Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit SX-ST du fabricant Sonosax
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USER MANUAL PROFESSIONAL MIXING CONSOLE SONOSAX SX-ST / SX-VT Audio equipment manufacturer SONOSAX SAS S.A. Ch. de la Naz 38 CH-1052 Le Mont s/Lausanne SWITZERLAND Tel: +41 21 651 0101 Fax: +41 21 651 0109 Web: www.sonosax.ch www.sonosax.com Email: sonosax@sonosax.
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... ............................. 5 Key Features 5 1. GENERAL DESCR IPTION .
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 3 4.13 PFL/AFL push button ............................................................................................................ ........................... 16 4.13.1 P/A LED ......................................
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 4 7.7.1 Mic 1 to 3 ..................................................................................................................... ....................................... 26 7.8 Groups and Aux M aster S ections....
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 5 INTRODUCTION Congratulations, by purchasing y our SONOSAX SX-ST or SX-VT profe ssional mixing console, you have acquired a product of the highest quality, manufactured to deliver many years of outstanding performances.
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 6 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The SONOSAX SX-ST and SX-VT Series is a line of extremely co mpact, portable, self-contained mixing consoles, designed for professional mobile and studio applications.
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 7 2. INSTALLATION 2.1 Safety Instructions • Read all the safety and operation instructions bef ore operating the SX-ST / SX-VT console and its power supply. • Keep the instructions for further reference. • Follow all warnings, notes and instructions in this operation manual.
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 8 2.2 Battery Power Mode (SX-ST Series only) 2.2.1 Removing the battery compartment Remove the battery pack by releasing the two slide- locks, tilting the compartm ent diagonally towards you and lifting it out.
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 9 2.2.3 Closing the battery compartment Replace the plastic side cover and tight en the screw. ( Do not over tighten ) 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.
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 10 2.4 AC Power Mode (SX-VT Series only) The connection of mains the power supply is made by using a mains cable and a standard IEC receptacle. It meets all of the international safety certification requirements. Please make sure that the unit has a proper ground connec tion.
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 11 4. MIC / LINE INPUT MODULE Traditional professional mixing consoles are generally based on the same input structure. The signal from the micr ophone goes through a phase reversal switch and then to a pad to attenuate the signal before going to the first amplification stage.
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 12 4.1 Input Select Switch The SX-ST / SX-VT provides with two different connections type per input: one is on a conventional XLR-3F receptacle and the “B” input on a mult i-lines 25pin Sub-D connector. This is useful when different sources are frequently swapped ( e.
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 13 4.5 LF Cut and Equalizer The SONOSAX SX-ST / SX-VT series input module is equipped with a pow erful filtering and equalization section. Its design is derived from our previous model SONOSAX SX-S on which the efficiency and sonic integrity have been well proven in practice for decades.
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 14 4.6 Mix busses 1 to 8 assignment The SX-ST / SX-VT series are equipped with eight groups ( or tracks) mix busses. Channels can be assigned to mix busses Pre or Post P.
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 15 4.9 Limiter ( non VCA version only ) Each input module is equipped with a Limiter switch abl e ON or OFF. The THRES knob (threshold) sets the level above which the limiter becomes active. The threshold level can be adjusted between infinite and - 30dB.
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 16 4.12 Channel Power switch (SX-ST series only) It powers ON or OFF the entire input module. This functi on is useful to save the battery power when only a few numbers of channels are being used. An audible pop will be in troduced in the mixer's outputs if this switch is used during normal operation.
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 17 4.16 On Air signaling ( SX-VT serie only ) ON AIR signaling is available on each input channel and can be enabled with Dip switch S5-B. The On Air signalisation is turned On or Off by moving the Fader up and down, providing that the channel is turned ON.
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 18 5. Stereo Line Input Module The Stereo Input Module is available for the SONOSAX SX-VT series only. It accepts stereo line signals from –14dBu to +25dBu.
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 19 5.1 Left & Right Gain Control These gain controls are used to individually trim the appr opriate input level of the Left and the Right Channel in a wide range of .
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 20 - if PRE fader is selected, the level can still be m onitored even if the channel is turned Off ( Muted ) 5.6 Channel Fader The Stereo Input module is equipped with two VCA circuitr ies ( Voltage Controlled Amplifier ), one for each of the L & R signal.
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 21 5.10 Remote This switch enables the Fader Start function of the Stereo input. The Start / Stop function of any connected device with Fader Start option can be control.
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 22 6. 8 CHANNELS A/D CONVERTER With the optional 8 channels 24 bits A/D conv erter, the SX-ST / SX-VT series provide with 8 digital outputs, combined in 4 AES/EBU pairs available on a 25pin Sub-D connector.
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 23 7. MASTER & MONITORING MODULE.
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 24 7.1 Meters Two high precision moving coil Peak Meters read the audio levels selected by the Main Monitor rotary switch, offering a wide range of 44dB from –32dB up to +12dB. The upper meter shows the Left channel or the phase correlation, The lower meter shows the Right channel or the battery level.
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 25 7.2 Talkback/SLATE and Oscillator The SX-ST/SX-VT mixers feature an advanced Talkback/Sl ate functionalities. Pressi ng the Talkback/Slate push button located on the .
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 26 7.6 Monitoring The SONOSAX SX-ST and SX-VT offers 3 identical and independent stereo Monitoring sections. The left most Monitor section (the Main Monitor) is dedicated to the sound engineer working on the mixer. The upper rotary switch selects the source for the phone output, the monitor output and the peak-meters.
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 27 7.8 Groups and Aux Master Sections 7.8.1 Group Master rotary faders The outputs levels of the Groups 1 to 8 are controll ed per pairs. The four rotary Master Faders adjust the output level of the corresponding pair of Groups fr om - infinite (Mute) to 0dB (unity gain).
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 28 8. SPECIFICATIONS General and notes All specifications mentioned herea fter apply to standard models only. SONOSAX SAS SA reserves the right to modify these c haracteristics at any time without prior notice. For measures and/or settings the referenc e is: 0dBu = 0.
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 29 Mic/Line inputs Input type: electronically balanced Input impedance: 6.8k Ω , linear from 10 Hz to 200 kHz RF filters: standard Microphone power: +48V (phantom powe.
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 30 Main outputs Output type: electronically balanced Output impedance: <50•. Nominal output level: +6dBu or +4dBu depending on global nominal level setting Maximum output level: +25dBu ( +22.5dBm Z-load 600 ) Output Noise : unweighted 20Hz to 22kHz Master faders closed: -1xx dBu Master faders at max: -100.
SX-ST / SX-SV User Manual page 31 Power requirements Supply voltage, internal : 18,0V nominal with 12x LR20 (D) standard 1.5V alkaline batteries or 14,4V nominal with 12x LR20 (D) 1.2V NiCd or NiMH accumulators Estimated battery life : approx. .......
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Sonosax SX-ST c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Sonosax SX-ST - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Sonosax SX-ST, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Sonosax SX-ST va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Sonosax SX-ST, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Sonosax SX-ST.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Sonosax SX-ST. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Sonosax SX-ST ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
