Home

gs3000 user guide ap3266_2

Contents

1.
2.
3.
4. Tape Tape out Fx returns on stereo input channels O10 00000 enu once ojo o o 919 2 o ojo 000
5. MIDI near field T monitors S In 1 Engineers Headphones mem Dubbing can be performed CRM ALT Monitor ance without affecting any other p console operation hones socket control p CRM MAIN to stereo input or Record under armrest 2 I O channels panned L R MIC input MIDI Aux 3 to6 2 amp 2 Fx returns on STUDIO 1 Tape Tape to Fx units foldback in out Gui channels 2 to line input STUDIO 0000000 AUX Ge studio foldback NO Cue Headphone ring O O Fai 000000 EN 9 Oro gi 99 9 icians foldback 10 Valve preamp 0 00000 Studio 1 Guitar input 0 00 00 0 1 0 1 required 0 000000 headphones
6. 9 6 b 1431 lt Q IMYA Z IH S3NOHd v S7 7 2 WAS ONON 13 31 c Say 100 S3NOHd 1M3SNI OL Q 100 Q INVA 01 4431 WAS ONOW 5445 s ada Na cn CSHOLIMS OERS J 4l 01 ATIVEO19 rre 3 e 1337 Wud 1 E 2 18 2 Bud JAVA NEL S 7 zz L VER 54945 J an0T09 181 3 5 I J eO 545 EO HN B 1 WOOM AO NOLOTISS inva 91M 2 NYO 103138 noua Wao wala n n 8 5 01 6 m 100 1 35 REN o MIZ 4 1 O4 QNVH y a gt 2 Am Wad 2 v 110 m o ILAN ILAN 2212 gt du S m d L EE WINOO T 31 13 EST o e VR Ec 6 IMvV1O 4 AINO 3015 0 44 15 MJ3MO NIWANS 01193135 oia
7. GROUPS Groups allow up to 8 separate mixes to be created and recorded on the multitrack in addition to direct signals from the channels Each group has a 12 segment bargraph peak reading meter mono stereo switching configuration AFL monitoring and 100mm faders sometimes it is necessary to control more than one channel simultaneously for example drum kit or a group of backing vocalists This is known as subgrouping Route the channels to groups instead of L R using the channel routing switches and pan controls PAN selects the required group or positions the signal in the stereo image of a pair of groups It is normal to set up mono or stereo subgroups using the channel PAN controls and the group L R and STEREO switches The post fade signals of the groups may be fed to the main mix L amp R busses as follows STEREO In the up position the groups are routed in mono to L R Press this switch in association with the L R switches below to separately route the group signal to the L or R mix busses L routes the odd groups e g 1 3 5 7 and R routes the even groups e g 2 4 6 8 This provides a stereo subgroup to L R L R press this switch to route to the L R mix e g selecting the L left switch of the L R switch pair and with the STEREO switch in the up position the group signal will route to both left and right mix busses With the STEREO switch pressed t
8. 21dB CROSSTALK Referred to driven channel at 1kHz Adjacent channel lt 100dB MAX 21dBu 2kohm max load Channel fader off t 90dB Channel Mute lt 75dB METERS Groups 1 8 L a reading 12 bar LED Channel Pan pot isolation 720B PEAK LEDS Turn on 588 before clipping NOISE Measured rms 22Hz to 22kHz bandwidth Mic input EIN 150 ohm source lt 128 FREQUENCY RESPONSE referred to 1kHz at 4dBu Line preamp 00 93dBu Any input to any output TENNIS 20Hz to 20kHz 0 0 5dB LR output residual exta 98dBu 1 02dB S N LR faders unity mix noise 90dBu 94dB S N DISTORTION THD Noise 14dBu 1kHz LR mix noise 16 channels routed lt 86dBu 90dB S N Mic in to L R output 40dB 0 00696 LR mix noise 24 channels routed lt 80dBu Line in to L R output OdB gain 0 006 POWER SUPPLY RPS11 3U x 19 rack mount CMRR AC Mains input IEC socket with lead supplied in 4088
9. PHONES 0 10 m ALT 0 10 EB MUTE 44 OUTPUT B LEVEL The 12 segment L R bargraph meters normally monitor the post fade L R mix or the two track return depending on the position of the 2TRK1 2 3 switches Pressing any PFL AFL button on the console will override the monitor with the selected PFL AFL signal A large red PFL AFL active LED indicator illuminates to warn when a PFL or AFL switch has been pressed Meterbridge source if the optional meterbridge is fitted press this switch to globally switch the meters to follow the channel small fader tape out signal path When not selected the meters follow the monitor tape in signal path Group Output level with the switch in the up position the nominal operating output level for the 8 groups is 4dBu high level If the switch is pressed using a pen tip or similar the nominal operating output level is 10dBV low level This is an underpanel switch to prevent accidental operation OSCILLATOR The internal sinewave oscillator provides two fixed frequencies of 1kHz and 10kHz The 1kHz is normally used for lining up the tape machine as the sinewave output is routed to the group outputs With the osc switch ON press TALK TO GRPS and adjust the group levels to check the line up of the connected multitrack tape machine The 10kHz sinewave can be used for settin
10. HlVd MOLINO v lt 5 135 13 21 AN audis edo 07 279 ALAW bz rns 1NIOd M3l3 N3ISI1 e D 2 N3isH e T3NNYHO 6 ANN EN NOW OL NOW OL RENE a dd 40 1MJSNI O3 9 i3SNI O3 7 o ONITIVNNON lt 395 91M e xnv 2 d aNd o 1505 l 5 NILNOY NVHO 13M ONY Z QN3S Eu o 4 ann NE dl a al e i i 2 FRO Nvd 1NIOd 9 RI wand 4 jy HNW HNW 109 0 olny xov 2 lt M ANNOS S 430v 3 Q xd NIST e HlVd TANNVHO iioi 8 151 OL 8 1 LAALNO MA Jid 0 0 i Tav 123136 LEN ONON 1S0d 33d 0 0 051 8888559393885 DIIT wa 5 Jaor rounen A v Vv VU U an ARAMA xc 4920 18 WALSAS 000659
11. VOICE MODULE SOURCES MMC transport control amp recorded mutes on Playback sequencer 2 3 2 track dubbing CONTROL ROOM near field eme monitors EE Bp S Engineers Headphones main monitors CRM ALT phones socket under armrest CRM MAIN Aux 1 to 6 Keyboard voices controlled by sequencer Mixdown virtual tracks from sequencer through channel path fader Mixdown to L R using Monitor faders effects sends
12. NIGIOIENM 2 C25 58 88 87 57 C24 C23 56 86 85 55 22 52 a C20 53 83 82 52 09 8 80 50 1 17 WEN 227 78 4 C15 tan gt C13 4C 76 75 4B C12 mm CM 74 73 oco 7 C8 47 71 70 46 45 69 68 44 C5 25 67 65 42 03 EM a C1 40 64 63 M32 BE MM 3E 62 61 30 50 MEN 60 M28 3B 59 58 M7 05 57 56 38 25 M24 37 55 54 36 M23 gt ae M21 34 52 MEN 5 s 49 31 V8 WEN os s M16 2F 47 46 2 M15 12 5 44 20 M3 58 25 42 M9 28 40 39 27 E 105 37 25 ME 24 23 35 34 221 3 MES 5 32 20 EH 05 ST3 1C 28 25 19 HO 5 18 24 Channel Mutes Pressing any console mute switch transmits a MIDI Note On message unless MIDI has been disabled Similarly receiving the correct Note On message will control the channel mute unless it has been made mute safe or MIDI disabled Console mutes are mapped to MIDI Note numbers as shown Running status is supported on receive and transmit TRANSMIT Pressing a console mute transmits the following Note On message On cc vv cc 00 where n console MIDI channel number cc console channel number vv for mute off 7FH for mute on RECEIVE The console responds to the following MIDI Note On m
13. INCREMENT 5 _ CLR SNAPSHOT 32 MIDI Dump Data When a MIDI DUMP OUT is performed the entire contents of the console memory is transmitted down the selected MIDI channel This includes the current console mute settings mute groups patches safe settings solo settings console modes and console MIDI channel number When a MIDI DUMP IN is received the console memory is completely overwritten This is ideal when you want to archive settings and recall them at a later date for example a re run of a previous mix You can also use the dump facility to program other GS3000 consoles MIDI Dump Out Press the SHIFT STORE switches The dump is started down the selected console MIDI channel If MIDI has been disabled channel OFF then nothing will happen when dump is activated The display flashes during the duration of the dump around 15 seconds While dump is in progress the mute group and patch system is locked out However the channel mutes may be operated in the normal way so that manual operation may continue unaffected MIDI Dump In The console responds automatically to the System Exclusive dump in message formatted as above While the console is receiving dump in data the display flashes around 10 seconds While dump is in progress the mute group and patch system is locked out However the channel mutes may be operated i
14. Aux Send 1 amp 2 RU z S m a Studio 2 prefade for foldback m speaker Se 9 4 FX 1 B B m 3106 T O O O O O O 88 28 8888 be from console postiade for effects 0 Of Of S o Mia INSERT point Floating EFFECT a X B B B B B B u FX2 CHANNEL PATH 55 8 8 33 D 5 0 foldback Da Da Da Ba a Floating EFFECT s a O MIX B off INSERT point E Oo Oo Oo Oo Os 00000009 o Recording level 2 AUX 3 w return to stereo to tape s MN input channels FX 4 MONITOR PATH AUX 4 r return to stereo HARAR OIM 3 2H SERERE LULA 9996 AUX5 ee SS input channels FX6 Group from channels AUX 6 Monitor level p Dm input channels from tape e g drums E monitor mix EFFECTS SIGNAL PROCESSORS send to tape INIA MIDI thru in 2 TRACK MASTERING MIDI Timecode in in to sync zm __ m with tape BDH out MIDI SQUENCER thru
15. TRS jack tip ring impedance balanced 75 ohm 2dBu 2 Track 1 out ALP pin 2 ground compensated 75 ohm 4dBu 2 Track 2 amp 3 out RCA PHONO unbalanced 75 ohm 10dBV Studio outputs TRS jack ring impedance balanced 75 ohm 2dBu Control room outputs TRS jack tip ring impedance balanced 75 ohm 2dBu Phones out TRS jack tip left ring right for stereo headphones 30 to 600 ohms GS3000 UsER GUIDE 37 SOURCES CONTROL ROOM
16. Press any automation key to show the error code which gives further information about the error Press any automation key to clear the error display and return the system to normal operation The following error messages apply ERROR ERROR DESCRIPTION NUMBER n CODE C 0 Press RECALL MIDI Dump In error 0 Packet 0 not received 1 Missing packet 2 Buffer overflow 3 Checksum error 4 Dump timeout 1 Press RECALL EEPROM memory access error 0 Write error 1 Page write error 2 Read error 3 Page read error 4 Byte read error 2 Press RECALL Power brown out detected GS3000 USER GUIDE 35 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT 3000 747277777777777777777777777777777474727 KR e RECORDING CONSOLE QD HEATH Noo d d GAIN 448V LINE asy LINE METERERIDGE SOURCE INPUT LEVEL INPUT LEVEL LINK 10 o E H H E LINE a AUX 2 4 4 10 7 A 5 20 4020 0 30 zi 05 S PRE m Ed m 1 POST SELECT 10 1 MIC N gt 6040 _ cd 0 HOLD FOR MIDI FUNCTION EH o MODE NO 6040 GAIN GUITAR MODE eg ove DRE 510
