Input/Output Module - Solid State Logic SL 9000 J Series Operator's Manual

GROUP
EFX EFX
FADER
ODD EV

Input/Output Module

BUS
SUB GP
The input/output module bears a strong resemblance to the
FLIP
-30 0
dB
SL4000G module, but with a number of enhancements.
0
Ø
LINE
48V
The differences are briefly as follows:
20 +20
dB
HIGH-Z
MIC
The channel input stage is similar to G Series. The MIC gain is a
- 20dB
continuously variable control (from +15dB to +75dB) with a 20dB
+15 +75
dB
DYNAMICS
pad switch. The Mic input can also be switched to high impedance
PK
LINK
using the HIGH-Z switch, allowing the Mic input to be used for line
1 level signals.
0
RATIO Pull
Pull for fast attack
+10 20
THRESHOLD
The Multitrack BUS trim control, which on SL4000/6000/8000 Series
20
1 4
consoles is adjacent to the Group/Tape switches near the bottom of
14
RELEASE
10
the module, is also located in this area.
6
3
0 40
The SL 9000 J Series Dynamics section is based on the classic G Series
RANGE
0
Pull for fast attack
circuits, with the addition of a Peak detect option on the Compressor
30 +10
THRESHOLD
(selected by pulling the RATIO switch up) and a HOLD control for
1 4
RELEASE
the Gate. The Expander/Gate section defaults to Gate, with Expand
MON
selected by pulling the HOLD control. As with G Series, the
0 4
HOLD
CH
Pull for EXP
IN
Dynamics section can be keyed from the Monitor path by selecting
CH
MON and either CH IN or CH OUT. It can also be keyed from the
OUT
FILTERS
Insert Return by selecting KEY and IN for the channel insert point.
OUT
3
KHz
DYN SC
350
OUT
Hz
The Equaliser is a four band parametric, with variable Q on the mid
HF
0
bands and shelving/bell high and low bands. The normal curves of
BELL
the equaliser are based on the G Series equaliser. The mid bands are
+
dB
constant Q, so the bandwidth increases as the gain is decreased. LF
HMF
0
1 5 16 and HF BELL switches are provided as opposed to the LMF and
KHz
HMF range shift switches found on G Series EQ.
+
dB
6 7
KHz The E switch selects an alternative set of EQ characteristics, based on
KEY
the classic '242' E Series card. The mid bands have a constant
Q
INSERT
PRE
bandwidth, so Q increases as gain is increased; the HF band has a
0
LMF
shallower slope than in 'normal' mode. The bell curves are identical
IN
+ to the normal ones, ie. without E selected.
dB
2 2 5
KHz
The Equaliser can be switched to the Monitor path using the MON
switch. SPLT places the filters at the channel input, just as in G
Q
LF
Series.
0
30 450
Hz
BELL
+
dB The EQ IN switch is automated.
EQ
MON SPLT E
IN
OVERLOAD
AUXES
L R
CUE ST
EFX
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