Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto S.curve 231 del fabbricante Samson
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DUAL 31 BAND EQUALIZER S Class Signal P r oc essors.
Safety Instr uctions Important Safety Instructions 1. Please read all instructions before operating the unit. 2. Keep these instructions for future reference. 3. Please heed all safety warnings. 4. Follow manufacturers instructions. 5. Do not use this unit near water or moisture.
T able of Contents Introduction 2 System Features 3 Controls and Functions Front Panel 4 Rear Panel 5 Setting Up and Using the S curve 231 6 - 7 System Configurations 8 - 10 About Equalization 1 1 Gro.
2 Congratulations on purchasing the Samson S curve 231 dual channel,1/3 Octave, 31 Band Constant Q Graphic Equalizer! Although this product is designed for easy operation, we suggest you take some time out first to go through these pages so you can fully understand how we’ve implemented a number of unique features.
3 S cur ve 231 F eatures The Samson S curve 231 Graphic Equalizer utilizes state-of-the-art, Constant Q filtering technology for precise tonal control.
4 1 Equalizer level sliders - Independent Equalizer sliders are provided for each frequency area (The S curve 231 provides 31 frequency areas).Calibration markings on either side of each Equalizer slider allow you to cut or boost each frequency area.
5 CUT ONLY switch - When pressed in, the LED switch lights and all the Equalizer sliders serve to attenuate their frequency areas only (there is no boost) by up to 6 or 12 dB, depending upon the setting of the RANGE switch (see #7 below).
6 SETTING UP THE S cur ve 231 SETTING UP THE S cur ve 231 Setting up your S curve 231 Graphic Equalizer is a simple procedure which takes only a few minutes: 1.
SETTING UP THE S cur ve 231 7 7. Press the front panel Power switch to turn on the S curve 231. Press the Equalizer switches in to activate the equalizer . Note that audio signal will be muted for approximately five seconds until the relay power-on circuitry is activated (at which time you’ll hear a click and the audio signal will be unmut- ed).
8 S cur ve 131 Sy stem Configurations Using the S curve 231 with Active Speakers In this example, the mixer’s stereo output is connected to the S curve 231’s inputs. Then, the S curve 231’s outputs are connected to the inputs of each active (self-powered) loudspeaker.
S cur ve 131 Sy stem Configurations 9 Using the S curve 231 for Mains and Monitors Using the S curve 231 in Insert Points You can use the S curve 231 in your mixer’s insert points if you want to equalize two mono channels individually in the mix.
10 S cur ve 131 Sy stem Configurations U sing T wo S curve 231’ s for Mains and Monitors In this example, two S curve 231’s are used for the stereo main and for the 2-channel monitor mix. The mixer’s left and right outputs are connected to the first S curve 231’s inputs for the main PA speakers.
11 The S curve 231 gives you fine control over shaping a sound, using a process called equalization . But there are few areas of sound engineering more misunderstood than equalization, and, just as good EQ can really help a sound, bad EQ can really hurt it, so read on.
Grounding T echniques Hum and buzz are the biggest enemies you face when interconnecting a large number of different pieces of equipment to one another.
13 Using the S cur ve 231 with an RT A An RT A (Real T ime Analyzer) is a device which measures the relative levels of multiple frequency areas. This device, in conjunction with a pink noise generator , is the perfect companion for your S curve 231.
14 Using the S cur ve 231 to Remo ve F eedback One of the most important applications for the S curve 231 is removing feedback from an onstage monitor system.
15 S cur ve 231 Wiring Guide Unbalanced 1/4” to RCA Cable S cur ve 231 Wiring Guide There are several ways to interface the S curve 231, depending on your exact monitoring set-up.
16 Specifications 1: Center frequencies (Hz) 20, 25, 31.5, 40, 50, 63, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630, 800, 1 k, 1.25 k, 1.6 k, 2 k, 2.5 k, 3.15 k, 4 k, 5 k, 6.3 k, 8 k, 10 k, 12.5 k, 16 k, 20 k 2: Variable range ±6 dB or ± 12 dB 3: Frequency response (unity) <10 Hz to 70 kHz -3 dB 4: THD+N, unity gain Less than 0.
17 S cur ve 231 Block Diagram.
Samson T echnologies Corp. 575 Underhill Blvd. P .O. Box 9031 Syosset, NY 1 1791-9031 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 516-364-3888 www .samsontech.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Samson S.curve 231 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Samson S.curve 231 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Samson S.curve 231 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Samson S.curve 231 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Samson S.curve 231, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Samson S.curve 231.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Samson S.curve 231. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Samson S.curve 231 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
