S Class Signal Processors

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1 - - + /H /M /M 75 DEAY K ANGE M/H 75.. M/HM.6K 4K ITE H H /H /M DEAY K ANGE H M/H.6K.6K. HM/H.6K / COSSOVE CHANNE W W / COSSOVE CHANNE S Class Signal Processors

2 Caution: To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, do not remove cover or back. No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel. WANING DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO AIN O MOIUE AVIS ISQUE DE CHOC EECTONIQUE NE PAS OUVI Safety Instructions FO CONTINUED POTECTION A ISK OF FIE, EPACE ONY WITH SAME TYPE ATTENTION UTIISE UN FUSIBE DE ECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE ISK OF EECTIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WANING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. Important Safety Instructions. Please read all instructions before operating the unit.. Keep these instructions for future reference.. Please heed all safety warnings. 4. Follow manufacturers instructions. 5. Do not use this unit near water or moisture. 6. Clean only with a damp cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.. Protect the power cord from being walked on and pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and at the point at which they exit from the unit.. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.. efer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug damage, or if liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit, the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

3 Table of Contents Table des matières Inhalt Contenido ENGISH Introduction S -way Features Controls and Functions Front Panel ayout 4 ear Panel ayout 4 Operating the S Way Setting Up the S -way 6 Setting up the S -way for Stereo -way Operation 7-9 S -way Controls S Way System Set-Ups Stereo -way Operation Stereo -way Operation Mono 4-way Operation Mono 4-way ow Operation 4 S -way Connections 5 Addendum: Setting up the S way using a eal Time Analyzer 6-7 DEUTSCHE S -way Funktionen egler und Funktionen Vorderseite 4 5 ückseite 4 5 S Way bedienen S -way einrichten 6 S -way für den -Weg Stereo-Betrieb einrichten 7 9 S -way egler 4 S Way System-Einrichtungen -Weg Stereo-Betrieb 4 -Weg Stereo-Betrieb 4 4-Weg Mono-Betrieb 4 4-Weg Mono ow-betrieb 44 Anhang A: S -way mit Echtzeit-Analyzer einrichten Technische Daten 6 Blockdiagram 6 Specifications 6 Block Diagram 6 FANÇAIS Présentation du S -Way 9 Commandes et fonctions Face avant Face arrière Utilisation des fonctions du S Way Configuration du S -way Configuration voies stéréo du S -way 5 Utilisation des fonctions du S -way 6 Configurations du système S Way Configuration voies stéréo 7 Configuration voies stéréo 8 Configuration 4 voies mono 9 Configuration 4 voies mono pour Subwoofers Annexes A : Configuration du S -way à l aide d un analyseur en temps réel Caractéristiques techniques 6 Synoptique 6 ESPAÑO Características del S -way 47 Controles y funciones Distribución del panel frontal Distribución del panel posterior Utilizar el S Way Instalar el S -way 5 Configurar el S -way para el modo estéreo de vías 5 5 Controles del S -way 54 Configuraciones del sistema S Way Modo estéreo de vías 55 Modo estéreo de vías 56 Modo mono de 4 vías 57 Modo mono de 4 vías para graves 58 Apéndice A: Configurar el S -way con un Analizador en Tiempo eal (TA) 59 6 Especificaciones 6 Diagrama de bloque 6 Copyright, Samson Technologies Corp. Printed May, Samson Technologies Corp. 575 Underhill Blvd. P.O. Box 9 Syosset, NY 79-9 Phone: -8--SAMSON ( ) Fax:

4 Introduction ENGISH Thank you for purchasing the Samson S -way electronic crossover. The Samson S -way is a one-space, dual channel electronic crossover capable of managing the frequency control for Stereo -Way, Stereo -Way, 4-Way Mono and 4-Way Mono ow speaker systems. The S - way is an ideal crossover solution for small and large PA systems, live sound venues, commercial installations, recording studio monitors and DJ set-ups. In addition to its flexibility in configuring to different sound systems, the S -way has advanced features such as Delay, CD Horn Equalization, dedicated imiter and individual Phase and Mute switches per frequency band. S -way s convenient meters and frequency indicator EDs provide instant status of important speaker management settings. The S -way is a complete electronic crossover solution, which will give you precise control and superior sound from your loudspeaker system. In these pages, you ll find a detailed description of the features of the S -way electronic crossover, as well as a guided tour through its front and rear panels, step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and full specifications. You ll also find a warranty card enclosed please don t forget to fill it out and mail it in so that you can receive online technical support and so we can send you updated information about these and other Samson products in the future. With proper care and adequate air circulation, your S -way will operate trouble free for many years. We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below for future reference. Serial number: Date of purchase: Should your unit ever require servicing, a eturn Authorization number (A) must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at -8-SAMSON ( ) for a eturn Authorization number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing materials and if possible, return the unit in the original carton and packing materials.

