Solidyne S-500 series User Manual

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Broadcasting Audio Console
S-500 series
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Last revision: January 2006

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  • Page 1 Broadcasting Audio Console S-500 series User’s manual- Last revision: January 2006...
  • Page 2 2 Consolas serie S-500 SOLIDYNE...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.5.3 Talk-Back ................14 2.5.4 VU-meters ................14 2.5.1 Operation of the Built-in Hybrid .........14 Chapter 3: Maintenance 3.1 Cleaning ................15 3.2 Spare parts ................15 Chapter 4: Portable model S-500/6M .........17 Chapter 5: Technical specifications ........19 SOLIDYNE Consolas serie S-500 page 3...
  • Page 4: Inputs

    FEATURES The Solidyne S-500 satisfies all the basic necessities of a radio on-air study, obtaining excellent cost/benefits relation. Unlike other consoles of low price, the S-500 has “digital” audio quality. This unit has been designed specially for small and medium radios that, in spite of counting on fewer resources, wish to have equipment of first level in their studios.
  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Installation

    A good solution is to acquire the complete cable set (kit Solidyne MNG-500). 1.1.1 Microphone modules All microphone inputs are balanced, with connectors Jack ¼”...
  • Page 6: Rear Panel

    On-air signal is used for activate a tally light which indicate to the speaker or journalist that the mikes are on- air. A good and professional solution is to acquire the Solidyne On-Air-Light kit: a solid state display of big size.
  • Page 7: Loudspeakers & Headphones Outputs

    S-500 built-in hybrid. The fader SEND only works with the internal hybrid. There isn’t level control for the signal that enters by Hybrid’s Return. You will have to use the output level control of the external hybrid. SOLIDYNE Consolas serie S-500...
  • Page 8: General Connections Diagram

    1.3 General diagram of connections page 8 Consolas serie S-500 SOLIDYNE...
  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Operation

    If you don’t hear the audio, verify on the monitoring section the position of the switches. Both must be at the right, that is to say, STUDIO MONITOR in the position PGM; and CONTROL MONITOR in the position STUDIO MONITOR. SOLIDYNE Consolas serie S-500 page 9...
  • Page 10: Módulos De Micrófono

    Normal work area. Gain control must be adjusted so Overload level: The gain that the main fader control adjusts so that the positioned in this area gives fader works over this 0 dB peaks on vu-meters. level. page 10 Consolas serie S-500 SOLIDYNE...
  • Page 11: Compressor

    If the fader is under this indication, the input will overload and clip the signal. To obtain and optimums adjustment, open the fader until the area of normal work (grayed zone between 10 dB and 20 dB) and adjust the gain knob until reach peaks of 0 VU in the vu-meters. SOLIDYNE Consolas serie S-500 page 11...
  • Page 12: Line Modules

    Area of normal work. Gain control must be adjusted so that the main fader positioned in this area gives Overload level: The gain control 0 dB peaks on vu-meters. adjusts so that the fader works over this level. page 12 Consolas serie S-500 SOLIDYNE...
  • Page 13: Recording

    The volume for the CUE speaker controls with the CUE LEVEL knob. You can press two or more CUE buttons at the same time to cueing several signals. SOLIDYNE Consolas serie S-500 page 13...
  • Page 14: Talk-Back

    ‘plop' on-air. If you wishes to quit the line of the air but to maintain a communication, pick up the associated phone before releasing the line in the console. The call will have left derivative to the phone again. page 14 Consolas serie S-500 SOLIDYNE...
  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Maintenance

    CHAPTER 3 -Maintenance In order to obtain from the S-500 console the excellent benefits that Solidyne guarantees with its design and manufacture, we recommended to follow the indicated operative procedures of this manual. 3.1 Cleaning The front of the modules and the cabinet in general will be cleaned using a very smooth detergent (of the type used for painted walls or papering) and a sponge or fine cloth.
  • Page 16 16 Consolas serie S-500 SOLIDYNE...
  • Page 17: Chapter 4: Portable Model S-500/6M

    The console have outputs for CONTROL and STUDIO headphones, with independent level’s control (up to 2 headphones in parallel by output). The Monitor output in the model 6M are always active, that is to say that the microphones are not muted when opening. SOLIDYNE Consolas serie S-500 page 17...
  • Page 18 (cardioids). For it, their axes mount in the same support crossing 90 degrees. This technique, denominated microphones BLUMLEIN, is one of the favorites in Europe to take the orchestra and the environmental reverberation. page 18 Consolas serie S-500 SOLIDYNE...
  • Page 19: Chapter 5: Technical Specifications

    + 24 dBu max PGM output level / 10 K Maximum Height (panel): 44 mm Weight: 2,2 Kg (sin fuente de alimentación) Solidyne SRL 3 de Febrero 3254, 1429 Buenos Aires, Argentina Phone: +54 (11) 4702-0090 Fax: +54 (11) 4702-2375 WEB: www.solidynepro.com...

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