alto link splitter / mixer
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1. 1 3 MAIN_RIGHT I lI lever 3 BALANCE 3 i 3 4 3 6 PAL 4 GE gt Lo SPLIT MIX SPLIT MIX CH1 _ _ gt gt gt _ _ _______ 1 p I 3 BALANCE ERE et 1 4 3 gt gt Le Lol gt SPLIT MIX CH2 1 EVE 1 021 BALANCE 3 I 1 4 3 8 I e O lt lo 2 4 8 gt SPLIT MIX CH3 1 i lever BALANCE LEVEL 2 a i 3 4 3 O 2 2 4 GER E gt SPLITMIX CH4 ______ __ ___ _ __ ___ _ _ 1 I BALANCE 1 4 3 O 2 2 4 GE Tu O SPLIT MIX CH5 BALANCE LEVEL d 3 Co i 2 4 2 gt SPLIT MIX SPLIT MIX CH6 8 WARRANTY 1 WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD To obtain Warranty Service the buyer should first fill out and return the enclosed Warranty Registration Card within 10 days of the Purchase Date All the information presented in this Warranty Registration Card gives the manufacturer a better understanding of the sales status so as to pur2. Two further Main input Output 6 Output5 Output 4 Output 3 Output 2 Output 1 outputs signal CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 MAIN OUT In this application use the SPLIT MIX switch to select the SPLITTER operational mode for each mono channel apply the main signal from the MAIN IN sockets and get the 6 outputs from the mono OUTPUT sockets of each channel While the MAIN LINK is engaged the MAIN OUT will also be linked with the MAIN IN signal and two further outputs are provided 5 2 How to use ALTO LINK as the mixer This application is widely used for the mixing of one group main stereo signal with several mono signals Main mixed Two further Input 6 Input 5 Input 4 Input 3 Input2 Input 1 signal output iutputs T T INPUT LE CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 MAIN OUT In this application use the SPLIT MIX switch to select the MIXER operational mode for each mono channel input the signal from the mono INPUT of each channel and output the main mixed signal from the MAIN OUT sockets While the MAIN LINK is engaged the MAIN IN will also be linked with the MAIN OUT signal and two further input signals can be mixed with the main output signal 6 SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO INPUTS AUDIO OUTPUTS SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS FUNCTION CONTROLS FUNCTION SWITCHES INDICATORS POWER SUPPLY PHYSICAL WEIGHT Connectors Type Impedance Nominal operating level Max input level CMRR Connectors Type Impedance Max out
3. Taiwan The core of our digital audio products is a sophisticated DSP Digital Sound Processor and a large range of state of the art algorithms which have been developed by our Software Team for the last 7 years Because we are convinced you are the most important member of ALTO AUDIO TEAM and the one confirming the quality of our job we like to share with you our work and our dreams paying attention to your suggestions and your comments Following this idea we create our products and we will create the new ones From our side we guarantee you and we will guarantee you also in future the best quality the best fruits of our continuous researches and the best prices The ALTO LINK SPLITER MIXER is versatile for you to use in several areas you can use it as 8 in 2 out Mixer 2 in 8 out splitter You can also use it as a 6 in 6 OUT Line Driver or DI box etc Nothing else to add but that we would like to thank all the people that made the ALTO LINK SPLITER MIXER and thank our designers and all the ALTO staff people who make possible the realization of products containing our idea of music and sound and are ready to support you our customers in the best way conscious that you are our best richness Thank you very much ALTO AUDIO TEAM TABLE OF 3 1 The Front 3 2 The Rear Panel 4 1 Mains Connection 4 2 Audio Connection 4 3 Rack Mounting 5 1 How to use ALTO LINK as the splitter 5 2 How to use ALTO LINK a
4. PAN control Generally the main section uses the stereo input and output while for each individual channel mono application is configured So if the stereo main signal is split into the mono channel output or the mono input signal is routed to the stereo main output bus please use this knob to determine the proportion between the left and the right 3 2 The Rear Panel 250VAC 10 11 15 14 13 12 10 FUSE HOLDER VOLTAGE SELECTOR This is a dual voltage unit Before you attempt to connect and operate the unit please make sure that your local voltage matches the voltage on the fuse holder cover Caution The fuse protecting the AC supplies circuits of this unit The fuse can only be changed by a qualified technician in the event of a fault or changing the supply voltage If the fuse continues to blow after replacing discontinue use of this unit before repaired THIS IS SET FOR THIS IS SET FOR 110V AC TO 120V 220V AC TO 240V AC OPERATION AC OPERATION The fuse holder above the AC connector the rear of the chassis has 3 triangular markers please refer to the above pictures with two of these triangles opposing each other your unit is set to the operating voltage printed next to these markers To change pull fuse holder out and rotate 180 push in again 11 AC inlet This connector is meant for the connection of the supplied main cord Do not insert power cable into the unit until the voltage has be
