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Sound Devices 442 Nordic User Manual And Technical Information

Sound Devices 442 Nordic User Manual And Technical Information

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442
Field Mixer
User Guide and Technical Information
for 442 and 442 Nordic Field Mixers
Sound Devices, LLC
300 Wengel Drive
Reedsburg, WI 53959 USA
Voice +1 (608) 524-0625
Fax +1 (608) 524-0655
www.sounddevices.com
©2003–2008 Sound Devices, LLC

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  • Page 1 Field Mixer User Guide and Technical Information for 442 and 442 Nordic Field Mixers Sound Devices, LLC 300 Wengel Drive Reedsburg, WI 53959 USA Voice +1 (608) 524-0625 Fax +1 (608) 524-0655 www.sounddevices.com ©2003–2008 Sound Devices, LLC...
  • Page 2 backside - front cover...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Microphone Powering......7 442 Nordic Information ... . .16 High-Pass Filters .
  • Page 4 The 442 contains four high-performance microphone preamplifi ers, many outputs, and fl exible monitoring. Its inputs and outputs, including direct outputs per channel, make the 442 at home in small “run- and-gun” applications as well as large, multiple input productions.

  • Page 5: Quick Start Guide

    9. Verify that there is signal present on the output meter. Output Connection 1. Connect to the XLR output of the 442. 2. Select the output type - MIC, -10, or LINE level. 3. Verify that the destination input is receiving signal.

  • Page 6: Front Panel Descriptions

    442/442N User Guide and Technical Information Front Panel Descriptions Gain (Trim) 10. Slate Mic / Tone Oscillator Controls the gain of the microphone preamp. Activates the slate microphone in the left position Range is from +22 dB to +60 dB to accomodate (momentary) and activates the tone oscillator in different input sources.

  • Page 7: Input Panel Descriptions

    18. Output Meter 21. Output Limiter LEDs 40 segment output meter. Markings indicate out- Illuminates orange in proportion to the amount of put level (at line-level) in dBu for Peak setting. For output limiting. Indicates that Master or Faders VU setting, markings indicate Volume Units. See are set too high if significant limiting is occuring.

  • Page 8: Output Panel Descriptions

    = Left, ring = Right. Also used to link to the Mix In to add inputs to a 442. Note Early versions (s/n < 0303) of the 442 use a coax- 36. Mono Mic Out ial DC power connector with tip (+) and sleeve (–).

  • Page 9: Input Channels

    Condenser microphones require power for various parts of their operation. The 442 can provide phantom or T- power to each input and is selected per input. The 442 can provide up to 10 mA to each input at 48 V, suffi cient for the most power-hungry condenser microphones.

  • Page 10: High-Pass Filters

    Where possible, attempt to equalize at the sound source with microphone selection, use of windscreens, micro- phone placement, and onboard microphone fi ltering. Many microphones have on-board high pass fi lters, and the high-pass fi lters on the 442 can be used in conjunction with the microphone's fi lters to increase the fi lter's slope.

  • Page 11: Peak Leds

    Setup Menu.-3. The 442 provides selectOutputs The 442 is a two-bus mixer with several outputs - essential for multi-camera, multi-source productions. Because each input can be continuously panned from left to right, the mixer can be used with either two mono buses or with a single stereo bus.

  • Page 12: Master Outputs - Xlr And Hirose Multi-Pin

    Tape Outputs (Mix Output) The 442 has an unbalanced, tape level output available on both a locking TA3-type connector and a 3.5 mm con- nector. These two connectors are resistively in parallel. Tape outs are typically used to interface with consumer inputs such as MiniDisc, DAT, and compact cassette recorders.

  • Page 13: Mix Input (Linking Mixers)

    Mix Input (linking mixers) The Mix In connector allows two 442 mixers to be connected for a total of eight input channels. The signal of all eight input channels are present at the output of the 442 to which the Mix In connector is connected. The other 442's outputs will contain only its own four input channels.

  • Page 14: Headphone Peak Led

    Return signals clip (after the Return gain stage), the Headphone Peak LED illuminates. Headphone Monitoring The 442 can drive headphones to dangerously high volumes. Turn down the headphone gain control before selecting a headphone source to prevent accidental signal extremes.

