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Power Vector Mixer
Model VMIX
Installation and Use Manual
© 2005 Bogen Communications, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
54-2134-01A 0502
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Notice IMPORTANT Every effort was made to ensure that the information in this guide was complete and accurate at the time of printing. However, information is subject to change. Important Safety Information CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF WARNING: To Reduce The Risk of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture. (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS Always follow these basic safety precautions when installing and INSIDE. REFER SERV
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Contents Page(s) PANEL DESCRIPTIONS..................................................................................................2-3 VMIX Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................2 VMIX Rear Panel..........................................................................................................................................3 INSTALLATION ........................................
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Panel Descriptions VMIX Front Panel 1. Input Volume Controls Each of the 8 inputs is controlled by an independent volume control. 2. Signal / Clip Indicators A single two-color LEDlocated above each channel’s volume control indicates the audio activity of that channel’s input. Green indicates signal present at the input; red indicates clipping of the input signal. 3.Treble Control Controls the amount of cut or boost of treble frequencies above 10 kHz. 4. LED Output Meter An 11-segment LED outp
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Panel Descriptions VMIX Rear Panel 1.AC Receptacle A grounded, unswitched AC convenience receptacle with a 500W maximum capacity is provided for external equipment. 2. Unbalanced Output Jack Provides an unbalanced output for connection to an auxiliary or high-impedance input. 3. Bridging Jack An RCA connector that allows the bridging of Power Vector mixers together for system expansion. 4. Remote Volume Control T erminals Three terminals are provided for connection to a Bogen Model RVCP, Remote
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Installation Package Contents • Power Vector Mixer • Module Covers (8) • Instruction Manual • 12 mm Module Cover Screws (16) Mounting Rack Mounting When stacking equipment in a rack, the mixer should either be on the bottom of the stack or above equipment that does not produce heat.A rack mount bracket kit (model RPK87) is available for the Power Vector mixer. Shelf/Table Mounting When using a shelf or table mount, the mixer should stand alone with no equipment on top of it or below it. If the
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Modules Output Modules Functionality The Power Vector mixer accepts Bogen signal-processing output modules, which offer a cost effective and con- venient way to add specific signal-processing capability into a system.When an output module is installed, the mix bus signal is automatically rerouted through the output module, whose capabilities further process the sig- nal before it is presented to the power mixer section. Up to 2 output modules can be installed in a Power Vector mixer using module
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Connections Unbalanced Output The VMIX includes an unbalanced output for connection to an auxiliary or high-impedance input using an RCA connector. Output level is 0 dBµ when meter reads “0”. Maximum output is +20 dBµ. Balanced Output Three terminals are provided for the transformer balanced output of the Power Vector mixer. Note:The output signal level is selectable for +4 dBµ, -10 dBµ, or -50 dBµ. Remote Volume Control Three terminals are provided for remote control of the Master Volume contro
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Connections Mute Control Each priority bus (High, Medium, and Low) can be externally activated. This allows priority buses of two or more Power Vector mixers to be linked together for system expansion purposes.A particular mute prior- ity can be externally forced by shorting that priority's bus terminal to the C terminal of the Mute Control (the C terminal is the system ground). Forcing the H priority bus this way will mute all modules except for modules set for priority level 1 (highest priorit
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Operation Front Panel Controls & Indicators Input Volume Controls and Signal / Clip Indicator Each input module may be individually controlled by its corresponding volume control knob.A single LED located above each channel’s volume control indicates the audio activity of that channel’s input. Green indi- cates signal present at the input. Red indicates that the input signal com- ing from the input module into the mixer is clipping and distorted.This is caused by either an input signal that is t
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Operation Rear Panel Controls Balanced Out Switch A three-position slide switch selects the signal level of the balanced out- put. Output levels of +4 dBµ, -10 dBµ, and -50 dBµ are available.The indi- cated output level corresponds to “0” on the level meter. Other Controls (Located In Module Bay 6) Tone Control Bypass Switch A slide switch that can bypass the effects of the Bass and Treble controls is located on the back plane of module bay 6. It is sometimes desirable to bypass the tone control
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Block Diagram 10
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Specifications Output Level Balanced: Selectable +4, -10, -50 dBµ (typical when meter reads “0”) Unbalanced: 0 dBµ (typical when meter reads “0”) Max. Output Level Balanced: +18 dBµ Unbalanced: +20 dBµ Frequency Response: +/- 1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz) Distortion: 0.01 (@ +18 dBµ THD+N, 20-20k BW Limited) Signal-to-Noise Fundamental: -99 dB* w/ AUX MAX1R Module: -94 dB* w/ MIC2X Module: -64 dB* w/ TEL1S Module: -92 dB* Tone Controls Bass Frequency: 100 Hz (+/- 10 dB minimum) Treble Frequency: 10 kHz
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Accessories A variety of accessories are available. RPK87 - Rack Mounting Kit PVSC - Power Vector Security Cover • Prevents tampering with system settings • Adapts Power Vector Mixer for 19" rack mounting • Heavy gauge steel construction • Power and meter switches accessible 1 • Fits Power Vector Mixer into 2 rack spaces (3 /2") • Simple installation RVCP - Remote Volume Control Panel PVMC - Power Vector Module Cover • Push-button operation of motorized master volume control • Prevents tampering
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Warranty Bogen’s VMIX is warranted to be free from defects in material or workmanship for three (3) years from the date of sale to the orig- inal purchaser. Any part of the product covered by this warranty that, with normal installation and use, becomes defective will be repaired or replaced by Bogen, at our option, provided the product is shipped insured and prepaid to: Bogen Factory Service Department, 50 Spring Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446, USA. The product will be returned to you freight prepaid
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50 Spring Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446, U.S.A. Tel. 201-934-8500, Fax: 201-934-9832, www.bogen.com