5. User s Manual ALTO L I K SPLITTER MIXER a www altoproaudio com Version 1 3 September 2005 English SAFETY RELATED SYMBOLS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol wherever used alerts you to the pre sence of un insulated and dangerous voltages with in the product enclosure These are voltages that may be sufficient to constitute the risk of electric shock or death This symbol wherever used alerts you to impo rtant operating and maintenance instructions Please read AC mains Alternating Current Protective Ground Terminal m 4 Hazardous Live Terminal ON Denotes the product is turned on OFF Denotes the product is turned off WARNING Describes precautions that should be observed to prevent the possibility of death or injury to the user CAUTION Describes precautions that should be observed to prevent damage to the product Disposing of this product should not be placed in municipal waste and should be mmm collection WARNING e Power Supply Ensure that the mains source voltage AC outlet matches the voltage rating of the product Failure to do so could result in damage to the product and possibly the user Unplug the product before electrical storms occur and when unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire External Connection Always use proper ready made insulated mains ca
6. bling power cord Failure to do so could result in shock death or fire If in doubt seek advice from a registered electrician Do Not Remove Any Covers Within the product are areas where high voltages may present To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove any covers unless the AC mains power cord is removed Covers should be removed by qualified service personnel only No user serviceable parts inside e Fuse To prevent fire and damage to the product use only the recommended fuse type as indicated in this manual Do not short circuit the fuse holder Before replacing the fuse make sure that the product is OFF and disconnected from the AC outlet Protective Ground Before turning the product ON make sure that it is connected to Ground This is to prevent the risk of electric shock Never cut internal or external Ground wires Likewise never remove Ground wiring from the Protective Ground Terminal Operating Conditions Always install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions To avoid the risk of electric shock and damage do not subject this product to any liquid rain or moisture Do not use this product when in close proximity to water Do not install this product near any direct heat source Do not block areas of ventilation Failure to do so could result in fire Keep product away from naked flames IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Follow all instructions Keep th
7. d it can be interfaced by several ways to support a variety of applications without any signal loss a Wiring Configuration Either the 1 4 TRS Tip Ring Sleeve phone jack or the XLR servo connector can be wired in balanced and unbalanced modes which will be determined by the actual application status Please wire your systems as the following examples e For 1 4 Phone jack 4 F gt Ring Tip Ring Tp Sleeve Sleeve TS Type Unbalanced TRS Type Balanced TRS Type Unbalanced e For XLR connector Pin2 Pin3 Linked to Pin1 manually XLR Type Unbalanced XLR Type Balanced b In Line Connection For these applications the ALTO LINK provides XLR connectors and 1 4 TRS phone jack to easily interface with most professional audio devices Follow the configuration examples below for your particular connection e Balanced oO oa tp O_O TIP RING SLEEVE SLEEVE RING TIP is ee 7 TIP RING SLEEVE Sleeve 3 e Unbalanced 1 ll 7 Ring 2 8 TIP RING SLEEVE Sleeve 3 _ Tip 1 2 ao 7 T 7 t6 TIP SLEEVE 2 3 Screen iio Tip TIP SLEEVE SLEEVE TIP Sleeve OO Sleeve Tip VI Ring TIP RING SLEEVE SLEEVE RING TIP Sleeve Sleeve 1 7 EL Tip OO Centre 7 ae Sleev
8. e OO Screen TIP SLEEVE CO Q centre mA mo TIP RING SLEEVE Sleeve Screen 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 3 Rack Mounting The most secure mounting is a universal rack shelf available from various rack manufactures or your music dealer The ALTO LINK fits into one standard 19 rack unit of space Please allow at least an additional 4 depth for the connectors on the rear panel Be sure that there is enough air space around the unit for sufficient ventilation and please do not place the ALTO LINK on high temperature devices such as power amplifiers etc to avoid overheating 5 APPLICATIONS From the panel introduction chapter 3 you must have caught a clear answer to What is it in your mind as to our ALTO LINK SPLITTER MIXER hereafter we will show you the further explanation on How to use it so that you can be the real master of this unit 5 1 How to use ALTO LINK as the splitter Sometimes in the large scale PA sound reinforcement systems you may be disturbed by this kind of problems one pre send signal needs to be monitored by several groups or the main mix output of the console should be transited to several power amplifiers etc And now with your ALTO LINK you will get the best solution Connect the ALTO LINK into your systems as the demonstrated you can split a specific main input signal into up to 6 outputs With the MAIN LINK button depressed 2 further outputs are added
