Carvin SL56C Instruction Manual

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  • Carvin SL56C | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    STUDIO / LIVE SERIES SL24 SL40 SL56 Owners Manual Revision 1 76-00024
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    sound mixing. If you are an experienced sound engineer, we invite you to review the signal routing and flexibility of this console for either application. Carvin is always eager to answer any questions you may have regarding the S/L console and how it will solve your specific needs. Even if you are
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    mic pre's and 24 additional line -ins! Yet another fantastic and unique feature of the Carvin S/L series consoles! 4) Channel Solo & PFL - The S/L consoles are capable of both in this short introduction. We encourage you to read the manual and if you have questions call and allow our product experts
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    result in which CARVIN and the shipping company are not responsible for. SAVE YOUR INVOICE. It will be required for warranty service if needed in keep in touch! In this manual there are diagrams and descriptions to aid you in understanding your new console. So, with this manual in hand, you hold
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    the console, turn on the mixer via the red power switch on the SLP5600 power supply. Test the mixer by plugging a microphone into a channel XLR input turn on/setup procedure. However, be sure to read the entire manual. Note; some features or setup connections may help in your situation because
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    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction pg 2 a) Receiving Inspection b) For the new owner c) Before power is turned on 1. Mixer Overview pg 7 2. Installation pg 7 3. Input Channel Section pg 8 4. Master Section pg 11 Master I/O section Left, Right, and Groups Control Masters Stereo Returns & Tape IN/OUT
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    mind placement proximity to potential noise sources and positioning the mixer where the sound can be heard clearly from the audience's perspective. The outboard SLP5600 AC power supply is also a consideration when installing a console of this caliber. The AC power for the mixer and the rest of the
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    3. Input Channel section 1. 48V PHANTOM POWER SWITCH This switch provides phantom power for condenser mics in groups of 8 channels. This allows other channel groups to remain PHANTOM POWER 24 non-powered for instruments and dynamic mics that don't require phantom power. The 48V switch should not
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    3. Input Channel section continued. 7. GAIN CONTROL The GAIN control adjusts the gain of the channels high gain microphone pre-amplifier. This pre-amplifier is designed for professional low impedance microphones. Monitor the gain level with the PEAK LED. If the LED is constantly lit, decrease the
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    18. CHANNEL AUX 3 AND AUX 4 PRE OR POST SENDS The AUX 3 and AUX 4 level controls (with the Aux 3 - 4 PRE switch in) provides a total of 4 PRE monitor controls when used with AUX 1 and AUX 2 (4 monitor mixes). With the Aux 3 - 4 PRE switch out, AUX 3 and AUX 4 can be used with AUX 5 and AUX 6 as
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    The Speakon™ power connector is used to bring the DC LR power into the console from the 2 rack space SLP5600 power 1 supply. A standard 4 wire Speakon™ cable is required. 7 AUX RETURN 7 8 LR 2 2 5 6 7 8 L R 1 POWER INSERTS GROUPS 4 5 6 7 6 CONTROL L-R STUDIO L-R LR 3 PHONES
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    Control Masters 13. GROUP MUTE'S The Group MUTE switch mutes the Group signal pre Fader and post insert. This means the group output and L-R assignment are muted, but not the send on the insert. The corresponding RED Mute LED indicates the Group has been muted. PAN C LR L-R SOLO MUTE 16 1 PK PAN C
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    Auxiliary Send Masters 24. AUX SENDS 1-6 CONTROLS & PFL 24 26 These are the Master levels for Auxiliary Sends. Each has its own PFL switch AUX SENDS to monitor the AUX send buses pre fader. 15 25 35 45 55 6 5 7/8 5 25. AUX 1-4 FLIP SWITCHES 0 10 PFL 0 10 PFL 0 10 PFL 0 10 PFL 0 10
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    MASTERS AUXILIARIES 5. Standard Studio Mixer Setups The following section describes two of the more common Studio recording setups. These setups are not the only setups you can use, many of the connections described here can be combined and customized to provide the best setup for you. The first
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    has the least possible patching and interconnection. Figure 5-3 shows a simple combination of in-line and split recording setups using a patch bay like the Carvin PB48 patch bay . The setup shows a typical 16 channel recording system. The first 8 channels are connected with the in-line method; where
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    FIGURE 5-3 For illustration, the connections have been separated into three parts. This illustration is intended to show the same thing as figure 5-2 with multiple channels. MULTI-TRACK RECORDER CHANNEL TAPE IN FROM MULTI-TRACK OUTPUT 1 DIRECT OUT 2 DIRECT OUT 3 DIRECT OUT 4 DIRECT OUT 5
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    6. Standard live mixer setups The following section describes aspects of using the S/L console in live sound reinforcement. Because live sound reinforcement is so diverse in set-up requirements and connections, this section will only discuss aspects of a live system setup and focus on the features
