1-SDA AMP2-SDA Analog IN: XLR (3-pin female) 2 each Input connectors SDI IN: BNC (female) 1 each AES IN: BNC (female) 1 each XLR: 110 ...
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S p e ci f i c a t i o n s Table 1–2 Physical Specifications for the AMPx-SDA Series Monitors Specifications AMP1-SDA AMP2-SDA 1.75 x 19 x 12 inches 3.5 x 19 x 12 inches Dimensions (H x W x D)
VU: 3 sec. hold or 10 sec. hold Midscale resolution: 1 dB 2 dB Scale +16 to -50 dB Segment size: .158" x .04" (4.0132 x 1.016 mm) Front Panel Controls Figure 1–1 AMP1-SDA Front Panel Power Brightness Balance Volume Headphones Analog/Digital Phase AES/SDI Level Meters...
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Speakers: The internal speaker system is comprised of two mid- range tweeter speakers (left and right) and woofer speakers. The AMP1-SDA has two woofers wired in series and the AMP2-SDA has one larger woofer. The two side channel speakers reproduce, in stereo, only the mid and high frequencies.
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A M P x - S D A U s e r G u i d e F r o n t P a n e l C o n t r o l s Fast Phase two smaller LEDs labeled (left side of the section) show instantaneous phase relationships in the signal, while the larger LED,...
AMPx-SDA User Guide R e a r P a n e l C o n n e c t o r s • SDI Signal Error LED: This LED, labeled glows green as long as a valid SDI digital datastream is being received. It glows red if TSR errors are present in the signal.
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A M P x - S D A U s e r G u i d e R e a r P a n e l C o n n e ct o r s Note Position 3 is not used. •...
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AMPx-SDA User Guide R e a r P a n e l C o n n e c t o r s Figure 1–5 AES DA Conversion Gain Calibration Settings • SDI In and Out: The female BNC connector is meant to SDI In receive standard SDI signals.
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Source Select switch on the front panel is set to Analog . For XLR pinout information see the Figure 1–6 on page AMP1-SDA-Specific Connectors Figure 1–7 AMP1-SDA Rear Panel AES/EBU In Gain/Calibration AES Termination TERM 1 AMP1-SDA DIGITAL 100-240 VAC...
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AMPx-SDA User Guide R e a r P a n e l C o n n e c t o r s • Line Level Calibration: The unit is calibrated at the factory. To recalibrate: Turn on the power. Apply a reference level (nominal 0) signal to all four channels.
T e c h n i c a l F u n c t i o n a l O v e r v i e w AMP2-SDA-Specific Connectors Figure 1–9 AMP2-SDA Rear Panel Gain/Calibration Error Type Wohler Technologies Tel +1-510-870-0810 +1-510-870-0811 www.Wohler.com DIGITAL...
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