5 - - + /H /M /M K M/H 75.. M/HM.6K 4K /H /M K H M/H.6K.6K. HM/H.6K S -Way Features / COSSOVE DEAY CHANNE ANGE ITE W W DEAY ANGE The Samson S -way electronic crossover utilizes the latest technology in speaker management design. Here are some of its main features: H H CHANNE ENGISH Full featured, Stereo -way, Stereo - way, Mono 4- way electronic crossover. Precision inkwitz-iley, 4 /Octave filters. High Pass Filter, Butterworth 5, /Octave. Adjustable ow Frequency Delay for time aligning speaker stacks. Times Multiplier Switch to adjust frequency range. Mode Indicator ED s providing quick visual display of operating mode. 4 Segment ED Input Meter allows easy gain adjustment. Output Mute switches for all individual outputs. Phase Switches invert the phase of the individual outputs. Constant Directivity EQ smooths the response of CD horns above.5 k. Mono Sub Switch sums the low frequency signal from both inputs and sends it to both low outputs. Peak imiter with independent Threshold control and Peak ED. Advanced circuit design, utilizing low noise operational amplifiers and high quality VCAs. Servo balanced inputs and outputs on X connectors. High quality,4 position detent pots and backlit switches. The stylish bead blasted electric blue anodized front-panel is as easy to read as it is to look at. Three-year extended warranty.

6 Controls and Functions FONT PANE AYOUT ENGISH / COSSOVE /H /M /M 75 DEAY K ANGE M/H 75. CHANNE M/HM 4K.6K ITE W W METE INDICATOS - 4 EDS display the amount of level present at the inputs. DEAY - Delay line adjusts from to ms for time aligning the low frequency output. CONTO - Adjusts the output gain of the individual frequency bands. 4 BAND AND IT INDICATOS - Indicates the bands that are in use depending on the mode selector and indicates when limiting of that band occurs. 5 COSSOVE BAND INDICATOS - Indicates the crossover mode that is active depending on the mode selector frequencies. 6 SWITCHES - Used to select in or out of phase operation, individually per frequency band. 7 SWITCHES - Individual outputs can be shut completely off with the quick press of a button. 8 - Activates the constant directivity horn EQ curve for smoothing the high frequency response of the sound system. 9 OPEATING MODE SEECTO - Selects one of the 4 operating modes; -way stereo, -way stereo, 4- way mono and 4-way low. EA PANE AYOUT A B C D E F I I - A B AC INET - IEC standard ac power cable connector with external fuse. CHANNE - X balanced line output. C D CHANNE - X balanced line output. CHANNE - X balanced line output. 4

7 Controls and Functions /H /M DEAY K H 5 CHANNE.6K..6K ENGISH ANGE MAIN SWITCH- When turned on, activates the S -way. ACK EAS- Used for mounting into a standard 9-inch rack. - Used to adjust the input gain from to +. SWITCH- Engages the low frequency roll off at 5. 4 UENCY CONTO- The control that sets the crossover point dividing the frequency bands. 5 ANGE SWITCH - Selects the range at which the frequency control operates from normal to times. 6 - Selects mono operation for the sub bass output. 7 ITE - Built- in peak limiter provides maximum output while offering extended speaker protection. 8 - Adjusts the level of the peak limiter. F G H I J CH CH CH MODE WAY CH CH CH CH WAY - AY G H CHANNE - X balanced line output. CHANNE - X balanced line output. I J CHANNE - X balanced line output. MODE KEY - Indicates the active outputs in all modes. 5