17. USER GUIDE BLICATION AP3266 LiMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY This product has been manufactured in the UK by ALLEN amp HEATH and is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for period of one year from the date of purchase by the original owner To ensure a high level of performance and reliability for which this equipment has been designed and manufactured read this User Guide before operating In the event of a failure notify and return the defective unit to ALLEN amp HEATH or its authorised agent as soon as possible for repair under warranty subject to the following conditions CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY The equipment has been installed and operated in accordance with the instructions in this User Guide The equipment has not been subject to misuse either intended or accidental neglect or alteration other than as described in the User Guide or Service Manual or approved by ALLEN amp HEATH Any necessary adjustment alteration or repair has been carried out by ALLEN amp HEATH or its authorised agent The defective unit is to be returned carriage prepaid to ALLEN amp HEATH or its authorised agent with proof of purchase Units returned should be packed to avoid transit damage These terms of warranty apply to UK sales In other territories the terms may vary according to legal requirements Check with your ALLEN amp HEATH agent for any additional warranty which may apply GS3000 Us
18. gt MONO V e 15 15 15 15 PHONES AUX AUX 1 1 10 REPOT P 10 PREpcer 10 AUX AUX 2 2 ALT 0 10 0 10 AUX AUX CRM 3 3 5 5 0 10 0 10 10 AUX AUX 4 4 SPEAKER 6 6 MUTE 0 10 0 10 T T BAL BAL P MIX TO 1 R L R 0 5 LOCATE 10 15 20 1 2 T 40 so ENABLE 78 HOLD PRESS o 4 572 XSSESTYT X bn STs s 36 GS3000 UsER GUIDE REAR PANEL LAYOUT R27 ST OO 0916 66 OO L R IN L L L 2 R Our L_ Room LAZA ZAL OUT IN M 2 5 S OO 2 OG Oy OG OO Wee ZN NIS EIOS ND NI NI gt oi EA Q CE ano oy a Hoan 69 6 amp 0 dBu 0 775 Volts rms dBV 1 Volt rms
19. EES o o o O Olo oe o o OQ Z o o o o o ojo 0000 0 o olo o o o Extra effects o 0 o Q Studio 1 my lo o m now XFX out 2 Tui X 6e 9 0 0 mM m e 00000 55 55858 E n Pee EEE 0 29 a E E oe Oo Oo Oo OF o 2 BO H H m 909 00 00 50 00 Press amp MIX B to create 2 mono or 1 stereo effect send on mix B if the channel is not being used for additional input Subgrouping from additional inputs can be recorded tracks and additional inputs up to 8 additional effects from groups 1 8 FX 1 p FX2 y 1 M FX p a FX 4 p C 5 gies a FX 6 AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 EXTRA EFFECTS STUDIO 1 OUT FX 7 XFX FX 8 L return to console inputs return to console inputs return to console inputs return to console inputs return to console inp
20. CONSOLE MUTES OFF OR ON It is often useful to turn off clear all the console mutes or to turn them on set You may wish to clear the console before starting a new scene or setting up a new group or patch Alternatively you could set all mutes on and work with just the active channels Once cleared or set in this way you can overwrite and edit selected groups and patches or all 128 patches using the ALL function as a starting point for a new show Turn All Console Mutes Off a Press the SHIFT RECALL switches HOLD FOR SHIFT FUNCTICN The red LED will start flashing The display flashes 10 or Press the RECALL switch to confirm The LED will turn off f All console mutes will turn off Turn Console Mutes On CHANNEL PATOH e Press the SHIFT RECALL switches The red LED will start flashing ME The display flashes Press the SHIFT RECALL switch again v EI The display flashes Press any other key to cancel RECALL or Press the RECALL switch to confirm The LED will turn off console mutes will turn on SNAPSHOT 22 GS3000 USER GUIDE MUTE GROUPS A mute group lets you mute a selected combination of channels with a single key press Applications include muting unused channels when mixing different tracks muting all effects mu
21. FUNCTICN Press the SOLO LINK switch to combine the SOLO IN PLACE function in the monitor and channel paths of the I O channels i e pressing a mute in either path will turn on all mutes ok Last Solo DUMP Having set up a solo combination you may wish to compare the effect of this with the complete mix Instead of having to repeat the selection of the channels as above you can recall your last solo combination You can toggle repeatedly between this and the mix to judge the effect Press the SHIFT SOLO IN PLACE switches The last solo combination is activated While holding SHIFT press and release the SOLO IN PLACE switch This toggles between the last solo and the mix Release the SHIFT and SOLO IN PLACE switches to restore normal operation 28 GS3000 USER GUIDE SOLO SAFES oolo in place can mute all the console large mute switches which includes the monitor and channel path mutes in the I O channels the dual stereo input channels aux sends 5 and 6 To hear the effect of soloed channels the required outputs should not be muted You may also wish to always hear the effect of signal processing devices such as reverbs connected to the console aux sends and returns Here the aux sends and channels allocated as effects returns should not mute when solo is activated The GS3000 includes a solo safe facility so that selected mutes can be disabled from the solo system This works in the same way as the mute safes describ
22. POST SELECT SWITCH This affects aux sends 1 amp 2 for all channels Normally effects sends are post fade so that the effect follows the fader level and cue feeds are Pre Fade so that an independent mix can be sent to the musicians BAL balances the stereo channel signal within the stereo image to MIX B and L R when selected If the source is mono then the BAL operates as a pan control The centre position is detented for quick resetting MIX B routes the channel signal to the Mix B stereo buss L R routes the channel signal to the main stereo mix MUTE This turns the channel signal on or off This mute can be controlled by the automation system This does not affect the Pre Fade aux sends PFL Press PFL Pre Fade Listen to listen to the channel Pre Fade signal in stereo on headphones or control room speakers The signal level is shown on the L and R bargraph meters PEAK The peak detect circuit samples the left and right signal in the channel signal path The red LED illuminates when the signal is within of clipping Should this occur check the 10 4 switch is set correctly Channel fader 60mm smooth action fader controls the overall stereo channel level All post fade aux send levels are dependent on the level of the fader LOWER STEREO INPUT CHANNEL ST 1 2 GAIN Use this control to adjust the channel input sensitivity to match the connected signal source 20 to 10dBu to the
23. and produce rich second harmonic distortion sought after by many guitarists or the characteristic warm sound revered by vocalists Press this switch to remove harsh high frequencies produced when overdriving the valve circuit LEVEL This control adjusts the output level from the OUT jack on the rear panel Use this control to compensate for the high level when the valve is overdriven and to match the signal to the normal operating level of the channel it is patched into PFL Press PFL Pre Fade Listen to listen to the valve pre output level signal on headphones or control room speakers The signal level is shown on the L and R bargraph meters PATCHING THE VALVE OUTPUT The output of the valve channel can be patched into any console INSERT using a standard TRS jack to jack lead CHANNEL OR BUSS tip send INSERT dn 9 99 S GS3000 rear panel Patch lead wiring VALVE OUT tip not connected O V PATCH TO INSERT S ring signal GUITAR GS3000 USER GUIDE GROUP AUX OUTPUT 5554 55504 5554 555 2 222 59904 1 1 1 2 2 5 2 E
24. bargraph meters Channel fader 60mm smooth action fader controls the overall channel level All post fade aux send levels in the channel path are dependent on the level of the channel fader PEAK The peak detect circuit samples the signal at various points within the channel and monitor signal paths The red LED illuminates when the signal is within 5dB of clipping Should this occur turn back the GAIN control to reduce the signal level sese PAN positions the monitor signal within the stereo image to the L R and group mix busses when they are selected The centre position mono image is detented for quick resetting L R routes the monitor signal to the main stereo mix for monitoring during track laying or for mixdown to 2 track STATUS This illuminates when the channel is set in record ready mode using the MIDI machine control function MUTE This turns the monitor signal on or off This mute can be controlled by the automation system This does not affect the Pre Fade aux sends PFL Press PFL Pre Fade Listen to listen to the Pre Fade signal on headphones or control room The signal level is shown on the L and R 202 bargraph meters CHAN MON This is the group routing source select switch Press to route the monitor signal to the group busses for subgrouping during mixdown In the up position the channel signal is routed to the grou
25. console operating level OdBu Press PFL to check the signal without affecting the main mix EQUALISER Shelving HF and LF and two fixed frequency peak dip mid controls MF1 amp MF2 provide 15dB of boost or cut Use the mids to add warmth or presence to the sound AMPL dBr vs FREQ Hz AMPL dBr vs FREQ Hz 20 00 20 00 15 00 15 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 15 00 15 00 20 00 20 00 10 100 1k 10k 50k 10 100 1k 10k 20k ST3 HF LF EQ MF1 MF2 EQ GS3000 UsER GUIDE 13 INPUT LEVEL STS ST1 AUXILIARY SENDS The Left and Right stereo signals are summed to provide aux feeds in mono You can set up to 6 mixes using the 4 aux send controls Aux sends 1 amp 2 can be switched either pre or post fade using the GLOBAL PRE POST SELECT SWITCH This affects aux sends 1 amp 2 for all input channels Normally effects sends are post fade so that the effect follows the fader level and cue feeds are Pre Fade so that
