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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Using the Powerhouse 1000X Setting up a PA Setup - solo entertainer Setup - duo performance Setup - karaoke REFERENCE Wiring Connections Hints & Tips Trouble Shooting 20-21 Glossary of technical terms 22-23 Technical Specification Warranty Service Information www.studiomaster.com www.studiomaster.com...
  • Page 3 POWERHOUSE 1000X INTRODUCTION Thank you for buying this Studiomaster product. The Powerhouse 1000X series of powered mixers combines professional facilities in a sleek compact package complete with on board effects DSP and 7 band graphic equaliser. You will find all the features you would expect from a Studiomaster product including 1000 Watts of audio power.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Write the serial number in the box provided in the Warranty section for future reference. If the unit gets damaged, has been dropped or appears to have developed a fault refer to the Service Information section for details. WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED (GROUNDED) www.studiomaster.com www.studiomaster.com...
  • Page 5 3 pin XLR input designed for use with balanced, low impendence LINE microphones such as the Studiomaster KM range. Global 48V phantom power is available for condenser microphones - see rear panel details for the 48V switch location. Can be wired for balanced or unbalanced use.
  • Page 6 MUTE/ALT 3-4 switch When pressed the channel signal to the MAIN MIX is muted and now feeds the ALT 3-4 bus. Channel fader Controls the level of the signal from the channel to the MAIN MIX or ALT 3-4 bus. www.studiomaster.com www.studiomaster.com...
  • Page 7 Controls & Features - Front Panel Stereo Channels (not fitted on model 10R) LEFT INPUTS Two ¼” TRS jack sockets for balanced or unbalanced stereo line level signals. For mono operation use only the LEFT input. Can be wired for balanced or unbalanced use. GAIN control Adjusts the incoming signal to match the internal operating level of the RIGHT...
  • Page 8 MUTE/ALT 3-4 switch When pressed the channel signal to the MAIN MIX is muted and now feeds the ALT 3-4 bus. Channel fader Controls the level of the signal from the channel to the MAIN MIX or ALT 3-4 bus. www.studiomaster.com www.studiomaster.com...
  • Page 9: Output Section

    Controls & Features - Front Panel Output section MAIN MIX PLAYBACK AUX RETURN CONTROL BALANCED BALANCED RECORD ROOM L/R MONO STEREO AUX INPUT ALT 3-4 OUTPUT BALANCED/UNBALANCED BALANCED/UNBALANCED PHONES MON SEND AUX SEND ALT 3-4 INSERT INSERT INSERT LISTEN Hall1 Voice doubler1 PEAK Hall2...
  • Page 10 AUX RETURN AUX RETURN INPUT socket ¼” TS jack unbalanced stereo input. See item 35 for details. ALT 3-4 OUTPUT socket ¼” TRS jack balanced output socket. Can be wired for balanced or unbalanced use. ALT 3-4 OUTPUT www.studiomaster.com www.studiomaster.com...
  • Page 11 Controls & Features - Front Panel Output section - continued ALT 3-4 INSERT socket ¼” jack TRS socket enabling the ALT signal to be routed to an external processor (like a graphic equaliser) and returned back. The signal to the socket is sourced before (pre) the ALT 3-4 fader.
  • Page 12: Bargraph Display

    TO MAIN MIX. Routes the signals sent via the input channels, when any MUTE/ALT 3-4 buttons have been pressed, to the left – right MAIN MIX output. This switch operates independently of the ALT 3-4 fader. ALT 3-4 www.studiomaster.com www.studiomaster.com...
  • Page 13: Phones / Control Room

    PHONES / CONTROL ROOM Controls & Features - Front Panel MAIN MIX ALT 3-4 Output section - continued SOLO ACTIVE SOLO PHONES / CONTROL ROOM section a) MAIN MIX or ALT 3-4 switch. Routes the signal from MAIN MIX or ALT 3-4 faders to the PHONES / CONTROL ROOM.
  • Page 14: Signal Leds