9. e with the user s manual thoroughly any abuse or misuse of this product e Normal tear and wear e The product has been altered or modified in any way e Damage which may have been caused either directly or indirectly by another product force etc e Abnormal service or repairing by anyone other than the qualified personnel or technician And in such cases all the expenses will be charged to the buyer 3 5 In no event shall ALTO be liable for any incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclu sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you 3 6 This warranty gives you the specific rights and these rights are compatible with the state laws you may also have other statutory rights that may vary from state to state SEIKAKU TECHNICAL GROUP LIMITED No 1 Lane 17 Sec 2 Han Shi West Road Taichung 40151 Taiwan http www altoproaudio com Tel 886 4 22313737 email alto altoproaudio com Fax 886 4 22346757 All rights reserved to ALTO All features and content might be changed without prior notice Any photocopy translation or reproduction of part of this manual without written permission is forbidden Copyright 2005 SEIKAKU GROUP 1178 1 3
10. en correctly set Do not plug power cable into AC power until voltage has been correctly set 12 MAIN INPUTS These two XLR balanced connectors are used to input the main stereo signal In SPLITTER mode it can be split into each mono channel output 13 MAIN OUTPUTS These two XLR balanced connectors are used to output the main stereo signal By depressing the MAIN LINK it can be linked with the MAIN IN directly 14 INPUT for the mono channel For Channel 1 4 use the XLR balanced connectors to input the mono signal while for Channel 5 6 please use the TRS type 15 OUTPUT for the mono channel For Channel 1 4 use the XLR balanced connectors to output the mono signal while for Channel 5 6 please use the TRS type 4 INSTLATION amp CONNECTION 4 1 Mains Connection This is a dual voltage unit Please ensure that the ALTO LINK is set to the correct supply voltage before plugging the power cord into the wall outlet use the same fuse as marked on the fuse holder at the AC power connection socket Do not insert power cord into the unit until voltage has been correctly set Do not plug the power cord into AC power until voltage has been correctly set The mains connection of the ALTO LINK is made by using the enclosed mains cord and a standard IEC receptacle It meets all of the international safety certification requirements 4 2 Audio Connection The ALTO LINK presents with balanced XLR connectors and 1 4 TRS phone jack an
11. er inputs can be provided Anyway please reserve your time to read this manual before running the unit and you will be the real master of your ALTO LINK 2 FEATURE LIST 1 rack size SPLIT MIX switch for each mono channel e 2 input 6 2 outputs splitter 8 Balance Pan control for each channel e Main input and output level control e MAIN LINK function allows to route the MAIN IN signal to MAIN OUT vice versa e Level meters for each stage e XLR balanced connectors for 4 mono channels and TRS type for another 2 mono channels e Dual voltage unit for global operation 3 CONTROL ELEMENTS On the ALTO LINK except for the main common section there are total six same mono channels Each channel is presented with two rotary controls one button and four LEDs 3 1 The Front Panel LTO LINK ON SPLITTER MIXER 1 MAIN INPUT LEVEL control This knob is used to adjust the level of the main input signal and its adjustable range goes from to 15dB 2 INPUT LEVEL meter This 4 digit meter tells you the level of the main input signal While the Clip LED lights up please turn down the main input signal otherwise the system will be distorted 3 MAIN LINK control Use this switch to link the MAIN IN with the MAIN OUT 4 MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL control This knob is used to adjust the level of the main output signal and its adjustable range goes from co to 15dB 5 OUTPUT LEVEL meter This 4 digit meter
12. ese instructions Do not discard Heed all warnings Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Power Cord and Plug Do not tamper with the power cord or plug These are designed for your safety Do not remove Ground connections If the plug does not fit your AC outlet seek advice from a qualified electrician Protect the power cord and plug from any physical stress to avoid risk of electric shock Do not place heavy objects on the power cord This could cause electric shock or fire Cleaning When required either blow off dust from the product or use a dry cloth Do not use any solvents such as Benzol or Alcohol For safety keep product clean and free from dust Servicing Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only Do not perform any servicing other than those instruc tions contained within the User s Manual Dear Customer Thanks for choosing ALTO LINK SPLITER MIXER and thanks for choosing one of the results of ALTO AUDIO TEAM s work and researches For our ALTO AUDIO TEAM music and sound more than a job are first of all passion and let us say our obsession We have been designing professional audio products for a long time in cooperation with some of the major brands in the world in the audio field The ALTO line presents unparalleled analogue and digital products made by Musicians for Musicians in our R amp D Centers in Italy Netherlands United Kingdom and
