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USER MANUAL
PROFESSIONAL PORTABLE
MIXING CONSOLE
SONOSAX SX-S/SX-V
Audio equipment manufacturer
ch de la Naz 38
CH-10252 Le Mont / LAUSANNE
SWITZERLAND
Tel (41-21) 651 01 01
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INTRODUCTION
Your SONOSAX SX-S or SX-V mixing console has been manufactured to deliver many years of excellent performance.
The reliability of the SONOSAX SX-S and SX-V is due to a design combining the highest possible density with meticulo
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SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL Seite 2 von 22 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for SX022270 SX-S Extension Module FOUR CHANNEL MATRIX MODULE ADDITIONAL AUX MODULE INPUT MONITORING MODULE(SX-V only) BALANCED TRANSFORMER OUTPUT MODULE SONOSAX SX-V TIPS ON USING YOUR MIXER 1. PREPARATION 1.1 Opening the cover Release the 2 slide-locks and simultaneously slide out the cover. 1.2 Closing the cover Replace the cover and slide all the way in until the locks catch. 1.3 Removing the batt
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SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL Seite 3 von 22 1.5 Closing the battery compartment Replace the plastic side cover. NOTE : Certain D-Cells are longer than standard D-Cell batteries and slight difficulty may be found in closing the compartment if such batteries are used. Your nearest SONOSAX agent or the manufacturer in Switzerland can provide assistance should a problem arise due to this difference in length. Replace the battery compartment while holding in the slide-locks and making sure the po
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SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL Seite 4 von 22 If necessary change the batteries. Using the Sonosax external power supply: IMPORTANT : Before turning on the unit, make sure the voltage selector is correctly positioned at either 110V or 220V depending on local current supply. If needed, change selector position by using a screwdriver, a ball point pen or similar instrument. At 110V, the mixer may be powered from 100 to 125V , 50 to 60 Hertz; at 220V, from 200 to 260V, 50 to 60 Hertz. Newer SX-S
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SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL Seite 5 von 22 Traditional professional mixing consoles are all based on the same input structure. The signal from the microphone goes through a phase reversal switch and then to a pad to attenuate the signal before going to the first amplification stage. Some mixers even introduce a transformer before the first stage to simplify the circuits. Reducing the signal level before amplifying it increases any noise. It also limits the range of input signal that can be a
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SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL Seite 6 von 22 6 Channels assigned Faders Down -89.5 dBu Master Faders @ OdB, all channels off -94.2 dBu Master Faders Down -95.5 dBu 3.2 Installation Procedure Disconnect the Neutrik and dual Bantam connector from the module circuit board and install them in the appropriate blank holes on the mixer's back panel. First install the Neutrik connector with the lock towards the top of the SX-S, then install the Bantam plug with the cables oriented towards the top o
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SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL Seite 7 von 22 3.8 ON Switch With S-4 on the circuit board in Power position this switch turns the entire power to the module on and off. An audible pop will be introduced on the mixer's output if this switch is used during operation. This function is useful to conserve power when only a few channels are being used. With S-4 on the circuit board in Mute position all power is applied to the module but its output is muted unless the switch is depressed. Channels can
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SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL Seite 8 von 22 input pre-amplifier. 3.15 Line out connectors Same Mini-Jacks as INSERT connectors. Independent asymetrical output. One of the contacts gives the modulation before fader (PRE) and the other after the fader (POST). 3.16 Input module configuration RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 4. STANDARD INPUT MODULE Differences from the newer Power / Mute modules 4.1 Power on/off push-button (red knob) Each input module is equipped with an ON/OFF
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SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL Seite 9 von 22 This potentiometer allows adjustment of the global gain from 24dB to 85dB, and with PAD on from -6dB to 30dB. The gain control should be used with great care since the adjustment range is extensive. 4.4 L.F. CUT Low frequency filter at fixed slope 12dB per octave. The cutting frequency is progressively adjustable from 20Hz to 500Hz. NOTE : This filter is not disconnected by switching off the EQ push-button. RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 5. M
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SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL Seite 10 von 22 The PFL selector of the AUX section allows modulation control before the AUX Master potentiometer. 5.4 EXT or Tape return This stereo input is connected directly to the main outputs, before the MASTER Faders. This input is intended for Tape Return or for interconnecting 2 SONOSAX SX-S. It connects with a Mini-Jack, and is adjusted by the TAPE potentiometer. The PFL selector of the Tape section controls stereo modulation before the potentiometer.