  • Page 15: Powering

    External Powering The 442 can be powered from any DC voltage from 5 to 18 VDC. Pin-4 of the locking, Hirose connector is posi- tive (+) and pin-1 is negative (–). The external DC supply is completely isolated (fl oating) from the rest of the mixer for easy and safe interconnection to other external audio gear.

  • Page 16: Tone Oscillator / Slate Microphone

    A single 3-position switch controls both the tone oscillator and the slate microphone. Tone Oscillator Tone is used to set gain structure between the 442 and the next device in the signal path. The tone oscillator uses the locking position of the switch.

  • Page 17: Accessing The Setup Menu

    Accessing the Setup Menu The 442 has 18 setup options (See Setup charts). Setups, while not typically changed during operation, are easily accessed from the front panel. Enter the Setup Menu To access the setup menu perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 18: 442 Nordic Information

    The 442 Nordic (442N) is identical to the 442 except for its Nordic scale PPM meter. Setup Menus The Setup Menus vary slightly between the 442 and the 442N. To set the limiter threshold level an additional LED is illuminated for calculation. To fi nd the limiter threshold value, consult the chart below.

  • Page 19: Setup Menu Firmware V 5

    Setup Menu Firmware v 5.06 The chart below shows the available setups for the 442 and 442N. The fl ashing left (top) meter LED indicates the setup selected. The right meter LED indicates the available values, read from left to right.

  • Page 20: Setup Menu Firmware V 3 & 4

    Setup Menu Firmware v 3 & 4 The chart below shows the available setups for the 442 and 442N. The fl ashing left (top) meter LED indicates the setup selected. The right meter LED indicates the available values, read from left to right.

  • Page 21: Setup Menu Firmware V 2, (442 Only)

    Setup Menu Firmware v 2, (442 only) The chart below is provided for users with the original production 442 fi rmware. Determine the fi rmware revi- sion by viewing the meters when the unit is powered up. The left meter indicates the fi rmware version. The meters “dance”...

  • Page 22: Specifi Cations

    442/442N User Guide and Technical Information Specifi cations Measurement Settings (unless otherwise specifi ed): Gain controls for the channel being measured at mid point, all other channel gains fully down; pan controls centered; low-cut off; inputs in 'MIC' position; outputs in LINE position.

  • Page 23: Outputs

    Outputs Impedance Type For use with: Max Output Level (ohms actual) XLR & multi-pin, transformer-bal- >=600 ohm +20 dBu (7.8 Vrms) LINE setting anced inputs XLR & multi-pin, –10 transformer-bal- 3.2k >10k ohm inputs +6 dBu (1.5 V rms) setting anced XLR &...
  • Page 24 442/442N User Guide and Technical Information Frequency Response: Mic Powering (each mic selectable): 20 Hz to 30 kHz, +0.2, –0.5 dB, –1 dB @ 5 Hz and 50 Dynamic (no power applied), kHz typical 12 V Phantom - though 680 ohm resistors, 10 mA per...

  • Page 25: Block Diagram - Inputs And Outputs

    Block Diagram - Inputs and Outputs...

  • Page 26: Block Diagram - Monitoring

    442/442N User Guide and Technical Information Block Diagram - Monitoring v. 5.06 Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the latest documentation.

  • Page 27: Accessories

    Accessories Several high-value accessories are available for the 302 mixer, including a carry-case, cables, and power acces- sories. For a full list of Sound Devices products and accessories, visit our web site www.sounddevices.com/ products. CS-4 Production case with high-quality strap for use with 442 Field Mixer with integrated acessory compartment and NP-type battery compartment.

  • Page 28: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    Sound Devices, LLC 300 Wengel Drive Reedsburg, WI 53959 USA declares that the product, 442 Production Field Mixer is in conformity with and passes: EN55103-1, 1997 EMC-product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use.

  • Page 29: Warranty And Technical Support

    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. Warranty claims due to severe service conditions will be addressed on an individual basis. THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE.
  • Page 30 442 & 442N - Printed in U.S.A.

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