13. port a more effective and efficient after sales warranty service Please fill out all the information carefully and genuinely miswriting or absence of this card will void your warranty service 2 RETURN NOTICE 2 1 In case of return for any warranty service please make sure that the product is well packed in its original shipping carton and it can protect your unit from any other extra damage 2 2 Please provide a copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase with the returned machine and give detail information about your return address and contact telephone number 2 3 A brief description of the defect will be appreciated 2 4 Please prepay all the costs involved in the return shipping handling and insurance 3 TERMS AND CONDITIONS 3 1 ALTO warrants that this product will be free from any defects in materials and or workmanship for a period of 1 year from the purchase date if you have completed the Warranty Registration Card in time 3 2 The warranty service is only available to the original consumer who purchased this product directly from the retail dealer and it can not be transferred 3 3 During the warranty service ALTO may repair or replace this product at its own option at no charge to you for parts or for labor in accordance with the right side of this limited warranty 3 4 This warranty does not apply to the damages to this product that occurred as the following conditions e Instead of operating in accordanc
14. put level Frequency response S N ratio Main input level Main output level Level Balance pan Main Link Split mix Input level main Output level main Input output level Mains Voltages U K Australia Europe Power Consumption Fuse Mains Connection Dimensions H W D Net Weight Shipping Weight XLR and 1 4 TRS RF filtered servo balanced input 50 kOhms balanced 25 kOhms unbalanced 10 dBV to 4 dBu 21 dBu balanced and unbalanced Typ 40 dB gt 55 dB 1 kHz XLR and 1 4 TRS Electronically servo balanced output stage 60 Ohms balanced 30 Ohms unbalanced 22 dBu balanced and unbalanced 5 Hz to 200 kHz 3 dB gt 95 dBu unweighted 22 Hz to 22 kHz 0 002 typ 4 dBu 1kHz gain 1 variable variable variable for each channel placing in the stereo field links the main input signal to the main output changeover from split to mix mode for each channel 4 digit LED display 12 0 12 Clip 4 digit LED display 12 0 12 Clip 4 digit LED display 12 0 12 Clip USA Canada 120V 60 Hz 240V 50 Hz 230V 50 Hz General Export Model 100 120V 200 240V 50 60 Hz max 15 Watts 95 120 T 315 mA H 210 240 V T 200 mAH Standard IEC receptacle 483 W x217 D x44 H mm 19 x8 54 x1 7 kg 6 4lb 3 8 kg SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM GE gt MAIN LEFT 3 4 MP 2 1 GER gt 2
15. s the mixer INTRODUC HON o E 4 FEATURE CIS De E 4 CONTROL ELEMENT SS 4 INSTALLATION amp et 6 8 _ 2 2 2 2 33 _ _ 3 2 _ _ _ _ 9 TSTSTENMBLOCKDIACRANM _ _ _ _ 10 S WARRANT fec M MH 11 1 INTRODUCTION First Let s give our sincere appreciation for your confidence in ALTO products by purchasing our ALTO LINK SPLITTER MIXER it is really the most effective support to us Herewith we can assure you that it will be one of the best choices you have ever made and wish you will enjoy your audio systems with the ALTO LINK all the times The ALTO LINK is in fact the good solutions for many problems of the large scale sound reinforcement systems and PA applications and it can be used as a splitter or a mixer For splitter application just apply the main signal input from the MAIN IN sockets and select the SPLITTER mode for each individual channel then six mono outputs can be gotten By depressing the MAIN MIX button two further outputs can be provided For mixer application select the MIXER mode for individual channel and feed the input signal from the mono input then six input signals can be mixed together and output from the MAIN OUT By depressing the MAIN MIX button two furth
16. tells you the level of the main output signal While the Clip LED lights up please turn down the main signal at either each input stage or the main output stage otherwise the system will be distorted 6 SPLIT MIX Use this switch to select the specific operational mode for each individual mono channel For SPLITTER mode please let the switch released and the main input signal can then be split into each mono channel output For MIXER mode please engage this switch and now the mono channel input signal will be sent to the main output bus combined with the main input signal on condition that the MAIN LINK is activated you can get the mixed signal output from the MAIN OUT sockets Further also for the MIXER mode you can route the mono channel input signal to the mono channel output directly 7 LEVEL control for each channel This knob is used to adjust the level of each mono channel and its adjustable range goes from co to 15dB definitely In SPLITTER mode this control is used to determine the output level of each individual mono channel While in MIXER mode this control can be used to determine how much the mono channel input signal is sent to the main output bus and or each individual mono channel output 8 INPUT OUTPUT LEVEL meter This 4 digit meter tells you the output level of each mono channel while the Clip LED lights up please turn down the level control otherwise this channel will be distorted 9 BALANCE
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