Alto Q User Manual

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User's Manual
ALTO Q
5-BAND PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER
www.altoproaudio.com
Version 2.0 SEP . 2007
English

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  • Page 1 User's Manual ALTO Q 5-BAND PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER www.altoproaudio.com Version 2.0 SEP . 2007 English...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION CAUTION WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK and fire, do not expose this equipment DO NOT OPEN to moisture or rain. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR Dispose of this product should THE BACK PANEL OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    It provides precise audio signal control to fixed sound installation, live performance and studio application. LTO Q includes 5 channels of equalization, the variable Q controls allow you to notch out unwanted frequencies while sweepable frequency control add maximum flexibility to your mix.
  • Page 4: Control Elements

    3. CONTROL ELEMENTS 3. CONTROL ELEMENTS Your LTO Q includes 5 channels of equalization, 3 rotary controls and 1 switch are present in each channel. The Master Section includes the power switch, 2 push-on switches, 3 rotary controls and 12 LEDs.
  • Page 5 9 INPUT Control You can control the amount of the audio signal fed into your LTO Q via this control. The adjustable range goes from -15 dB to +15 dB. 10 INPUT/OUTPUT Meter Button If you engage in this button, the LED Meter will read the output level, and release this button, the LED Meter will read the input level.
  • Page 6: Application

    "play" with your LTO Q applying the five bands available on the covered frequencies. Adjust GAIN first and then FREQUENCY and finally Q. See how much control your LTO Q will give you allowing a perfect contour of your sound.
  • Page 7 4. APPLICATION 4.2 Application on Single Instrument If you wish to use your LTO Q as an "in line" processor and use it for single instrument equalization, you must connect the output of the instrument to the input of your...
  • Page 8 5. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION Ok, you have got to this point and you are now in the position to operate your LTO Q successfully. 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 9: Installation & Connection

    3. CONTROL ELEMENTS 5. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION Ring=Return Signal Sleeve Ring Strain Clamp Tip=Send Signal Sleeve=Ground/Screen Use for Insert Points 1/4" Stereo (TRS) Jack Plug 2=Hot(+) 2=Hot(+) 1=Ground/Screen 1=Ground/Screen 3=Cold(-) 3=Cold(-) Use for Balanced Mic Inputs Use for Main output (For unbalanced use, leave pin3 unconnected) (For unbalanced use, connect pin 1 to 3) 3-pin XLR Male Plug...
  • Page 10: Technical Specification

    6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Audio Input Active balanced XLR and 1/4" JACK Type Impedance Balanced: 50k Ohm/Unbalanced: 25k Ohm Operating level +4 dBu/ 10 dBV Maximum input level Balanced and Unbalanced: +18dBV >55 dB @1k Hz CMRR Audio Output Type XLR and 1/4" JACK Impedance Balanced: 60 Ohm / Unbalanced: 30 Ohm Maximum output level...
  • Page 11: Warranty

    7. 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 provide a more effective and efficient after-sales warranty service.
  • Page 12 NO. 1, Lane 17, Sec. 2, Han Shi West Road, Taichung 40151, 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. Copyright...

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