8 ENGISH Operating the S -way SETTING UP THE S -way Whether you are an experienced audio engineer or just starting out, the next sections of this manual will help you get going with your S -way. Now that you have unpacked the unit and have become a bit familiar with the front panel controls, you can follow the next sections of this manual to begin to set-up and operate your new crossover.further on in this manual, you will find detailed wiring diagrams of various speaker system set-ups. For detailed diagrams of connector and cable wiring, see page 5 in this manual. MODE SWITCH The S -way can be configured to operate in several modes including Stereo or Mono -way, Stereo or Mono -way and Mono 4-way. In addition, the S -way has a special operating mode; 4-way which is used for ultra-low sub woofer applications. The Mode Switch, located in the center section of the unit, is used to select the operating mode. As you switch through the various operation modes, you will notice that several ED s on the panel are also changing. These are the Mode Indicator ED s and they help you keep track of the changing controls. H H DEAY UENCY BAND & IT INDICATOS Because the S -way can be configured to operate in several different size sound systems, the crossover controls may be adjusted for the frequency division between low, and high, or low and low-mid, or high mid to high depending on the mode. On some crossovers, it is very difficult to get a quick visualization as to what controls are controlling what function. The S -Way solves this problem by employing it s Mode Indicator ED s over the Frequency and Gain controls. These provide quick identification of the frequency band that is under control. In the diagrams below, you can see what functions are under control when the associated ED is lit. Also, over each Gain control is an ED that illuminates indicating that frequency band has entered into imiting. More information on using the imiter can be found on page. Channel One ow Frequency Gain ow Band imiter /H Crossover ow to High 4 /M Crossover ow to Mid 5 /M Crossover ow to ow-mid 6 Mid Frequency Gain 7 ow-mid Gain 8 Mid/ow-Mid Band imiter 9 M/H Crossover Mid to High M/HM Crossover ow-mid to High-Mid High Frequency Gain High Band imiter Channel Two ow Frequency Gain 4 ow Band imiter 5 /H Crossover ow to High 6 /M Crossover ow to Mid 7 Mid Frequency Gain 8 H High-Mid Gain 9 Mid/High-Mid Band imiter M/H Crossover Mid to High HM/H Crossover High-Mid to High High Frequency Gain High Band imiter 6 PF PF DEAY /H /M /M 8 4.6K ANGE M/H 75.. CHANNE DEAY /H 5.. /M 6 8.6K ANGE H M/H M/HM.6K.6K. HM/H 4K.6K CHANNE.6K

9 Operating the S -Way SETTING UP THE S -way FO -way OPEATION The following operating example is for a Stereo -way system using 5" sub, " mid range and " compression driver and both the left and right side. There are systems examples for other set-ups including stereo -way and 4-way mono operation. : Before you apply power to your speaker system amplifiers, be certain to set the frequency controls to the manufacturers recommended crossover points for the drivers or enclosures you are using. ENGISH NOTE: A ON / FI OFF When running a loudspeaker system with one or multiple power amplifiers, it is highly recommended that you follow the A ON / FI OFF rule. When powering up your sound system, turn your power amplifier on last. When you power down your system, turn your power amplifiers off first. This will prevent any switching spikes you may get from other gear in your system, and help prevent unnecessary speaker damage. Connect both sets of inputs and outputs to the designated connectors on the rear panel. For a detailed cable-wiring diagram see page 5. * Set the controls to the following positions: /H /M /M CHANNE M/H M/HM W W / COSSOVE 75 DEAY K ANGE K 4K ITE DEAY / UENCY 7 ANGE SWITCH OUT / UENCY K MODE SWITCH W OUT OUT OUT IN IN IN OUT OUT ITE OUT Set the controls for the S -way s Channel to the same positions. Set the Power Switch to the ON position. 7

10 P 66 CHANNE INE MIXE SAMSON TECHNOOGIES COP., NEW YOK, U.S.A. S / N MIC S KΩ - to +4db TIP + ING - SEEVE GND. - ON OFF AVIS: ISQUE DE CHOC EECTIQUE - NE PAS OUVI DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO AIN O MOIUE +4-4 ATING V - 6 5W 6 5 MAIN OUT BUS AUX AUX SEND INSETS TIP ETUN ING SEND MIC ~5V(.A) 6 +4db INSETS ETUNS UN V(.5A) TIP + ING - SEEVE GND MIXE INKING UN KΩ KΩ +4db 5/6 W - CH CH CH - CH CH CH CH CHANNE MODE WAY CHANNE WAY AY ATING SEIA NUMBE ISK OF EECTIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A/5V (5V) 6A/5V (V) USE CASS WIING MAXIMUM OAD IMPEDANCE 4Ω HEATSINK MAY BE HOT! DO NOT BOCK AIF O OVE- HEATING MAY OCCU TO PEVENT SHOCK DO NOT OPEN. NO USE + GOUND EFT+ SEVICABE PATS INSIDE. EFE SEVICING TO QUAIFIED SEVICE 5W/4Ω PESONNE. TO PEVENT FIE O SHOCK HAZAD DO NOT EXPOSE TO AIN EFT ~AC 5V/W, 5/6HZ 5W (5V)9W (V) A/5V ~AC 5V 6, 9W 5A/5V ~AC 5V 6, W SEVO 55 UDIO AMPIFIE CH CH SAMSON TECHNOOGIES COP., HICKSVIE, NEW YOK m m TS TIP=HOT X =COD =HOT SEEVE=GND =GND CH m TS TIP=HOT SEEVE=GND CH m X =COD =HOT =GND BIDGED EFT S ( KΩ/m) TIP ING SEEVE TIP + ING - SEEVE GND Operating the S -Way SETTING UP THE S -way FO -way OPEATION (Continued) ENGISH Connect the mixer s left output to the S -way s CH (eft) input and the mixer s right output to the S - way s CH (ight) input. Now connect the S -way s CH (eft) ow Output to the left input of the low end power amp, CH (eft) Mid Output to the left input of mid-range power amp, and (eft) High Output to the left input of High power amp. Now make the same connections for the S -way s CH(ight) and amplifiers right side. P6 Mixer ISK OF EECTIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN Servo 55 Power Amp (High)! eft High eft Mid S Way MADE IN CHINA S5 Power Amp (Mid) eft ow S Power Amp (ow) ight High ight Mid ight ow 8