    Circuit breaker Interrupts the power to the unit in the event of a fault. If the circuit breaker trips there could be a fault with the unit. Contact a Studiomaster service centre for advice. AC power input: 230V AC 50/60 Hz Phantom Power switch This supplies +48V to all mic channels to power condenser microphones.
  • Page 15 A be used along with the setup diagrams to help get the best uni-directional mic, such as the Studiomaster KM range, from your Powerhouse 1000X. picks up most of the sound from the front but much less Always position the PA speakers in front of any from the sides and very little from the rear.
  • Page 16 BALANCED/UNBALANCED PHONES RIGHT RIGHT MON SEND AUX SEND ALT 3-4 INSERT INSERT INSERT MODEL : POWERHOUSE 1000X-10 230V CAUTION CAUTION SERIAL NUMBER HERE AIR VENTS FRONT AND REAR RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK MUST NOT BE OBSTRUCTED DO NOT OPEN ASSEMBLED IN CHINA...
  • Page 17 BALANCED/UNBALANCED PHONES RIGHT RIGHT MON SEND AUX SEND ALT 3-4 INSERT INSERT INSERT MODEL : POWERHOUSE 1000X-10 230V CAUTION CAUTION SERIAL NUMBER HERE AIR VENTS FRONT AND REAR RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK MUST NOT BE OBSTRUCTED DO NOT OPEN ASSEMBLED IN CHINA...
  • Page 18 BALANCED/UNBALANCED PHONES RIGHT RIGHT MON SEND AUX SEND ALT 3-4 INSERT INSERT INSERT MODEL : POWERHOUSE 1000X-10 230V CAUTION CAUTION SERIAL NUMBER HERE AIR VENTS FRONT AND REAR RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK MUST NOT BE OBSTRUCTED DO NOT OPEN ASSEMBLED IN CHINA...
  • Page 19: Wiring Connections

    WIRING CONNECTIONS HOW DO I KNOW I HAVE THE RIGHT LEADS To connect a Balanced Microphone To connect an Unbalanced Microphone to a mic input 3 pin XLR - male to a mic input 3 pin XLR - male Pin 3 - Negative / Cold / -Ve phase Pin 3 - Link to Pin 1 Pin 2 - Positive / Hot / +Ve phase Pin 2 - Positive / Hot / +Ve phase...
  • Page 20: Hints And Tips

    4 ohms / channel. Due to the high audio power the 1000X can deliver, only heavy duty loudspeakers should be used and not domestic Hi-Fi types. Use good quality speaker cables to minimise power loss and possible damage. www.studiomaster.com www.studiomaster.com...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING WHY IS IT NOT WORKING! No Power..Working fine and then sound cuts out..Check mains lead/A.C. power cord is connected and Is the PROTECT led on? This indicates the amplifier has pushed in firmly. over heated. Check ventilation slots are not blocked and there is a good flow of cool air.
  • Page 22: Glossary Of Technical Terms

    600ohm circuits. GROUND Earth A standard reference voltage = 1V rms. HERTZ (Hz) DECIBEL (dB) A measurement of frequency. 1Hz = 1 cycle per second. www.studiomaster.com www.studiomaster.com...
  • Page 23 Churches and concert halls are often specifically designed to be HIGH (or TOP) highly reverberant to enhance the type of music usually performed The treble or high frequency content of a sound or the speakers there. (often compression drivers attached to horns or flares) used to reproduce it.
  • Page 24: Technical Specification

    Maximum Signal Level to balanced Outputs Maximum Gain Minimum Gain Mic Input -38dBu +13dBu Line Input -9dBu +30dBu Stereo Input +12dBu Stereo Aux Input +3dBu Playback +10dBu Aux Return +4dBu On Board EFFECTS PROCESSOR 24 Bit, 32 preset Digital Signal Processor www.studiomaster.com www.studiomaster.com...
  • Page 25 Power Consumption @ 1/3 Power Pink Noise 4.6A Dimensions Width Height Depth Weight Powerhouse 1000X-10R 482mm (19") 150mm (5.9") 410mm (16.1") 15.5KG (34.1lbs) Powerhouse 1000X-10 474mm (18.6”) 150mm (5.9”) 410mm (16.1”) 15.5KG (34.1lbs) Powerhouse 1000X-14 590mm (23.2”) 150mm (5.9”) 410mm (16.1”) 16KG (35.2lbs) Powerhouse 1000X-18 696mm (27.3”)
  • Page 26: Warranty

    SERVICE INFORMATION HOW TO GET MY PRODUCT REPAIRED If you have a problem with your Studiomaster product or think it You must have the Returns Authorisation number clearly marked has developed a fault you should first carefully check the Trouble on the outside of the carton or we may refuse the delivery.
  • Page 27 POWERHOUSE 1000X In Accordance with our progressive product development, Studiomaster / Studioking reserve the right to change features and specifications without prior notice. EXPECT THE BEST EXPECT THE BEST...
  • Page 28 Studioking Limited Unit 1, Youngs Industrial Estate, Stanbridge Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4QB, UK Tel : +44 (0)1525 217111 Fax : +44 (0)1525 378466 Email : enquiries@studiomaster.com www.studiomaster.com PH1000XM ENG V1...

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