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Samson C-Control Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 SAMSON CONTROL ROOM MATRIX...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Caution: To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, do not CAUTION remove cover or back. FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE FUSE ATTENTION UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servic- RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE ing to qualified personnel.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C•control Typical Set-up Stacking the C•control C•control Wiring Guide Specifications 18-19 C•class Dual Rack Adaptor (Optional) Block Diagram Copyright 2001, Samson Technologies Corp. Printed November., 2002 Samson Technologies Corp. 575 Underhill Blvd. P.O. Box 9031 Syosset, NY 11791-9031 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 516-364-3888 www.samsontech.com...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number (RA) must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping your unit.

  • Page 5: C•Control Features

    Four 2-track/Stereo inputs, three 1/4 inch balanced line level and one RCA unbalanced line level input. • Oversized, rubber bumpers with tilting feet allow several Samson C class units to be stacked and tilted in an ergonomically correct operating position.

  • Page 6: Controls And Functions

    Controls and Functions FRONT PANEL LAYOUT DESTINATION CONTROL ROOM TALKBACK SAMSON SOURCE TALK TO MUTE 2TK A HEADPHONE VOLUME SPK B TALKBACK TALK TO VOLUME VOLUME 2TK C LEVEL 2TK B CONTROL ROOM SPEAKER A SPEAKER B SPEAKER C MONO...

  • Page 7: Rear Panel Layout

    Controls and Functions REAR PANEL LAYOUT DC INLET - The included AC/DC power supply 2-TRACK A OUTPUT - Stereo 1/4-inch bal- is connected here. anced outputs for connecting any +4dBu level recording devices, such as a DAT recorder, computer sound card or CD 1/4-inch phone connector used REMOTE TALK burner.

  • Page 8: Quick Start

    AC power inlet, but don’t plug the power pack into a wall outlet just yet. • Set the controls to the following positions: SAMSON SPEAKER A SWITCH - IN (LED ON) MIX SWITCH - IN (LED ON)
  • Page 9 Quick Start QUICK SET-UP - Continued ® ® ® ® SIGNAL FLOW SIGNAL FLOW SIGNAL FLOW SIGNAL FLOW SAMSON EXT CUE SPK C SPK B SPK A 2TK C 2TK B 2TK A 2TK C 2TK B 2TK A MIX IN...

  • Page 10: Setting Up The C•Control

    Setting-Up the C•control Connecting Stereo Recorders and Sound Sources C control Inputs The C control features four 2-track /Stereo inputs for connecting a variety of sounds sources including the output of the main mixing console or computer sound card, a DAT recorder, Open Reel Half-track (dust them off, they still sound great), Cassette recorder, CD player, MIDI workstation or sub mixers to name some.

  • Page 11: C•Control Outputs

    Setting-up the C•control C control 2-Track Line Outputs The C control features three 2-track /Stereo outputs allowing you to connect the inputs of a variety of recording devices such as DAT recorders, Open Reel Half-tracks, Cassette recorders or CD players/burners. The signal that is assigned in the C controls Source section is always present at all the 2-track outputs, and is always at full strength and not affected by the Control Room level knob.
  • Page 12 Talkback microphone to your headphone cue mix. Many good headphone amplifiers such as the Samson C cue 8 or Samson S phone provide an auxiliary input so that you can mix in the signal from the talkback mic with the stereo cue mix from your mixing console. This conve- nient feature allows the engineer and/or producer to talk to the talent over the headphone mix.

  • Page 13: Operating The C•Control

    C control. The following section will take you through the operation of the C control’s switches, control knobs and operating functions. Controls and Functions SAMSON POWER switch Use the POWER switch to turn the C control on and off. When the POWER switch is set to the on position, the unit will power up and the green LED on the POWER switch will illuminate indicating the unit is ready for operation.

  • Page 14: Control Room Section

    Operating the C•control Using the Headphone Amplifier The C control includes an internal headphone amplifier for monitoring the mix and/or any of the assigned two-track inputs. WARNING: Because the C control is capable of generating high volume levels, always start with the HEADPHONE VOLUME knob at minimum and then slowly turn it up until you reach a comfortable lis- tening level.
  • Page 15 Operating the C•control Setting the SPEAKER C/SUB Level The Control Room VOLUME knob is used to adjust the level of the CONTROL ROOM SPEAKER C output exclusively. To set the balance between the SPEAKER A/B, use the input level control on your power amp, pow- ered monitor or sub woofer amplifier.

  • Page 16: Operating The C•Control

    Operating the C•control TALKBACK SECTION TALKBACK MICROPHONE The C control features an internal condenser microphone located on the front panel, which can be used to record an audio cue on the connected 2-tracks, or to communicate with other musicians, or other talent, listening to the mix on the EXTERNAL CUE outputs.

  • Page 17: C•Control Typical Set-Up

    C•control Typical Set-up CUE MIX SET-UP FOR MULTITRACK VOCAL RECORDING SIGNAL FLOW SIGNAL FLOW SIGNAL FLOW SIGNAL FLOW...

  • Page 18: Stacking The C•Control

    TALKBACK SAMSON SOURCE You can stack one C control, TALK TO MUTE 2TK A HEADPHONE VOLUME or any other Samson C Class SPK B TALKBACK TALK TO VOLUME VOLUME 2TK B 2TK C LEVEL units, on top of each other by...

  • Page 19: C•Control Wiring Guide

    C•control Wiring Guide C control Wiring Guide There are several ways to interface the C control, depending on your exact monitoring set-up. Follow the cable diagrams below for connecting your monitor system. RCA to RCA Cable Tip (signal) Tip (signal) Tip (signal) Sleeve (ground) Sleeve (ground)

  • Page 20: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Global Specifications Frequency response 10 Hz to 32 kHz, +0/- 3 dB Noise > 90 dB, unweighted, 22 Hz to 22 kHz 0.008 % typ. @ +4 dBu, 1 kHz Control Knobs Control Room Level Rotary Variable Resistor, Audio Taper Speaker B Level Rotary Variable Resistor, Audio Taper Headphone Level...
  • Page 21 Specifications Specifications - contuniued Control Remote Talkback Switch 1/4-Inch TRS Microphone 1. Talkback Microphone Internal condenser Metering Input Level Six Segment, LED VU Meter (OL, +6, 0, -6, -18, -30) Power Supply Mains Voltages USA/Canada 105-125 VAC ~, 60 Hz Mains Voltages Europe 215 –...

  • Page 22: C•Class Dual Rack Adaptor (Optional)

    C•Class Dual Rack Adaptor (optional) The C Class Dual Rack Adaptor is available as an accessory from an authorized Samson dealer or through our website: www.samsontech.com. 1. Disconnect any cables, that may be connected, from the C•Class unit to be mounted, i.e., the power supply cable, audio cables, headphones.

  • Page 23: Block Diagram

    C•control Block Diagram...
  • Page 24 Samson Technologies Corp. 575 Underhill Blvd. P.O. Box 9031 Syosset, NY 11791-9031 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 516-364-3888 www.samsontech.com...

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