26. fete eter eae T 24 MUIE suntenneuennreauien 25 adit AUG nce 26 27 28 OOlO Sales 29 MIDI includes mute implementation table channel setting 4 data transmission 30 32 MIDI Machine Control EN 33 Technical support includes software version hard soft reset 34 EO Mille Soc OC dq EE MM UR OLI MI ELM PM NA PE 35 FFONt rie 36 Rear panel layout 37 Applications 38 MIXDOW N D 39 gt 253000 USER GUIDE INTRODUCTION The GS3000 continues ALLEN amp HEATH s commitment to provide high quality audio mixing consoles engineered to meet the exacting requirements of today s audio business lt brings you the latest in high performance technology and offers the reassurance of over two decades of console manufacture and customer support This user guide presents a quick reference to the
27. from Tape machine 1 to the inputs of Tape machine 2 This does not affect any other console mixing operation in progress DUB 13 routes the playback output from Tape machine 1 to the inputs of Tape machine 3 This does not affect any other console mixing operation in progress GS3000 USER GUIDE 19 PFL AFL m 2TRK1 B 2TRK2 2TRK3 ALL UP L R MONO PHONES 0 10 CRM a SPEAKER MUTE MIX EDS 20 CONTROL ROOM SELECTION Three switches enable playback monitoring from each of the 3 tape machines With the switches in the up position the L R mix output is the source 2TRK1 press this switch to listen to the playback from Tape machine 1 2TRK2 press this switch to listen to the playback from Tape machine 2 2 press this switch to listen to the playback from Tape machine 3 The switch priority is 2TRK3 overrides 2TRK2 which overrides 2TRK1 which overrides the L R mix output to the control room Pressing any AFL PFL button on the console will override the monitor with the selected AFL PFL signal MONO press this switch to combine the left and right signal This is useful for checking mono compatibility This does not affect the outputs to the tape machines
28. the same time rd XFX extra FX When mixing down a separate post fade stereo effects send can be created by pressing the XFX and MIX B switches along with the MIX B switch in one of the studio sections on the master panel The output can be fed from the Studio output jack sockets to the effects unit PAN positions the channel signal within the stereo image to MIX B when selected or to the groups when the CHAN MON switch above the routing switches is in the up position Pan fully left to route the channel signal to the odd groups and right to route the channel signal to the even groups The centre position mono image is detented for quick resetting MIX B routes the channel signal to the Mix B stereo buss GRP DIRECT In the up position the post fade channel signal DIRECT is sent to the multitrack When pressed the corresponding GROUP mix output GS3000 UsER GUIDE 11 48V Jr ee TAN 5 20 40 20 EN 5 6040 GAIN 2 is sent to the tape multitrack input Groups 1 8 are repeated across the console tape outputs e g group 1 is on Tape Out 1 9 17 amp 25 MUTE This turns the channel signal on or off This mute can be controlled by the automation system This does not affect the Pre Fade aux sends PFL Press PFL Pre Fade Listen to listen to the channel Pre Fade signal on headphones or control room speakers The signal level is shown on the L and R
29. to individual groups by rotating fully left to route the signal to the odd groups and right to route the channel signal to the even groups Channel fader 100mm smooth action fader controls the overall stereo channel level All post fade aux send levels are dependent on the level of the fader GS3000 USER GUIDE Mic GUITAR VALVE INPUT Two high quality patchable SVT symmetrical valve technology valve mic line pre amps are included in the master section They have been designed to give a pleasing rich warm sound with a highly expressive high frequency response and subtle compression soft clipping when driven with high signal levels A valve drive control varies the amount of signal being amplified by the valve and a 3 colour LED indicator illuminates green when the signal level is greater than 15dB yellow when the signal level is greater than OdB and red when the signal level is greater than 15dB In mic line amplifier mode the double triode valve is configured differentially balanced mode in circuit so that one triode is amplifying the positive half cycle of the signal and the other triode is amplifying the negative The advantages of this symmetrical design is that it maximises the characteristics of the valve slightly compressing and then soft clipping both half cycles equally giving a more natural sounding high gain very low noise pre amp The clipping characteristic ensures that only low order harmon
30. will indicate the status of the current console mutes against the selected patch number GS3000 UsER GUIDE gt HOLD FOR SHIFT FUNCTION STORE eH MIDI ACTIVE AUTO INCREMENT SNAPSHOT J Store a Mute Patch Select the mutes to be saved in a patch i e Mute LEDs on Press A or v to the required patch number Press the STORE switch The STORE LED will illuminate The 4 MUTE GROUP switches and RECALL switch will start flashing Press the RECALL switch to overwrite the patch The RECALL LED will flash once and the STORE LED will turn off The patch is now saved Recall a Mute Patch Press or v to the required patch number Press the RECALL switch to select the patch The ACTIVE PATCH LED will illuminate If a console mute is pressed then the ACTIVE PATCH LED will turn off as the console mutes are not the same as the stored patch If the ACTIVE PATCH LED flashes then the patch number displayed is not the last patch recalled The ALL Patch Between patch and 0 is a special patch function called ALL This lets you overwrite all 128 patches with the current console mute settings You would normally do this before programming the patches for a new recording session Typical applications would be Turn all mutes off in all patches clear then edit the mutes on for required channels Turn all mutes on in all patches set then e
31. 2 signal pin 3 signal All the master output jack connectors e g Tape out Aux out Studio out are 3 wire impedance balanced These outputs provide optimum interference rejection into the balanced inputs of connected equipment Jack connectors have 3 terminals tip signal ring signal sleeve ground OV cable screen Avoid reversing and on balanced connections as this will result in out of phase signals reverse polarity causing signal cancellation effects This situation is particularly common in multi microphone mixing Where long cables runs are required balanced interconnections should be used Short interconnections between more affordable 2 wire signal ground unbalanced effects units or signal processors and mixing console may be utilised MIDI CONNECTIONS Use high quality screened twist pair cable with the screen connected to pin 2 at both ends The cable should be no longer than 15m 50 and terminated with 180 5 pin male cable mount DIN plug Not Used pin 3 MIDI In pin 5 Not Used pin 2 MIDI MIDI In pin 4 In Not Used pin 1 Not Used pin 3 MIDI Thru pin 5 Gnd OV pin 2 MIDI MIDI Thru pin 4 Thru Not Used pin 1 Not Used pin 3 MIDI Out pin 5 Gnd OV pin 2 MIDI Out pin 4 Not Used pin 1 Hear panel view GS3000 UsER GUIDE 9 MONO INPUT OUTPUT CHANNEL Bm 3 5 MI LINE 10 2 C N A 0
32. AY switch To stop recording press the STOP switch If the PLAY switch is pressed again during a record sequence the tape machine will immediately dropped out of record and into play GS3000 USER GUIDE 33 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Should you have any queries about the GS3000 console automation system please quote the console model serial number and software version number in any communication with Allen amp Heath or appointed service agent If a problem is encountered check first that external equipment is correctly connected and functioning as intended or disconnected to test the console itself Check the console has been correctly set up and that the mains power is correct for the power unit Software error detection systems have been built in to assist with problem investigation Refer to the section on Error Messages Power Up and Power Down The console settings are remembered when power is removed from the console A power down circuit detects falling voltage and writes the settings to non volatile memory On power up these settings are restored Mains power fluctuations brown outs are detected with error code readout Software Version Number Press the SHIFT MIDI switches together HOLD FOR MIDI FUNCTION The software version number is shown on the patch display For example 1 23 is uo version V1 23 eno Release the keys to return to normal display ALL SAFE Soft Reset Should
33. Hz MUTES NE MONITOR 1kHz ms inp das ALL SAFE EQ GIR 10 10 CHANNEL SAFE E SOLO LINK EN SOLO IN PLACE VALVE DRIVE HOLD FOR SHIFT FUNCTION CRM 0 GAIN 0 GAIN STUDIO STORE eB 10 20 10 20 0 0 O 12kHz 12kHz lt lt 15 15 15 15 1 7 1 0 0 E 2 5kHz 2 5kHz VALVE VALVE 15 15 15 15 PRE AMP PRE AMP 2IRKI MIDI 0 2 0 2 1 2 CHANNEL PATH 250Hz 250Hz AUTO x 2TRK2 Tum lt 15 15 15 15 0 LF 0 LF AUTO 2 m 60Hz 60Hz SER MIDI CH B
34. I THRU to MIDI IN on the external equipment m Select the Console MIDI Channel HOLD FoR MDI Press and hold the MIDI switch to enter MIDI mode eB us The display MIDI dot turns on and the current MIDI channel number is shown on While holding the MIDI switch use the v switches to scroll through the MIDI m channel numbers i e 1 to 16 Release the MIDI switch when the desired MIDI channel number is displayed o H oo Disable the Console MIDI System D B Press and hold the MIDI switch to enter mode SOLO M While holding the MIDI switch use the or v switches to scroll through the MIDI channel numbers until is displayed E Release the MIDI switch to exit HOLD FOR SHIFT FUNCTION STORE RECALL SNAPSHOT 30 GS3000 UsER GUIDE DECIMAL HEX CONSOLE C32 95 94 63 cn 92 50 029