11 Operating the S -Way SETTING UP THE S -way FO -way OPEATION (Continued) ower your power amplifier outputs to all the way off. Turn on all your power amplifiers. un an audio signal (like some music from a CD) through your mixer and raise the output faders until you see the Input Meter ED s begin to light. Slowly raise the S -way s Input Gain until the Input Meter reads. ENGISH Now raise your power amps to their normal operating level. Slowly raise the S -way s Ch (eft) ow Gain to and then raise CH (ight) ow Gain to. Slowly raise the S -way s Ch (eft) Mid Gain to and then raise CH (ight) Gain to. Slowly raise the S -way s Ch (eft) High Gain to and then raise CH (ight) Gain. Now use your ears to adjust the balance between the low, mid and high end. You can continue to raise the Gain controls as you fine-tune the system. Watch the Peak Meters on your power amplifiers to ensure that you re running a clean signal. S -way Controls The Samson S -way features a variety of control functions that offer the sound engineer advanced control over a speaker system. The next section is a description of the control functions and how they are used to improve the overall sound of a sound reinforcement system. PASS FITE The S -way incorporates a (High Pass Filter) which when engaged, activates a low frequency roll off at 5. By using the you eliminate the sub-sonic frequencies sent to the low frequency power amplifier. Since the amplifier will try to reproduce these frequencies with the is off, in most cases the result is simply wasted energy. By using the S -way you send just the frequency you want to reproduce to your low frequency amplifiers and speakers. / COSSOVE DEAY GA - + DEAY The S -way features a delay that can be set for up to two milli seconds of delay time for time aligning speaker stacks /H /M /M 75 DEAY K

12 Operating the S -Way SWITCHES ENGISH The S -way incorporates individual reversal switches on each frequency band. When engaged, the ED illuminates indicating that the selected output is now 8 degrees out of phase. ITE W W H H SWITCHES The S -way features Mute switches on each frequency band. When engaged, the ED illuminates and that channel output is turned off. The switches are convenient for trouble shooting or for simply listening to each speaker section separately. AIN ITE W W H H DE ms SWITCH Many of today s popular speaker enclosures feature Constant Directivity Horns. The S -way s switch can be activated to apply a special equalization curve for smoothing and adding air to the high end of a loudspeaker system. W W P ITE +8 SWITCH For easy operation of mono subwoofers, the S -way provides a switch. When activated, the low frequency band of Channel One and Two are summed together. The common low frequency signal is present at both Channel One and Channel Two s Outputs. W W - + P +4 ITE +8 ITE A imiter is a specific form of a compressor configured to prevent peaks and for general overload protection. The S -way offers a Multi-Band imiter with variable Threshold control. The operating range of the imiter is from to +8 and when engaged, protects against signal peaks and overloads.. W W P ITE +8

13 ~5V(.A) V(.5A) 5/6 W S / N ON OFF 6 5 AVIS: ISQUE DE CHOC EECTIQUE NE PAS OUVI DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO AIN O MOIUE ATING V - 6 5W MAIN OUT BUS ISK OF EECTIC SHOCK 6 +4db INSETS TIP + ING - SEEVE GND MIXE INKING S K - to +4db TIP + ING - SEEVE GND. 9 AUX ETUNS UN K E / OCTAVE 5 BAND GAPHIC EQUAIZE <Ω S db UNITY AVIS: ISQUE DE CHOC EECTIQUE NE PAS OUVI. DO NOT EXPOSE ON THIS EQUIPMENT TO AIN O MOIUE. ~AC <KΩ db UNITY OFF ATING V - 6 W SEIA NUMBE ISK OF EECTIC SHOCK 5V/V 5/6W CHANNE B AUX SEND UN K +4db CHANNE A 6 <Ω db UNITY <KΩ db UNITY INSETS TIP ETUN ING SEND CH CH S db UNITY KΩ CHANNE B CH MIC MIC db UNITY KΩ SAMSON TECHNOOGIES COP., NEW YOK, U.S.A. CHANNE A CH CH CHANNE MODE WAY CHANNE WAY AY ATING SEIA NUMBE ISK OF EECTIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A/5V (5V) 6A/5V (V) USE CASS WIING MAXIMUM OAD IMPEDANCE 4Ω HEATSINK MAY BE HOT! DO NOT BOCK AIF O OVE- HEATING MAY OCCU TO PEVENT SHOCK DO NOT OPEN. NO USE + GOUND EFT+ SEVICABE PATS INSIDE. EFE SEVICING TO QUAIFIED SEVICE 5W/4Ω PESONNE. TO PEVENT FIE O SHOCK HAZAD DO NOT EXPOSE TO AIN EFT ~AC 5V/W, 5/6HZ 5W (5V)9W (V) A/5V ~AC 5V 6, 9W SEVO 55 UDIO AMPIFIE CH SAMSON TECHNOOGIES COP., HICKSVIE, NEW YOK m m TS TIP=HOT X =COD =HOT SEEVE=GND =GND CH BIDGED EFT S ( KΩ/m) TIP ING SEEVE TIP + ING - SEEVE GND TWO-WAY OPEATION S -Way System Set-Ups It you re operating your PA system Stereo -way, wire your system as shown in the system diagram below: ENGISH P 66 CHANNE INE MIXE SAMSON TECHNOOGIES COP., NEW YOK, U.S.A. DO NOT OPEN!! DO NOT OPEN! MADE IN CHINA Once you have your system wired-up, follow the steps below: Set the mode switch to the W position. Notice how the BAND INDICATO ED s change showing the frequencies that are now under control by the associated or UENCY knobs. SE W W Use the first crossover on Channel and to set the desired frequency H H Adjust Gain number on Channel and for the ow frequency outputs. ITE +8 Adjust Gain number on Channel and for the High frequency outputs.

