Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 215 Samson
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DUAL 15 BAND EQUALIZER 0 6 6 12 12 0 6 6 12 12 0 6 6 12 12 0 6 6 12 12 0 6 3 -20 OFF BYPASS POWER 25 40 63 100 160 250 400 630 1K 1.6K 2.5K 4K 6.3K 10K 16K 25 40 63 100 160 250 400 630 1K 1.6K 2.5K 4K 6.3K 10K 16K 25 40 63 100 160 250 400 630 1K 1.6K 2.
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 215 6 - 7 System Configurations 8 - 10 About Equalization 1 1 Gro.
2 Congratulations on purchasing the Samson S curve 215 2/3 Octave, Stereo, 15 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 215 F eatures The Samson S curve 215 Graphic Equalizer utilizes state-of-the-art, Constant Q filtering technology for precise tonal control. Here are some of it’s main features: • The S curve 215 has 15 bands of equalization, with each frequency band representing 2/3 of an octave in the 25 Hz to 16 kHz range.
4 DUAL 15 BAND EQUALIZER 0 6 6 12 12 0 6 6 12 12 0 6 6 12 12 0 6 6 12 12 0 6 3 -20 OFF BYPASS POWER 25 40 63 100 160 250 400 630 1K 1.6K 2.5K 4K 6.3K 10K 16K 25 40 63 100 160 250 400 630 1K 1.6K 2.5K 4K 6.3K 10K 16K 25 40 63 100 160 250 400 630 1K 1.6K 2.
5 A AC input - Connect the supplied heavy gauge 3-pin “IEC” power cable here. B Balanced XLR jack input - Electronically balanced XLR jack input. Wiring is as follows: pin 2 hot, pin 3 cold, and pin 1 ground. C Balanced XLR jack output - Electronically balanced XLR jack output.
6 SETTING UP THE S cur ve 215 SETTING UP THE S cur ve 215 Setting up your S curve 215 Graphic Equalizer is a simple procedure which takes only a few minutes: 1.
SETTING UP THE S cur ve 215 7 7. Press the front panel Power switch in order to turn on the S curve 215. Press the Bypass switches in to activate the equalizer .
8 S cur ve 215 Sy stem Configurations Using the S curve 215 with Active Speakers In this example the mixer’s left and right outputs are connected to the S curve 215’s Channel 1 and Channel 2 inputs. Then, the S curve 215’s Channel 1 and Channel 2 outputs are connected to the inputs of the active (self-powered) loudspeakers.
S cur ve 215 Sy stem Configurations 9 Using the S curve 215 for Mains and Monitors Using the S curve 215 in Insert Points You can use the S curve 215 in your mixer’s insert points if you want to equalize one stereo, or two mono channels, individually in the mix.
10 S cur ve 215 Sy stem Configurations U sing T wo S curve 215’ s for Mains and Monitors In this example, two S curve 215’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 215’s Channel 1 and Channel 2 inputs for the main PA speakers.
11 The S curve 215 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 215 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 215.
14 Using the S cur ve 215 to Remo ve Feedback One of the most important applications for the S curve 215 is removing feedback from an onstage monitor system.
15 S cur ve 231 Wiring Guide Tip (signal) Sleeve (ground) Tip (signal) Sleeve (ground) Tip (signal) Sleeve (ground) Tip (signal) Sleeve (ground) 2 3 1 Male XLR Hot (2) Cold (3) Common (1) End View Sol.
16 Specifications Center frequencies (Hz) 25, 40, 63, 100, 160, 250, 400, 630, 1 k, 1.6 k, 2.5 k, 4 k, 6.3 k, 10 k, 16 k V ariable range ± 12 dB Frequency response (unity) <10 Hz to 90 kHz ± 3 dB THD+N, unity gain Less than 0.01% (20Hz to 20kHz) Max.
17 S cur ve 215 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.
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If you have not bought Samson 215 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Samson 215 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Samson 215 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Samson 215 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Samson 215, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Samson 215.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Samson 215. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Samson 215 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
