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Sound Devices 302 User Manual

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302 Compact Production Mixer
User Guide and Technical Information
Sound Devices, LLC
300 Wengel Drive
Reedsburg, WI 53959 USA
tel: (608) 524-0625
fax: (608) 524-0655
www.sounddevices.com
info@sounddevices.com

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  • Page 1 302 Compact Production Mixer User Guide and Technical Information Sound Devices, LLC 300 Wengel Drive Reedsburg, WI 53959 USA tel: (608) 524-0625 fax: (608) 524-0655 www.sounddevices.com info@sounddevices.com...

  • 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 compact 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 output level adjustment is needed on the 302. If the input level requires less than line level, such as microphone 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 Gain (Trim) 10. Output Meter The coarse gain control. Sets the input range so Sunlight-viewable, 40-segment LED output meter that fi ne gain control can be applied with the chan- indicates peak, VU, or combination peak/VU output nel fader.

  • Page 5: Input Panel Descriptions

    = left, pin-3 = right. Also used to link to the connectors are set for a level other than the fac- Mix In of a 442 or 302. tory default of line level. See User Menu to set XLR output levels.

  • Page 6: Input Channels

    Taking into account all stance with dynamic microphones, it is good practice to gain stages, the 302 has up to 75 dB of available gain turn off microphone powering. from mic input to line output. When in the LINE posi- tion, the input channel sensitivity is reduced by 40 dB.

  • Page 7: T-Powering

    fi ltering. Many microphones have on-board high pass It is generally good practice to turn off phantom power fi lters, and the high-pass fi lters on the 302 can be used when not using a phantom powered mic, as phantom in conjunction with the microphone’s fi...

  • Page 8: Peak And Limit Leds

    The 302’s MS matrix uses the channel 1 input as the Mid Polarity Reverse - Channel 2 signal and channel 2 as the side signal. The channel 2 Engaging the polarity reverse switch inverts the polarity fader controls overall gain.

  • Page 9: Output Limiters

    Tape Out (Mix Output) The Tape Out is also used when linking the 302 to an- The 302 has an unbalanced, two-channel tape level out- other 302 mixer or Sound Devices 442 Field Mixer. Using put on a single locking TA3-type connector.

  • Page 10: Headphone Monitoring

    PFL 2 - same as above, but for channel 2 input. ETER The meter on the 302 provides a great deal of audio tion green-colored part of the meter. Additionally, the signal information for the operator. The ability to view...

  • Page 11: Power Switch And Led

    Power Consumption old voltage (see chart below) the power LED begins The 302 can vary in the amount of current it draws. Sev- to fl ash. Once fl ashing changing the power source is eral functions of the 302 directly affect current draw in recommended.

  • Page 12: Entering The Setup Menu

    302 Compact Production Mixer User Guide and Technical Information ETUP The 302 has 18 available setup features (see Appendix To save new values to memory, the PK/VU button must for Setup Chart). Setups, typically set-and-forget fea- be repeatedly pressed until the last setup is reached. At...

  • Page 13: 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 14 14 302 Compact Production Mixer User Guide and Technical Information Input Limiters: Power Consumption: +18 dBu threshold, 20:1 limiting ratio, 1 mS attack 130 mA @ 4.5 V, internal batteries, idle, no phantom time, 200 mS release time. 55 mA @ 12 V external DC, idle, no phantom...

  • Page 15: 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 discretion at no charge. War- ranty claims due to severe service conditions will be addressed on an individual basis. THE WARRANTY AND REM- EDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE.

  • Page 16: Appendix A - Accessories

    For a full list of Sound Devices products and accessories, visit our web site www.sounddevices.com/products. CS-302 Carry case designed exclusively for the 302 mixer. Features a bottom-side pouch that accepts an NP-type battery and leather shoulder strap. Accepts Portabrace RM-multi and RM-deluxe accessories and AH-2 har- ness (not included).

  • Page 17: Appendix C - Setup Menu (V 1)

    User Guide and Technical Information C - S PPENDIX 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.

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