14 ~5V(.A) V(.5A) 5/6 W P 66 CHANNE INE MIXE SAMSON TECHNOOGIES COP., NEW YOK, U.S.A. S / N MIC S KΩ - to +4db TIP + ING - SEEVE GND. - ON OFF 6 AVIS: ISQUE DE CHOC EECTIQUE NE PAS OUVI DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT ATING TO AIN O MOIUE V - 6 5W ISK OF EECTIC SHOCK 5 MAIN OUT BUS 6 +4db INSETS TIP + ING - SEEVE GND MIXE INKING - AUX ETUNS UN KΩ AUX SEND UN KΩ +4db INSETS TIP ETUN ING SEND CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH MIC CHANNE MODE WAY CHANNE WAY AY ISK OF EECTIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN SEIA NUMBE ATING A/5V (5V) 6A/5V (V) USE CASS WIING MAXIMUM OAD IMPEDANCE 4Ω HEATSINK MAY BE HOT! DO NOT BOCK AIF O OVE- HEATING MAY OCCU TO PEVENT SHOCK DO NOT OPEN. NO USE + GOUND EFT+ SEVICABE PATS INSIDE. EFE SEVICING TO QUAIFIED SEVICE 5W/4Ω PESONNE. TO PEVENT FIE O SHOCK HAZAD DO NOT EXPOSE TO AIN EFT ~AC 5V/W, 5/6HZ 5W (5V)9W (V) A/5V ~AC 5V 6, 9W 5A/5V ~AC 5V 6, W SEVO 55 UDIO AMPIFIE CH CH SAMSON TECHNOOGIES COP., HICKSVIE, NEW YOK m m TS TIP=HOT X =COD =HOT SEEVE=GND =GND CH m m TS TIP=HOT X =COD =HOT SEEVE=GND =GND CH BIDGED EFT S ( KΩ/m) TIP ING SEEVE TIP + ING - SEEVE GND S -Way System Set-Ups THEE WAY OPEATION It you re operating your PA system Stereo -way, wire your system as shown in the system diagram below. ENGISH P6 Mixer DO NOT OPEN! Servo 55 Power Amp (High)! eft High eft Mid S Way MADE IN CHINA S5 Power Amp (Mid) eft ow S Power Amp (ow) ight High ight Mid ight ow Once you have your system wired-up, follow the steps below: Set the mode switch to the W position. Notice how the BAND INDI- CATO ED s change showing the frequencies that are now under control by the associated or UENCY knobs. W W ook for the illuminated /M BAND INDICATO ED over the first FE- QUENCY control. Now, use the first crossover on Channel to set the desired frequency dividing the ow and Mid frequencies. Now, use the second crossover on Channel, indicated by the illuminated M/H ED, to set the desired frequency dividing the Mid and High frequencies. epeat the same procedure for the Channel. ITE H H ook for the illuminated BAND INDICATO ED over the control. Now, adjust the first gain control on Channel to set the level of the ow frequency output. ook for the BAND INDICATO ED over Channel s second control to adjust the output. Adjust the High output using Channels s third control designated by the BAND INDICATO ED. epeat the same procedure for Channel.