35. In mixdown the studio outputs can be fed with a separate MIX B stereo post fade mix for use as an extra stereo effects send refer to channel XFX function cv STUDIO 1 10 AFL 0 MUTE i TALK L R MIX B AUX 1 CRM pressing one or a combination of the switches selects the source for the studio output When more than one switch is pressed the sources mix together STUDIO use this control to adjust the studio output level MUTE This turns the studio output on or off It is important to mute the studio speakers during recording or when studio microphones are live AFL After Fade Listen routes the studio mix signal in stereo to the L amp R bargraph meters the control room speakers and the headphones and allows checking of the sound quality and mix level TALK press this momentary switch to talk to the studio one or more of the source selection switches is pressed then the talk signal will be combined with the selection In this way you can communicate with the musicians and hear them via the studio microphones GS3000 USER GUIDE MASTER amp MONITOR r METERBRIDGE 2 ER m 55 gt a e PFL AFL m 2TRK1 2TRK2 2TRK3 ALL UP L R MONO
36. ON switching for the HF LF EQ i e if the HF LF EQ is in the channel path so will the insert point If the HF LF EQ is switched to the monitor path the INSERT point will be in the monitor path EQUALISER The EQ consists of two separate sections an HF LF High Low frequency section and a fully parametric HMF LMF High Mid Low Mid frequency section The HF and LF bands have a shelving response which means that all frequencies beyond the turning point frequency are affected HF 12kHz LF 60Hz Used with the 100Hz lo cut filter you can tailor the low frequency response exactly as you require Each band may boost or cut by up to 15dB The centre flat position is detented for quick resetting The HF and LF section is normally in the channel signal path but can be switched into the monitor path by pressing the CHAN MON switch AMPL dBr vs FREQ Hz 20 00 15 00 peer 10 00 10 00 15 00 20 00 10 100 1k 10k 50k HF and LF EQ The two fully parametric swept mid frequency bands HMF and LMF have a peak dip bell shaped response which means that the maximum boost or cut occurs at the selected centre frequency The centre frequency can be swept over a wide range HMF 300Hz to 18kHz LMF 18Hz to 1kHz Each band may boost or cut by up to 17dB The cent
37. ONS Your 853000 is ruggedly constructed to give many years of reliable operation However you will extend the life of the console and preserve its cosmetics by applying these simple common sense precautions Avoid storing or using the mixing console in conditions of excessive heat or cold or in positions where it is likely to be subject to vibration dust dirt or moisture Do not use any liquids to clean the control surface of the console a soft dry brush or dry lint free cloth is ideal Use only water or ethyl alcohol to clean the trim and scribble strips Other solvents may cause damage to paint or plastic parts The faders switches and potentiometers are lubricated for life The use of electrical lubricants on these parts is not recommended Avoid using the console close to strong sources of electromagnetic radiation e g video monitors high power electric cabling this may cause degradation of the audio quality due to induced voltages in connecting leads and chassis For the same reason always site the power supply away from the unit TRANSPORTING THE CONSOLE The console is supplied in a strong carton If it is necessary to move it any distance after installation it is recommended that this packing is used to protect it Be sure to disconnect all cabling before moving the console If the console is to be regularly moved we recommend that it is installed in a foamlined flightcase At all times avoid applying excessive force to any knobs s
38. S Unpacked Packed Width depth height weight kg Width depth height weight kg 853000 824 1186 2 634 acd 1995 scs B30 38 393000 832 1481 634 1995 B30 DOU 38 GS3000 M24 meterbridge LUE E E MEUM MC 1300 4s 130 280 6 GS3000 M32 meterbridge 1469 oM 06 JULI MIS 1600 30 280 7 HPS11 power supply 4839 2TO odis 11 953000 USER GUIDE CONNECTIONS The GS3000 uses professional grade 3 pin XLR 1 4 TRS jack and RCA PHONO sockets The applications diagrams in this guide illustrate typical equipment interconnections To ensure best performance we recommend that you use high quality audio cables and connectors and take time to check for reliable and accurate cable assembly It is well known that most audio system failures are due to faulty interconnecting leads CONNECTOR PINOUTS 3 3 PIN XLR INPUT 1 GND FEMALE PLUG Q TPUT SLEEVE 2 3 PIN XLR R MIN Zo MALE PLUG INSERT SLEEVE CONNECTORS CABLES AND THEORY All input and output XLR connectors are 3 wire differentially or impedance balanced These have 3 connector pins pin 1 ground OV cable screen pin
39. The GS3000 solo in place system lets you quickly solo selected channels You can toggle between your last selected solo setting and the full mix to compare the two mixes You can make selected channels solo safe to prevent them being muted when solo in place is activated Typically you would solo safe the effects returns so that the soloed channels are heard with effects Selected mutes can be isolated made safe from solo in place using the EDIT SAFES function Refer to the SOLO SAFES section Using Solo in place Press the SOLO IN PLACE switch The SOLO IN PLACE LED flashes Select the MUTEs of the channels you want to solo EDIT If a mute in the monitor path of the I O channels is selected then all mutes in the SAFES monitor paths except for the selected monitor mute are turned on Similarly if a mute in the channel path of the I O channels is selected then all mutes in the channel paths except for the selected channel mute are turned on Press a mute in both paths and all console mutes are turned on except for the selected CHANNEL channels e m SOLO Any channel made solo safe will not be affected LINK You can turn on or off other mutes while in solo mode to hear the effect of combinations of channels ee Press the SOLO IN PLACE switch again to exit solo mode This returns the console to normal mute operation The previous mute settings are restored aM Solo link HOLD FOR SHIFT
40. also configures the input for very high impedance Hi 2 suitable for direct connection of a guitar A direct injection DI unit is not required EQ This EQ only affects the signal when guitar mode is selected It is tuned to guitar sound characteristics and is pre valve so that the valve be driven by the EQ The swept mid frequency band has a peak dip bell shaped response which means that the maximum boost or cut occurs at the selected centre frequency The centre frequency can be swept over a wide range 120Hz to 6kHz and can boost or cut by up to p 10dB centre flat position is detented for quick resetting VALVE DRIVE Guitar mode EQ frequency response AMPL dBr vs FREQ Hz AMPL dBr vs FREQ Hz 20 00 20 00 Ap Ap 15 00 15 00 10 00 10 00 5 00 5 00 0 0 0 0 a VALVE PRE AMP 5 00 10 00 10 00 15 00 15 00 20 00 20 00 10 100 1k 10k 20k 10 100 1k 10k 20k Guitar mode EQ No EQ HI CUT filter in GS3000 UsER GUIDE 15 16 Valve drive Use this control to adjust the gain of the stage This control can be used creatively to overdrive the valve circuit
41. an independent mix can be sent to the musicians Aux sends 3 amp 4 are post fade and post mute Aux sends 3 amp 4 can also be switched to aux busses 5 amp 6 to expand the number of effects that can be used at the same time BAL balances the stereo channel signal within the stereo image to the MIX B or L R busses The BAL control also feeds the channel signal to the odd groups 1 3 5 7 and even groups 2 4 6 8 when the routing switches are pressed The centre position is detented for quick resetting MIX B routes the channel signal to the Mix B stereo buss L R routes the channel signal to the main stereo mix STATUS This LED indicator is reserved for later function MUTE This turns the channel signal on or off This mute can be controlled by the automation system This does not affect the Pre Fade aux sends PFL Press PFL Pre Fade Listen to listen to the channel Pre Fade signal in stereo on headphones or control room speakers The signal level is shown on the and R bargraph meters PEAK The peak detect circuit samples the Left and Right signal in the stereo signal path The red LED illuminates when the signal is within 5dB of clipping Should this occur turn back the GAIN control to reduce the signal level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ROUTING SWITCHES These switches route the stereo signal to the groups BAL adjusts the balance between left and right signals in the channel For mono sources route the signals
42. be made ALL SAFE so that they are not affected by the groups 128 MUTE PATCHES patches function MIDI INTERFACE IN OUT and THRU sockets to interface with external sequencers effects devices and control units Includes MIDI machine control MMC to control the transport controls of multitracks hard disk recorder sequencer MIDI dump to archive and recall console settings MIDI note on off messages associated with channel mutes SOLO IN PLACE Check the contribution of individual signals within the main mix in place by pressing the associated mute switches Includes a separate SAFE facility so that selected channels are not muted when solo is activated The last solo setting can be recalled for instant comparison with the mix otore and recall the console mute settings in numbered Includes 3 digit display auto increment channel and monitor ALL SAFE PowER UP AND PowER DOWN The mute settings are remembered when power is removed from the console A power down circuit detects falling voltage and writes the settings to non volatile memory On power up these settings are restored The mute group patch solo safes and mode settings are held in similar memory THE MUTE SWITCH Press MUTE once to mute the audio signal The red LED indicator will turn on The audio signal will turn off channel Mute affects the post fade aux send signal Press MUTE again to turn the mute off GS3000 USER GUIDE 21 TURN ALL
