System Overview ............. 7 System Features ............7 Installation ..............9 Configuration ............... 11 Operation ..............11 Troubleshooting ............12 Technical Notes ............13 Specifications............... 14 Block Diagram Model 81 User Guide Issue 1, January 2000 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 3...
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Foreword I am pleased to present the Model 81 Stereo Analog Audio Distribution Amplifier. As president of Studio Technologies, I take a very personal approach when designing products. Getting older (43 as of this writing) has increased my appreciation of the more subtle things in lifebe they a part of nature or the nuances contained in a well-designed piece of electronic equipment.
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Studio Technologies as part of its Studio System Features Tools group of audio support products. One Stereo Input The Model 81 is designed to work in a The differential input circuitry is compat- large variety of applications. Specific ible with balanced or unbalanced signals applications include audio production, having a nominal level range of 12dBV...
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After checking with person- Audio Performance nel in the field, it became clear that what The Model 81 is the result of exacting is desired in virtually every distribution- circuit design combined with the latest amplifier applications are multiple audio state-of-the-art components.
The outputs can standard 19-inch (48.3cm) equipment be individually configured for a nominal rack. It is desirable to locate the Model 81 output level of 10dBV or +4dBu, so you to allow easy access to both the front and can connect to all line-level inputs with no the back panels.
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OUTPUT-4L OUTPUT-8L OUTPUT-4R OUTPUT-8R Notes: 1) Connector type on Model 81 is 25-pin D-subminiature Notes: 1) Connector type on Model 81 is 25-pin D-subminiature female. Installer must provide plug (male). Connector female. Installer must provide plug (male). Connector uses 4-40 threaded inserts for locking with mating plug.
If, for example, the setting the switches. output of a console is connected to the input of the Model 81, the console Operation output should be adjusted so that the meters read 0dB or 100%. If the output of the console is a +4-type,...
If the Model 81 Doesnt Work At All signals are present on the Model 81s A source of AC mains power must be input. connected to the Model 81. Depending on the version you have purchased, 100, 120, The LEDs labeled Lo will light whenever or 220-240Vac, 50/60Hz is required.
Note that a user monitoring, by means of a level meter (e.g., a VU meter), one of the Model 81s outputs might expect to see a 14dB drop when changing from the +4 to the 10 DIP switch position. In fact, the output level will drop by only 11.78dB.
S/N Ratio: 92dB (20Hz-20kHz, ref. +4dBu on input and output) Crosstalk: 86dB (1kHz, ref. +4dBu on input and Specifications and information contained in this output) User Guide subject to change without notice. Issue 1, January 2000 Model 81 User Guide Page 14 Studio Technologies, Inc.
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