Description Of The Rear Panel - Apex Digital Argos User Manual

Description of the rear panel.

( 16 ) Mains socket and fuse holder :
Connects the plug of the mains lead and houses the primary fuse of the ARGOS.
( 17 ) Extension connector:
This connector makes it possible to connect Argos to an optional microprocessor unit
( 18 ) Loudspeaker input :
When the mode selection switch is set to LS, the ARGOS will base its limiting operation
on the level measured on both loudspeaker-inputs.
So if LS-operation is desired, the LS-outputs of the power amplifier should be con-
nected to these inputs.
The connection is made by 4 speaker jacks which are grouped in 2 pairs each marked
with + / - to indicate the polarity. To which input the left and right channel of the amplifier
are connected is of no importance for the operation of the ARGOS.
( 19 ) Microphone input :
When the mode selection switch is set to MIC, the ARGOS will base its limiting opera-
tion on the level measured on the microphone-input.
So if MIC-operation is desired, the microphone should be connected to this input.
The connection is made by an XLR-3 connector.
( 20,21,22 ) Line input :
When the mode selection switch is set to LINE, the ARGOS will base its limiting opera
tion on the level measured on the Line-inputs.
So if Line-operation is desired, the Left and Right Line-outputs of the audio-source
should be connected to the Left and Right Line-inputs of the ARGOS.
Connection is made by 2 cinch-jacks on ( 21 ) A balanced connection by means of
XLR-3 connectors is possible by means of ( 20,22 )
( 23,24,25 ) Line output :
This is the general Line-output of the ARGOS which should be connected to the Line-
input of the amplifier(s). Unbalanced connection by means of cinch-cables is possible
by means of ( 24 ). A balanced connection by means of XLR-3 cables is possible
by means of ( 23,25 ). The balanced outputs are transformer simulating.
REMARK:
The balanced and unbalanced inputs can be used simultaneously. They are mixed inter-
nally.Also the outputs can be used simultaneously.
It is advisable to use the balanced connections whenever balanced outputs on the mixing
desk or balanced inputs on the amplifier are available. Balanced connections are less
sensitive to electromagnetic disturbances.
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