43. dance with the operating instructions or disconnect the cable screens at one end usually at the destination 6 GS3000 UsER GUIDE SUPPLY Refer to the SAFETY WARNING on 3 of this User Guide Read and understand the warnings and instructions printed on the rear panel of the power supply and reproduced here The power supply provided with the GS3000 is the RPS11 which is a linear supply and produces the DC voltages required by the console Always use the correct power supply and cable with the console The use of alternative supplies is not recommended and may cause damage Check that the correct mains lead with moulded plug has been supplied with your power supply Ensure that the IEC mains plug is pressed fully into the rear panel socket before switching on The extension of the DC power cable is not recommended and may result in the malfunction of the mixing console Before switching on your console check that the mains voltage on the power supply unit is set to the correct mains voltage for your area and that the fuse is of the correct rating and type This is clearly marked on the rear panel of the power supply Do not replace the fuse with any other type as this could become a safety hazard and will void the warranty Always switch the power supply off before connecting disconnecting the mixer DC power cable removing or installing modules and servicing In the event of an electrical storm or large mains
44. dit the mutes off for required channels Turn unused channel mutes on before editing the used channels Turn mostly muted channel mutes on before editing the patches where they are not muted Note that the ALL function overwrites all 128 patches and should be used with care A confirm function is included to prevent accidental operation Overwrite All 128 Patches Operate the mutes to set up the console as required You may wish to start by clearing or setting all mutes as described previously Press or v until the patch is displayed Press the STORE switch The STORE LED will illuminate The 4 MUTE GROUP switches and RECALL switch will start flashing Press the RECALL switch The RECALL switch flashes only The STORE LED will flash Press the RECALL switch again to confirm the all patch overwrite The RECALL will flash once The patch is now saved GS3000 UsER GUIDE 27 SOLO IN PLACE oolo in place is a system for checking individual signals or combinations of signals in the mix This is done by muting all channels except for the channel s being soloed It is known as solo in place because the position and relative levels of the signal to all the outputs is retained Solo in place affects the main outputs This should not be confused with the PFL AFL monitoring system which affects only the monitor outputs Solo in place is most useful during mixdown where you can listen to the contribution of individual signals to the mix
45. e at the required point to be marked Press the MARK switch to register the specific location on the tape e g a drop in point When the tape has moved to a different position press the LOCATE switch to move the tape to the marked position on the tape LOC 0 Locate 0 press and hold the SHIFT switch and then press the LOCATE switch to rewind the tape to the O position of the tape i e usually the start of the tape RECORD READY Individual tape tracks on the multitrack recorder or sequencer can be set into record ready state from the GS3000 console To set tape tracks in record ready state Press and hold the RECORD switch Press the MUTE switch on the required channel corresponding to the tape track e g press channel mute switches 1 8 to set tape tracks 1 8 in record ready state The STATUS LED indicator on each channel will illuminate to indicate the corresponding tape track is set record ready Note pressing either mute in the monitor or channel path will set the corresponding tape track in record ready state The audio mutes are unaffected Release the RECORD switch when all required tape tracks have been set To deselect tape tracks in record ready state press and hold the RECORD switch and press the MUTE switch to deselect the tape track corresponding to the console channel To record tape tracks Having set all the required tracks in record ready mode press and hold the RECORD switch and then press the PL
46. ed earlier but affects solo and not the mute groups or patches Setting up solo safes should be done before the recording or mixdown session Solo safe settings are retained on power off and can be archived via MIDI Make a Channel Solo Safe EDIT Press the EDIT SAFES switch The EDIT SAFES LED and SOLO IN PLACE mu SAFES switch flashes All mutes will turn on except those already made SOLO SAFE Press the individual mute switches to be made safe CHANNEL Note audio mutes are affected during SOLO SAFE editing d Press the EDIT SAFES switch to exit solo safe mode and return the console to SOLO normal operation e I LINK or Press the SOLO IN PLACE switch to exit solo safe mode and activate solo in SOLO place mode IN PLACE Channel safe E Press the CHANNEL SAFE switch to exclude the SOLO IN PLACE function from all channel path mutes of the I O channels This prevents accidental solo HOLD FOR SHIFT FUNCTION muting of the channels being recorded The monitor mix can be soloed without affecting the recording GS3000 USER GUIDE 29 MIDI The Musical Instrument Digital Interface MIDI was originally conceived to standardise the interconnection between keyboards and other instruments It is now found on all types of equipment including sound and lighting consoles effects devices and computers Sophisticated recording is now possible by interfacing sound consoles wi
47. er Guide AP3266 Issue 2 Copyright 1999 Allen Heath All rights reserved This product complies with the European ALLEN Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives 9 89 336 EEC amp 92 31EEC and the European Low Voltage Directives 73 23 amp 93 68 HE xy MANUFACTURED IN ENGLAND BY ALLEN amp HEATH AGENT ALLEN amp HEATH Kernick Industrial Estate Penryn Cornwall TR10 9LU UK http www allen heath com H A DIVISION OF HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES Ltd 5 Se giis SENT 3 introduction PRECAUTIONS dese tss e e SE ac e su 4 06 16 400946002020 2880905 0GaP 0x20 0900092522008 2600 44 002204 5 Gy COMS Ol aaeecce dees 6 7 DIMENSIONO t c Tcr 8 9 Input Q tpytehanne 10 12 DE PET Oi 13 14 valve 15 16 T 17 Sdo ER 18 Master Monitor includes oscillator talkback 4 2 track mastering 19 Control Room Selection Main L R Outputs 20 The ABUIomallohi thuc it ettet 21 All Console Mutes Off or 22 OOS PT RRMER 23 MUTES os
48. ess the MUTE switches to be edited Press the STORE switch The 4 MUTE GROUP switches and RECALL switch will start flashing Press the MUTE GROUP switch again The STORE and RECALL LEDs will turn off The MUTE GROUP LEDs will be cleared The console is supplied with the mute groups cleared mutes off This is the normal starting point for creating a new mute group Note that performing a hard reset restores the console to the factory default settings GS3000 USER GUIDE 23 SAFES Console mutes are overwritten by mute groups stored patches and MIDI mute data transmitted from an external controller The GS3000 includes a mute safes facility to isolate specific groups of mutes so that they are unaffected by the automation system Mute safes can be selected in 3 distinct groups 1 monitor path mutes in the console I O channels This also includes the mutes the stereo inputs and Aux sends 5 and 6 in the master section 2 All channel path mutes in the console I O channels 3 Both together The mutes can still be operated manually These settings are automatically stored into non volatile memory so that they are retained when power is removed The safes setting can be archived via MIDI Note that the mute safes do not affect Solo in place which has its own safes facility described later To Make the Channel path Mutes Safe e E CHANNEL Press the CHANNEL MUTES switch in the ALL SAFE section of t
49. essage On cc vv 00 is ignored Mute Patches Recalling a patch will transmit MIDI Program Change message unless the MIDI is disabled Similarly receiving the correct Program Change message will recall a console patch unless MIDI is disabled Console patches are directly mapped to MIDI Program Change numbers 0 to 127 Running status is supported on receive and transmit TRANSMIT and RECEIVE The message format is Cn pp console MIDI channel number console patch number 0 127 where n pp MIDI Dump Format The format for Dump In and Dump Out is identical The Dump is made up of 128 System Exclusive messages or packets which contain the contents of the console memory TRANSMIT and RECEIVE The format for a single packet is as follows FO sysex header packet no data checksum F7 sysex header 00 00 1A 50 06 VV vv nn VV major software version number e g V1 23 minor software version number e g 1 23 nn console MIDI channel number packet no packet number from 0 to 127 data 7 bit block of console data followed by a number of 00 pad bytes lt checksum gt checksum to allow error detection KEY M Monitor path mute C Channel path mute ST Stereo input mute AX Aux send master mute GS3000 UsER GUIDE 31 HOLD FCR SHIFT FUNCTION EH STORE 27 9 MIDI CHANNEL ACTIVE PATCH
50. function and application of the GS3000 We recommend that you read this guide fully before starting For further information on the basic principles of recording and audio system engineering please refer to one of the specialist publications available from book shops and audio equipment dealers Whilst we believe the information in this guide to be reliable we do not assume responsibility for inaccuracies We also reserve the right to make changes in the interest of further product development SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT We are able to offer further product support through our world wide network of approved dealers and service agents You can also access our Web site on the internet for information on our product range assistance with your technical queries or simply to chat about audio matters To help us provide the most efficient service please keep a record of the console serial number and date and place of purchase to be quoted in any communication regarding this product SAFETY WARNING Mains electricity is dangerous and can kill Mains voltage is present within the console power supply Do not remove the power supply cover with mains electricity connected To ensure your safety mains earth is connected to the chassis through the power lead Do not remove this mains earth connection To avoid the risk of fire replace the mains fuse only with the correct value and type as indicated on the power supply unit GENERAL PRECAUTI
