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1. REAL Innovation R 601 Guitar Bass Splitter GUITAR BASS A f e E L SS ei II ON HER 18 12 6 0 6 O 48 V INPUT on INPUT POWER 4 User Manual Issue 0 1 ARREL Audio SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING Always follow the precautions listed below to avoid any possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock short circuiting damages fire or other hazards These precautions include but are not limited to the following e Do not expose the instrument to liquids and rain Do not use it near water or in damp or wet conditions or place containers on it containing liquids If any liquid seeps turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet e Do not put burning items such as candles on the unit A burning item may fall over and cause a fire e This instrument contains no user serviceable parts Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble or modify the internal circuit e Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands e Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it e Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord place heavy objects on it or place it in a position where anyone could walk on trip over or roll anything over it A CAUTION Always follow the precautions listed below to avoid any possibi2. d Bass direct connection to the TRS 1 4 jack This connection can use a traditional Jack mono Jack mono unbalanced connection cable or you can also use a jack mono Jack stereo cable for a better unbalanced guitar balanced splitter connection Fig 4 2 Guitar and Bass connected to the TRS 1 4 jack by using a DI BOX battery powered low level unbalanced out This connection uses a Jack mono Jack mono unbalanced connection cable but in order to obtain better results jack mono Jack stereo cable should be used Fig 4 3 Guitar and Bass connected to the XLR Phantom Power not activated 4 Guitar and Bass connected to the TRS 1 4 jack by using a professional DI BOX high level balanced out In the case they need power supply they can be powered by using the XLR connector and the phantom power If power supply is not requested they can be connected also on the A TRS stereo Jack If the DI box requires power supply do not use the 4 4 TRS stereo jack due to possible shorts circuits For this connection use balanced cables only 5 The guitar splitter can be used to reamp a prerecorded guitar bass dry track connected to the TRS jack or the XLR connector The input level is line level PHANTOM POWER SWITCH Select the 48 V position to activate the Phantom Power LED on To deselect the R 601 User Manual Issue 0 1 Page 6 ARREL Audio Phantom Power switch again in the opposite direction LED off Fi
3. g 1 GAIN CONTROL KNOB Turn the gain knob Fig 1 in order to select the required amount of gain The gain range is 35 dB 10 dBu to 25 dBu LEVEL INDICATOR The output level Indicator is based on a 10 LED Bargraph 7 x green LEDs and 3 x red LEDs that measures in the range 6 21 dBu The resolution in 1 5 dB per step OUTPUT SELECTION BUTTONS Press one of the four buttons to connect the guitar to one of the four amplifiers connected to the four outputs LEDs Fig 1 Back panel OUTPUT CONNECTORS Four output transformers are used to provide galvanic isolation to the outputs Four amplifiers can be connected to the four A TRS jacks on the back panel The dip switch is used to disconnect the ground in order to avoid ground loops Fig 2 The output cables must be Jack stereo Jack mono Fig 3 50 60 Hz FUSE 0 5 A A output 3 RARE 2 omeur 1 REMOTE ae GROUND Fig 2 R 601 Back Panel REMOTE CONNECTOR The footswitch is connected by a ten poles connector 1 common 4 closed contacts connector on the back panel Fig 2 To increase the reliability all the electrical contacts and wires are duplicated Remote Control A remote control is used to select the four amplifiers the remote control range is about 25 meters 433 MHz R 601 User Manual Issue 0 1 Page ARREL Audio Fig 3 Remote control R 601 User Manual Issue 0 1 Page 8 ARREL Audio APPENDIX A Connect
4. ions ACL WIRING R 601 DI Balanced Box Analog Digital Player R 601 2 Wire Shield Stereo Jack Stereo Jack Unbalanced DI Box Bass Guitar R 601 Mono Jack eet See Stereo Jack Do not use R 601 Mono Jack aee ST FANS Ee Se Em Mono Jack DI Balanced Box X with without Phantom 48V gt Analog Digital Player R 601 St 2 Wire Shield 4 XLR XLR OUTPUT Bass Guitar R 601 S Amplifier Stereo Jack aie anid Mono Jack Do not use Bass Guitar Amplifier E ge 1 Wire Shield xe w Mono Jack a ET Tp Mono Jack A E AR Output 1 R m 601 Output 2 L Output 3 Remote iki Control S Ground 10 Pole 10 Wire Telephone Jack FIG 4 R 601 Connections R 601 User Manual Issue 0 1 Page 9 ARREL Audio APPENDIX B Front Panel ON POWER ARIEL INPUT GUITARIBASS SPLITTER INPUT FIG 5 R 601 Front Panel R 601 User Manual Issue 0 1 Page 10 ARREL Audio APPENDIX C Back Panel 1 ken a ke D O N o GROUND output FUSE 0 5 A p REMOTE 100 260 V 50 60 Hz x on E NW WN ARREL Fig 6 R 601 Back Panel R 601 User Manual Issue 0 1 Page 11 ARREL Audio TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Number of Channels ower Supply Operating Voltage Power Consumption ine Input ine Gai
5. l audio com Support http www arrel audio com support ARREL Audio is continuously working to the improvement of its systems and related documentation In any case we reserve the right to change the specifications without notice but in the respect to the current legislation Disclaimer The information contained in this manual has been carefully checked and we believed is accurate at the time of publication In any case we do not assume any responsibility for inaccuracies errors or omissions nor any liability for any loss or damage resulting either directly or indirectly from use of the information contained in this manual R 601 User Manual Issue 0 1 Page 3 ARREL Audio TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTION 2 ARREL Audio Contact 3 TABLE OF CON Eege 4 INTRODUCTION E 5 POUS eE E CS A e 5 R 601 Front Panel Controls and Operations 6 Power SWIC RER 6 HPU SONICO Selec ON aa a de nn een 6 Phantom Power switch rene 6 Gain Control Knob MEN 7 AO sicario T output selection buttons iii T BAK PAR RR RR RA E EE EEE E E E E 5 RR OULDUT CONNCCIONS AAA PPP l REMOTE connector nara T EIA Oo pijo BE T APPENDIX A Connechons rara 9 APPENDIX B Front Panel narra 10 APPENDIX C Back Panel ninos aci 11 RS elle EE gelen L a He E 12 R 601 User Manual Issue 0 1 Page 4 ARREL Audio INTRODUCTION The ARREL Audio R 601 Guitar Bass splitter has been designed for the most demanding professional recordi