15 P 66 CHANNE INE MIXE SAMSON TECHNOOGIES COP., NEW YOK, U.S.A. S / N MIC S KΩ - to +4db TIP + ING - SEEVE GND. - ON OFF AVIS: ISQUE DE CHOC EECTIQUE - NE PAS OUVI DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO AIN O MOIUE +4-4 ATING V - 6 5W 6 5 MAIN OUT BUS AUX AUX SEND INSETS TIP ETUN ING SEND MIC ~5V(.A) ISK OF EECTIC SHOCK! 6 +4db INSETS ETUNS UN V(.5A) DO NOT OPEN TIP + ING - SEEVE GND MIXE INKING UN KΩ KΩ +4db 5/6 W - CH CH CH - CH CH CHANNE MODE WAY CHANNE WAY AY ISK OF EECTIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN SEIA NUMBE ATING A/5V (5V) 6A/5V (V) USE CASS WIING MAXIMUM OAD IMPEDANCE 4Ω HEATSINK MAY BE HOT! DO NOT BOCK AIF O OVE- HEATING MAY OCCU TO PEVENT SHOCK DO NOT OPEN. NO USE + GOUND EFT+ SEVICABE PATS INSIDE. EFE SEVICING TO QUAIFIED SEVICE 5W/4Ω PESONNE. TO PEVENT FIE O SHOCK HAZAD DO NOT EXPOSE TO AIN EFT ~AC 5V/W, 5/6HZ 5W (5V)9W (V) A/5V ~AC 5V 6, 9W 5A/5V ~AC 5V 6, W 5A/5V ~AC 5V 6, W SEVO 55 UDIO AMPIFIE CH CH CH SAMSON TECHNOOGIES COP., HICKSVIE, NEW YOK CH m m TS TIP=HOT X =COD =HOT SEEVE=GND =GND CH m m TS TIP=HOT X =COD =HOT SEEVE=GND =GND m m TS TIP=HOT X =COD =HOT SEEVE=GND =GND CH BIDGED EFT S ( KΩ/m) TIP ING SEEVE TIP + ING - SEEVE GND S -Way System Set-Ups FOU WAY OPEATION It you re operating your PA system Mono 4-way, wire your system as shown in the system diagram below. P6 Mixer Servo 55 Power Amp ((Bridged Mono High)! eft High eft Mid ENGISH S Way S5 Power Amp ((Bridged Mono Mid) eft ow S Power Amp (Bridged Mono ow) ight High ight Mid S Power Amp (Bridged Mono Sub) ight ow Mono Sub Once you have your system wired-up, follow the steps below: Set the mode switch to the position. Notice how the BAND INDICATO ED s change showing the frequencies that are now under control by the associated or UENCY knobs. W W ook for the illuminated /M BAND INDICATO ED over the first FE- QUENCY control. Now, use the first crossover on Channel to set the desired frequency dividing the ow and ow-mid frequencies. Now, use the second crossover on Channel, indicated by the illuminated M/HM ED, to set the desired frequency dividing the ow-mid and High- Mid frequencies. To set the frequency point dividing the High-Mid and High use Channel s second crossover which will have the HM/H BAND INDICATO ED lit up. ITE H H ook for the illuminated BAND INDICATO ED over the first control. Now, adjust the first gain control on Channel to set the level of the ow frequency output. ook for the M/HM BAND INDICATO over Channel s second control to adjust the - output. The High-Mid level is adjusted by using Channel s s second control indicated by the H ED. Adjust the High output using Channel s third control designated by the BAND INDICATO ED.