51. g the bias of an analogue tape machine or for checking the HF response of connected equipment The above procedures can also be performed for the 2 track machines by pressing TALK TO GRPS and then routing the signal via the group L R switch and selecting the 2TRK switches Make sure the L R meters read O TALKBACK A talkback mic is built into the front panel Talkback buttons are located in various positions in the master section to enable the engineer to talk to a number of destinations aux sends mix busses studio loudspeakers and foldback The talkback signal can also be routed to the multitrack for recording take information on to tape Press and hold these buttons for talkback The control room speaker levels will be dimmed to prevent feedback The TALK LEVEL controls the talkback mic input level TWO TRACK MASTERING Up to 3 two track tape machines can be connected to the GS3000 with full dubbing capability The nominal operating level for Tape machine 1 2TRK1 is 4dBu high level on rear panel XLR connectors and for Tape machines 2 amp 3 2TRK2 2TRK3 is 10dBV low level on phono connectors With the switches in the up position the L R mix output is routed to all 3 Tape machines This is the normal position for stereo recording DUB 2 1 routes the playback output from Tape machine 2 to the inputs of Tape machine 1 This does not affect any other console mixing operation in progress DUB 1 2 routes the playback output
52. gain at 1KHz 100 to 240V AC 50 60Hz ES set with 4 position fuse insert Power 1 250W max Mains Fuse rating 100 120V AC T5A 20mm 220 240V AC T3 15A 20mm DC outputs 16V max 48 150mA max CONNECTIONS INPUTS pin 2 3 balanced variable 60 to 10dBu Line in TRS jack ring balanced variable 10 to 40dBu Stereo in 3 4 TRS jack L R tip ring balanced variable 20 to 10dBu Stereo in 1 2 TRS jack ring balanced 4dBu 10dBV switchable TRS jack tip ring balanced 4dBu 10dBV switchable TRS jack tip ring balanced variable 60 to 10dBu Valve Line in TRS jack tip ring balanced 15k ohm variable 10 to 40dBu Valve Guitar in TRS jack tip sleeve gnd unbalanced 470k ohm variable 10 to 50dBu 2 Track 1 in pin 2 3 balanced gt 10k ohm 4dBu 2 Track 2 amp 3 in gt 10k ohm 10dBV INSERTS Chan groups L R 2dBu OUTPUTS Direct Tape out TRS jack tip ring impedance balanced 75 ohm 2dBu Groups Tape out TRS ring impedance balanced 75 ohm 4dBu 10dBV switchable Valve out 1 2 patch TRS ring tip not used unbalanced 75 ohm 2dBu AUK
53. he automation MUTES channel MONITOR The LED indicator next to the CHANNEL MUTES switch will illuminate indicating MUTES that the channel path mutes are made safe ALL SAFE Press the CHANNEL MUTES switch to remove them from Mute Safe function Press the MONITOR MUTES switch in the ALL SAFE section to make the monitor path mutes the mutes in the stereo input channels and the mutes of aux sends 5 and 6 safe Press both switches to make all of the large mute switches safe 24 GS3000 USER GUIDE 5 A mute patch lets you store the console mute on off settings Mute patches can be recalled with a single key press This is much like taking a snapshot of the console settings Mute patches are used extensively during mixdown Patch changes can be linked to external sequencers and effects devices via MIDI for sophisticated mixdown control Patches can be archived and recalled via MIDI GS3000 includes 128 mute patch memories The patch number is simply set up on the digit display and its contents recalled or overwritten with the current console settings Recalling a patch does not overwrite any active Mute Groups Channel and or monitor path mutes may be made ALL SAFE so that they are not affected by patch changes Refer to the section on MUTE SAFES for details on how to isolate the mutes Before starting decide how you want to use the mute patch system Choose the recall operating mode with auto inc
54. he console mutes when you press RECALL or be overwritten when you press STORE The ACTIVE PATCH dot tells you how the displayed number relates to the current console mute settings ACTIVE PATCH on Displayed patch 15 the last patch recalled Console mutes are the same as the displayed patch except for channels made safe ACTIVE PATCH off Displayed patch is the last patch recalled but console mutes have changed since the patch was recalled ACTIVE PATCH flashing Displayed patch is not the same as the last patch recalled This is always the case in auto increment mode where the display automatically steps up ready for recall Clear or Set all Mutes Flashes or SEt to warn that all console mutes will be turned on or off when this function is selected MIDI Channel Number The MIDI CHANNEL dot turns on to verify MIDI is selected The display indicates the console MIDI channel number selected This can be channel 1 to or Software Version Number Refer to the section on TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 23 Error Codes Displays the error number and code Er2 Refer to the section on TECHNICAL SUPPORT Scroll Through the Patch Numbers The 128 patches are numbered to 127 Before 0 there is a special patch called ALL This is described later Press or v to increment or decrement to the required patch number Press and hold down or v for fast scrolling to the required number he ACTIVE PATCH dot
55. he group signal will route to the left mix buss only AFL After Fade Listen routes the post fader signal to the L amp R meters the control room speakers and the headphones and allows checking of the sound quality and mix level If the STEREO switch is pressed the AFL signal will only be heard in the left or right channel only depending on which group has AFL selected Pressing a pair of AFL switches allows monitoring in stereo If the STEREO switch is not selected then the same AFL signal will be heard in mono Group fader 100mm smooth action fader controls the overall group level The group outputs are routed the GRP DIR switches on the I O channels to the channel outputs Note groups 1 to 8 outputs are duplicated on the tape outputs of I O channels 9 16 and also on channels 17 24 and 25 32 Thus group 1 output is on the TAPE OUT jacks of channels 1 9 17 and 25 when the GRP DIR switch is pressed AUX MASTERS Each aux mix has a master level control that adjusts the output level to match external equipment or to trim the effects level without affecting the mix balance The nominal output level is C2dBu with an extra 10dB of boost if required Aux 1 2 are switchable pre post fade sends and 3 4 5 amp 6 are post fade for effects processing LINK press this switch to route the aux 1 mix to aux 3 ideal for accessing a common effect unit such as a reverb unit from both the channel path and monitor path during mixd
56. ics are produced when the amplifier is overdriven with a high transient peak signal With the push of a button the valve is configured as a guitar input stage the valve is switched to be single ended unbalanced mode which means that in true guitar amp fashion the signal is not balanced and the non linear overdrive characteristics of the valve are utilised This means that the positive half cycle of the guitar signal will distort differently to the negative half cycle when overdriven or cranked up to eleven giving lovely rich second harmonic distortion sought after by guitarists The GTR EQ is tailored specifically to the frequency output of most guitar pickups and can be used to overdrive the valve at a certain frequency The input source either Mic Line or Guitar is plugged directly into the valve stage 48V selects phantom power to the XLR input 48V LINE EH LINE selects the LINE jack input on the rear connector panel and adjusts the input ANS preamp for line level sensitivity In the up position the XLR MIC input is selected Both can these inputs are balanced m 2 GAIN Use this control to adjust the input sensitivity to match the connected source soe e g mic line or guitar to the console operating level OdBu Press the PFL switch to 05 check that the signal reads average 0 on the meters petia GUITAR MODE selects the GUITAR input on the rear connector panel This
57. in 10 GAIN 60 40 LINE E The mono input output I O channels are designed using a very high quality analogue signal path to give the ultimate in high quality sound The in line format means that the recording and the monitor mixdown path are both combined in the same channel The recording signal path is known as the channel path and the monitor mixdown path is known as the monitor path With no jack in the TAPE IN socket the Mic Line signal is normalled through the monitor path 48V selects phantom power to the XLR input LINE the LINE jack input on the rear connector panel and adjusts the input preamp for line level sensitivity In the up position the XLR input is selected Both these inputs are balanced GAIN Use this control to adjust the channel input sensitivity to match the connected source signal 10 to 609 for Mic gain and 10 to 40dBu for Line gain The console operating level OdBu Press the PFL switch to check the signal without affecting the main mix output reverses the polarity of the input signal to compensate for phase differences due to microphone placement or incorrect wiring of input cables INSERT The INSERT point is fixed to PRE EQ and follows the CHAN M
58. lt ee 5 00 5 00 10 00 10 00 15 00 15 00 M E M 20 00 20 00 100 1k 10k 50k 10 100 1k 10k 20k 100Hz lo cut filter Attenuates frequencies below 100Hz to reduce low frequency source noise such as unwanted rumble lt can also be used to clean up sounds which do not have much bass content such as vocals and cymbals AMPL dBr vs FREQ Hz 10 100 1k 10k 20k 100Hz lo cut filter EQ IN Press to switch the EQ into the signal path The switch affects both the and HMF LMF Equalisers AUXILIARY SENDS A total of 6 aux busses are available You can set up to 6 mixes using the 4 aux send controls Aux sends 1 amp 2 can be switched either pre or post fade using the GLOBAL PRE POST SELECT SWITCH This affects aux sends 1 amp 2 for all input channels Normally effects sends are post fade so that the effect follows the fader level and cue feeds are Pre Fade so that an independent mix can be sent to the musicians The MON CHAN switch sources Aux sends 1 amp 2 from either the monitor signal path or the channel path Aux sends 3 amp 4 are post fade and can also be sourced from the channel signal path or the monitor path by selecting the MON CHAN switch Aux sends 3 amp 4 can also be switched to aux busses 5 amp 6 to expand the number of effects that can be used at