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SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL Seite 11 von 22 6.1 The Extension module includes: Communication with Boom operator over a "private line" with sidetone Mono feed with the ability to talk to the agency folk Special feed for video assist Additional line output for a back up recorder Subaudable tone on slate Internal or external slate mic MS decoding for the mixer's and boom operator's monitor Remote roll for Stelladat and Nagra Switchable VU or PPM for both channels Phase correlat
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SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL Seite 12 von 22 6.3 The Boom Box The Boom Box connects to the SX-S extension module via a 2-pair cable with 6-pin Neutrik connectors. On the Boom Box is a boom-operator's headphone Jack (6,3mm, stereo), a standard XLR female plug to connect to a talkback mic, or to the Boom mic if used with Y-splitters on the SX-S end. A button provides the boom operator with the ability to call the mixer operator. A LED indicates to the boom operator that the tape is rolling. 6
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SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL Seite 13 von 22 6.8 Slate button The slate button routes the slate microphone to the main L & R outputs, and if jumper 9 is installed, also to the AUX mix-bus (jumper 9-slate to AUX). By selecting pos. 4 on the DIP mini-switch a 27 Hz slate tone is sent to the main mix, and AUX (if jumper 9 is installed), every time you press the slate button. 6.9 Guest button When pressing the Guest button the slate microphone is routed to the guest monomix. This allows the mix
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SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL Seite 14 von 22 The Tape / direct switch selects between monitoring the Audio signal before the tape or after the tape (off-tape- monitoring). This allows you to immediately check the recorded program material, provided your recorder has the tape monitoring feature. A Dip switch provides you with the choice of a manual or an automatic Tape/direct function. In manual mode you use the tape direct switch to listen either before or after the tape. In automatic mode as soo
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SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL Seite 15 von 22 installation in an existing SX-S mixer. 6.17 SX022251 SX-S Extension box The Extension Box is a signal distribution box (300mm x 56mm x 40mm) shipped with 1,5m of cable with the necessary connectors. Various connectors are installed in the distribution box to interface the SX-S mixer with the Extension Module directly with the Stelladat, Nagra 4.2, and Nagra IVS, or other equipment. 6.18 SX022260 SX-S Boom box This small box connects to the
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SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL Seite 16 von 22 SX981134 Conical head screw M3x8 (4x) SX642403 24 kOhms 1% R0805 Resistor (2x) SXS351220 22pF 1% C0805 (1x) SXS644990 49,9 Ohms 1% R0805 Resistor (1x) SXS641503 15 kOhms 1% R0805 Resistor (1x) SX860131 Bantam mini-jack pre-wired (1x) SX140002 NPN-Transistor BC 550 C When installing an SX022270 SX-S Extension Module in an SX-S mixing console with serial-number 16585 or lower R-64 and R-65 on the extension module operator board need to b
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SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL Seite 17 von 22 To make the external slate Mic operational you will need to solder in R-7=15kOhms (R-5=49.9) and C-11=22pF remove R-10 on the extension module operator board. Unsolder the internal mic on Connectors J-10 & J-11. Then connect J-12 to the Bantam jack. Make sure that Jumper 2 is in position 2,3. The internal Slate Mic is deactivated by this procedure. NOTE: SX-S10 only: Remove the unused wire on the Bantam connector. 7.4 Y Cables for Boom Operator w
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SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL Seite 18 von 22 8. FOUR CHANNEL MATRIX MODULE The four-channel matrix provides four outputs and four tape returns to accomodate 4-track recorders while still allowing a normal stereo or two-track mix. Connections to the 4-track device is made through a 10 pin LEMO connector and Lemo to XLR adaptor cable. 8.1 Channel assign Switches: The first 9 rows of switches select which Input (1 through 9) is directed to which output (A through D). Switch up is off, swi
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SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL Seite 19 von 22 9. ADDITIONAL AUX MODULE The Aux Module provides 2 additional Auxiliary Outputs available on two Bantam Jacks on the rear of the mixer. 9.1 AUX Send potentiometers The signal of each of the Inputs can be directed to the 2 Auxiliary Outputs through the potentiometer pairs marked 1 through 8. 9.2 External Input If fitted the signal from one external source can be applied to the auxiliary Outputs through the potentiometer pair marked ext.
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SONOSAX SX/S USER MANUAL Seite 20 von 22 P-13 is the Gain control for the Tbk mic. RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 10. INPUT MONITORING MODULE (SX-V only) Click here for Picture The 8-Input monitoring module provides monitoring for 8 different external stereo sources. Switches 1 through 8: these switches select the input source, the signals are switched to the monitoring circuit. 10.1 Mode switch (upper right corner) The mode switch defines whether you are listening to the inpu