16 P 66 CHANNE INE MIXE SAMSON TECHNOOGIES COP., NEW YOK, U.S.A. S / N MIC S KΩ - to +4db TIP + ING - SEEVE GND. - ON OFF AVIS: ISQUE DE CHOC EECTIQUE - NE PAS OUVI DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO AIN O MOIUE +4-4 ATING V - 6 5W 6 5 MAIN OUT BUS AUX AUX SEND INSETS TIP ETUN ING SEND MIC ~5V(.A) ISK OF EECTIC SHOCK! 6 +4db INSETS ETUNS UN V(.5A) DO NOT OPEN TIP + ING - SEEVE GND MIXE INKING UN KΩ KΩ +4db 5/6 W - +4 CHANNE KEY ISK OF EECTIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN. - SEIA NUMBE EVE MADE IN CHINA _ ma S B FO 5V _ ma S B FO V +4 CHANNE KEY ISK OF EECTIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN. - SEIA NUMBE EVE MADE IN CHINA _ ma S B FO 5V _ ma S B FO V X PIN GND PIN HOT PIN NEG S com Plus PHONE TIP - POS ING - NEG SEEVE - GND X PIN GND PIN HOT PIN NEG S com Plus PHONE TIP - POS ING - NEG SEEVE - GND CH CH CH - CH CH +4 CHANNE - EVE KEY +4 CHANNE - EVE KEY CHANNE MODE WAY CHANNE WAY AY ISK OF EECTIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN SEIA NUMBE ATING A/5V (5V) 6A/5V (V) USE CASS WIING MAXIMUM OAD IMPEDANCE 4Ω HEATSINK MAY BE HOT! DO NOT BOCK AIF O OVE- HEATING MAY OCCU TO PEVENT SHOCK DO NOT OPEN. NO USE + GOUND EFT+ SEVICABE PATS INSIDE. EFE SEVICING TO QUAIFIED SEVICE 5W/4Ω PESONNE. TO PEVENT FIE O SHOCK HAZAD DO NOT EXPOSE TO AIN EFT ~AC 5V/W, 5/6HZ 5W (5V)9W (V) A/5V ~AC 5V 6, 9W 5A/5V ~AC 5V 6, W 5A/5V ~AC 5V 6, W SEVO 55 UDIO AMPIFIE CH CH CH TS SAMSON TECHNOOGIES COP., HICKSVIE, NEW YOK TS m TIP=HOT SEEVE=GND m TIP=HOT SEEVE=GND TS m X m X CH CH m TIP=HOT SEEVE=GND =COD =HOT =GND =COD =HOT =GND m X CH =COD =HOT =GND BIDGED EFT S ( KΩ/m) TIP ING SEEVE TIP + ING - SEEVE GND S -Way System Set-Ups FOU-WAY ENGISH The S way incorporates a special operating mode, 4-WAY for operating sub woofers at very low frequencies. In the 4-WAY mode the frequency divisions are half of those in 4-WAY mode. It you re operating your PA system Mono 4-way, wire your system as shown in the system diagram below: P6 Mixer Servo 55 Power Amp ((Bridged Mono High)! eft High eft Mid S Way S5 Power Amp ((Bridged Mono Mid) eft ow S Com Plus S Power Amp (Bridged Mono ow) S Com Plus ight High ight Mid S Power Amp (Bridged Mono Sub) ight ow Mono Sub Once you have your system wired-up, follow the steps below: Set the mode switch to the position. Notice how the BAND INDICATO ED s change showing the frequencies that are now under control by the associated or UENCY knobs. W W HIG ook for the illuminated /M BAND INDICATO ED over the first FE- - + QUENCY control. Now, use the first crossover on Channel to set the desired frequency dividing the ow and ow-mid frequencies. Now, use the second crossover on Channel, indicated by the illuminated +8 M/HM ED, to set the desired frequency dividing the ow-mid and High- ITE Mid frequencies. To set the frequency point dividing the High-Mid and High use Channel s second crossover which will have the HM/H BAND INDICATO ED lit up. +4 M H M H M O ook for the illuminated BAND INDICATO ED over the first control. Now, adjust the first gain control on Channel to set the level of the ow frequency output. ook for the M/HM BAND INDICATO over Channel s second control to adjust the - output. The High-Mid level is adjusted by using Channel s s second control indicated by the H ED. Adjust the High output using Channels s third control designated by the BAND INDICATO ED. 4

17 Connections Unbalanced /4 Connector Signal Ground Signal Ground Sleeve (ground) Tip (signal) ENGISH Balanced TS /4 Connector Signal (tip) Signal (ring) Tip (signal) Signal (tip) ing (signal) Signal (ring) Ground Ground Sleeve (ground) X Balanced Wiring Guide Hot Common Common () Hot () Cold Female X Solder Points Cold () End View Hot () Common () Common Hot End View Solder Points Cold () Male X Cold 5