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    RECORDING A LIVE SHOW TO 2 TRACK WITH AUX 7/8 For specialty sub mixes, like recording a live show to a 2 track recorder, the S/L consoles feature a stereo send pair. The stereo send pair of AUX 7/8 provides (via the PRE w/ EQ switch down) an independent stereo mix with PAN for live recording. This
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    . Here is where the Groups help support center clusters, extension speakers for reaching Keyboard is shown connected through a "direct box" (Carvin DB3) which converts the unbalanced 1/4" outputs of the a graphic equalizer solves most major monitor feedback problems. Now for a sound check with the
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    Figure 6-4 GROUP AND MASTER INSERT TO PATCH BAY FRONT OF HOUSE RACK WITH PATCH BAY , EFFECTS, COMPRESSORS, AND EQ CHANNEL ONE PEAK 25K 0 GdABIN+6 10K 35K 6K 45K Hz HI CUT 50 20 120 EQ IN 10 230 Hz LOW CUT +15 +6 +3 0dB -3 -6 -15 25 PEAK 0 dB +6 GAIN 25K 10K 35K 6K 45K Hz
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    17 18 19 20 12V LIGHT 21 22 23 PHANTOM POWER 24 17-24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 L R POWER INSERTS 1 2 3 4 GROUPS 5 6 7 8 INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT 1 2 AUX SEND 5 6 INSERT AUX RETURN LR 1 3 4 7 8 LR 2 CONTROL L-R STUDIO L-R LR 3 PHONES PHONES
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    7. Using the inserts Full insert The insert jack is a Tip/Ring/Sleeve (TRS) 1/4" phone jack where the tip is the send, the ring is the return and the sleeve is the ground. When used as an insert point or in full insert mode, the channel is opened up to allow an external piece of equipment to be
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    RJ45 meter bridge connector removal 23
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    need to be lifted due to ground loop noises, only lift grounds on signal cables not on the AC power cords. SPECIFICATIONS Mixer Connection The SLP5600 is supplied with a ten foot four conductor Speakon™ cable. This can be replaced with any 16 ga. or higher 4 conductor Speakon™ cable 25 ft or
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    10. Cable connections used on the S/L series console Balanced XLRs are used for the channel MIC inputs, the group outputs and the master left right outputs These all follow the standard: PIN 1 is ground PIN 2 is positive (in phase) PIN 3 is negative (out of phase or inverting) PIN 2 PIN 3 PIN 1
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    11. Block Diagram 26 SL BLOCK DIAGRAM
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    Phantom Power +48V available at all balance XLR microphone inputs Accesories AN24 Touring case AN40 Touring case AN56 Touring case G12V 12V XLR light SLP5600 120v Spare Power Supply SP10 10' Speakon™ power cable SP25 25' Speakon™ power cable SL-88001 8 channel input card SL-88004 main output card
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    B. Schematics 28 S/L Channel Schematic
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    + C2 10 A GND PHANTOM 10 C7 10 D9 POWER +18VDC Green small R18 4.7K -18VDC A GND QC1 GND R259 JUMPER A GND CARVIN 12340 World Trade Drive San Diego, CA 92128 (619) 487-1600 FAX 487-6629 S/L MMa8AsSTtBEeRUrCSSONSeTcRMtOiLoIPXnAENSERLchematic DRAWN BY: ERIC PETERSEN APPROVED: DATE: AUG
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    RTN 1 L J9 J10 RTN 1 R R1 12K C116 + 10 R227 10K C157 39P - A19.A + R3 12K C118 + 10 R352 10K C159 39P - A19.B + R247 22K R248 22K P31.A RTN LEVEL R218 10K 50K cw C119 39P - A44.A + P31.B 50K cw RTN LEVEL PAN C71 + 10 P35.A cw B50Kx2 P35.B cw R339 10K C120 39P - A44.B + C81
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    C3 .047u + + QC5 LIGHT QC2 NEUT QC3 GND QC4 LIVE + + + FAN C15 0.047 100V H4.B R12 5.6K D17 FAN LED 6 - A1.B 7 + 5 CARVIN 12340 World Trade Drive San Diego, CA 92128 (858) 487-1600 FAX 487-6629 SPLOPW5E6R00SSPULoPwPPLeY5r S6Su/0Lp0pMlyIXSEcRhSeEmRaIEtiSc C8 + C10 + 470µF 50V
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    15VDC 100K smt 1/4w R51 14 C37 22µF R59 METER 17 8 - A56.D + 9 10K smt 1/4w CM7 10 - 13 A59.C + 11 6 - 1 A59.B + 7 CARVIN 12340 World Trade Drive San Diego, CA 92128 (619) 487-1600 FAX 487-6629 LMSE/ADLSTMEMeRteEArTNBEDriRd8geCBHSRAchNIeDNmEGLaEStic DRAWN BY: E. PETERSEN DATE: 28SEP98
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    5 CM6 10K smt 1/4w +15VDC -15VDC 100K smt 1/4w R51 METER 17 C37 22µF 8 - 14 A56.D + 9 CM7 R59 10K smt 1/4w 22K -15VDC CARVIN 12340 World Trade Drive San Diego, CA 92128 (619) 487-1600 FAX 487-6629 LSE/ DL MMetEerTBEriRdgeBSRchIDemGaEtic DRAWN BY: E. PETERSEN APPROVED: DATE: 28SEP98
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    C. Console Dimensions 71.75 S/L56 8.00 34 54.25 S/L40 36.75 S/L24 22.70
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    D. Glossary AFL (After Fade Listen) A function that allows the operator to monitor the post-fade signal in a channel independently of the main mix. Assign To route a signal to a particular signal path or combination of signal paths. Attenuate To reduce signal level. Auxiliary Send An output from the
  • Carvin SL56C | Instruction Manual - Page 36
    (hum) in the audio system. If you have noise in your system due to ground loops, check your manual for wiring tips or call technical support. Never disable the safety ground to reduce noise problems. 36 Mic level The typical level of a signal from a microphone. A mic level signal is generally below
  • Carvin SL56C | Instruction Manual - Page 37
    Noise floor will be a quiet hiss, which is the thermal noise generated by bouncing electrons in the transistor junctions. The lower the noise floor and the higher the headroom the more usable dynamic range a system has. Parametric EQ A "fully" parametric EQ is an extremely powerful equalizer that
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    12340 World Trade Drive, San Diego, CA 92128 (858) 487-1600 (800) 854-2235 www.carvin.com
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SL24
SL40
SL56
Revision 1
76-00024
SERIES
STUDIO / LIVE
Owners Manual