6. lity of serious injury or even death from electrical shock short circuiting damages fire or other hazards These precautions include but are not limited to the following e Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple connector Doing so can result in lower sound quality or possibly cause overheating in the outlet itself e When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet hold the plug itself and not the cord Pulling by the cord can damage it e Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for extended periods of time or during electrical storms e Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over e Before moving the instrument remove all connected cables e When setting up the product make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible If some trouble or malfunction occurs immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet Even when the power switch is turned off electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level e When you are not using the product for a long time make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet e Use only the stand rack specified for the instrument When attaching the stand or rack use the provided screws only Failure to do so could cause damage to the internal components or result in the instrument falling over E Information for U
7. n andwidth Output Level Front Panel Controls Front Panel Input Connectors Front Panel Indicators Rear Panel Output Connectors AC mains onstruction Dimensions Weight 1 Input 4 Outputs Universal switching regulator 100V 240V 50 60 Hz 10 W Electronically Balanced Impedance gt 47 KQ __ Range 25 10 dBu Max 20 dBu Electronically Balanced Working Output Level 6 dBu Max Level 24 dBu Output Load Impedance gt 600 Q Gain Pot 48V Phantom Power switch 4 Output Amplifier selection buttons Illuminated power on off switch 1 4 TRS jack XLR connector 10 LED Bargraph Level Indicator 7 x green 3 x red 1 5dB step 1 x red LED 48V Phantom 4 x Output LEDs yellow OUT 1 red OUT 2 green OUT 3 blue OUT 4 4x TRS 1 4 jacks IEC C13 16 Aconnector AC mains cord with IEC Schuko 16A Half rack metal box W 200 mm 7 87 H 40 mm 1 57 D 140 mm 5 51 1 5 kg R 601 User Manual Issue 0 1 Page 12
8. ng studios where guitars are used in a multiple amplifier setting environment This splitter can be used also with different musical instruments such as keyboards synthesizers or microphones The R 601 rugged and sturdy design is what you need for live use The R 601 design based on four separated transformers dip switch for ground disconnection is able to drive up to four amplifiers at the same time without noise and ground loops problems that often plagues most systems lts high input sensibility allows coupling even with battery powered DI Boxes or with unbalanced low level outputs This distribution amplifier is characterized by very high linearity and dynamic range with distortion and noise at the lowest limit resulting from the use of advanced technologies Signal level is controlled by a potentiometer allowing a 35 dB range 25dBu to 10dBu Input and output impedance is calibrated in order to obtain the best coupling with guitar bass amplifiers 48V Phantom Power provides power to professional DI boxes if needed The target amplifier can be selected by using the front panel buttons or by a footswitch More than one amplifier can be selected at the same time In addition the R 601 is provided with a wireless remote control allowing the musician to switch amplifiers located in the recording room comfortably from the control room When the channel buttons are switched off the remote control footswitch or wireless remote control is a
9. sers on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment This special symbol on the products packaging and or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling of old products please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002 96 EC By disposing of these products correctly you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling For more information about collection and recycling of old products please contact your local municipality your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard these items please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal R 601 User Manual Issue 0 1 Page 2 ARREL Audio ARREL Audio Contacts ARREL Audio Via A Mondadori 00128 Rome Italy Tel 39 06 506 2017 Fax 39 06 5062017 Info info arrel audio com Web www arre
10. utomatically activated ARREL Audio products are designed and manufactured in Italy Housing The R 601 is contained in a half rack metal box No specific air conditioning is required for the racks provided that there is a free flow of air through the rack from front to back and the temperature is maintained in the operating range Consequently the racks may be stacked R 601 User Manual Issue 0 1 Page 5 ARREL Audio R 601 Front Panel Controls and Operations POWER SWITCH Turn on the R 601 by activating the illuminated power switch red light on To turn off the unit activate the switch in the opposite direction red LED off Fig 1 GUITAR BASS ARREL Ge SPLITTER III AUDIO 18 12 6 0 6 R 601 e 48V O o INPUT d 2 3 4 INPUT POWER Fig 1 R 601 Power on switch INPUT SOURCE SELECTION The R 601 input stage is capable to accommodate different connections and the input stages are both electronically balanced The input level is in the range 25 10 dBu with a maximum input level of 20 dBu The output level is 2dBu This is the best output level to obtain the maximum performances from guitar bass amplifiers The input connectors are TRS jack and XLR connector with selectable phantom power When the 1 4 jack is not inserted the XLR input is activated the insertion of the jack disconnecis the XLR input Fig 1 The possible connections are 1 Guitar an
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