18 SETTING UP THE S -way USING A EA TIME ANAYZE ENGISH SETTING UP THE S -way USING A EA TIME ANAYZE A EA TIME ANAYZE (TA) is an especially useful tool for setting up your crossover, as it will enable you to set parameters like DEAY and EVE more accurately. Some Audio Engineers can use their ears to tune a loudspeaker system. Some will even use the crossover to create the over-all system curve using the crossover like an equalizer. For the rest of us, an accurately set crossover with a flat response is the best way to start and using a TA is the best way to get there. Using the TA to Set DEAY Time. In the real world, no single or multiple speaker system is perfect. If there were such a perfect system, it would more than likely be comprised of a single transducer that alone could faithfully reproduce the entire frequency spectrum. Because no such system exists we have to deal with the problems associated with multiple transducers. The first problem that you will encounter, whether you know it or not, is time travel. That s when the S -way s delay circuit becomes especially useful. Ideally, the sound reproduced by each driver in the loudspeaker system would be traveling through the air ultimately reaching the listeners at the same time. To accomplish this in a system using multiple drivers or enclosures, the voice coils of all the drivers would have to be lined up on the same vertical axis. This is very difficult to achieve in many cases because of the physical size of the different components, and the position of the drivers in their enclosures. It is not uncommon to have a physical distance of to 4" or more between the low and high frequency drivers. For example, front loaded low frequency drivers and compression drivers mounted on a large horn. With no correction, the low frequency signal can be traveling through the air " to 4" in front of the high frequencies and thereby reaching the listeners at different times. Although the delay time between the low and high frequency signal may be relatively small, the negative effects can be substantial. The problem is that both drivers are reproducing frequencies at and around the crossover point, which arrive at the listeners at different times. Typically, the resulting problem is comb filtering or cancellations at the crossover frequencies. The S -way features a DEAY control allowing you to dial up-to milliseconds of delay. By using a TA and the S -way s DEAY you can time align the drivers in your system and minimize the possibilities of comb filtering. Now follow these steps, separately, for both the left and rights sides of your loudspeaker: Set the crossover to the desired frequencies and press all the Mute switches to the ON position, turning all of the S -ways outputs off. Position your measurement microphone approximately 5 feet from your loudspeaker array, halfway between the low and high frequency drivers. Now turn all the controls to the fully counter clockwise position. Play a sign wave tuned to the crossover frequency, or connect a pink noise generator to your loudspeaker system either from your mixer or in the S -way s input. Now turn off the ow Frequency Mute switch and adjust the S -way s to ". Adjust the control so that the signal is playing at a loud, but not too painful level. Make sure you only hear sound from the low frequency driver. Adjust the level control of the TA until it reads O at the crossover frequency. Now press the switch turning off the low frequency output. 6

19 SETTING UP THE S -way USING A EA TIME ANAYZE Turn off the High Frequency switch and turn up the High Frequency evel control until the TA reads at the crossover frequency. Now, press the switch again turning on the low frequency output. Notice the reading on the TA at the crossover frequency. If the reading is, there is no need to adjust the delay time and you can assume that the speakers are in phase. If the TA reads less than + you ll need to delay the low frequency. ENGISH While watching the TA display, slowly turn the DEAY control counter-clockwise until the display reads +. Setting the Controls Using a TA It is critical to set the output controls so that all the frequency bands combine to create an over-all flat system response. Using a TA to set the control will make it much easier for you to accomplish a flat system response. Follow the steps below, separately for each side of your system, to set the controls using a TA. With the crossover set to the desired frequencies, press all the Mute switches to the ON position, turning all of the S -way s outputs off. Position your measurement microphone approximately 5 feet from your loudspeaker array at a level ranging from your chest to your ear. Now turn all the controls to the fully counter clockwise position. Play a sign wave tuned to the crossover frequency, or connect the signal from a pink noise generator to your loudspeaker system, either from your mixer or directly in the S -way s input. Now turn off the ow Frequency Mute switch and adjust the S -way s to ". Adjust the control until the TA has an average reading of O at and below the frequency of the crossover point. Turn off the Mid Frequency Mute switch and turn up the Frequency control until the TA reads the same average level in the band. Adjust the control until the TA has an average reading of O at and above the frequency of the crossover point. At this point all of the frequency bands will be at the same level and your system will have a flat response. After setting the levels you can use a graphic equalizer, like the Samson E6I, if you want set a particular response curve to tune the speaker system for a specific sound. 7

20 - - + /H /M /M K M/H 75.. M/HM.6K 4K /H /M K H M/H.6K.6K. HM/H.6K Présentation du S -Way / COSSOVE DEAY CHANNE W W H DEAY CHANNE ANGE ITE H ANGE e filtre actif électronique S -way Samson utilise la technologie la plus avancée en matière de gestion de configurations d enceintes. a liste suivante vous présente certaines de ses principales fonctions : Filtre actif électronique complet pour systèmes voies stéréo, voies stéréo, 4 voies mono. Filtres inkwitz-iley 4 /octave haute précision. Filtre passe-haut Butterworth 5, /octave. Délai basses fréquences réglable pour l alignement des Stacks d enceintes. Sélecteur de plage opérationnelle des réglages de fréquences (multiplicateur x ). FANÇAIS Témoins indicateurs de mode offrant une indication rapide du mode de fonctionnement. Afficheurs du niveau d entrée 4 segments facilitant le réglage du gain. Touches de Mute associées à chaque sortie. Touches d inversion de phase associées à chaque sortie. Égalisation spécifique adoucissant la réponse des trompes à directivité constante au-dessus de,5 k. Touche Mono Sub permettant d additionner le signal grave des entrées et de le transmettre aux sorties graves. imiteur avec contrôle indépendant du seuil et témoin Peak. Circuits haute technologie, utilisant des amplificateurs à faible bruit et des VCA de haute qualité. Entrées et sorties à symétrie électroniques sur connecteurs X. Potentiomètres crantés 4 positions de haute qualité et touches rétro-éclairées. aspect agréable de la façade stylée en acier anodisé bleu électrique facilite la lecture des réglages. Garantie de ans. 9