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- Page 1 User's Manual 8-CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE www.altoproaudio.com Version 2.0 Dec. 2002 English...
- Page 2 SAFETY RELATED SYMBOLS Never cut off the internal or external protective grounding wire or disconnect the wiring of protective grounding terminal. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Operating Conditions DO NOT OPEN This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or spl- The symbol is used to indicate that some hazard- ashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as ous live terminals are involved within this apparatus,...
- Page 3 For our LTO AUDIO TEAM, music and sound more than a job...are first of all passion and let us say...our obsession! We have been designing professional audio products for a long time in cooperation with some of the major brands in the world in the audio field.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.INTRODUCTION.................................4 2.FEATURES.................................5 3.READY TO START?..............................6 4.CONTROL ELEMENTS.............................7 The mono MIC/LINE channels........................8 INPUT LEVEL setting...........................8 LOW CUT FILTER............................8 STEREO INPUT ............................9 The 3 BAND EQUALISER..........................9 AUX SENDS..............................10 PAN................................10 PEAK................................10 LEVEL................................10 4.10 INSERT.................................10 4.11 MASTER SECTION ............................11 -MAIN MIX LEVEL -LED METER -2 TRACK signal path -AUX RETURN... -
Page 5: Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION Your S-8 is a 8-channel mixer and it is one of the most popular compact mixing consoles in the world. In fact it has been sold already in tents of thousands of units worldwide. Despite its compact dimensions, great performances and sound quality are insured thanks to the specification of the components used and the building quality. -
Page 6: Features
2. FEATURES Your S-8 is provided with 4 mono Line/Mic input, 1 stereo Line/Mic input and an additional stereo Line input to be used with keyboards, Midi Instruments, etc. We have even included a 2-track input/output for recording and playback. Ultra low noise microphone preamplifiers, 3 bands eq on all input channels, pre and post Auxiliary bus and phantom power complete the picture. -
Page 7: Ready To Start
3.3 Before turning on the S-8 you shall connect it to a power amplifier and turn-on the mixer BEFORE the power amp- lifier. Once you have finished your working session you shall turn the mixer off AFTER the power amplifier. -
Page 8: Control Elements
4. CONTROL ELEMENTS STEREO AUX RETURN AUX SEND 2-TRACK IN/OUT MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 LEFT(MONO) RIGHT 8-CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE LEFT RIGHT TAPE IN TAPE OUT BAL OR BAL OR BAL OR BAL OR BAL OR BAL OR BAL OR BAL OR LINE IN 5/6... -
Page 9: The Mono Mic/Line Channels
4. CONTROL ELEMENTS 4.1 The mono MIC/LINE channels These are Channel 1 through Channel 4. You can connect balanced, low im- MIC 1 pedance microphones to the XLR socket. On the 1/4" phone jack you can connect either a microphone or a line level instrument. You shall never connect an unbalanced microphone to the XLR socket if you do not want to damage both the Microphone and the Mixer. -
Page 10: Stereo Input
4.4 STEREO INPUTS These are Channel 5 through 8. They are organised LINE IN 5/6 LINE IN 7/8 in stereo pair (5&6 pair also features XLR Mic Input) and they are provided with 1/4" TRS phone sockets. If you connect only the left jack, the input will operate LEFT (MONO) LEFT(MONO) LEFT(MONO) -
Page 11: Aux Sends
4.8 PEAK (PRE) (PRE) Inside your S-8 the audio signal is monitored in several different stages and then sent to the PEAK Led. When this Led blinks, it warns you that you are reaching signal saturation and possible distortion. The PEAK Led will blink with a level that is 6dB before actual clipping. -
Page 12: Master Section
- PHONES/CONTROL ROOM This Control set the amount of signal sent to the Control Room and headphone. - PHANTOM This LED indicates when the Phantom Power is switched on. - POWER This LED indicates when the Power is on in your S-8. -
Page 13: 2-Track In/Out
STEREO AUX RETURN AUX SEND 2-TRACK IN/OUT LEFT(MONO) RIGHT LEFT RIGHT TAPE IN TAPE OUT - 2-TRACK IN/OUT Input Use the Tape input if you wish to listen to your Mix from a Taper Recorder or DAT, You can assign the signal coming form the Taper Recorder either to a pair of studio monitor using the Control Room assignment on the front panel or you can also send the signal directly to the Main Mix. -
Page 14: Rear Panel
- AC INLET WITH FUSE HOLDER Use it to connect your S-8 to the Main AC with the supplied AC cord. Please check the Voltage available in your Country and how the Voltage for your S-8 is configured before attempting to connect your S-8 to the Main AC. -
Page 15: Installation And Connection
5. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION Ok, you have got to this point you are now in the position to successfully operate your S-8. However, we advise you to read carefully the following section to be the real Master of your own Mix. Not paying attention enough to the Input signal level, to the routing of the signal and the assignment of the signal will result in unwanted distortion, a corrupted signal or no sound at all. - Page 16 5.1 SOME FINAL TIPS ON WIRING CONFIGURATION You can connect unbalanced equipment to balanced inputs and outputs. Simply follow these schematics. Ring=Right Signal Sleeve Ring Strain Clamp Tip=Left Signal Sleeve=Ground/Screen Use for Headphone, Stereo Return 1/4" Stereo (TRS) Jack Plug Sleeve Tip=Signal Strain Clamp...
- Page 17 Ring=Return Signal (Connected together) To Channel Insert Sleeve=Ground/Screen Tip=Signal To Tape or FX Input Sleeve=Ground/Screen 'Tapped' Connection Direct Output Lead (Enables the Insert to be used as a Direct Output while maintaining the channel signal flow) To Processor Input Sleeve=Ground/Screen Tip=Send Signal To Channel Insert Ring=Return Signal...
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Page 18: For The Experts Who Want To Know More
6. FOR THE EXPERTS WHO WANT TO KNOW MORE As we have told you previously in this Manual, the Aux Send 2 Control both on Mono and on stereo channels is factory wired as POST-FADER. If you have some skill in electronic components soldering you can modify this setting and have all your AUX sends configured as PRE-FADE. -
Page 19: System Block Diagrams
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Page 20: Technical Specification
8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Mono input channels Microphone input electronically balanced, discrete input configuration Frequency response 10Hz to 55kHz, + Distortion (THD & N) 0.005% at 4dBu, 1kHz Gain range 0dB to 60dB (MIC) SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) 115dB Line input electronically balanced Frequency response 10Hz to 55kHz,... -
Page 21: Warranty
9. WARRANTY 1. WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD To obtain Warranty Service, the buyer should first fill out and return the enclosed Warranty Registration Card within 10 days of the Purchase Date. All the information presented in this Warranty Registration Card gives the manufacturer a better understanding of the sales status, so as to purport a more effective and efficient after-sales warranty service. - Page 22 SEKAKU ELECTRON IND. CO., LTD NO.1, LANE 17, SEC. 2, HAN SHI WEST ROAD, TAICHUNG, 401 TAIWAN http://www.altoproaudio.com Tel:886-4-22313737 email: alto@altoproaudio.com Fax:886-4-22346757 All rights reserved to ALTO. All features and content might be changed without prior notice. Any photocopy, translation, or reproduction of part of this manual without written permission is forbidden.