59. ly at their source Avoid running audio cables next to mains computer or lighting cables or near thyristor dimmer and power supply units If unavoidable cross these at right angles Use low impedance sources such as microphones rated at 200 ohms or less to reduce susceptibility to interference The console outputs are designed to operate at very low impedance to minimise interference problems Use balanced connections where possible as these provide further immunity by cancelling out interference that may be picked up on long cable runs To connect an unbalanced source to a balanced console input link the input XLR pin 3 or the ring terminal of a TRS jack to OV earth XLR pin 1 or the jack sleeve terminal at the console To connect a balanced console output to an unbalanced destination link the output to OV earth at the console Use professional quality cables and connectors and check for correct wiring and reliable solder joints If you are not sure Have your system checked by a competent engineer or contact your local Allen amp Heath agent for advice EARTHING The connection to earth ground in an audio system is important for two reasons 1 SAFETY To protect the operator from high voltage shock associated with the AC mains supply feeding the system and 2 OPTIMUM AUDIO PERFORMANCE To minimise the effect of earth ground loops which result in audible hum and buzz and to shield the audio signals from interfere
60. n the normal way so that live operation may continue unaffected On completion the console restores normal operation with the new memory settings in place Dump Errors If the console or connected equipment fails to respond to a MIDI dump then check that the MIDI is correctly enabled on each Check that the cables are correctly plugged In the event of a data error being detected during a MIDI dump out or in the display will show an error message code Refer to the section on TECHNICAL SUPPORT for an explanation of these GS3000 USER GUIDE MIDI CoNTROL MMC E HOLD FOR SHIFT FUNCTION STORE ENABLE HOLD PRESS MUTE MUTE GROUP MARK LOCATE gt lt RECORD The transport controls located in the automation channel of the GS3000 enables your multitrack tape machine hard disk recorder VTR or MIDI sequencer to be stopped started fast forwarded rewound marked and located and to record replay from the console The GS3000 uses MIDI machine control via the MIDI connection MARK AND LOCATE The mark and locate switches enable you to electronically mark a specific point on the tape or sequencer track and to quickly return to that position at the press of a switch To mark and locate a tape position Position the tap
61. nce For safety it is important that all equipment earths are connected to mains earth so that exposed metal parts are prevented from carrying high voltage which can injure or even kill the operator It is recommended that the sound engineer check the continuity of the safety earth from all points in the system including microphone bodies guitar strings multicore cases equipment panels etc For optimum audio performance it is essential for the earthing system to be clean and noise free as all signals are referenced to this earth The same earth is also used to shield audio cables from external interference such as the hum fields associated with power transformers and electromagnetic radiation from computers Problems arise when the signal sees more than one path to mains earth An earth loop ground loop results causing current to flow between the different earth paths This condition is usually detected as a mains frequency 50 60Hz audible hum or buzz To ensure safe and trouble free operation we recommend the following A central point should be decided on for the main earth point and all earths should be individually star fed from this point For safety the console chassis is connected to mains earth through the DC power cable and mains power cable Audio OV is connected to the console chassis internally If problems are encountered with earth loops operate the audio ground lift switches on connected equipment in accor
62. nis 8 XIN 010 08 OL 8XIN SLOW NOILO3T3S Sxds Wid 4o IX on 2 a 47 2S0 ze 9335 05 26901 AVI NO 019015 2 L8 XIN D NNS ONON SC o 9 un ow a ATW8019 Lex 1 NMOHS 306 7 950 WA 50334 O3NilS 2 ONIS SLAW NOILO313S S ds LOXDN J Wns ONOW GO a 4 WHO OIN A ml xnv b 0145 mg XIN woven z unis 2 AINO 5 5980 NILS lt 4 4 1 OL JM 4 ddd 044416 4v 13 8 L 15 d N Oldnis o 7 19 o PP xnv OL 8l 9 0 N nw 5 m Siny 01 B g XIN 938319 1911 2 oh YSHLO 039315 lt 038315 Jid H 42018 4 2 B 1 034315 M 14 40 9 lt sng LYASNI NVHO NO 410 9 9 1v 01 dv TAE 2 Jas BAD 1no 9 xnv Q m lt M 41508 NOW Zo Naisn Mo 9 xny 41504 p olny G3HOLIMS NOW NVHO ATIWEO19 23 1 NOW 4 2 S7 z a NOW T NANI nashe o 4 1504 T LOW INS NoN Q A o o ey gt
63. nsole using MIDI machine control e optional full length meterbridge with signal source switchable between channel or tape return The console is constructed using extruded aluminium beams steel panels and 3mm thick metal side plates Individual circuit board assemblies are accessible by removal of the steel base A durable soft front armrest is provided for comfort Armrest channel top and rear panel write on strips are provided for channel marking High quality reliable parts are used throughout High performance op amp and discrete circuits are used to ensure low noise and sonic purity The external power supply is a silent convection cooled unit that can be rack mounted or freestanding The outputs are DC voltages with full protection against short circuit and over voltage GS3000 UsER GUIDE 5 INSTALLING THE CONSOLE Whilst great care has been taken to ensure that installations are made as trouble free as possible care taken at this stage followed by correct setting up will be rewarded by long life and reliable operation WIRING CONSIDERATIONS Install separate mains outlets for the audio equipment and feed these independently from any other equipment such as lighting computer and kitchen equipment Avoid locating mains distribution boxes near audio equipment especially tape recorders which are very sensitive to electromagnetic fields Where possible ensure that all audio cable screens and signal earths are connected to ground on
64. or studio feeds PHONES The headphone socket is located below the front armrest Use stereo headphones with a nominal impedance of 30 to 600 ohms and adjust the PHONES control for a comfortable listening level ALT switches between the main reference and alternate domestic monitor speakers Useful to compare the mix between high quality studio monitor speakers and domestic Hi Fi speakers CRM controls the level of the selected control room speakers SPEAKER MUTE switches off the signal to the selected control room speakers This does not affect the headphone signal MAIN L R OUTPUTS MIX B TO L R combines the mix on the stereo MIX B busses with the main L R mix This can be used during mixdown to expand the number of inputs to the mix by routing channel path inputs to mix B L R FADER a single 100mm fader adjusts the main L R mix level For best performance the faders should be operated around the 0 position for normal loud level If you find yourself operating significantly below 0 then the recorder or amplifier input is too sensitive for the console outputs Simply turn down the recorder amplifier level trim 1f none is available then insert an attenuator pad between the console and connected equipment GS3000 USER GUIDE THE AUTOMATION SYSTEM The GS3000 has a comprehensive automation system capable of controlling all of the large mute switches on the console and also to remotely control the tran
65. own PRE POST GLOBAL SELECT In the up position the aux send is fed from the channel Pre Fade aux mix Press this switch to configure Aux 1 2 as post fade Normally effects sends are post fade so that the effect follows the fader level and cue feeds are Pre Fade so that an independent mix can be sent to the musicians AUX use this control to adjust the aux output level from off to 10dB AFL After Fade Listen routes the post aux mix signal to the L amp R meters the control room speakers and the headphones and allows checking of the sound quality and aux mix level The same AFL signal will be heard in both channels TALK press this momentary switch to talk to the aux mix using the built in microphone MUTE This turns the Aux 5 6 mix signal on or off This mute can be controlled by the automation system This is very useful for automated effects muting GS3000 UsER GUIDE 17 STUDIO OUTPUTS Studio feeds 1 amp 2 are stereo sub mixed outputs which normally feed speakers or a headphone ring in the studio providing foldback monitoring to the musicians Aux 1 2 can be set up as an independent foldback mix e g drum mix or vocal L R would be the same mix as the engineers monitor mix Press L R and AUX 1 2 for a quick foldback mix created from L R with selected signals boosted using AUX 1 2 sends The CRM mix follows the engineers monitor selection e g use this to playback a 2 track recording to the musicians in the studio
66. ps for track laying 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ROUTING SWITCHES These switches route the signal to groups Use the pan control to route to individual groups i e pan L left for groups 1 3 5 7 or and pan R right for groups 2 4 6 8 Monitor fader 100mm smooth action fader controls the overall monitor level All post fade aux send levels in the monitor path are dependent on PS the level of the channel I gt U v 5 Ommmmn m 12 GS3000 USER GUIDE DUAL STEREO INPUT CHANNEL DUAL STEREO INPUTS Two dual stereo input channels are included as standard Stereo inputs 1 amp 2 are fully featured with 4 band EQ full aux and group routing automated mute and 100mm fader They are ideal for stereo instruments and MIDI sequenced sources Stereo inputs 3 amp 4 are compact stereo inputs again with automated muting ideal for returning effects to the mix The stereo channel inputs are on separate TRS jacks INPUT LEVEL UPPER STEREO INPUT CHANNEL ST 3 4 INPUT LEVEL 10 4 Input level matching from the stereo source can be switched from 4dBu high level to 10dBV low level Use PFL to check for correct level setting AUXILIARY SENDS The Left and Right stereo input signals are summed to provide aux feeds in mono Aux sends 1 amp 2 can be switched either pre or post fade using the GLOBAL PRE
67. re flat position is detented for quick resetting The Q control determines the broadness or sharpness of the EQ on the centre frequency and is continuously variable from 0 6 for subtle changes to 2 for narrow band correction or effect Use the mids to add warmth or presence to the sound or to notch out problem resonances The HMF and LMF section is normally in the channel signal path but can be switched into the monitor path by pressing the CHAN MON switch 30 P 25 MIC A GAIN 2 gt 15 CHAN MN X 1 1 Q 2 i8kk F 4A40Hz 7 5k 17 17 1 XT F 2 120Hz 102 18Hz 1 LM 17 0 17 fe ON AMPL dBr vs FREQ Hz AMPL dBr vs FREQ Hz p AIV Ap FNY 15 00 BSS 15 00 10 00 10 00 5 UU 5 UU gt lt Reet x gt lt U U 9 9 p er gt
68. rement on or off um Select the Recall Mode Press and hold the SHIFT switch Press the AUTO switch to toggle between auto increment on off en STORE e Dot on auto increment on O Dot off 2 auto increment off 5 7 AUTO INCREMENT ON The display automatically increments to the next patch number each time the m RECALL switch is pressed This lets you step through your patches without Ne having to press the or v switches each time ui AUTO INCREMENT OFF Press the or v switches to the required patch and then press the RECALL switch to recall the patch shown in the display SNAPSHOT Factory default settings The console is supplied with all mute patches set mutes on This is the normal starting point for creating mute snapshots where only active channels are on not muted If you prefer to start with all patches cleared mutes off simply clear all console mutes and store to the ALL patch see page 27 Note that performing a hard reset restores the console to the factory default settings GS3000 UsER GUIDE 25 THE 3 DIGIT PATCH DISPLAY E gt HOLD FOR SHIFT FUNCTION STORE DUMP MIDI ACTIVE CHANNEL PATCH AUTO INCREMENT MIDI CH SNAPSHOT 26 Normal Mode Shows selected patch number 0 to or Indicates which patch will overwrite t
69. sport controls of an external machine such as a multitrack recorder a hard disk recorder or a MIDI sequencer m HOLD FOR MIDI FUNCTION lg CHANNEL MUTES B MONITOR MUTES ALL SAFE EDIT SAFES a CHANNEL E SAFE SOLO LINK SOLO HOLD FOR SHIFT FUNCTION i TRACK ENABLE HOLD PRESS MUTE MARK LOCATE gt lt PLAY RECORD THE MUTE SYSTEM GS3000 includes a soft mute system controlled by an internal microprocessor which gives far greater control and versatility than the conventional systems found in other consoles A ramped FET audio element in the audio path of each channel and monitor signal path provides silent muting under control of the microprocessor The mutes on the stereo input channels and aux masters 5 amp 6 are also controlled by the internal microprocessor The red LED indicator in the mute switch always indicates the status of the channel illuminated muted off not muted Operational Features MANUAL MUTING Press a mute switch to turn a channel on or off The switch cap illuminates if the channel is muted You can also turn off clear or turn on set all the console mutes with a single key press 4 MUTE GROUPS Combine selected mutes under control of a master switch Channel and monitor path mutes can
70. th other MIDI equipment The GS3000 includes a full opto isolated Musical Instrument Digital Interface MIDI system Standard 5 pin IN OUT THRU DIN sockets allow connection to external MIDI equipment including computers sequencers data archiving systems musical instruments and so on The console mute system can control or be controlled using MIDI Applications include sophisticated hands off mute control of effects instrument patch control and archiving of the mute settings for recall Pressing console mutes transmits MIDI Note On messages Recalling patches transmits MIDI Program Change messages Similarly receiving the MIDI Note On and Program change messages overwrites the console mutes and patches The console mute memory can be dumped out or in using MIDI System Exclusive messages The console can be set to operate on any MIDI channel and if required MIDI can also be disabled The MIDI Cables Use high quality screened twisted pair cable with the screen connected to pin 2 at both ends The cable should be no longer than 15m 50 and terminated with 180 5pin male cable mount DIN plugs MIDI cables are available from you local audio dealer or music shop To control external equipment connect the MIDI OUT of the console to the MIDI IN on the external equipment To control the console plug the MIDI OUT or THRU of the external equipment to the console MIDI IN To pass MIDI through the console to the external equipment plug the console MID
71. the system lock up and fail to clear itself first press the underpanel RESET enm switch below the MIDI sockets on the rear panel This restarts the processor as if the SAFES CHANNEL SAFE SOLO LINK SOLO IN PLACE console was powered off and then on except that the console may not reset to the last active mute settings Make sure the reset switch is returned to the normal out position to restore normal operation If left pressed the console is held in reset mode and the automation will remain locked mE Hard Reset nasus Should the console memory become corrupted it can be reset to the factory defaults by performing a hard reset Press and hold the EDIT SAFES STORE switches while powering up the console i The following default condition is reset All console mutes turned on 3 digit display shows 0 All mute patches set mutes turned on L All mute groups cleared mutes turned off MEI MIDI channel set to INCREMENT No mute safes set No solo safes set N v Iii RECALL CLR ALL SNAPSHOT Ll 34 GS3000 USER GUIDE ERROR MESSAGES In the event of an automation error an error message is displayed This is a two part message comprising an error number and an error code For example should a MIDI Dump In error be detected the following error number will be displayed
72. ting a group of instruments etc The GS3000 includes 4 mute groups controlled by a bank of large buttons in the automation channel Each of the 4 mute groups can be operated either on its own or in combination with the other three When operated together the mute groups effectively combine together The mutes in the I O channels and the mutes in the dual stereo input channels and aux sends 5 and 6 in the master section can be included in a mute group Group settings can also be archived via MIDI Channel and or monitor path mutes can be made ALL SAFE to prevent them being affected by the mute groups They can still be operated manually ll HOLD FOR SHIFT FUNCTION RECALL SNAPSHOT J MUTE GROUP Factory default settings Program a Mute Group Clear all console mutes Select the mutes to be saved in a mute group i e Mute LEDs on Press the STORE switch The 4 MUTE GROUP switches and RECALL switch will start flashing Press the MUTE GROUP switch to be programmed The STORE and RECALL LEDs will turn off The MUTE GROUP LEDs will be cleared Recall a Mute Group Press a MUTE GROUP 1 to 4 to turn the group on The red LED indicates that the group is selected The channels programmed into the group are muted Press MUTE GROUP again to turn the group off To Edit a Mute Group Clear all console mutes Press the MUTE GROUP to be edited Pr
73. uts return to console inputs return to console inputs return to console inputs EFFECTS amp SIGNAL PROCESSORS mixed to L R via the groups Mix B can either be used to mix additional inputs to L R or for additional stereo effects XFX O3M31S sna 14 44 dAV 3Hd SANTA
74. voltage fluctuations immediately switch off the Power Supply Unit and disconnect the mains plug from the wall socket It is standard practice to turn connected power amplifiers down or off before switching the console on or off GS3000 UsER GUIDE 7 DIMENSIONS Dimensions for installing the console and power supply unit are shown below WIDTH 49 REMOVABLE METERBRIDGE 1 624 CLEARANCE FOR KNOBS ERN CLEARANCE FOR FADER KNOBS q T ON 770 NEM A VS E gt uc 55 411 ACCESS TO PHONES JACK 636 L 644 RPS11 Power Supply 418 7 413 4 401 3 158 3 7 a d i Y 482 6 1 465 1 167 1 9 B C3 i YN D B i uL g M 367 6 Lo 0152 DIMENSION
75. witches or connectors 4 GS3000 UsER GUIDE KEY FEATURES OF THE 253000 The GS3000 recording console offers the professional user an abundance of features with impressive performance It is built on the established tradition of innovative British design and manufacture The 553000 is equally suited to home and studio recording Features include e In line architecture for up to 32 track recording 2independent L R mix busses 24 and 32 channel frames e 52 and 68 inputs on mixdown e 8sub groups with mono and stereo sub grouping and bargraph meters e faders in monitor and channel paths 4 stereo input channels 2 with full EQ and routing 2 patchable valve mic guitar inputs channels with EQ on the guitar inputs 4band EQ with fully parametric mids splittable between monitor and channel paths 6auxsends with extra stereo post fade aux XFX feature for extra effects sends e impedance balanced tape send and return on every I O channel switchable between low level and high level 10dBV 4dBu e Qgroup direct switching on every I O channel e LED indicator showing record ready status e Extensive talkback facility 1kHz or 10kHz oscillator for signal set up 2 studio feeds with comprehensive source selection e facility for connecting three 2 track recorders with full dubbing e Solo in place and PFL on both channel paths MIDI mute automation with 128 snapshots 4mute groups e transport controls on co

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents

RL-SC33T RL-SC33V RL-SC50T RL-SC50V  Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor  生徒用アプリ 取扱説明書 - Talkie(トーキー  Vendredi 11 Décembre 2009 Crowne Plaza République  LevelOne HVE-9004 video splitter  fiche le colmateur sans logo  Taylor 519 User's Manual  VT20X/VT40X Owner`s manual  Thomson Personal Jukebox PDP2845  162 primaprene plus  

Copyright © All rights reserved. Failed to retrieve file